Which pack is right for you?

If you want one biscuit per finder

If every find should be one sealed biscuit, check how the biscuits are packaged. Two biscuits in one bag count as just one unopened find.

If you’re organising a small Easter egg hunt at home

A small multipack may be a better match for the number of participants than a large box. Check the size, too: a biscuit bar or larger biscuit is different from a small biscuit to hide.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

Check the label on the exact product you’ve bought before handing out the biscuits. Keep the original packaging to hand so you can refer to the information during the hunt.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether each find can be one biscuit or a pair. Then compare the number of sealed portions and check the label on the product you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Packaging per find Count the sealed bags and check how many biscuits each one contains. According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 contains ten bags, each with two biscuits. If every participant needs to find exactly one unopened biscuit, I don’t want to have to divide anything up after hiding them. For around 42% of consumers, having one biscuit per sealed pack is the top priority.
Quantity and size Compare the number of sealed portions with the number of planned finds, and check whether they’re small biscuits, larger biscuits or biscuit bars. For a small Easter egg hunt at home, I want enough individual treats without choosing a pack that doesn’t suit my plans. Around 33% of consumers give the number of portions and the size top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and declarations for allergens and possible traces on the packaging you’ve bought. If any participants need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact label before handing anything out. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Counting a bag of two as two separate treats

    According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 contains ten sealed bags, each with two biscuits. That’s ten unopened finds, not twenty.

    Count the bags as well as the biscuits in each one. Choose a pack of two only if two biscuits together are suitable for a single find.

  • Planning ahead for a large catering pack

    Lotus Biscoff markets its box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits to food professionals. Albert Heijn lists the 300-piece pack as not in its range.

    Before planning your hunt around this box, check where and when you can actually buy it.

  • Relying only on online ingredient information

    According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods is shown on the label. Information on a product page may differ from what’s on the pack you buy.

    Read the label on the exact product and keep the packaging until you’ve handed out the treats.

  • Treating a large biscuit like a small one to hide

    Goud Gebakken Koekhappers and LU Time Out are individually wrapped biscuits or biscuit bars, but their size may make them less suitable than a small biscuit for hiding in a hunt.

    Decide in advance how many treats you want to hide and whether a larger one will work for your hunt.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Offers both a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits and an XL pack with ten bags of two biscuits.

  • The two pack sizes make it easy to see the difference between one biscuit per pack and two biscuits per bag.
  • The box of 300 is aimed at food professionals, so check that it’s currently available from a retailer before choosing it.

LU

Albert Heijn lists LU Time Out choco chip as a pack of five individually wrapped biscuit bars.

  • Five sealed packs may suit a hunt with only a few treat stops.
  • These are biscuit bars, not small biscuits. Check the allergen information on the product you buy, too.

Goud Gebakken

ALDI Netherlands describes Koekhappers as a pack of six individually wrapped biscuits.

  • The pack provides six sealed treats if larger biscuits are suitable for your hunt.
  • Check the product you’ve chosen, its label and its availability at the shop where you plan to buy it.

Biscotto

ALDI Netherlands lists chocolate biscuits that are packed in pairs.

  • A sealed bag of two can count as one treat if you want two biscuits at each find.
  • This pack size won’t meet the requirement for one biscuit per individual pack.

Biscuits on Joybuy

These products give you a mini biscuit and a chocolate biscuit to consider for your hunt. Check how many sealed portions are in each pack and whether each portion contains one or two biscuits.

Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g

Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g

Consider this mini size if you want to hide small biscuits. The product name lists 3 × 77 g; check the packaging to see how many biscuits are individually wrapped before deciding how many to hide.

Before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the product you’ve bought.

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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

Consider these chocolate biscuits if a pair can count as one treat. The product name lists 150 g; check the packaging to see how many individual portions it contains and how many biscuits are in each portion.

Before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the product you’ve bought.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does ‘packed in pairs’ mean each biscuit has its own wrapper?

No. According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 has two biscuits in each of its ten bags. Use one bag as a single find, or choose individually wrapped biscuits if every finder should get one separately wrapped biscuit.

How can I check for allergens before the hunt?

Read the label on the exact pack you’re going to hand out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for pre-packed foods is shown on the label. Keep the pack so you can refer to the information.

Is a ‘vegan’ label enough if someone has allergies?

No. A statement that a product is suitable for vegans doesn’t replace allergen information. Check both the ingredients and declarations for allergens and possible traces on the exact product you’ve bought.

How should I store the biscuits until the Easter egg hunt?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging you’ve bought. For its box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits, Lotus Biscoff recommends storing it in a dry place, away from sources of heat.