Fans of a rich cocoa flavour
If you enjoy a dark chocolate biscuit, you may want to know how much chocolate it contains and what cocoa percentage is given for that chocolate.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers who want to check organic certification
Look for the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the origin statement, rather than relying on words on the front of the packaging alone.
Shoppers avoiding certain ingredients or allergens
Check the current ingredients list for each biscuit. An organic or gluten-free label does not tell you whether the product contains ingredients such as milk, egg or soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the biscuit flavour you want, then check the organic label, ingredients and nutritional information separately.
| What to look for | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa and chocolate | Check what proportion of the biscuit is made up of dark chocolate and whether a separate cocoa percentage is given for that chocolate. | I’m looking for a rich dark chocolate flavour and don’t want to confuse the two percentages. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, then check the inspection body’s code and the origin statement. | I want to be able to verify the organic certification rather than relying on green packaging. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen warning on the current packaging, based on what you need to avoid. | If I avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which allergens this biscuit contains before buying it. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and packaging | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving. If the packaging is reusable, also check how to return it. | I want to know what a serving contains and whether the packaging fits my shopping routine. This practical consideration is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the chocolate’s cocoa percentage applies to the whole biscuit
According to Ekoplaza’s description, dark chocolate makes up 8% of the Zymi biscuit, and that chocolate itself contains 80% cocoa. So the biscuit as a whole is not 80% cocoa.
Compare the proportion of chocolate in the ingredients with the cocoa percentage given specifically for that chocolate.
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Confusing organic certification with being allergen-free or having particular nutritional values
Organic certification does not tell you which allergens a biscuit contains, and on its own says nothing about its sugar, fat or energy content.
Check the organic label, allergens and nutritional information separately on the current packaging.
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Assuming a product listing means it is currently available
A product page may remain online even when the biscuit is no longer part of the online range.
Check that the specific variety is available just before buying, and check any alternative again for ingredients and allergens.
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Focusing only on the glass deposit jar
A reusable jar won’t suit every shopping routine: returning it takes an extra step.
Before buying, check where you can return the jar.
You’ll only get your deposit back when you return the jar through the deposit-return scheme.
Brands to explore
Zonnatura
Offers several products with dark chocolate, including biscuits, cookies and chocolate rice cakes, which are different product categories.
- Albert Heijn listed a Zonnatura biscuit containing 25% dark chocolate. Zonnatura states that its organic chocolate rice cake contains 55% dark chocolate.
- Don’t use the percentage for a rice cake as a specification for the biscuit. Also check whether the variety you want is currently available.
Zymi
A biscuit with carob, dates and dark chocolate, for anyone looking for that particular combination of flavours.
- According to Ekoplaza’s product information, the Zymi biscuit contains 8% dark chocolate with 80% cocoa.
- The cocoa percentage applies to the chocolate, not the whole biscuit. Check the current packaging for wheat, soya and warnings about other allergens.
Wisselwaar
Chocolate biscuits in a glass deposit jar, for shoppers who also consider the type of packaging.
- Ekoplaza describes the glass jar as returnable packaging.
- A chocolate biscuit in a deposit jar is not necessarily a biscuit with a high proportion of dark chocolate. Check the specific ingredients and type of chocolate.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether a biscuit is organic?
Look on the packaging for the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and the origin statement. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used when the requirements for organic products are met, including having at least 95% organic ingredients.
Does 80% cocoa on a biscuit mean the whole biscuit contains that much cocoa?
No, that percentage may refer to the chocolate as an ingredient only. In the Zymi biscuit described by Ekoplaza, the dark chocolate contains 80% cocoa, while making up 8% of the biscuit.
Is an organic or gluten-free chocolate biscuit also free from other allergens?
No, those labels do not rule out other allergens. Jumbo’s product information for a gluten-free Zonnatura biscuit lists egg and soya, among other ingredients. Always check the current packaging and any precautionary allergen warnings before choosing.
Should I still compare nutritional information if a biscuit is organic?
Yes. Organic certification does not tell you how much sugar, fat or energy a biscuit contains. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and also check the stated serving size.
Can I rely on a product page to check whether a biscuit is available?
Not without checking current stock. Check the specific variety just before buying, and read the packaging again when it arrives, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.