When planning a Halloween party, base your choice on the number of sealed portions, not just the total number of biscuits. A packet containing two biscuits can be handy if you want to give each guest a duo portion; if you want to hand out one individually wrapped treat per guest, check that the inner packaging suits your plan. Also check the latest ingredients, allergen information and best-before date.
Are you preparing treats for a party, children’s celebration or buffet? Count both the sealed inner packets and the biscuits in each packet. A duo portion counts as one sealed treat, even if it contains two biscuits.
When you’re catering for a group, the latest ingredients list matters more than how the biscuits are packaged. The European Commission describes ingredient and allergen information as part of the labelling requirements for prepacked food in the EU.
Sealed portions can make handing out treats easier if you don’t want to fill bags yourself. Check that the portion size and flavour will suit your guests, though. According to Deloitte Netherlands’ 2025 supermarket research, convenience is also a purchasing factor beyond this particular party situation.
First decide how many sealed portions you want to hand out. Then compare what’s in each portion and check the label on the product you’re actually buying.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portions | Count the inner packets and check how many biscuits each one contains. | If I want to give every guest a sealed treat, the number of packets needs to match my plans. For around 42% of consumers, being able to count these portions is the top priority. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the latest packaging; also check the best-before date. | When guests have different dietary needs, I want to be able to check what’s in the biscuits, whatever the portion packaging. Around 33% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
| Flavour and variety | Compare the flavours and decide whether a single biscuit or a duo portion is right for handing out. | If I want to offer a choice, such as speculoos or chocolate, I look for packaging that suits my plans. Flavour and variety come first for around 25% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing twenty biscuits, but there are only ten packets. ALDI also lists twenty Biscotto chocolate biscuits, packed in pairs: that’s ten sealed duo portions too.
Decide whether you want to hand out one biscuit or one sealed packet per guest, then plan using the number of inner packets.
Individual packaging doesn’t change the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya among the allergens in its Lotus Biscoff product; that doesn’t automatically tell you anything about other biscuit varieties.
Check the latest ingredients list and highlighted allergens for every product you choose. Don’t rely on the brand or outer packaging alone.
Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. ALDI says that promotional items can sell out faster than expected due to demand.
Check the latest packaging shortly before buying. If you’re planning to hand out treats, make sure you can get enough sealed portions.
Speculoos for anyone planning to hand out set duo portions. Jumbo lists ten packets, each containing two biscuits, in the XL 2P x 10 pack.
ALDI lists Koekhappers from this brand in a pack of six individually wrapped biscuits.
ALDI lists Biscotto chocolate biscuits in dark, white and milk chocolate, packed in pairs.
Lidl presents Sondey as a brand offering a range of biscuits, cookies and wafers, including vegan options.
Joybuy lists small plain Garden biscuits in a 192 g pack with separate inner packets.
These Joybuy products are worth considering if you’re looking for biscuits in portion packs for a Halloween party. Compare how many sealed portions each product provides, as the contents of each inner packet may vary.
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An option if you want to hand out speculoos biscuits in sealed portion packs. Check how many biscuits are in each portion pack before planning portions for your guests.
The product name lists 8 biscuits and 200 g. If you have allergies, read the latest label.
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A chocolate option if you want to hand out sealed duo portions. Check how many portions are in the pack so you know how many guests you can cater for.
The product name specifies milk chocolate and 150 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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An option if you want to hand out small, individually wrapped biscuits. Check how many inner packets you’ll get before working out how many treats you can give out.
The product name specifies 3 × 77 g. Read the latest allergen information on the label.
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Two separate packs may suit a small treat round. If portion size per guest matters, check how many biscuits each pack contains.
The product name specifies raspberry and blueberry flavour, 97 g and two inner packs. Check the latest label for allergen information.
You can’t tell from the packaging alone. Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens for the variety you choose; for example, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya for its Lotus Biscoff product.
The pack listed by Jumbo contains ten packets, each with two biscuits: ten sealed duo portions and twenty biscuits in total. If each guest gets one sealed packet, plan for ten guests.
Yes. According to the European Commission, prepacked food sold online in the EU must meet the same labelling requirements as food sold in shops. Check the information for the variety you’ve chosen before buying, and check the packaging when it arrives too.
Use it to help you prepare, but read the packaging of the product you actually buy. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information can change when a product is updated.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging you’ve chosen. For its 250 g Lotus Biscoff biscuits, Joybuy recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Check the label separately for other products.
