Fans of dark chocolate flavour
You want to know how much chocolate a biscuit contains and whether you’re choosing chocolate chunks, a chocolate coating or another type of biscuit with dark chocolate.
Who are these biscuits for?
Evening snackers who want to keep portions in check
You’re looking for a pack that lets you decide how many biscuits to have in advance, without judging by the size of the outer packaging.
Shoppers with questions about ingredients
You want to check the latest allergen and nutritional information before buying, as this varies between biscuit varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether flavour, portion size or the information on the label matters most to you. Then compare details for the specific variety you’re planning to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether a chocolate or cocoa percentage is stated, and read the ingredients list. Also consider the type of biscuit: chocolate chunks and a chocolate coating are different product formats. | If I mainly want to taste the chocolate, I want to know how much chocolate is in the biscuit, beyond the biscuit itself. Around 46% of consumers put this flavour question first. |
| A set portion | Compare the number of biscuits, the amount per stated serving and any individually wrapped portions. | For a late-night snack, I want to decide in advance how much to have. Around 36% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g. If a serving size is given, check the amount per serving too. | I need to check whether the ingredients are suitable for what I can or want to eat. For around 18% of consumers, this check comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ tells you the cocoa content of the whole biscuit
Dark chocolate may be just one part of a biscuit, for example as chunks or a coating. So the wording on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you by itself how much cocoa the whole product contains.
Check the percentage stated for the specific variety and read the ingredients list. Don’t compare different types of biscuits as though their chocolate percentages describe the same product make-up.
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Assuming the outer pack is one portion
Even a compact pack can contain several portions. Individually wrapped portions can make it easier to stop, but they don’t automatically tell you how many grams or biscuits you’re having.
Check the number of biscuits and any serving information before choosing a pack size for your evening snack.
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Guessing the allergens from the type of chocolate
A biscuit with dark chocolate may also contain ingredients such as wheat, milk or soya. The type of chocolate is no substitute for checking the allergen information for the whole product.
Check the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging each time you buy.
Brands to help you compare
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to compare a cookie with a stated percentage of dark chocolate chunks.
- For its 225 g Chocolate Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks, Jumbo states that they contain 40% dark chocolate chunks and provide twelve servings.
- These details apply to this variety, not to all Jumbo biscuits.
Lotus Biscoff
A different type of biscuit for anyone looking for speculoos with a dark chocolate coating rather than a cookie with chocolate chunks.
- For its dark chocolate variety, Lotus Bakeries states that it contains 22% chocolate and comes in a pack of 7 × 3 biscuits.
- According to the ingredients information, this variety contains wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging.
Albert Heijn
A range where you can compare different types of biscuits with dark chocolate, including AH Zaans huisje dark chocolate biscuits.
- The type of biscuit and the form of the chocolate give you a starting point for comparing varieties.
- Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range that includes biscuits, cookies, wafers and bars.
- You can start by finding the right type of biscuit in the range before comparing varieties.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety; the brand name doesn’t tell you how much dark chocolate it contains.
Biscotto
An ALDI biscuit range that includes a pack of butter biscuits with different types of chocolate.
- ALDI describes the pack in question as containing 20 biscuits, weighing 250 g and wrapped in pairs.
- The pack contains biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, so it isn’t a pack of dark chocolate biscuits only.
Dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits on Joybuy
This product is a match if you’re looking for a biscuit with a dark chocolate flavour. If a high cocoa content is important to you, check the percentage on the label of the variety you choose.
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Franzzi Premium Dark Chocolate Flavour Cookies 70 g
An option if you’re specifically looking for biscuits with a dark chocolate flavour; the pack contains 70 g. Check the current label if the chocolate or cocoa content, nutritional values or allergens matter to your choice. According to the ingredients listed, this variety contains wheat, milk and egg.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ mean a biscuit contains a lot of cocoa?
No, that description alone doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the whole biscuit contains. Check the percentage stated for the specific variety and whether it refers to chocolate chunks, a chocolate coating or another product format. Jumbo states that its Chocolate Cookies contain 40% dark chocolate chunks; Lotus Bakeries states that its speculoos with dark chocolate contains 22% chocolate.
How do I choose an amount for one late-night snack?
Use the number of biscuits and the serving information to decide how much to have in advance. For its 225 g pack of Chocolate Cookies, Jumbo states that it contains twelve 18.75 g servings; Lotus Bakeries states that its Biscoff dark chocolate variety comes in a pack of 7 × 3 biscuits. Also compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if provided, per serving.
Where can I check allergens in chocolate biscuits?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Ingredients vary between varieties, so don’t rely solely on the type of chocolate or on packaging you’ve seen before.
What if the online ingredients differ from those on the packaging I receive?
Check the packaging you receive before eating the biscuits, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to you. Albert Heijn points out that product information may change and recommends checking the packaging.