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Searching online for international snacks and sweets offers plenty of choice. From Japanese snacks and soft mochi to sour sweets, chocolate and biscuits from Europe, Asia and America. This variety is appealing, but it can also make comparing products more difficult. Eye-catching packaging tells you little about portion size, ingredients or shelf life.
With these buying tips, you can quickly see which sweet snacks suit your occasion: everyday snacking, a film night, a treat, a gift or a table to share.
A 250-gram bag may seem more attractively priced than several smaller packs. However, the contents may not always suit the way you plan to use them. A large bag of sweets can dry out or become sticky more quickly once opened. Individually wrapped products are often more practical for packed lunches, eating on the go or several snack occasions.
So do not compare just the price. Also check:
Words such as “fruity”, “creamy” or “intense” mainly describe how a product is positioned. They do not automatically tell you how much fruit, chocolate or milk it contains. If in doubt, check the ingredients list and nutritional information.
For example, mango mochi may combine mango with sugar, milk ingredients and flavourings. In chocolate products, nuts, nougat or biscuit can affect the texture and allergens. The product page and packaging provide more useful information than the front of the pack.
International products may have ingredients lists laid out differently from those you are used to. Always check the current packaging for gluten, milk, eggs, soya, peanuts, nuts and gelatine. You should not assume that a product is “vegetarian” or “vegan” based on its name alone.
For example, Red Band Soft Sweet Candies contains gelatine and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans according to the product information. Bebeto Sour Blast Happy Raspberry, on the other hand, is described as suitable for vegetarians and vegans, but does contain wheat.
For individual snacking, smaller packs are easier to manage. The Atom Japanese Banana Baum Cake weighing 80 grams is individually wrapped and intended for one person or for sharing. Pocky packs weighing between 46.2 and 47 grams are compact and easy to take with you.
For guests or a family, larger bags or multipacks make more sense. Haribo Happy Cherries is available in a 250-gram bag. Twix Milk Chocolate contains five individually wrapped bars with a total weight of 250 grams. This makes it easier to share without opening the entire pack at once.
As well as the main flavour, check the ingredients. Pocky contains, among other things, wheat flour, milk and soya according to the product information, and may contain traces of egg and nuts. Milka Broken Hazelnuts contains 9% hazelnut pieces and lists milk, soya and nuts as allergens.
For Japanese biscuits, Asian snacks and mochi, it is a good idea to pay especially close attention to the Dutch product information. For the exact ingredients and allergens, the label on the packaging should always be treated as the most up-to-date source.
Most biscuits, chocolate and sweets should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture. Once opened, a tightly sealed pack helps maintain quality. Mochi with an ice cream filling is an exception: Q-Brand Mico Mochi Mango Flavor must be stored frozen.
Also pay attention to the difference between a “best before” date and the instructions for storage after opening. Check the packaging when your order arrives, particularly for products that are sensitive to heat or damage.
Why it suits this profile: Eight individual sachets make these speculaas biscuits ideal for coffee with guests, school treats or several smaller snack occasions.
You do not need to open a 200-gram bag all at once; the packaging states that it contains 8 portions.
200 grams, 8 individual sachets and a source of fibre according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: A soft, layered Japanese cake with banana flavour is perfect for a relaxed coffee break or as a light dessert.
The 80-gram portion and individual packaging make the quantity clear from the outset.
Thin cake layers, a soft texture and, according to the product information, no artificial colourings or preservatives.
Why it suits this profile: For anyone deliberately seeking an Asian snack with a soft, stretchy rice texture and mango flavour.
The storage conditions are clearly stated: this product belongs in the freezer and is not a standard cupboard snack.
An 80-gram portion and a soft mochi coating with mango ice cream, as described in the product information.
Why it suits this profile: A family-sized bag of sour strawberry sweets is ideal for a film night or for sharing with fans of sour sweets.
The 125-gram weight is clearly stated, and the mats can be eaten in smaller pieces according to the description.
Strawberry flavour, sour flavour components and a shareable 125-gram bag.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Use this quick checklist before ordering international confectionery:
Looking for variety? Try combining Japanese biscuits or Pocky with chocolate such as Toblerone, Milka or Twix. For a fruitier selection, choose Haribo, Nerds Gummy Clusters or sour fruity sweets. A mix of flavours also works well as a gift hamper or party treat.
You can combine different categories online, such as Japanese snacks, Asian snacks, biscuits, chocolate and sweets. Before ordering, check the packaging, ingredients, allergens, contents and shelf life for each product.
This varies by product. Store biscuits in an airtight container to keep them crisp and seal bags of sweets properly to protect them from moisture. Always check the date and storage instructions on the packaging. It is best not to use damaged packaging.
Choose a product with a higher net weight, several separate portions or individually wrapped pieces. Examples include Haribo Happy Cherries weighing 250 grams, Twix Milk Chocolate with five bars and Hellema Smoeltjes with eight individual sachets. When sharing, remember to check for allergens and gelatine.
