Student without a fitted kitchen
Wants to eat or take one bar with them without cutting a cake or storing the rest in a tin. A multipack of individually wrapped bars is ideal for this.
Who are individually wrapped bars useful for?
Student comparing sugar per snack
Checks the nutritional information per bar and compares the portion weight, ingredients and any sweeteners too. The text on the front of a pack won’t tell you how much sugar is in one bar.
Student looking for the right pack size
Wants to know how many bars are in a pack and whether that amount suits the available storage space and expected use.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individually wrapped bars and how large each one should be. Then use the nutritional information and pack size to compare the options.
| What to consider | Check | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| One bar without cutting | Check whether the bars are individually wrapped and look at the weight per bar. | I want to take one bar with me while getting settled, without cutting the cake or storing an opened pack. For around 42% of consumers, this convenience matters most. |
| Sugar per snack | Compare the sugar per bar and read the ingredients, including any sweeteners and allergens. | If I’m keeping an eye on sugar per snack, I want to know what’s in the portion I’ve chosen rather than relying on the name on the pack. Around 33% of consumers put this first. |
| A suitable pack size | Check the number of bars, the total weight and the best-before date. | I don’t want to store more bars in my student room than I expect to use. Around 25% of consumers prioritise a pack size that suits their needs. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming individually wrapped bars are sold separately
A multipack can contain bars that each have their own wrapper, without the shop selling them individually. For example, Peijnenburg lists five individually wrapped bars per pack.
Want to buy just one bar? Check with the shop to see if it sells them individually; otherwise, check how many bars are in the pack.
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Reading ‘no added sugars’ as sugar-free
Peijnenburg lists 1.3 g of sugars per 27 g bar in its plain variant with no added sugars. The ingredients include xylitol and rye; according to the manufacturer, the product may also contain milk, hazelnuts, almonds and other cereals containing gluten.
Read the nutritional information per bar and check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Brands and shops to explore
Peijnenburg
Offers plain Dutch breakfast cake in individually wrapped portions, including a variant labelled ‘no added sugars’.
- According to Peijnenburg, its plain 5-pack contains bars weighing 32.5 g each; the no added sugars variant contains five 27 g bars.
- Check the sugar per bar and ingredients for the variant you choose. For its no added sugars variant, Peijnenburg lists rye and possible traces of milk, nuts and other cereals containing gluten.
Jumbo
Stocks its own-brand plain Dutch breakfast cake in a pack of six, weighing 330 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight make it easier to compare pack sizes.
- Check the pack to see whether the pieces are individually wrapped if you want to take one bar at a time.
PLUS
Offers its own-brand plain Dutch breakfast cake bars in a wrapped 6-pack weighing 330 g.
- The product information lists six bars and provides storage advice for the pack.
- The ingredients include rye flour; PLUS also notes possible traces of wheat, barley, oats, milk, almonds and hazelnuts.
Snelle Jelle
Offers an individually wrapped spiced cake bar as an alternative to a smaller Dutch breakfast cake bar.
- According to Snelle Jelle, one spiced cake bar weighs 65 g.
- The manufacturer’s nutrition table lists 26 g of sugars per bar; bear this in mind if you’re looking for a smaller portion.
Lidl
Lists cake bars in varieties including reduced-sugar Dutch breakfast cake and raisin-spiced cake.
- Lidl lists six bars per pack.
- Compare the nutritional information for your chosen variety and check the pack if individual wrappers are important to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a single Dutch breakfast cake bar?
An individually wrapped bar isn’t necessarily sold separately too. For example, Peijnenburg offers a pack of five individually wrapped bars; check with your shop to see whether you can buy just one.
Is a ‘no added sugars’ bar sugar-free?
No. Peijnenburg lists 1.3 g of sugars per 27 g bar in its plain variant with no added sugars. Read the ingredients too; according to the manufacturer, this variant contains xylitol.
How should I store Dutch breakfast cake bars in my student room?
Follow the storage advice on the pack of your chosen product. For its plain 6-pack, PLUS recommends a cool, dry and dark place; remember to check the best-before date too.