Planning portions for on the go
Want to take biscuits to school or work, or pack them in a lunchbox? Look for individual packs: the word mini refers only to the size of the biscuit, not how many you take with you.
Which packaging suits you?
Households that like to share
If several people will be helping themselves from the same pack, the total quantity and whether you can reseal the rest are useful things to compare.
Shoppers comparing labels
If you want to compare ingredients, allergens, sugars or saturated fats, the label is still important. A smaller biscuit doesn’t change the nutritional information per 100 g.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want individual portion packs or would rather take biscuits from a bag yourself. Then check that the quantity and label suit the people you’re shopping for.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and packaging | Check the number of individual packs or stated servings, and the quantity in each pack or serving. | If I want to take something for a single snack, I want to be able to set a limit on the amount in advance. An estimated 50% of consumers who choose mini chocolate biscuits prioritise this portioning. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where shown, per serving. | When choosing for someone with a food allergy, I need to know which ingredients and warnings are listed on the packaging. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
| Quantity and sharing | Compare the total weight and number of packs or servings; check whether you can reseal the pack once opened. | When we share biscuits at home, I want to know how much the pack contains and how to reseal the rest. An estimated 20% of consumers consider this practical arrangement the main priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming mini means a set portion
Small biscuits may come together in a bag containing several stated servings. So their size doesn’t determine how many you take at a time.
If you want to divide them up in advance, look for individual packs. If you choose a resealable bag, decide how many to take out and reseal the rest.
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Relying on the front of the pack for allergen information
A description such as mini or chocolate doesn’t tell you which allergens the product contains. Milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed for Milka Mini Cookies.
Before buying, check the latest ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging.
Brands to compare
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI Netherlands describes Biscotto Mini Biscuits as filled biscuits coated in milk and white chocolate: 225 g split across six packs.
- The individual packs make it easy to decide in advance how many to take with you or hand out.
- Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Milka
Albert Heijn lists Milka Mini Cookies in a 110 g resealable bag, with four stated servings of 26.8 g.
- The serving information is useful when you’re taking biscuits from the bag yourself.
- A resealable bag doesn’t divide the biscuits into portions in advance. Milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens for this product.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s mini biscuit range includes Jumbo Double Chocolate Mini's, weighing 125 g.
- The range includes different pack weights to compare.
- Check the packaging and current availability of the specific product; a mini size doesn’t mean it comes in individual portion packs.
Verkade
Verkade offers a variety of chocolate biscuits, including Chocolate Chip varieties and Bites Koekballetjes met Melkchocolade.
- The product ranges offer different types of chocolate biscuits to compare.
- Check the size, portioning and allergens for each variety; these can differ across the range.
Lotus
Lotus describes Mini Biscuits as small biscuits to enjoy as a snack or share.
- The range is useful for comparison if small size and sharing are your main priorities.
- The Mini Biscuits described aren’t confirmed to be chocolate biscuits. So don’t choose this range based on the name if chocolate is a must.
Products on Joybuy
These products show two ways to choose chocolate biscuits for a snack: mini biscuits from a bag, or biscuits where you can check the portioning on the packaging. Only the Milka product has mini in its name.
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Milka Choco Mini Cookies, 110 g
For anyone who wants to choose how many small chocolate biscuits to have. The pack contains 110 g; decide in advance how many to take out if you want a set portion.
Check the latest label for allergen information and the stated serving size.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
For anyone who wants to spread 150 g of milk chocolate biscuits across several snack breaks. If you want to plan ahead, check how many biscuits are individually wrapped and how much each serving weighs.
If you’re specifically looking for mini biscuits, check the size of these biscuits too. Read the latest label for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Does mini mean chocolate biscuits are already portioned?
No. ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto Mini Biscuits as six individual packs, while Albert Heijn describes Milka Mini Cookies as four stated servings of 26.8 g in one resealable bag. With a bag, you decide how many to take out.
Which allergens should I check in mini chocolate biscuits?
Check the allergens on the latest label for the product you’re buying. Milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed for Milka Mini Cookies; another biscuit may have a different ingredients list or different warnings.
How should I store an opened bag of mini biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag tightly after opening. For Milka Choco Mini Cookies, Joybuy advises storing them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.