Who might be interested in these biscuits?

Hiker who compares labels

You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before packing a biscuit. If you have a food allergy, the current packaging should guide your choice.

Dark chocolate fan

You’re looking for dark chocolate to be explicitly listed, rather than relying on dark packaging or a ‘double chocolate’ name. It also matters whether the biscuit contains white or milk chocolate.

Practical day hiker

You want to spread your biscuits across breaks without having to keep the whole packet open. The number of portions and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped can help you decide what to take.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether dark chocolate is a must-have for you. Then compare the packaging and check the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis, such as per 100 g.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the current allergen information and compare sugars and saturates per 100 g. If I need to avoid an allergen or want to compare nutritional values, I want to be able to read the label before taking the biscuit with me. For around 36% of consumers, this check comes first.
Portion and packaging Check the net weight, number of portions and whether the biscuits are wrapped individually or in pairs. I want to be able to eat some on the go without opening all the biscuits at once. For around 36% of consumers, this convenience is the deciding factor.
Dark chocolate flavour Look for dark chocolate in the ingredients, and distinguish the proportion of chocolate pieces from a cocoa percentage. If I’m choosing a biscuit specifically for its dark chocolate flavour, I want to know which types of chocolate it contains. Around 28% of consumers put this flavour question first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the proportion of dark chocolate pieces with the cocoa percentage

    Jumbo states that its Chocolate Cookies contain 40% dark chocolate pieces. This describes the proportion of pieces in the biscuit, not the cocoa content of the whole product.

    Look for a separately stated cocoa percentage if that matters to your choice. If no percentage is given, base your decision on the confirmed ingredients rather than assuming the product has a high cocoa content.

  • Mistaking mixed chocolate for dark chocolate only

    According to their product descriptions, Lidl’s Double chocolate cookie also contains white chocolate pieces, while ALDI’s Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits also contain white and milk chocolate.

    Check which types of chocolate are listed before choosing a mixed variety for its dark chocolate flavour.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Product information can change. Albert Heijn points this out in its product information; for Lidl food products, an ingredients and allergen list is not always available online either.

    If you have a relevant food allergy, read the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ statement, before buying and eating the product.

  • Packing only biscuits for a long walk

    A biscuit can be an extra snack, but the length of your walk also affects what else you’ll want to bring to eat and drink. Wandel.nl recommends taking something to eat on longer walks.

    Plan your food and drink around your walk rather than relying on biscuits alone.

Brands compared

Jumbo

Jumbo’s Chocolate Cookies with Dark Chocolate Pieces are worth considering if you’re looking for a product that explicitly lists a dark chocolate component.

  • Jumbo states that the biscuits contain 40% dark chocolate pieces and that each pack has 12 portions.
  • The 40% is not the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit. Compare the nutritional information too, and consider how much you want to take with you.

Lidl

Lidl describes its Double chocolate cookie as a biscuit with dark and white chocolate pieces.

  • The types of chocolate listed make it clear that this is a mixed-chocolate cookie.
  • Lidl says this product is sold in store. Check the current packaging there if the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will affect your choice.

Biscotto (ALDI)

ALDI describes its Biscotto Chocolate Biscuits as 20 butter biscuits in a 250 g pack, wrapped in pairs.

  • A pack wrapped in pairs can be handy if you’re spreading your biscuits across several breaks.
  • The description lists dark, white and milk chocolate. Don’t choose this product expecting it to contain dark chocolate only.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit with a caramelised flavour.

  • Its described flavour offers a different option from a biscuit you’d choose for its dark chocolate.
  • The flavour description doesn’t confirm that it contains dark chocolate or has a high cocoa content, so don’t treat Biscoff as another dark chocolate option.

Biscuits on Joybuy

These two smaller packs are handy for taking biscuits on a walk. Both have names that suggest a dark chocolate flavour; check the ingredients on the packaging if you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate.

quduoduo Chunky Cookies Dark Chocolate Flavour, 72 g

quduoduo Chunky Cookies Dark Chocolate Flavour 72 g

A 72 g pack to take with you if you’d like biscuits as an extra snack. ‘Dark Chocolate Flavour’ describes the flavour; check the ingredients if dark chocolate is a must-have for you.

Before eating, read the current allergen information and consider how many portions you want to get from the pack.

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Franzzi Premium Dark Chocolate Flavour Cookies, 70 g

Franzzi Premium Dark Chocolate Flavour Cookies 70 g

The 70 g pack could be a good choice if you want to take a small number of biscuits with you. The name suggests a dark chocolate flavour, but it doesn’t in itself confirm a high cocoa content.

Before choosing, check the current ingredients, allergens, sugars and saturates on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a biscuit contains dark chocolate?

Check whether dark chocolate is explicitly listed in the ingredients or product description. A statement such as Jumbo’s 40% dark chocolate pieces tells you how much of the biscuit is made up of those pieces, not the cocoa content of the whole biscuit.

Are biscuits enough for a long walk?

Think of biscuits as a possible extra snack, and decide separately what food and drink to take for the length of your walk. Wandel.nl recommends taking something to eat on longer walks.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate biscuits?

Check the current packaging for any allergens that are relevant to you, even if the biscuit contains dark chocolate. For example, Jumbo’s Mini Chocolate Chip Biscuits with Dark Chocolate list wheat, milk and soya, and state that the product may contain almonds. That information does not automatically apply to other biscuits.

Can I rely on allergen information on an online product page?

Use a product page to make an initial shortlist, but if you have a food allergy, read the current packaging before eating the product. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, while Lidl does not provide a general online list of ingredients and allergens for food products.