Anyone playing solo who wants to portion snacks out in advance
If you want to set aside an amount before you start gaming, look for individual packs or a stated portion size. That way, you can decide how much to put out for your session.
Who are these options for?
Anyone sharing biscuits with others
For a sharing bowl, the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions are more useful to compare than the word ‘mini’ on its own.
Anyone who needs to check ingredients or allergens
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety on the latest packaging. Albert Heijn notes that online nutritional and allergy information can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Portioning in advance | Check the number of inner packs or biscuits, and the stated portion size. ALDI lists Biscotto Mini biscuits as 225 g, divided into 6 packs of 6 biscuits. | If I’m playing solo, I want to set aside an amount before the session so I don’t have to keep reaching into the pack. For around 33% of consumers, portioning in advance is the top priority. |
| Sharing | Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions to work out how to share the pack among players. | For a sharing bowl, I want to know how many biscuits I can put out and whether I want to set some aside for each person. Sharing is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and nutritional information on the exact pack. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or allergen, I need to know what’s in this particular variety before offering it to anyone. This is the first thing around 25% of consumers look for. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the product description and ingredients list to see whether your chosen variety contains chocolate or a filling, for example. | If I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or a filled biscuit, I’ll first choose a variety that fits the bill. For around 17% of consumers, flavour or texture is the deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means a fixed portion size
A small biscuit doesn’t tell you how many are in a pack or how many you’ll take out of it. ALDI lists Biscotto Mini biscuits as 6 packs of 6; Jumbo lists Double Chocolate Mini’s as 125 g, with five 25 g portions on the label.
Decide how much you want to put out in advance, then compare the number of biscuits, inner packs or labelled portions for the exact variety.
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Assuming allergens are the same across different varieties
Recipes vary. Jumbo lists egg, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in its Double Chocolate Mini’s; that product information doesn’t tell you anything about a different mini biscuit.
Check the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for every flavour you choose.
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Treating an online description as the definitive label
Albert Heijn says that online information about ingredients, nutrition and allergies can change. Not every product is ready to eat, either: according to its product information, AH Mini American Cookies need to be baked.
Before use, read the packaging of the product you actually bought, including the preparation and storage instructions.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus describes Biscoff as crisp and caramelised. Filled varieties are also available, so check the portions and ingredients for each individual product.
- For one specific filled Biscoff variety, Jumbo lists a speculoos cream filling of 35%.
- That filling and percentage don’t automatically apply to other Biscoff biscuits.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a range of mini biscuits, including Double Chocolate Mini’s.
- For Double Chocolate Mini’s, Jumbo lists a 125 g pack with five 25 g portions.
- Check the allergens and portion information again if you choose a different variety.
Biscotto
Biscotto is an ALDI own brand, with products including Mini biscuits.
- ALDI lists Biscotto Mini biscuits as 225 g in 6 packs of 6.
- This pack format doesn’t necessarily apply to other Biscotto varieties.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit brand; Lidl’s range includes Mini star biscuits.
- Mini star biscuits are a recognisable variety to look out for on the packaging.
- Check the contents, ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes AH Mini American Cookies.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.
- AH Mini American Cookies need to be baked, so they aren’t ready to put out while you’re gaming.
Joybuy products
Related products will be available soon.
Frequently asked questions
Are mini biscuits automatically a small portion?
No. ‘Mini’ describes the biscuit, not how many you put out. Check the pack for the number of biscuits, any individual packs and the stated portion size. ALDI lists Biscotto Mini biscuits as 6 packs of 6, while Jumbo lists five 25 g portions for Double Chocolate Mini’s.
Do allergens have to be listed on a pack of mini biscuits?
Yes. In the Netherlands, prepacked foods must be labelled for 14 allergens, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety.
Can I rely on the information on a product page?
Use a product page to compare varieties, but check the packaging before eating the biscuits. Albert Heijn says that online information about ingredients, nutritional value and allergens can change.
How should I store biscuits once the pack is open?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your biscuits. For Lotus Biscoff 250 g, Joybuy’s product information says to store them in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture, and to keep the pack tightly closed. Don’t assume the same product-specific instructions apply to other varieties.