Looking for a chocolate biscuit with less sugar to share on King’s Day? First compare the ‘of which sugars’ values per 100 g, then check whether the biscuit contains chocolate chips or has a chocolate coating. Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookies zonder suikers and Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur are two different options. Before choosing for a group, check the polyols, allergens and other nutritional values for both.
You want to share a chocolate biscuit on King’s Day, so you’re comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing nutritional values on this basis; the words on the front of a pack don’t tell the whole story.
You want to know in advance which ingredients and allergens may matter to your guests. Product information from Céréal and Jumbo shows that allergens and possible traces vary between biscuits.
You’re looking for less sugar, but also want to check which sweeteners a biscuit contains. The Voedingscentrum notes that large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems.
Start with the sugar content and the type of chocolate you’re looking for. If you’re sharing a treat, then check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Listed sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check whether the product actually contains chocolate. | If you’re mainly looking for a chocolate biscuit with a low listed sugar content to serve as a treat, a claim on the front of the pack isn’t enough. For around 42% of consumers, sugar content comes first. |
| Type of chocolate biscuit | Decide whether you want chocolate chips or a chocolate coating, and check the pack if you’re treating a group. | With coffee or tea, you may be looking for biscuits that are clearly a chocolate treat and easy to share. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Polyols and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about excessive consumption on the current pack. | If others will be eating them too, you’ll want to know whether the sweeteners and ingredients are suitable for them. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
A statement about added sugar doesn’t automatically tell you how much sugar the biscuit contains overall. Albert Heijn lists both ‘0% added sugar’ and 1.7 g sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero; this biscuit also contains no chocolate.
Check the exact claim, then compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the nutrition table.
According to Jumbo’s product information, Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur contains 0.5 g sugars, but also 20 g fat per 100 g. One nutritional value doesn’t tell you everything about a biscuit.
Also compare energy, fat, saturated fat and carbohydrates per 100 g if these values matter to your choice.
The Céréal chocolate biscuits discussed here contain polyols. The Voedingscentrum says that large amounts can cause digestive problems; allergens and possible traces vary by product.
Before buying for a group, read the current ingredients list and allergen information. If you’re unsure about a guest, ask which ingredients they need to avoid.
Offers two different chocolate biscuits for anyone comparing listed sugar content: cookies with chocolate chips and a biscuit with a dark chocolate coating.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit without chocolate for anyone willing to forgo chocolate.
Provides product information about biscuits for people watching their sugar intake, and also lists Céréal Chocolate Chip Cookies zonder suikers in its range.
Publishes product information for Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur, a biscuit with a dark chocolate coating.
That claim doesn’t tell you what the other nutritional values are. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing products per 100 g and looking at energy, carbohydrates and fats as well as ‘of which sugars’.
No: a product with no added sugar may still contain sugars. For example, Albert Heijn lists 1.7 g sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero, alongside the ‘0% added sugar’ claim.
Large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems, according to the Voedingscentrum. So if a biscuit contains sweeteners, read the ingredients and any warning on the pack, especially if you’re sharing it with others.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually buying. For Céréal Choco Delight Puur, Jumbo lists wheat, oats, milk, egg and soya, among other ingredients; it may also contain nuts and sesame.
