Hosts who want to hand out biscuits individually
You want to set biscuits out or give them to guests without using an open plate or repackaging them yourself. With Lotus Biscoff’s individually wrapped formats, each biscuit has its own wrapper.
Who is this relevant for?
Organisers of larger Halloween parties
You want to be able to count the portions in advance. Lotus Biscoff lists boxes and dispensers containing 150 or 300 individually wrapped biscuits; the number of portions you need will determine which size is right for you.
Hosts who need to check for allergens
You want to check which variety suits your guests’ needs before handing out the biscuits. Ordinary Lotus Biscoff biscuits contain wheat and soya; the individually wrapped sandwich variety also contains milk and may contain traces of egg.
What should you look for in the packaging?
First decide whether each wrapper should contain one biscuit or a larger portion. Then compare the number of wrappers with your serving plan and check the label for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| A separate wrapper for each biscuit | Check that each wrapper really does contain one biscuit and how the sealed pack should be stored. | If guests will help themselves from the table, I want to be able to put out each biscuit in its own wrapper. For around 33% of consumers, this would be the main reason to choose this format. |
| Number of portions | Count the wrappers, not just the biscuits: a pack of 20 × 2 provides twenty portions of two biscuits. | For a larger gathering, I want to know in advance how many treats I can hand out. For around 27% of consumers, the number of portions would be the most important factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to be able to check the chosen variety against the packaging. For around 27% of consumers, this check would come first. |
| Variety of treats | If you choose a filled or chocolate variety, check the number of biscuits per wrapper and the allergen information again. | I want to be able to offer an alternative alongside ordinary biscuits, as long as the portion suits my plan. For around 13% of consumers, this variety would be the main reason for their choice. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘individually wrapped’ means one biscuit per wrapper
A wrapper may also contain two or three biscuits. This means the number of portions won’t always match the number of biscuits.
Check both the number of wrappers and the number of biscuits in each one before working out how many you need.
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Relying on a vegan label to check for allergens
A vegan label doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from wheat, soya or other allergens. Ordinary Lotus Biscoff biscuits contain wheat and soya; the sandwich variety also contains milk and may contain traces of egg.
Read the current label for the exact variety you plan to hand out and, if a guest has an allergy, check with them directly.
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Assuming a bulk pack is readily available in supermarkets
Lotus Biscoff presents the packs of 150 and 300 individual biscuits as foodservice formats. A listed product isn’t necessarily available to order from every retailer.
Before making your party plans, check whether the seller supplies consumers, what the minimum order quantity is and when your order could arrive.
A relevant brand to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff lists both consumer packs with two biscuits per wrapper and foodservice packs of 150 or 300 individually wrapped ordinary biscuits. There is also an individually wrapped sandwich variety.
- The 150 × 1 and 300 × 1 labels make it clear how many wrappers containing one biscuit each are included in these formats. According to Lotus Biscoff, the individual wrappers are designed to help preserve flavour and crunch for longer.
- The ordinary variety contains wheat and soya; the sandwich variety also contains milk and may contain traces of egg. Check the label on each pack and whether the size you want is available from your chosen retailer.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if there’s really one biscuit per wrapper?
Look at the quantity marking on the pack: 150 × 1 or 300 × 1 means one biscuit per wrapper. A format such as 20 × 2 contains two biscuits per wrapper, so count the wrappers when planning your portions.
How should I store the biscuits until the Halloween party?
Store the pack in a dry place away from sources of heat, as Lotus Biscoff advises for its individually wrapped formats. Also check the best-before date on the pack you buy.
Where can I find allergen information for packaged biscuits?
Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen: according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed in the ingredients list for prepacked foods. Ask guests with an allergy to check the information on that pack before taking a biscuit.
Is a vegan biscuit automatically suitable for someone with a food allergy?
No, a vegan label doesn’t replace allergen information. Ordinary Lotus Biscoff biscuits contain wheat and soya; the individually wrapped sandwich variety also contains milk and may contain traces of egg. Always check the variety you’ve chosen.