Choose mini biscuits if you’d like to measure out a portion in advance or share a pack. Their small size won’t automatically limit how much you eat. Compare the stated portion weight and nutritional information per portion, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
If you fancy something sweet with your coffee or tea, take out a portion before you start. The number of grams per portion and the number of portions per pack tell you more than the word ‘mini’ alone.
If you’re buying biscuits for home, the office or housemates, check how many are in the pack and whether you can easily split them up to enjoy on different occasions.
If you have a food allergy or are choosing a product for a young child, check the details of the specific product. Read the allergen information and, for products aimed at children, check the age guidance and instructions for use too.
First, decide what matters most for your afternoon snack: a measured portion, suitable ingredients or packaging that’s easy to share.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the number of grams in the stated portion and the nutritional information per portion. Decide in advance how many you’ll have. | I want to have a set amount with my afternoon coffee rather than keep eating straight from the bag. Portion control is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers thinking about mini biscuits for the afternoon. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. For products for young children, also check the age guidance and instructions for use. | If I need to take an allergen or a child’s age into account, the specific product determines my choice. Ingredients and suitability are the deciding factors for around 33% of these consumers. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the pack weight and the number of stated portions if you want to split the contents between several people or occasions. | I want packaging that’s easy to divide without having to put the whole contents out every time. Around 25% of these consumers prioritise sharing and pack size. |
A bag may contain lots of small biscuits and several stated portions. So their size doesn’t determine how many you end up having.
Check the portion size in grams and take your chosen amount out of the pack in advance.
Biscuits in a similar size can contain different ingredients. Products listed by Jumbo include wheat, soya, milk and egg, or may carry a warning about the possible presence of allergens.
Before buying, read the label on the version you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ information.
Age guidance applies to the specific product for children and doesn’t tell you anything about ordinary mini biscuits. Instructions for use can also vary from product to product.
For a young child, check the age guidance, texture and instructions on that product’s packaging.
Filled speculoos biscuits are one of the varieties considered, including a 154 g pack at Jumbo.
LU Bastogne Mini’s are small biscuits flavoured with candied sugar and cinnamon.
The range includes several types of mini biscuits, including Mini Stroopwafels with Butter and Double Chocolate Mini’s.
ALDI’s own-brand range includes 150 g packs of Mini Biscuits, 300 g packs of Mini Stroopwafels and packs of Mini Biscuits containing 6 × 6 pieces.
Lidl lists Sondey Mini Star biscuits in milk chocolate and white chocolate varieties, packed as 6 × 6 pieces.
This LU biscuit product could suit you if you’re looking for something to enjoy with coffee or tea and want to choose your own afternoon portion. Check that the size meets your needs if you’re looking for mini biscuits.
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For an afternoon snack, you can decide how many of these biscuits to have.
A 150 g pack of milk chocolate biscuits. Check the nutritional information for the portion you choose, and if you have an allergy, read the current label.
No, their size won’t automatically determine your portion. Check the number of grams in the stated portion and decide in advance how many you’ll take from the pack. For example, Jumbo lists around 12 portions per pack for its Mini Stroopwafels.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the specific product, even if you’ve bought biscuits from the same brand before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods. Also look out for any ‘may contain’ information.
A small size doesn’t automatically make a biscuit a suitable everyday choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks are high in energy and suggests options such as fruit and vegetables. When choosing biscuits, check the nutritional information for the amount you’ll actually eat.
No, check the age guidance and instructions for use for the specific product. A soft biscuit by De Kleine Keuken listed at Albert Heijn is labelled as suitable from 6 months; that guidance doesn’t apply to ordinary mini biscuits.
