Fans of dark chocolate flavour
Want the chocolate flavour to stand out? Check the stated proportion of chocolate in the biscuit and, if a high cocoa content is essential to you, look for a cocoa percentage for the chocolate itself.
Who are these biscuits for?
Holidaymakers taking biscuits along or sharing them
Individually wrapped portions can be handy for a day out, while the number in the pack matters if you’re sharing. Check how to store the biscuits after opening, as stated on the label.
Shoppers checking for allergens
The words ‘dark chocolate’ don’t tell you whether a biscuit contains milk, wheat or soya. Check the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging of the variety you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a chocolate coating, chocolate chips or portions that are easy to share. Then check the chocolate information, allergens and storage instructions on each pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Dark chocolate flavour | Check how much chocolate the biscuit contains and whether a cocoa percentage is stated for that chocolate. | If I’m looking for a pronounced dark flavour, I don’t want to confuse the stated amount of chocolate with its cocoa content. Around 33% of consumers put this flavour consideration first. |
| Portions and storage | Check for individually wrapped portions, storage advice and instructions for an opened pack. | When I’m travelling, I want to take biscuits with me without leaving a large pack open. For around 25% of consumers, portions and storage are the first considerations. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, the label determines whether the biscuit is suitable for me. This is the top priority for roughly 25% of consumers. |
| How many to share | Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions, as well as the storage instructions once opened. | For a group travelling together, I want to take enough biscuits without being left with an awkward pack to store. Around 17% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means a high cocoa percentage
A chocolate percentage on a biscuit pack describes the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit. It doesn’t tell you how much cocoa that chocolate contains. For example, Jumbo lists 63% chocolate for Chocolade Biscuits Puur, while Albert Heijn states that Gesuikerde Biscuits pure chocolade has a 27% coating.
If a particular cocoa content is important to you, look for a percentage that explicitly refers to the chocolate component in that specific biscuit.
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Assuming a dark biscuit is free from milk
Biscuits containing dark chocolate can also contain milk, wheat and soya. Warnings about other possible allergens vary from product to product.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you’re buying, not just the product name.
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Choosing a large pack without thinking about storage
An individually wrapped pack and a large box need different handling when you take biscuits out while travelling. For AH Gesuikerde Biscuits pure chocolade, Albert Heijn recommends storing the biscuits in a sealed tin after opening.
Choose portions that suit the number of people eating, and follow the pack’s storage advice after opening.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Verkade’s Chocolate Chip Melk & Puur biscuits contain both types of chocolate chips.
- Albert Heijn states that this variety contains 12% dark and 12% milk chocolate chips.
- This combination isn’t a biscuit made with dark chocolate alone; if you have allergies, check the label too.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff offers speculoos biscuits with dark chocolate, packed as 7 × 3 biscuits.
- The individual portions can come in handy if you want to spread your biscuits across several days out.
- Lotus Bakeries states that the biscuit contains 22% chocolate; this is not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers several different biscuit varieties, including Chocolade Biscuits Puur and Chocolettes Puur.
- Jumbo states that Chocolade Biscuits Puur contains 63% chocolate and comes with nine biscuits per pack.
- The stated proportion of chocolate doesn’t indicate its cocoa percentage. Compare the two varieties for ingredients and allergens too.
Albert Heijn
AH Gesuikerde Biscuits pure chocolade comes in a 400 g pack, with a dark chocolate coating and decorative sugar.
- Albert Heijn states that the biscuit has a coating of 27% dark chocolate; it’s an option to consider if you’re buying for several people.
- The decorative sugar makes this a different flavour choice from a biscuit without that finishing touch. Store the product after opening as directed on the pack.
Biscotto
These chocolate biscuits, described by ALDI Nederland, combine dark, white and milk chocolate.
- ALDI Nederland states that each 250 g pack contains 20 biscuits, individually wrapped in pairs.
- Because they contain three types of chocolate, they’re not the choice for anyone looking for dark chocolate alone.
Dark chocolate flavour biscuits at Joybuy
These biscuits are described as dark chocolate flavour. That doesn’t necessarily mean they have a high cocoa content: check the packaging if the chocolate’s composition will determine your choice.
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Franzzi Premium Dark Chocolate Flavour Cookies, 70 g
For anyone looking for a biscuit with dark chocolate flavour in a 70 g pack. Check the pack for the cocoa content if that matters to you, and read the allergen information before taking it with you.
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Franzzi Mellow Dark Chocolate Flavoured Cookies, 115 g
A 115 g pack for anyone considering the Mellow variety with dark chocolate flavour. Check the pack for the ingredients, allergens and any information about cocoa content.
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quduoduo Chunky Cookies (Dark Chocolate Flavour), 72 g
A 72 g pack for anyone looking for the Chunky variety with dark chocolate flavour. Don’t treat any stated proportion of chocolate as its cocoa percentage, and check the allergens on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare dark chocolate biscuits by their cocoa content?
Only if a cocoa percentage is stated for the chocolate in those particular biscuits. The word ‘dark’ or a percentage of chocolate in the biscuit as a whole doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage.
Are dark chocolate biscuits automatically dairy-free or vegan?
No. Even a biscuit with dark chocolate can contain milk or other animal-derived ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before making your choice.
How should I store chocolate biscuits on holiday?
Follow the storage advice on the pack, including after opening. The biscuit products described recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; there may be additional instructions for an opened pack.
Where can I find allergen information on a pre-packed product?
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared have to be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list on the label.