Which format works best for you?

Stallholder serving a biscuit with coffee

Want to hand out one biscuit with a coffee or tea without weighing anything? Individually wrapped food-service biscuits give you a set serving unit; Lotus Bakeries lists Biscoff in this type of packaging.

Stallholder putting together small side portions

Want to decide how many biscuits to serve with each Dutch doughnut? Check the weight per biscuit or portion, rather than relying on the word ‘mini’ on the packaging.

Stallholder starting with a smaller stock

Want to try a format or flavour first? Multipacks can be useful, as you can open them gradually. Check how many customer portions they actually provide, and whether the product you’ve chosen is available.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out a single wrapped biscuit or put together your own portions. The way you plan to serve them will determine what packaging and allergen information you need at your stall.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergens when selling loose Check the label for the exact product. If you sell biscuits unpackaged, make sure customers can find out about any allergens before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has requirements for this. If I sell biscuits from an opened pack, I want to be able to give customers accurate allergen information before they buy. For around 33% of consumers, this would be their main concern when buying.
Packaging for quick service Count the individually wrapped biscuits, not just the sachets or the contents of the box. Lotus Bakeries lists Biscoff food-service packs containing 150 or 300 individually wrapped biscuits. When it’s busy, I want to hand out a single biscuit straight away without putting a portion together on the spot. Around 27% of consumers would prioritise quick service.
Portion and size Compare the weight per biscuit or portion, and the number of usable portions. Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 8 g per 200 g pack of mini syrup waffles. For a small side portion with a Dutch doughnut, I want to know in advance how much I’ll serve each customer. Around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on portion size.
Order quantity and availability Check how many multipacks you can open and whether the product is currently available. ALDI lists 225 g of Biscotto Mini Biscuits split across 6 packs. I want to start with a manageable amount of stock and have enough of the same product on the day of the stall. Availability and pack size would be the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means individually wrapped

    Mini biscuits may be loose in a bag, while a multipack can contain several biscuits. ALDI lists 6 packs of Biscotto Mini Biscuits; Lotus Bakeries, by contrast, describes its Biscoff food-service packs as containing individually wrapped biscuits.

    Check how many wrapped units you can hand straight to customers, and whether you’ll need to open a pack while serving.

  • Confusing a vegan label with being allergen-free

    A vegan label doesn’t tell you which allergens a biscuit contains. The specifications for the Lotus Biscoff food-service biscuits mentioned here list gluten and soya.

    Use the allergen information for the exact product. If you sell the biscuits unpackaged, make sure customers can find out about any allergens before buying.

  • Looking only at the total weight

    A 200 g pack doesn’t tell you how many biscuits to serve each customer. A bag containing several biscuits is also different from one individually wrapped biscuit.

    Decide in advance whether you’ll hand out one biscuit, a whole bag or a portion you’ve put together yourself. Then check the corresponding quantity and weight on the packaging.

  • Assuming it will always be available

    A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the same size will be available on your next stall day. For example, Jumbo says Lotus Kids Mini Koekjes is no longer part of its online range.

    Check what’s available just before you buy. If you choose an alternative, compare the serving unit, ingredients and allergens again, so the information you give customers still matches the product you sell.

Brands worth considering

Lotus Biscoff

For stallholders who want to serve a familiar biscuit with a hot drink.

  • Lotus Bakeries lists food-service packs containing 150 or 300 individually wrapped Biscoff biscuits.
  • Check the allergens for your chosen variety: the product specifications mentioned list gluten and soya, even when the product is labelled vegan.

Albert Heijn

An example of mini syrup waffles for anyone who wants to decide on their own small side portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 8 g in a 200 g pack of its mini salted caramel syrup waffles.
  • A stated portion size doesn’t mean each biscuit is individually wrapped. Check the packaging format and the label on the pack you’ll be using.

Biscotto

ALDI’s own-brand range includes mini biscuits and multipacks, making it easy to compare different ways of serving them.

  • ALDI lists 225 g packs of Biscotto Mini Biscuits containing 6 smaller packs, and also stocks mini syrup waffles.
  • Six packs doesn’t mean every biscuit is individually wrapped for a customer. Check current availability too.

Sondey

A Lidl own brand to consider if you want to compare different types of biscuits, cookies and wafers.

  • Lidl describes several types of cookies, biscuits and wafers in its Sondey range.
  • Check the size, multipack format and label for each product you choose. A brand’s range doesn’t tell you how a particular item is portioned for serving.

Mini biscuits on Joybuy

These mini biscuits are a good fit for stallholders who want to decide how much to serve alongside a Dutch doughnut, coffee or tea. If you need a set serving unit, check how many biscuits make up one customer portion in each pack.

Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 200 g with 8 multipacks

Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 200 g

For anyone who wants to open smaller packs of mini speculaas biscuits as needed and decide how much to serve.

The 200 g pack is split into 8 smaller packs. If you want to give each customer one biscuit, check how many biscuits are in each smaller pack.

Check the current label. If selling unpackaged, make sure customers can find out about any allergens before buying.

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Lu Bastogne Mini Biscuits, 160 g

Lu Bastogne Mini Biscuits, 160 g

For anyone who wants to serve a mini biscuit with coffee or tea and decide how many to include in each portion.

The pack contains 160 g. Check the number of biscuits and the packaging format if you want to prepare set portions in advance.

Check the current label. If selling unpackaged, make sure customers can find out about any allergens before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide allergen information for loose mini biscuits?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, you must tell customers about any allergens in food sold unpackaged. Make sure this information is available before purchase for the exact biscuit you’re selling. You can provide it verbally only if you meet the relevant requirements.

Is a vegan biscuit also suitable for someone with an allergy?

You can’t tell from a vegan label alone. For example, the product specifications for the Lotus Biscoff food-service biscuits mentioned here list gluten and soya. Always check the allergen information for the exact variety.

When should I choose loose mini biscuits, and when should I choose wrapped biscuits?

Choose loose mini biscuits if you want to decide how much to serve each customer. Individually wrapped biscuits are a good choice when you want a set portion you can hand out quickly. Albert Heijn lists an 8 g portion for its mini syrup waffles, while Lotus Bakeries lists Biscoff food-service packs containing 150 or 300 individually wrapped biscuits. If you serve biscuits loose, also check how you’ll make the allergen information available.

Can I use the ingredients information online for my customer notice?

Use the label on the pack you’re actually selling as your reference. Ingredients and allergen information can change when a product is updated, so check when your stock arrives that the information you give customers still matches that exact product.