Organisers who want to hand out small portions
Are you giving a biscuit to each child or with every egg they find? Check the portion size and number of portions on the pack so you can work out in advance how many you want to hand out.
Who is this choice important for?
Organisers checking for allergies or dietary requirements
Are any of the children affected by allergies or other dietary requirements? Ask in advance and compare their needs with the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the pack you buy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about religious dietary requirements when handing out treats, too.
Buyers planning for a larger group
Count the planned occasions when you’ll be handing out biscuits before choosing a pack. Then compare the pack size and stated number of portions to estimate how many packs you’ll need and how much might be left over.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide who you’ll be handing biscuits out to. Then choose a suitable portion size and work out how many biscuits you’ll need for the activity.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies and dietary requirements | Ask about dietary requirements in advance and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. | If I’m handing treats out to children with different dietary requirements, I want to know which biscuit is suitable for each child. This is a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Small portions | Check the portion weight and the number of biscuits or portions per pack. | I want to be able to give a small treat at each hand-out without having to guess how much to serve. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| How much you’ll need for the group | Count the participants and hand-out occasions, then compare the total with the pack size. | For a larger group, I want to have enough biscuits ready without having lots left over. Getting the quantity right is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Easter theme and availability | Check whether the seasonal product is available just before you buy, and choose an alternative if necessary. | If the Easter theme matters to me, I want to know whether I can actually buy the themed biscuits. This is the top priority for around 13% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on an online product page instead of the label
Ingredients and allergen information can change. A product page you looked at earlier is no substitute for the label on the pack you’re handing out.
Read the label before handing out the biscuits, and keep the packaging to hand in case participants have questions.
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Assuming a mini biscuit is suitable for everyone
Even small biscuits can contain ingredients that aren’t suitable for some participants. The size doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable.
Ask about dietary requirements in advance and check each product individually.
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Relying on a seasonal product as your only option
The Easter range changes. A themed biscuit you’re counting on might not be available by the time of your activity.
Check availability before finalising your plans, and choose a suitable alternative for the group in advance.
Without an alternative, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops just before the activity.
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Looking only at the size of the pack
A bigger pack doesn’t necessarily contain the number of biscuits you want to hand out. The stated number of portions can also vary from one product to another.
First count the occasions when you’ll be handing biscuits out, then compare the pack sizes and portions.
Brands to consider
Lotus
Jumbo describes Lotus Kids Mini Koekjes as small biscuits for handing out.
- A 7 g portion is stated for this product.
- This product contains egg and wheat; check the label on the pack you buy.
Albert Heijn
AH Stroopwafel mini karamel zeezout is a mini syrup waffle in a 200 g pack.
- Albert Heijn states that each portion is 8 g and that there are 25 portions per pack, which helps you plan how much you need.
- The variant described contains wheat, milk and soya; if anyone has allergies, check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own Mini Stroopwafels met Roomboter in a 300 g pack.
- Jumbo states that this product contains around 12 portions per pack.
- The product described contains gluten, milk, soya and wheat; a bigger pack doesn’t automatically make it suitable for the whole group.
Biscotto
Biscotto is an ALDI biscuit brand that includes mini syrup waffles.
- The mini syrup waffles are available in a 300 g pack, which you can compare with the number of times you plan to hand biscuits out.
- Check the packaging of the product you choose for the latest ingredients, allergen and portion information.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I check for allergies when handing out packaged mini biscuits?
Yes. Ask about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance, and check the label on the pack you’re handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on labels; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends asking about religious dietary requirements when handing out treats.
Is one mini biscuit automatically a suitable portion?
No. Decide how much you want to give each child or hand out on each occasion, and check the portion size on the packaging. For example, Albert Heijn states that a portion of AH Stroopwafel mini karamel zeezout is 8 g; this doesn’t tell you anything about the portion size of another product.
How can I avoid buying too many mini biscuits?
Count the participants and planned hand-out occasions, and decide how many extra biscuits you’d like to keep in reserve. Then compare the total with the number of biscuits or portions and the pack size.
Can I rely entirely on seasonal Easter biscuits?
Only count on a specific Easter product once you’ve checked that it’s available. Seasonal ranges can change, so have an alternative ready for the activity and check its portion size and ingredients, too.