If you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate
You want to know whether a biscuit really contains dark chocolate and what proportion is stated on the pack. A name that includes ‘dark chocolate flavour’ doesn’t answer that question by itself.
Who are these biscuits for?
If you want to share biscuits on King's Day
For guests, a coffee break or a snack on the go, the number of biscuits, portion sizes and any multipack format can all make a difference. Also check whether your chosen variety is available when you shop.
If you need to compare labels
If you have a food allergy, the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack are what matter. To compare similar biscuits for sugar or saturated fat, use the nutritional values per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
Before you shop for King's Day, decide what matters most: dark chocolate, a convenient format for sharing, availability or the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
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| Dark chocolate | The stated proportion of dark chocolate or chocolate pieces, and the ingredients list. A percentage of chocolate is not automatically a cocoa percentage. | I’m mainly looking for a biscuit with clearly identified dark chocolate and don’t want to rely on the word ‘dark’ alone; roughly 30% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Sharing | The number of biscuits or portions, and whether they’re individually wrapped or packed in pairs. | If I’m taking biscuits with me or offering them to guests, I want a pack that suits the occasion; for around 30% of consumers, the sharing format is the first thing they consider. |
| Assortment | Whether the pack contains only dark chocolate or also milk and white chocolate, and whether your chosen variety is available. | I want a choice of different flavours, but I also want to know whether I can get the biscuits I’ve chosen for the occasion; around 20% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Label | The ingredients and allergens on the current pack; compare sugar and saturated fat per 100 g. | If I have an allergy or am comparing nutritional values, I need to be able to trust the information for the specific biscuit; around 20% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means a fixed, high cocoa percentage
According to the Voedingscentrum, there’s no fixed cocoa or cocoa butter percentage for the descriptions ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’. The proportion of dark chocolate in a biscuit is also different from the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.
Check the ingredients and only compare percentages that are actually stated for the biscuit or chocolate in question.
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Judging nutritional value by the dark chocolate flavour
A biscuit with dark chocolate can still contain sugar and saturated fat. The flavour name doesn’t tell you how similar biscuits compare on these points.
Following the advice of the Voedingscentrum, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, for example for sugar and saturated fat, rather than just reading the front of the pack.
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Assuming a product page guarantees you can order it
Jumbo said that the Lotus Biscoff variety described here and its mini biscuits with dark chocolate were no longer part of its online range. Lidl described its Double Chocolate Cookie as available in store only.
Check current availability shortly before you shop and, if necessary, choose an alternative with the type of chocolate and packaging you’re looking for.
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Focusing only on the type of chocolate if you have an allergy
Biscuits with dark chocolate can still contain ingredients or warnings that matter to someone with a food allergy.
As the Voedingscentrum advises, read the allergen information and ingredients list on the current pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo describes a 225 g Chocolate Cookie with 40% dark chocolate pieces and twelve portions.
- The stated proportion of chocolate pieces and the number of portions can help you choose a biscuit to share.
- The separate Jumbo Mini Biscuits with dark chocolate were no longer part of the online range on the product page viewed; check your chosen variety again.
Albert Heijn
AH Zaans huisje pure chocolade is a butter biscuit for which Albert Heijn states a 63% dark chocolate content.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn says that product information can change. If you have an allergy, always read the pack of the biscuits you buy.
Lotus Biscoff
The Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuit described here combines speculoos with a layer of dark chocolate, and comes in a pack of two.
- The multipack is handy if you want to take biscuits with you or share them.
- Jumbo said this exact variety was no longer part of its online range. Don’t assume it’s currently available without checking.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit brand offering a range of biscuits and cookies.
- The brand gives you a range to browse if you want to compare biscuits in store.
- Check the label for each specific variety to see whether it contains dark chocolate and what nutritional and allergen information applies.
Biscotto
ALDI describes a pack of twenty Biscotto butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, wrapped in pairs.
- The different types of chocolate and individual packs are a good fit if you want to offer a choice of flavours.
- This isn’t an assortment containing only dark chocolate. Check availability when you shop.
Biscuits on Joybuy
These biscuits are options described as having a dark chocolate flavour; the two Franzzi varieties are also described as individually wrapped. If you’re specifically looking for biscuits with a high proportion of dark chocolate, check that proportion on the label of the variety you choose.
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quduoduo Chunky Cookies Dark Chocolate Flavour, 72 g
An option if you’re looking for a biscuit with a dark chocolate flavour; if the proportion of dark chocolate matters to you, check the pack.
The product description states at least 9% chocolate and cocoa powder. This percentage doesn’t confirm that the chocolate is dark or has a high cocoa content.
The ingredients and allergen information provided mention wheat, soya and milk. If you want to hand out a specific quantity, check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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Franzzi Premium Dark Chocolate Flavour Cookies, 70 g
A handy option to take with you or hand out individually: the product description says the biscuits are individually wrapped.
The ingredients include cocoa powder and cocoa mass. If you want to compare them with other biscuits, check the cocoa content and nutritional values per 100 g on the pack.
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Franzzi Mellow Dark Chocolate Flavoured Cookies, 115 g
A second option with individually wrapped biscuits if you want to take a dark chocolate flavour with you or share it with others.
The ingredients include cocoa powder and cocoa mass, but don’t confirm a proportion of dark chocolate. The stated values for sugar and saturated fat conflict with other product information; use the nutritional values on the current pack for comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘extra dark’ mean a biscuit has a high cocoa percentage?
No, that description doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the biscuit. According to the Voedingscentrum, there’s no fixed cocoa or cocoa butter percentage for ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’. Look for a specific proportion stated on the pack, and distinguish the amount of chocolate in the biscuit from the cocoa percentage of the chocolate.
What should I look for if I have a food allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the biscuit you’ve chosen. According to the Voedingscentrum, the 14 most common allergens must be clearly stated on packaged products; a dark chocolate flavour, for example, doesn’t rule out milk, soya or ingredients containing gluten.
Is online ingredient information enough to check for allergens?
Use it to shortlist biscuits, but check the packaging itself before eating them. Albert Heijn points out in its product information that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.
When is King's Day in 2027?
According to the Rijksoverheid, King's Day in 2027 falls on Tuesday 27 April. Check the opening hours of the shop where you plan to do your shopping separately.