Commuters who want to take a single portion
A pack containing two biscuits can be useful if you don’t want to open a larger pack while you’re out. Also check the portion weight and whether the pack will fit in your bag.
Who are these biscuits suitable for?
Fans of dark chocolate flavour
If milk chocolate isn’t what you’re after, check whether the biscuit contains dark chocolate or is simply described as having a dark chocolate flavour. If the cocoa content matters to your choice, look for a stated cocoa percentage.
Shoppers who compare labels
If you pay attention to ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, the information per portion and per 100 g is more useful than the front of the pack. If you have allergies, always check the label on the pack you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First choose the biscuit style and packaging that suit your break. Then compare the chocolate description, nutritional information and allergens.
Biscuit topped with a piece of dark chocolate
Suitable for: anyone who wants two biscuits as a separate portion to take with them; Jumbo describes LU Scholiertje Puur as individually wrapped in pairs.
Consider: despite the convenient packaging, check the nutritional values and allergens for your portion.
Digestive with a dark chocolate coating
Suitable for: anyone who would rather take a wheat biscuit with a chocolate coating, such as McVitie’s Digestives Dark Chocolate, as described by Jumbo.
Consider: you decide how many biscuits to take for your break.
Cookie with dark chocolate chips
Suitable for: anyone who prefers a cookie with chocolate chips rather than a biscuit with a chocolate coating.
Consider: Jumbo states that its Chocolate Cookies contain 40% dark chocolate chips in the biscuit; this is not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you | Check how many biscuits are in each inner pack and the weight per portion. | I want to be able to grab one portion during my lunch break without splitting up a larger pack. For about 31% of consumers, convenience on the go and portion size come first. |
| Chocolate flavour | Distinguish dark chocolate from dark chocolate flavour; look for a stated cocoa percentage if the cocoa content is a deciding factor. | A pronounced dark chocolate flavour determines which style of biscuit I choose. About 31% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| Nutritional values | Compare sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g. | I want to know how the biscuit fits in with what else I eat at lunch. For around 23% of consumers, nutritional value is the most important factor when choosing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. | If I have an allergy, I need to be able to establish whether I can eat this particular biscuit. Around 15% of consumers make this their main consideration when choosing. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing the amount of chocolate with the cocoa content
A percentage showing the chocolate chips or chocolate coating tells you how much chocolate the biscuit contains, not how much cocoa is in that chocolate.
Only compare cocoa content when a specific cocoa percentage for the chocolate is stated.
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Assuming a portion pack tells you about nutritional value
Two biscuits in one pack are easy to take with you, but the packaging doesn’t change the ingredients or nutritional values.
Check the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g, even when the portion is already packed for you.
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Relying on the product name alone if you have allergies
The name doesn’t tell you which allergens a biscuit contains or which traces are listed on the packaging.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack every time you buy it.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries describes its standard Biscoff Cookie as crisp and caramelised.
- Worth considering if you’re also looking at caramelised biscuits.
- However, the standard Biscoff Cookie is not a confirmed choice if you’re specifically looking for a biscuit with dark chocolate.
Albert Heijn
At Albert Heijn, you can look at both own-brand biscuits and dark chocolate biscuits from other brands.
- Compare the biscuit style and chocolate description for each product.
- Use the current label on the variety you choose to check ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes both cookies with dark chocolate chips and biscuits with a dark chocolate coating.
- The different biscuit styles let you choose based on texture and packaging.
- The stated amount of chocolate in a biscuit doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.
Lidl
Lidl offers a range of sweets, chocolate and baked goods.
- See which dark chocolate biscuits are available in store.
- Check the ingredients, packaging and nutritional values on the label of the product you find.
ALDI
ALDI describes its Biscotto chocolate biscuits as butter biscuits individually wrapped in pairs.
- A pack of two can be handy for lunch on the go.
- This Biscotto variety combines dark, white and milk chocolate, so it isn’t a dark-chocolate-only option.
Biscuits for eating on the go at Joybuy
These are options if you want to take a biscuit with a dark chocolate flavour with you. A flavour description doesn’t confirm that the biscuit contains dark chocolate with a particular cocoa content; check the packaging if that matters to you.
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Franzzi Premium dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits, 70 g
For anyone who wants to take a dark chocolate-flavoured biscuit with them; the pack contains 70 g. If they affect your choice, check the cocoa content, portion size and nutritional information on the label.
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quduoduo Chunky dark chocolate-flavoured cookies, 72 g
A 72 g pack for anyone looking for a Chunky cookie with a dark chocolate flavour. Check the packaging to see whether the cookies are individually wrapped and what cocoa content is stated.
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Franzzi Mellow dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits, 115 g
For anyone who wants to take this dark chocolate-flavoured variety with them; the pack contains 115 g. Check the sugars on the label: the product information states 0,0 g sugars, while sugar appears in the ingredients list. Also check the cocoa content and portion size.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark chocolate’ on a biscuit mean it has a high cocoa content?
No. The amount of dark chocolate in a biscuit is different from the cocoa percentage of that chocolate. If you want to choose based on cocoa content, look for a stated percentage on the packaging.
Which biscuit is handy for lunch on the go?
A biscuit individually wrapped in pairs is handy if you want to take a pre-portioned snack with you; Jumbo describes LU Scholiertje Puur this way. If you prefer a digestive or a cookie, decide how many biscuits to pack for your break.
Where can I find allergen information on a packaged biscuit?
Read the ingredients list on the current packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens required by law must be clearly distinguishable in the list; also check for any warnings about possible traces.
Does a pack of two tell you anything about nutritional value?
No, it mainly makes it easier to take a portion with you and measure it out. To help you choose, compare the sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g on the label.
How should I store biscuits I want to eat later?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Product information from Jumbo for various biscuits recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; seal an opened pack as directed on the packaging.