Individual packs are handy for lunch boxes and handing out, as you can see in advance how many portions you’ll have. If you’re serving biscuits straight to a group, a larger pack may be a good fit. Then check how many biscuits are in each pack, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of your chosen variety.
If you want to portion out biscuits in advance, compare both the number of packs and the contents of each one. Albert Heijn lists eight individual Smoeltjes treat packs, while the Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL pack contains ten packs, each with two XL biscuits.
If you’re serving biscuits straight to a group, think about how many you want to put out. Alongside the Lotus XL pack, Albert Heijn also lists a pack of 300 individually wrapped Lotus biscuits. That’s a different format from ten twin packs.
Compare the information for the exact flavour and pack, rather than relying on the brand name alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of accurate labelling for safe use.
First decide whether you want to hand out biscuits in advance or serve them straight to a group. Then count the packs and biscuits in each pack. If you have dietary requirements or allergies to consider, check the label for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning in advance | Count the individual packs and the biscuits in each one: a pack may contain two biscuits. | For a lunch box or handing out treats, I want packs I don’t have to portion myself. For around 42% of consumers, pre-portioned servings are the priority. |
| Enough for a group | Compare the total number of biscuits with the number of times you want to serve them. | If I’m putting biscuits out on a coffee table, I mainly want enough to offer everyone without having to plan each pack as a lunch-box portion. For around 33% of consumers, having enough for the group is the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. | When I share biscuits with others, I need to know whether the variety I’ve chosen suits their dietary requirements or allergies. For around 25% of consumers, checking this comes first. |
Twenty biscuits packed in pairs give you ten packs to hand out. Eight individual treat packs are a different format, even if the total weight seems similar.
For a lunch box or handing out treats, count both the packs and the biscuits in each one.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. A vegan label doesn’t replace checking the allergen information either.
Before sharing, read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack you’re buying.
The number of packs you need depends on the variety you can actually buy.
Check the pack size, availability and delivery or collection options shortly before King’s Day.
Speculoos in a range of pack sizes, from twin packs to larger packs.
Mini speculaas biscuits in individually portioned treat packs.
ALDI’s own brand, with a range of biscuit packs.
Lidl’s own brand, with biscuits, cookies, wafers and bars among its range.
These biscuits come in different pack sizes for taking along or sharing. If you’re planning a set number of lunch boxes or treat portions, pay particular attention to how many individual packs your chosen variety contains.
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The eight individual treat packs make it easy to see how many portions you have to take along or hand out.
If you have allergies, check the information on the current packaging.
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Two individual packs are handy for a small get-together. If you want to plan a set portion per person, check how many biscuits are in each pack.
If you have allergies, check the information on the current packaging.
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If you want to hand these biscuits out individually, check how many separate packs are in the multipack.
If you have allergies, read the information on the current packaging.
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The 10 × 66 g format gives you a clear number of packs. If you want to hand them out individually, check how they’re packaged.
If you have allergies, read the information on the current packaging.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for the exact variety, especially if you’re buying biscuits for other people. Also count the individual packs and the biscuits in each one to see whether the pack size suits your plans.
No. A vegan label doesn’t replace checking the allergen information. Read the packaging for the specific biscuit variety you want to buy.
Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the packaging, and reseal any opened pack securely. If the biscuits come in individual packs, you can leave the remaining ones sealed until you need them.
