To choose a lower-sugar option, first compare the nutritional information for similar chewy spiced biscuits per 100 g, then decide whether you need ready-made biscuits or a baking mix. Albert Heijn’s product pages list 29 g of sugars per 100 g for Consenza and 36 g for Bolletje; PLUS lists 38.594 g per 100 g for its chewy spiced biscuits. A lower figure in this comparison says nothing about other nutritional values or whether a product is suitable for people with allergies: Consenza, for example, contains oats and almonds.
You’re looking for chewy spiced biscuits for a baking session and want to compare the amount of sugars per 100 g and the ingredients in similar products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutrition tables per 100 g.
You check whether the ingredients and allergen information are suitable for your needs. Even chewy spiced biscuits labelled gluten-free may contain other ingredients, such as oats or almonds, that matter to you.
You want to know whether chewy spiced biscuits are right for the type of biscuit you have in mind, and whether you want to bake them yourself. Jumbo describes pepernoten as more like soft, chewy spiced biscuits, while kruidnoten are more like speculaas.
First decide whether you want to bake soft, chewy spiced biscuits or are looking for ready-made ones. Then compare the nutritional information on the same basis and check the ingredients that matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing sugars | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value for similar products per 100 g, and check the ingredients list for the sources of sugar used. | If you want to choose an option with less sugar, don’t rely on a different serving size or just the front of the pack. This comparison is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Baking purpose and texture | Check whether you’re looking for a baking mix for soft, chewy spiced biscuits or want to make crunchy spiced biscuits instead. For a mix, compare the nutritional information on the stated preparation basis. | If you want to bake biscuits together, the most useful product is one that suits the dough and method you have in mind. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including details of any possible allergen presence. A gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check what’s in this particular product before looking at the sugar content. This is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
The ‘of which sugars’ value covers all the sugars in a product; the ingredients list shows which sources of sugar have been used. So these two pieces of information answer different questions.
Compare similar chewy spiced biscuits per 100 g, then check the ingredients list for items such as sugar or syrup. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using the nutrition table as the basis for comparing labels.
Gluten-free doesn’t mean chewy spiced biscuits are free from other allergens. For example, the Consenza figures on Albert Heijn’s product page contain oats and almonds.
Always check the current packaging and information about possible allergens for the specific ingredients you need to avoid.
A kit can make baking more convenient without having a lower sugar content. Albert Heijn’s product page lists 44 g of sugars per 100 g for the prepared product made with its Homemade chewy spiced biscuit baking mix.
Choose a baking mix for its method and what’s included in the pack; assess the stated nutritional information separately. When comparing it with ready-made chewy spiced biscuits, note the difference between a prepared product and one straight from the pack.
The product ranges below show why both sugar content and ingredients matter for each variant. The figures apply to the specific products listed, not to every product from each brand.
Chewy spiced biscuit figures described as gluten-free and organic on Albert Heijn’s product page.
Regular chewy spiced biscuits to use as a comparison for a ready-made biscuit.
A 500 g bag of own-brand chewy spiced biscuits for anyone comparing ready-made options.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ amount in similar chewy spiced biscuits per 100 g, rather than per biscuit or serving. Then read the ingredients list if you also want to know which sources of sugar have been used; the nutrition table shows all sugars together. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing labels per 100 g.
No, a gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. The Consenza chewy spiced biscuits on Albert Heijn’s product page contain oats and almonds. So check the current ingredients and allergen information for the variant you want to buy.
Chewy spiced biscuits are a good fit if you’re after soft, chewy pepernoten-style biscuits. Jumbo distinguishes these from kruidnoten, which are more like speculaas. So first decide which of the two types of biscuit you want to bake.
Yes. Check which preparation the nutritional information for a baking mix refers to. Albert Heijn lists 44 g of sugars per 100 g for the prepared product made with its Homemade chewy spiced biscuit baking mix; also check the ingredients and allergens in the pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy. PLUS says to store its chewy spiced biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn advises keeping the Homemade baking mix in a cool, dry place.
