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When you search online for honey snacks, you’ll quickly come across a long list of crisps, liquorice, biscuits, rice crackers, chocolate and Asian specialities. The packaging often gives a sweet impression, but that doesn’t tell you much about the amount of honey, the sugar content or the presence of allergens. With a few simple checks, you can avoid a disappointing purchase.
Honey can be just a small part of the flavouring. For example, Klene Pure Liquorice with Real Honey states it contains 15.8% honey. With Harlequins Soft Honey Licorice, it’s 0.5% honey. Both products fall under honey liquorice, but the composition and flavour intensity are clearly different.
With honey chocolate, too, it’s important to check the ingredients list. In Ritter Sport Honey Salt Almond Chocolate, there is 0.9% honey in the honey-like coating on the almonds. The flavour is also determined by sugar, cocoa, milk and sea salt.
Sugar-free honey liquorice contains no sugar, but it may contain sweeteners. Klene Sugarfree Honey Liquorice uses maltitol syrup and steviol glycosides, among other ingredients. The product information also notes that excessive consumption can have a laxative effect. So don’t just check the “sugar-free” label – also look at the sweeteners used and the nutritional information.
With some products, the name refers to a flavour combination, yet honey isn’t clearly listed in the ingredients. For Tokimeki Chapz Chips Honey BBQ, the product description mentions a blend of honey and barbecue, but the listed ingredients mainly include sugar, dextrose and spices. If in doubt, always check the packaging you receive.
First, look at the full ingredients list. With honey snacks, pay particular attention to:
The allergen information on the packaging is what you should rely on. Product recipes can change, so use the online information as a first guide and check the label when your order arrives.
Compare the amount of honey with the total sugars. A product may contain honey but still be made up mostly of sugar, glucose syrup or other carbohydrates. Harlequins Soft Honey Licorice lists 60 grams of sugar per 100 grams. Klene Sugarfree Honey Liquorice has a sugar content of 0 grams per 100 grams, but it does contain 61 grams of carbohydrates from sweeteners.
For a mindful portion, it also helps to look at the net weight. A 300-gram bag, such as soft honey liquorice, is quite different from a small 30-gram bag of honey sweets or crisps.
Crunchy products lose their texture more quickly if the packaging isn’t sealed properly after opening. This applies to honey crisps, honey rice crackers and honey BBQ crisps. Liquorice and fruit products can become harder or stickier if stored in warm or damp conditions.
So pay attention to:
Why this fits the profile: A small pack to try Korean honey crisps without committing to a large quantity straight away.
The pack contains 60 grams and the product information clearly lists milk, wheat and soya as allergens.
Small size, clear nutritional values and a sweet-savoury butter-honey flavour according to the product description.
Why this fits the profile: Ideal for those who want to combine honey with chocolate, almonds and a salty flavour.
The ingredients list states the amount of honey in the almond coating and mentions milk, soya and almonds.
100 grams per bar, with 20% almonds in the coating and a combination of sweet, salty and cocoa.
Why this fits the profile: For those specifically looking for honey liquorice without sugar and who want to check the sweeteners in advance.
The product information mentions maltitol and steviol glycosides and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess.
110 grams, 0 grams of sugar per 100 grams and a resealable bag according to the product description.
Why this fits the profile: A generous bag for fans of soft, sweet liquorice to share at home or on the go.
The ingredients list 0.5% honey, wheat flour and gelatine. This makes the choice clearer for anyone checking allergens or dietary requirements.
300 grams net weight, soft texture and 60 grams of sugar per 100 grams according to the product information.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
You’ll find honey crisps, honey liquorice, honey biscuits, honey rice crackers, honey sweets and honey chocolate, among others. There are also Asian snacks with honey, such as rice crackers, dried fruit and candied plums. The flavour can range from sweet and creamy to sweet-salty or slightly spicy.
That depends on your personal circumstances and the sweeteners used. Sugar-free varieties often contain maltitol or other sweeteners. Read the warnings on the packaging and take note of any mention about excessive consumption. Also check whether the product contains liquorice, liquorice root or other ingredients you may wish to limit.
Check the age recommendation, allergens and texture. Some hard sweets can pose a choking risk for young children. A product like Bambix Bear-Shaped Biscuits with Honey states it is suitable from 1 year old, but always follow the information on the packaging and do not leave young children unsupervised while eating.
