Anyone putting on a coffee spread
You want to put biscuits on a plate and might be choosing between a plain biscuit and small chocolate biscuits, for example. ALDI describes both chocolate varieties in its Biscotto range.
Who are these packs suitable for?
Anyone handing out sealed portions
You want to offer guests individual packs, perhaps when welcoming them or when they’re on the go. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits; ALDI also describes Biscotto varieties with individual wrappers.
Anyone shopping for a larger group
You want to know how much a pack contains and whether it’s practical to share. Net weight, the number of biscuits and the number of rolls each answer a different question.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed portions or serve biscuits on a plate. Then compare the pack format and contents. If any guests have dietary requirements, always check the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation and flavour | Check the type of biscuit, flavour and number of biscuits for your plate. | I want to serve a plate with a flavour my guests will enjoy with their coffee, rather than simply choosing a large outer pack. For around 27% of consumers, presentation is the first consideration. |
| Sealed portions | Count the inner bags and check how many biscuits each one contains. | If guests are helping themselves, I want to hand out biscuits without opening them all at once. Sealed portions are the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Enough for the group | Compare the net weight with the number of biscuits, packs or rolls. | For a larger group, I want to estimate in advance how many biscuits I can serve. Around 26% of consumers give the highest priority to getting enough in the pack. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the exact pack. | When I’m buying for guests with dietary requirements, I need to check whether this particular variety is suitable. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the outer pack
A large pack doesn’t tell you how the contents are divided up. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits; ALDI describes Family Biscuits María biscuits as four rolls of 200 g each.
Compare the inner packaging with how you plan to serve them: do you want to hand out individual packs or put biscuits from a roll on a plate?
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Assuming ‘suitable for vegans’ means ‘allergen-free’
Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as suitable for vegans, while also listing wheat and soya. These two pieces of information answer different questions.
If any guests have allergies, check the allergens and any warnings on the exact pack.
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Assuming an in-store product is available in advance
Lidl describes its chocolate cakes as available in store only. These are cakes, not a multipack of biscuits.
Check in store which biscuits and pack formats are available for your occasion.
Brands worth considering
Lotus Biscoff
The speculoos range includes standard packs and packs with smaller portions.
- Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists a Mega Pack of 20 × 2 biscuits; Jumbo describes the XL variety as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
- Jumbo also lists wheat and soya for the XL variety. Check the allergens on the pack you buy.
Jumbo (huismerk)
The own-brand range includes different types of biscuits and pack sizes to compare with your serving plans.
- Jumbo lists, among other options, stroopwafels at 468 g and vanilla-flavoured sandwich biscuits at 500 g.
- Weight alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits or servings you’ll get from a pack; check the variety you choose.
Biscotto
ALDI describes chocolate biscuits and mini biscuits under this brand, with different inner pack formats.
- According to ALDI, the chocolate biscuits contain 20 biscuits in a 250 g pack, wrapped in pairs. The 225 g mini biscuits are divided into six packs.
- Check the ingredients and allergens separately for each chocolate or filled variety.
Family Biscuits
The María biscuits are an option if you want to serve biscuits from rolls on a plate.
- ALDI describes the pack as four rolls of 200 g each, weighing 800 g in total.
- Rolls are a different way to serve biscuits from individual sealed portions, so choose according to how you want to offer them.
Lidl (winkelassortiment)
A place to browse packaged sweet treats in store; when buying biscuits, always check the product category and packaging.
- For example, Lidl describes a 350 g pack of chocolate cakes containing ten pieces.
- According to Lidl, these cakes are available in store only and aren’t biscuits. Check in store to see which biscuit packs are available.
Biscuit packs at Joybuy
These products come in different formats for sharing biscuits, from a pack with a stated number of biscuits to packs of 3 × 77 g and 10 × 66 g. If you’re handing them out, check separately whether the biscuits inside are also individually wrapped.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 stuks, 200 g
An option if you’re looking for speculaas biscuits to share.
The product name lists 8 biscuits and 200 g. Check the inner packaging if you need sealed portions for each guest.
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LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
For anyone who wants to serve milk chocolate biscuits with coffee.
The pack lists 150 g. Check the number of biscuits and the inner packaging before assuming they come in individual portions.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g
An option if you want to share mini biscuits across several packs.
The product name lists 3 × 77 g. Check the pack to see how many biscuits each one contains and whether they’re individually wrapped inside.
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LU Prince Ministars Cookies Black & White, 187 g
For anyone who wants to serve Black & White biscuits on a plate.
The product name lists 187 g. Check the number of biscuits and the inner packaging if you want to offer each guest a sealed portion.
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Oreo Original, 10 × 66 g
For a group when you want to share the biscuits across several packs.
The product name lists 10 × 66 g. Check how many biscuits each pack contains and whether the format suits the way you plan to serve them.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack automatically convenient for a group?
No, how the contents are divided up also affects how you can serve them. ALDI describes Family Biscuits María biscuits as four rolls of 200 g each, while Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
Do I still need to check allergens in vegan biscuits?
Yes. A statement that biscuits are suitable for vegans doesn’t mean they’re allergen-free. For Lotus Biscoff XL, Jumbo lists both suitability for vegans and the allergens wheat and soya; read the label for the exact variety.
Where can I find allergen information for prepacked biscuits?
Check the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods.
What should I do if I’m not serving all the biscuits at once?
Follow the use-by or best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack. If you’re serving them at different times, check before buying whether the inner packaging lets you keep some sealed.