Who are these packs useful for?

King's Day treat-givers

If you want to hand out biscuits from a stall or while you're out and about, check how many small packs are in each multipack and whether the portion in each one suits your group.

Families packing lunchboxes

Individual packs are easy to put into lunchboxes without repacking. With a larger pack, you can put portions together at home.

Buying for a group

If the biscuits will be set out in one central spot, the total contents, number of inner packs and storage instructions after opening matter more than individual portions for handing out.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual portions or want to serve the biscuits from one central spot. Then consider the type of biscuit you want and check the label for the specific variety.

What to consider What to check Who it's important for
Individual portions Number of packs and biscuits per pack; more packs don't automatically mean more biscuits overall. If I want to hand out biscuits in different places, I don't want to have to portion them on the spot. Around 31% of consumers prioritise individual portions for sharing or taking on the go.
Sharing from one place Net weight, number of inner packs and storage instructions after opening. For a table where everyone can help themselves, I mainly need plenty of biscuits in one place; this shared supply is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers.
Wholegrain variety Ingredients, types of grain and nutritional information for the chosen biscuit. If you're specifically looking for a biscuit with grains to take on the go, you'll want to be able to tell it apart from a standard tea biscuit. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this product feature.
Ingredients and allergens Ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. If someone eating with me has a relevant allergy or specific dietary requirement, I need to be able to check the variety I've chosen; checking the label is a priority for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every multipack is designed for handing out

    Three larger inner packs are not the same as ten small bags: you may need to divide the contents of larger packs into portions yourself.

    Check both the number of inner packs and the contents of each one. Albert Heijn lists 3 packs of 125 g for its Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack; Jumbo says its Lotus Biscoff XL contains 10 bags, each with 2 biscuits.

  • Relying on a claim on the front as a full dietary check

    A statement about grains or a vegan claim doesn't tell you on its own which allergens a particular biscuit contains.

    Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you've chosen, especially if anyone eating the biscuits has a relevant allergy.

  • Relying only on a product page you viewed earlier

    The packaging you buy may show different product information from an online description you read earlier.

    Check the current label when you buy or receive the product if a particular ingredient, allergen or nutritional value is important.

  • Counting on one exact shop variety being available

    A particular biscuit variety may disappear from an online range or not be available in store.

    So keep the type of packaging you want in mind too, such as small packs or biscuit rolls. That way, you can assess another variety using the same practical criteria.

Brands to compare

Lotus Biscoff

Speculoos in a range of pack formats, for anyone who wants to take a familiar flavour with them or share it from one central spot.

  • Albert Heijn lists a Mega Pack with 3 packs of 125 g; Jumbo lists an XL pack with 10 bags of 2 biscuits.
  • These formats aren't portioned in the same way. Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya among the allergens for the Mega Pack; check the label on the variety you buy.

Albert Heijn huismerk

Tea biscuits are an option if you want to portion them yourself for coffee, tea or a get-together.

  • For AH Tea Biscuits, Albert Heijn provides storage instructions to help you use an opened pack.
  • Albert Heijn recommends storing this product in a sealed tin after opening; don't assume the same product-specific advice applies to other biscuits.

Jumbo huismerk

The biscuit range includes digestive varieties for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.

  • Jumbo lists Krokante Digestive Biscuit and Digestive Volkoren, both in 400 g packs.
  • A range overview doesn't tell you how many individual portions a pack contains, so check the variety you've chosen.

Sondey

Lidl presents Sondey as an own brand with different types of biscuits and cookies.

  • The range gives you a few options to compare if you're looking for more than one type of biscuit.
  • Lidl's brand-wide mention of vegan options doesn't mean every Sondey variety is vegan or sold in individual portions.

Biscotto

ALDI own brand with biscuit varieties in small inner packs.

  • ALDI lists Biscotto Mini Biscuits, 225 g, with 6 packs, and a chocolate biscuit variety packed in pairs.
  • Check which variety is available in store and read the contents and ingredients for each product.

Joybuy biscuits in individual portions

These two packs are suited to taking individual biscuit portions with you. Before buying, compare how many portions you need and check the label for the variety you've chosen.

LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g pack

LU Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g

A biscuit variety to consider if you're looking for portions to take on the go or put in lunchboxes. The pack contains 150 g; check how many individual portions you need and read the current label if anyone has an allergy.

View at Joybuy
Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor Sandwich Cookies, 97 g with 2 packs

Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor Sandwich Cookies, 97 g with 2 packs

The two individual packs are handy for two outings or portions. The net weight is 97 g; check the contents of each pack if portion size matters, and read the current label if anyone has an allergy.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are individual packs or a large pack more convenient for King's Day?

Individual packs are more convenient if you want to hand out biscuits, take them with you or divide them between lunchboxes. A larger pack is a better fit if you're serving them in one place and can portion them yourself. Don't just look at the number of inner packs; check the contents of each one too. Jumbo lists 10 bags of 2 biscuits for Lotus Biscoff XL, while Albert Heijn lists 3 packs of 125 g for its Mega Pack.

How should I store biscuits after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you've bought. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Tea Biscuits in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening; other biscuits may have different instructions.

What should I check if someone has a food allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety you want to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of preventing allergic reactions; a general brand claim or the label for a different variety is no substitute for checking.