Choose individually wrapped packs if you want to pack a set number of biscuits for each walking break; loose mini biscuits give you more flexibility if you prefer to portion them yourself. In either case, check the serving size, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging. For a longer walk, biscuits should be an extra snack alongside plenty of food and drink, not your only provisions.
Would you like to take a set amount for each break without opening a large pack along the way? Check how many biscuits are in each individual pack, as shown for the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack and Biscotto Mini Biscuits.
You can divide loose mini biscuits into a container or a resealable bag at home. This lets you decide how many to take with you; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container.
If your choice depends on allergens or dietary requirements, read the label on the exact variety you’re packing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that pre-packed products must display allergen information on the label.
First, decide how many biscuits you want to take for each break. Then compare the packaging and label with the other food and drink you’ll have along the way.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions per break | Compare the number of packs and biscuits in each pack, or decide how many loose biscuits to portion yourself. Albert Heijn lists eight packs of two biscuits each for the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack; ALDI lists six packs of six biscuits each for Biscotto Mini Biscuits. | I want to eat a set amount at each break without counting biscuits from a large pack. Around 31% of consumers put portioning first. |
| Food for the journey | Decide whether the biscuits will be an extra snack and what else you’ll take with you. The Royal Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association (NKBV) advises taking enough food and drink for trail runs lasting more than 1.5 hours; also bear in mind that chocolate varieties can be affected by heat. | I want a small bite to eat that goes well with my other food and drink, even on a longer walk. For around 25% of consumers, how a snack works on the go matters most. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugar and fat values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, then work out the figures for the amount you’re packing. Albert Heijn lists 38 g of sugars per 100 g for both the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack and AH Cookie Bites Choc Chip; the products otherwise differ in their ingredients and portioning. | A small biscuit doesn’t tell me what I’ll be getting from the portion I choose, so I check the nutritional information. Around 25% of consumers give the nutritional make-up top priority. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning for the exact variety you’ve chosen. Don’t assume that another flavour or pack has the same ingredients. | I need to be able to check before setting off whether the biscuits suit my dietary restrictions. For around 19% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
The size of a biscuit says nothing about its nutritional value per 100 g or how much you’ll end up taking with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the back of the pack for the ingredients and nutritional information.
Compare products per 100 g and consider the portion you plan to take. Pack other food and drink for a longer walk, too.
Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack as suitable for vegans, but also lists wheat, soya and cereals containing gluten for this variety. A dietary claim doesn’t replace an allergen check.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the specific variety you’re buying.
The NKBV warns that chocolate can melt in very hot conditions. This is worth bearing in mind with filled or chocolate-coated mini biscuits.
In warm weather, consider choosing a variety without chocolate or keeping chocolate biscuits cool and protected.
Melted chocolate can make a mess of the packaging and other items in your rucksack.
The Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Snack Pack is an option if you want to portion out biscuits in advance for each break.
AH Cookie Bites Choc Chip are loose mini biscuits for anyone who wants to portion out their own serving.
Biscotto Mini Biscuits offer another format if you want to take or share several small packs.
These products include mini biscuits you can portion yourself, as well as biscuits and savoury mini crackers for which you can check the portioning. Crackers are an alternative if you’re not specifically looking for a sweet biscuit.
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For anyone who wants to pack a milk chocolate biscuit for each walking break; check the packaging to see how many portions it contains.
Protect the chocolate in warm weather and check the current label if you have allergies.
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The mini size makes these handy for portioning yourself: before you set off, put the amount you want in a well-sealed container or bag.
Check the packaging to see how many biscuits you’ll have for each break, and read the current label if you have allergies.
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A savoury cracker option if you’d rather pack a small amount yourself for the journey than take sweet biscuits.
Check the current packaging for the nutritional information, allergens and how many crackers you’d like to portion out.
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A savoury alternative to biscuits if you want to portion mini crackers out for your walking breaks.
Check the current packaging to see how the crackers are portioned, and read the label if you have allergies.
No, don’t rely on mini biscuits as your only food and drink. The NKBV advises taking enough food and drink for trail runs lasting more than 1.5 hours, and recommends bringing everyday foods such as bread, nuts and fruit as well as snacks.
Yes. If allergens matter to your choice, check the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, pre-packed products must display allergen information on the label. Don’t rely on a different flavour or a pack you bought previously.
Before setting off, portion the amount you want into a clean, well-sealed container or bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container; also follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.
No, a vegan claim doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from ingredients such as wheat or soya. Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack as suitable for vegans, but also lists wheat, soya and cereals containing gluten for this variety. Always check the current allergen information.
