Choose a small pack or take a measured portion of mini biscuits with you if you fancy a sweet treat during a night shift. A large bag of loose biscuits takes more preparation if you want to stick to a set amount. Don’t see a biscuit as a solution to tiredness: VGZ warns that a sugar rush can be followed by an energy dip. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging too.
You want to take a small sweet treat with you without reaching into a large bag throughout your shift. A small pack, individual wrapping or a portion prepared in a container gives you a clearer limit than the word ‘mini’ alone.
You’re taking a biscuit for the taste, but don’t want to confuse it with a planned, more filling snack for your shift.
You want to be able to check the label before buying to see which ingredients and allergens your chosen variety contains. This is also important when you try a different mini product from the one you usually buy.
First decide how many biscuits you want to take for one shift. Then check the packaging, nutritional information and label for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping to a set portion | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped, in small packs or loose in one pack. Also check the stated number of biscuits or portions. | When I take something sweet for my shift, I want to decide in advance when I’ve had my portion. For around 42% of consumers, setting a portion limit comes first. |
| A biscuit as a treat | Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and decide separately what you’ll take as a more filling snack. | A biscuit is a sweet treat for me, not my answer to feeling tired during a shift. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
| Packaging for regular use | Compare the total contents with the amount you use per shift. Check whether a shop product will also be available next time you buy it. | For regular shifts, I want to choose a pack that suits how I use it, rather than rely on a one-off product. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
A small biscuit doesn’t limit the total amount you eat. For example, Albert Heijn lists 37 portions per pack for AH Cookie Bites.
Take one small pack with you, or put the amount you want to eat into a separate container at home.
VGZ and Albert Heijn Leefstijl warn that a sugar rush can be followed by an energy dip. A biscuit is therefore no substitute for a planned meal or snack during your shift.
Take the biscuit as a treat and think separately about a more filling snack.
A claim about no added sugars doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains per 100 g. Other ingredients, such as sweeteners, may also be relevant to your choice.
As well as checking the front of the pack, read the nutrition table and ingredients list for your chosen variety.
Lidl listed Mini Star biscuits for a limited time in store. You can’t assume this product will be available for every night shift.
Check the latest store information and think about what type of pack you’d take instead.
Worth considering if you’re comparing a small biscuit with another mini baked product from Lotus.
Worth considering if you want to take loose, small cookie bites and portion them yourself.
Worth browsing if you want to compare different types of mini biscuits and packaging.
An ALDI own brand to consider if you want to take biscuits in smaller packs.
A Lidl own brand to browse in store if you want to compare different types of cookies and biscuits.
These products come in different pack sizes, so you can choose a biscuit to enjoy during a night shift. For each product, consider whether you want to set aside an amount for one shift, and check the packaging and label before buying.
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If you want to take a few chocolate biscuits for your night shift, you can set aside a portion in advance. The pack contains 150 g; check how the biscuits are divided within the pack, and read the current label if you have allergies.
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This mini biscuit is a good fit if you want to decide how much to take before your shift. The product name lists three 77 g packs; choose how much you want to use for one shift, and check the label if you have allergies.
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If you’re looking for a mini biscuit as a sweet treat, think about how much you’d like to take before buying. The product name lists both ‘12 Pcs’ and ‘55 g × 12’; check the packaging to see what these details mean for the contents and how they’re portioned.
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These mini biscuits are a good choice if you want to prepare a portion for your night shift yourself. The pack contains 160 g; check whether the contents are divided into portions or whether the pack is resealable, and set aside a portion in advance if needed.
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With this 425 g pack, setting aside an amount for one shift in advance is a practical option. Check how the contents are packaged, and if you’re choosing an assortment of different flavours, read the label for the biscuits you select.
Don’t count on it. VGZ warns that fast-acting sugars can cause a short-lived energy spike, followed by a dip. Take a biscuit as a treat and plan another meal or snack for your shift as well.
No, these claims don’t mean the same thing. Lotus lists 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g for Mini Zero Ontbijtkoek. Read the nutrition table and ingredients list if you’re comparing this mini breakfast cake bar with biscuits.
Check the label on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Check the label again if you switch products or varieties.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the bag properly after use. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Cookie Bites in a cool, dry place. You can use a clean, airtight container for a portion you’ve set aside in advance.
Read the ingredients and any warnings on the label. Lotus lists xylitol in Mini Zero Ontbijtkoek, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems. The product is also a mini breakfast cake bar, not a traditional biscuit.
