For a school fair, first choose a pack where you can count the individual portions, then check the allergens and the school’s rules. An individually wrapped biscuit bar is handy if each child is to receive one sealed portion; a flow pack containing several biscuits is suitable only if the whole pack can count as one portion. Keep the original packaging when handing them out so the latest product information is available.
If each child is to receive one portion, a stated number of portions and individual wrappers make it easier to count them in advance. Check whether each wrapper contains one biscuit, one bar or several biscuits.
Ask the school which products are allowed and check the label on the exact variety. The presence of ingredients such as wheat, milk or soya, and warnings about other allergens, can vary from product to product.
A biscuit bar, a chocolate-coated mini cake and a flow pack of biscuits are different products. Choose the type that suits the fair, then count the actual portions you can hand out.
Decide what counts as one portion at your stall before you buy. Then check that the pack you choose meets the school’s allergy and treat policies.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Equal portions | Check how many individual wrappers there are and what each one contains. Albert Heijn lists 16 portions of 21 g for AH Chocolade mini's karamel biscuit; LU Prince Mini Stars comes with six biscuits in a flow pack. | If each child gets one sealed portion, I want to know in advance how many I can hand out. Portion control is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Allergens and school policy | Ask what the school allows, then check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the current packaging. | If allergy rules apply, I need to know whether this particular product meets them. Around 40% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Product type | Check whether it is a chocolate biscuit, a chocolate-coated cake or several biscuits in each flow pack. | If the portion size and school rules are right, I want to choose a small treat that suits the stall. The type of product is the main consideration for around 10% of consumers. |
A small bar may be one individually wrapped portion, while a flow pack may contain several biscuits. This means there may be fewer wrappers than biscuits.
Decide whether you want to hand out one biscuit, one bar or one whole flow pack per child, and count those portions before you buy.
Similar chocolate products can contain different ingredients and carry different warnings about the possible presence of allergens. This information can also vary between varieties.
Read the label on the pack you are actually buying and check it against the school or class rules.
Albert Heijn describes AH Chocolade mini's mix as including, among other things, a roasted peanut variety and a biscuit variety made with wheat flour. So the information for one item does not necessarily apply to the whole mix.
When handing them out, make sure it is clear which ingredients and allergen information applies to each item.
When biscuits are unwrapped, it is harder for visitors to see which ingredients and allergens apply to each product.
Keep the original wrappers sealed wherever possible. If you do unwrap the biscuits, keep the current ingredients and allergen information for each product available at the stall.
The own-brand range includes a chocolate biscuit bar with individually wrapped portions.
The range includes small treats for handing out, but not every mini product is a chocolate biscuit.
Choco Wolken is worth considering if a chocolate product matters more than having one small, individually wrapped biscuit.
Below, you’ll find a chocolate biscuit and a chocolate strawberry wafer as another small treat. The wafer is not a chocolate biscuit; for both products, check how many portions are in the pack and which allergens are listed on the current label.
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A chocolate biscuit to consider if biscuits fit the school’s rules. The pack contains 150 g; check how many individual portions it contains and read the current allergen label.
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A chocolate strawberry wafer if you’re considering a different kind of small treat; this is not a chocolate biscuit. The product name states 16.5g/Pack. Check how many packs you are buying and read the current allergen label before handing them out.
That depends on the school’s rules and the children the treats are intended for. The Voedingscentrum recommends asking about allergies and dietary requirements in advance. Then check the exact packaging for any gluten-containing cereals and other listed allergens.
Keep the information for each product available at the stall and make sure different biscuits do not get mixed up. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) provides guidance on allergen information for non-prepacked foods; the requirements for a school event also depend on how it is organised. Keeping the original packaging makes it easier to match ingredients and allergens to the right product.
No. Check the individual pack size. Albert Heijn lists 16 portions of 21 g for AH Chocolade mini's karamel biscuit, while the LU Prince Mini Stars variety described by Albert Heijn contains six biscuits per flow pack. So first decide whether you want to hand out one biscuit or one whole wrapper per child.
