Who are these options for?

Organisers who want to hand out chocolate biscuits

If chocolate is part of the treat, check that the biscuit actually contains chocolate. Also compare the sugars per 100 g: a biscuit with no added sugars won’t necessarily meet both requirements.

Shoppers happy with a sugar-conscious biscuit

If chocolate isn’t essential, you could also look at biscuits with no added sugars. Verkade San Francisco Zero is one such biscuit, but it isn’t a chocolate biscuit.

Organisers keeping ingredients in mind

If you’re handing out biscuits to people with known allergies or sensitivities, check the ingredients, allergens and sweetener information for each product. These vary between the chocolate biscuits and biscuits mentioned here.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the biscuit needs to contain chocolate. A low sugar figure and convenient packaging for handing out biscuits each address a different need.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Chocolate and less sugar Check the chocolate content and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. For a relative claim, read what the biscuit is being compared with. If I want to hand out chocolate biscuits, I want to be able to see the lower sugar content without settling for a plain biscuit. Around 45% of consumers prioritise this combination.
Sharing biscuits during the hunt Check the number of biscuits, the weight of each one and the packaging. Jumbo Supermarkten lists 12 biscuits weighing 10.5 g each for Céréal Choco Delight Puur. When handing out biscuits to a group, I want to know in advance how many I can share out. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current allergen declaration and sweetener information; also look out for any warnings about polyols. If anyone taking part has known allergies or sensitivities, I want to be able to decide first which biscuits may be suitable for them. This is a priority for around 22% of consumers.

Things to watch out for when handing them out

  • Mistaking a sugar-conscious biscuit for a chocolate biscuit

    Verkade San Francisco Zero and AH Digestive 0% suiker are biscuits without chocolate. So they won’t meet your aim of handing out chocolate biscuits.

    Decide whether chocolate is a must before comparing sugar levels.

  • Relying only on a ‘less sugar’ percentage

    For Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur, Jumbo Supermarkten lists both 96% and 97% less sugars compared with a standard biscuit. A relative figure like this needs a clear basis for comparison.

    Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check the label to see what the relative claim refers to.

  • Overlooking allergens and polyols

    Céréal Choco Delight Puur contains, among other ingredients, egg, milk, oats, soya and wheat. Albert Heijn states that excessive consumption of AH Digestive 0% suiker may have a laxative effect.

    Check the current packaging before handing out biscuits to anyone with known allergies or sensitivities.

  • Confusing packaging for sharing with a sugar claim

    According to ALDI Nederland, a pack of Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes contains 20 biscuits, individually wrapped in pairs. The packaging format alone tells you nothing about the sugar content.

    Assess how easy they are to share and the nutritional information separately.

Brands to consider

Céréal

According to Jumbo Supermarkten’s product page, Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur combines a biscuit with dark chocolate and 0.5 g sugars per 100 g.

  • Jumbo Supermarkten lists 12 biscuits per pack.
  • The product contains 24 g polyols per 100 g, egg, milk, oats, soya and wheat; it may contain nuts and sesame.

Verkade

Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, for anyone who doesn’t need chocolate.

  • Verkade lists 1.7 g sugars per 100 g.
  • This product isn’t a chocolate biscuit and contains wheat, milk, soya and maltitols.

Albert Heijn

AH Digestive 0% suiker is a biscuit without chocolate. Albert Heijn lists 0.3 g sugars per 100 g and describes the product as vegan and lactose-free.

  • An option to consider if a biscuit without chocolate would suit the treat.
  • The product contains wheat and polyols. The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

ALDI

Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes at ALDI Nederland may be worth considering if you’re mainly looking at how easy the biscuits are to hand out.

  • ALDI Nederland lists 20 biscuits, wrapped in pairs.
  • Don’t assume that individual portions mean a lower sugar content; check the product’s nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean a biscuit contains no sugars?

No. Verkade still lists 1.7 g sugars per 100 g for San Francisco Zero, a biscuit with no added sugars. So check ‘of which sugars’ in the nutrition table too.

Does a chocolate biscuit with less sugar also have a low energy value?

You can’t tell from the sugar content alone. Jumbo Supermarkten lists 0.5 g sugars and 427 kcal per 100 g for Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur; check both figures separately.

What should I look out for in biscuits containing polyols?

Check the amount of polyols and any warnings on the packaging. Jumbo Supermarkten lists 24 g polyols per 100 g for Céréal Choco Delight Puur; Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of AH Digestive 0% suiker may have a laxative effect.

Which allergens are listed for Céréal Choco Delight Puur?

According to Jumbo Supermarkten’s product information, Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur contains egg, milk, oats, soya and wheat, and may contain nuts and sesame. Always check the allergen information on the current packaging before handing them out.