Shoppers checking vegan options
You want to check whether the exact flavour and product format you’ve chosen are suitable for a vegan diet. A familiar brand name or the word ‘mini’ isn’t enough to tell you.
Who might be interested in mini biscuits?
Shoppers planning portions
You’re looking for biscuits with a clearly stated weight per piece, so you can decide on a portion in advance for a coffee break or lunchbox, for example.
Shoppers comparing supermarket packs
You want to know how many biscuits or bites are in a pack and whether that size suits the number of snack breaks you have in mind.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking whether the exact variety is suitable. Then compare the portion size and pack contents. Check allergen information separately if it’s relevant to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan variety | Check the vegan label and ingredients for the exact flavour and product format. | If I’m shopping for vegan food, I don’t want to rely on a familiar brand name when another variety might contain milk ingredients. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise checking whether the specific variety is suitable. |
| Portion size | Compare the weight of each biscuit with the stated serving size and number of biscuits. | When planning a snack in advance, I want to decide how many biscuits to set aside rather than treating ‘mini’ as a serving-size label. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise portion planning. |
| Allergens | Read the highlighted allergen information and any cross-contamination warning. | If I need to take an allergy or intolerance into account, a vegan label isn’t enough to assess a biscuit. Allergen information is the top priority for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Pack contents | Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits or bites. | If I’m taking biscuits with me for several occasions, I want to know whether the pack contents suit my plans. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise their choice of pack size. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming one vegan variety represents the whole brand
Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Original as suitable for vegans, but also shows a Biscoff mini white product that contains milk ingredients. So, one variety’s suitability doesn’t automatically apply to another.
Check the label and ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen for every flavour and product format.
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Treating ‘mini’ as a fixed portion size
A small biscuit and a pack containing several small biscuits are two different ways of defining a portion.
Check the weight per biscuit and the stated serving size. Set aside the number of biscuits you want to eat in advance.
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Confusing vegan with allergen-free
A product can be suitable for vegans and still contain allergens. A vegan label is no substitute for checking if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Read the allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the pack.
Brands and ranges to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Original as suitable for vegans and gives a serving size of one 7.8 g biscuit.
- The weight given for each serving makes it easier to compare with the number of biscuits you want.
- Other Biscoff products may have different ingredients, so check each variety separately.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a mini biscuit category featuring both branded products and its own-label range.
- Pack weights make it easier to compare sizes.
- The category listing doesn’t tell you whether an individual product is vegan.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl lists vegan options in the Sondey range of biscuits and snacks.
- The brand information gives you a starting point for finding a suitable variety.
- Check the ingredients and vegan label for the specific mini biscuit you’re considering.
Biscotto (ALDI)
ALDI lists a range of small biscuits under Biscotto, including mini biscuits and mini oat bites.
- The stated pack weights help you compare the contents.
- The product listings don’t show that every Biscotto variety is vegan, so check the product you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn product pages may show ingredients, allergen and serving information. The Lotus Biscoff Original page also includes a vegan label.
- You can use the information for a specific variety to shortlist biscuits.
- Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the pack when you buy it too.
Biscuits on Joybuy
This is a 250 g pack of speculoos biscuits for anyone who wants to choose how many biscuits to have at each snack break. If you’re shopping for vegan food, check the label and ingredients on the pack you buy.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie, 250 g
For anyone who wants to portion out biscuits for each snack break. The pack contains 250 g; check the vegan label, ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen.
Frequently asked questions
Are all mini biscuits vegan?
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size, not the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Original as suitable for vegans, but also shows a Biscoff mini white product that contains milk ingredients. Always check the exact variety.
How can I use small biscuits to plan a portion?
Check the weight of each biscuit and decide in advance how many to set aside. Albert Heijn gives a serving size of one 7.8 g biscuit for Lotus Biscoff Original; a pack containing several biscuits doesn’t count as one serving by itself.
Should I check allergens in vegan biscuits too?
Yes. Being suitable for vegans doesn’t mean a biscuit is allergen-free. If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the specific pack.
Can I check the ingredients of pre-packed biscuits online?
Yes. According to Ondernemersplein, mandatory food labelling information must also be available online. Use it to shortlist products, then check the pack for the variety you choose when you buy it.