For your gaming session, start by choosing the type of biscuit that suits you: a biscuit coated in dark chocolate, a cookie with chocolate chunks or a format that’s easy to portion out. If a high cocoa content is essential, look for the cocoa percentage of the chocolate itself; the word ‘dark’ and the proportion of chocolate in a biscuit won’t tell you this. Also compare portion sizes, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging.
You’re looking for a biscuit where dark chocolate plays a prominent part. Check whether the label states the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit and gives a separate cocoa percentage for that chocolate: these are two different figures.
You don’t want to keep dipping into an open packet during a long session. A clearly defined portion or a smaller pack can help you decide in advance how much to put out; compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, where stated, per portion.
You’re choosing between biscuits with a chocolate coating, cookies with chocolate chunks and packs in different sizes. Don’t just look at the flavour description: check the net weight and how to store the rest once opened.
Start by distinguishing between chocolate flavour, the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit and the cocoa content of the chocolate. Then choose a format that suits how you want to snack while gaming, and read the label on the product you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and cocoa | Look separately for the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit and the stated cocoa percentage of that chocolate. | I want a rich dark chocolate flavour and want to know what a percentage on the label refers to. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this flavour consideration. |
| Portions and storage | Check the portion size, how the pack is divided up and the storage advice once opened. | For a long gaming session, I want to put out a set amount in advance or share the biscuits. Portion convenience matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Pack size and biscuit type | Compare the net weight and choose between, for example, a biscuit with a chocolate coating and a cookie with chocolate chunks. | I want to choose a pack and biscuit type that suit the number of people sharing, without being left with a large open pack. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Label and allergens | Read the current ingredients, allergen information and nutritional information per 100 g and, where available, per portion. | If ingredients or nutritional values determine my choice, I need to be able to check the label on the exact pack I’m buying. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
Albert Heijn states that AH Zaans huisje biscuits contain 63% dark chocolate, while Jumbo states that its Chocolate Cookies contain 40% dark chocolate pieces. These percentages describe the chocolate component of the biscuit, not the cocoa content of the chocolate.
Is a particular cocoa content important to you? Look for a separate statement of cocoa solids on the packaging.
The name of a type of chocolate doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the whole biscuit. Albert Heijn states that AH Zaans huisje contains 37 g of sugars and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information for the specific products per 100 g, and consider the portion you intend to eat too.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn itself notes that product information may change.
When buying, check the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging.
A large pack makes it harder to choose a portion in advance. Jumbo also advises sealing its Chocolate Cookies pack securely after opening and using the rest within a few days.
Set aside the amount you want and follow the storage advice on the pack for the rest.
These examples show the types of biscuits you can compare. Check the information for the specific variant, not just the brand name.
The range includes biscuits with dark chocolate, such as AH Zaans huisje.
Jumbo’s range includes chocolate chip cookies with dark chocolate pieces.
Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit with a caramelised flavour.
Sondey is Lidl’s own-brand range, with several types of cookies and biscuits.
ALDI describes a Biscotto pack containing butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate.
These biscuits are options if you’re looking for a dark chocolate flavour for your gaming session. Choose from the pack sizes and biscuit types listed; if a high cocoa content is essential, check the cocoa percentage on the packaging.
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An option if you fancy a dark chocolate-flavoured biscuit while gaming. The pack contains 115 g; check the label for the cocoa content and current allergen information if these affect your choice.
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A smaller pack if you don’t want to put out too many biscuits at once during a gaming session. The pack contains 70 g; check the portion size, nutritional information and allergens on the label.
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An option if you’d prefer a chunky cookie to a biscuit with a chocolate coating. The pack contains 72 g; check the cocoa content and portion size separately on the packaging.
No. For AH Zaans huisje, Albert Heijn’s statement refers to the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit, not the proportion of cocoa solids in that chocolate. Look for a separate cocoa percentage if this is your main selection criterion.
No, the word ‘dark’ doesn’t mean that. Compare the nutritional information for the whole biscuit per 100 g and per portion; Albert Heijn states that AH Zaans huisje contains 37 g of sugars and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Check the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging of the biscuits you’ve chosen. Don’t rely solely on a product page you looked at earlier, as ingredients and product information can change.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal the pack securely after use. For its Chocolate Cookies, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place, resealing the pack securely after opening and using the remaining biscuits within a few days.
