For coffee in your hotel room, start by choosing an individually wrapped gingerbread bar in a portion size that suits the occasion. That way, you won’t need to cut into a larger cake or store any leftovers. Then compare the sugar content per bar and the ingredients if you’re choosing between a regular version and one with no added sugars. Only opt for a larger gingerbread bar if you want a larger portion. Whatever you choose, check the current label for rye, gluten and any warnings about other allergens.
If you want a bar with your coffee that you can eat without a knife or plate, check whether the bars are individually wrapped. Peijnenburg, for example, says its plain 5-pack contains individually wrapped bars. Also check the weight of each bar so you can choose the portion you want.
If sugar content is what guides your choice, compare the nutritional information for the bar you’ll actually eat. Peijnenburg lists 12 g of sugars in its 32.5 g plain bar, and 1.3 g of sugars in its 27 g no-added-sugars version. The ingredients also differ between these versions.
If you’d like more than a small bar with your coffee, consider a larger gingerbread bar. Snelle Jelle lists a 65 g plain bar that is individually wrapped; according to the label, it contains 200 kcal and 26 g of sugars per bar.
Start with the packaging and portion size. Then compare the nutritional information for the bar you want to eat with its ingredients and allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-eat portion | Check whether each bar is individually wrapped and how many grams it weighs. A multipack doesn’t, by itself, tell you how the bars inside are wrapped. | If I’m only having one cup of coffee in my room, I don’t want to cut into a cake or store leftovers. That’s why around 40% of consumers prioritise individually wrapped portions. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Compare sugars per bar and per 100 g. If you’re looking at a no-added-sugars version, check the ingredients list too. | I want to know how much sugar is in the bar I’ll actually eat, and what’s in the version I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, this comparison is the deciding factor. |
| Larger portion | Compare the weight and nutritional values per bar when choosing between a small gingerbread bar and a larger one. | If I won’t be eating again for a while, I want to make a conscious choice to have a larger bar with my coffee. A larger portion is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and check the packaging for any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | I need to be able to check whether rye, gluten or a warning about other allergens is relevant to me. For around 10% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
When you’re having one bar with your coffee, portion size matters too. Peijnenburg lists 12 g of sugars in its 32.5 g plain bar; Snelle Jelle lists 26 g in its 65 g plain bar.
Compare sugars, energy and salt per bar as well as per 100 g.
Comparing a product with regular bars doesn’t tell you how many sugars you’ll get per portion. PLUS lists 22.9 g of sugars per 100 g in its version with 30% less sugar. Peijnenburg lists 1.3 g per 27 g bar in its no-added-sugars version.
Read the exact claim alongside the nutritional information and ingredients list.
The Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, AH and PLUS versions discussed contain rye or list cereals containing gluten. Some packaging also warns of the possible presence of milk or nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific bar on its current packaging.
The name ‘gingerbread’ doesn’t tell you what type of salt is used in a particular bar.
If iodine information matters to you, check the ingredients list to see what type of salt has been used.
Peijnenburg lists individually wrapped plain bars weighing 32.5 g, as well as a no-added-sugars version with bars weighing 27 g each.
Snelle Jelle lists an individually wrapped 65 g portion for its plain gingerbread bar.
AH describes its plain gingerbread bar as a snack to have with coffee or tea and lists a portion size of 55 g.
PLUS lists both plain gingerbread bars and bars with 30% less sugar than regular gingerbread bars.
These Snelle Jelle bars are worth considering if you’re looking for an individual portion to have with coffee in your hotel room. Choose between the versions based on the portion size and ingredients you want; for sugar content, check the nutritional information on the current packaging.
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An option if you’d like to take an individually wrapped bar for your coffee break. Check the sugars per bar on the current packaging rather than relying on the wording in the product name.
Check the label for rye, gluten and any warnings about the possible presence of nuts or milk.
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For anyone who wants to choose a larger plain bar to have with their coffee. Snelle Jelle lists five individually wrapped 65 g bars in this version.
Compare the nutritional values per bar on the current packaging. This version contains rye and gluten; check for any warnings about nuts and milk too.
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A raisin version to consider if you’d like an individually wrapped bar with your coffee. The stated pack weight is 325 g; check the current packaging for the nutritional values per bar.
Check the label for rye, gluten and any warnings about the possible presence of nuts or milk.
No. Peijnenburg lists 1.3 g of sugars per 27 g bar in the no-added-sugars version discussed here. Check the nutritional information per portion and the ingredients so you can assess the specific version.
No, not based on the product category. The Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, AH and PLUS versions discussed contain rye or list cereals containing gluten. Always check the current label for the bar you want to buy.
No. The product name doesn’t tell you what type of salt is used in a particular bar. Check the ingredients list if this information matters to your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For the Snelle Jelle plain version discussed here, Joybuy recommends storing it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Keep an individually wrapped bar sealed until you’re ready to eat it.
