Parents who want to hand out treats without repacking them
You’re looking for sealed portions that can go straight into party bags. Check how many bags are in each pack: 20 biscuits in ten twin packs means ten sealed portions.
Who is this for?
Parents taking allergies in the group into account
You want to know what the school allows and which allergens are listed on the packaging of the product you choose. An individually wrapped portion isn’t automatically suitable for every child.
Parents looking for a small treat
Compare what each child will actually receive: one biscuit, two biscuits in a bag, or an individually wrapped slice of ontbijtkoek (Dutch spiced breakfast cake). These are different portion sizes and types of product.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the group’s rules and the label. Then work out how many sealed portions you need, and whether one item or a twin portion is right for the treat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Ask what’s allowed in the group. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying. | If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know before packing whether this treat meets the group’s rules. This check is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Sealed portions | Count the individual bags or wrappers and check whether each contains one or two biscuits. | I want to fill each party bag without having to divide loose biscuits at home. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience when handing out treats. |
| Portion size and quantity | Compare the contents of each sealed portion with the number of children. Don’t rely on the total number of biscuits or the pack weight alone. | If I want to give a small treat, it matters whether a child gets one biscuit, a twin pack or a slice. Around 25% of consumers give this choice of portion the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Counting biscuits instead of bags
According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL contains 20 biscuits in ten bags, with two biscuits in each bag. That gives you ten sealed twin portions to hand out, not 20 individual portions.
Before buying, count how many party bags you need to fill and decide whether two biscuits per child is suitable.
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Assuming individually wrapped means suitable for allergies
The packaging format doesn’t tell you what’s in the biscuit. A sealed portion can still contain allergens.
Compare the label on the product you’ve chosen with the group’s rules. Don’t use the type of packaging to check for allergens.
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Checking the school rules only after packing the bags
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking in advance whether any children have allergies or avoid certain products. The school may also have rules about treats.
Ask about the rules before choosing a product and filling the bags.
Otherwise, you may have to replace treats you’ve already packed.
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Relying on out-of-date product information
The packaging you hand out is what matters when it comes to the ingredients and allergens in that product.
Check the label again when the biscuits arrive and before putting them in the party bags.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
The XL version comes in twin packs and is an option if you need more sealed portions.
- According to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL contains 10 bags, each with 2 speculoos biscuits.
- Each bag contains two biscuits, not one individually wrapped biscuit. Check the allergens on the packaging you choose.
Kinder
Kinder Kinderini offers small twin packs of decorated biscuits.
- Albert Heijn lists four packs, each containing two Kinderini biscuits.
- That’s four sealed twin portions. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before handing them out.
Peijnenburg
The individually wrapped plain ontbijtkoek is an alternative if each child needs one wrapped item.
- According to Jumbo, the 4-pack contains four individually wrapped slices weighing 28 g each.
- This is ontbijtkoek, not a crisp biscuit. Check the label and the group’s rules for this product too.
Biscuits for party bags on Joybuy
These products may suit you if you’re looking for biscuits in sealed portions for party bags. Compare how many portions each pack provides and check the label on the product you’ve chosen before packing the bags.
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Hellema Smoeltjes speculoos biscuits, 8 pieces, 200 g
If you’re putting speculoos biscuits in party bags, check how many sealed portions the pack provides and how many biscuits are in each bag.
The pack lists 8 pieces and a total weight of 200 g. Check the allergens on the packaging before handing them out.
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Oreo raspberry and blueberry sandwich biscuits, 97 g, 2 packs
The two individual packs may work if you need two sealed portions. Check the packaging to see how many biscuits each portion contains.
The total weight is 97 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for this flavour before handing it out.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit, 3 × 77 g
If you’re looking for mini biscuits in individual wrappers, count the sealed portions before working out how many packs the group needs.
The pack lists 3 × 77 g. Check the allergens on the label of the pack you’re going to hand out.
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LU Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits, 150 g
Consider these biscuits if a sealed twin portion would suit your party bags. Check the packaging to see how many of these portions the pack contains.
The pack weighs 150 g. Check the allergens on the packaging you choose before handing out the biscuits.
Frequently asked questions
Should I ask the school whether biscuits are allowed as treats?
Yes. Ask about the group’s rules before choosing a treat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking whether any children avoid certain products because of an allergy or religious beliefs.
Is an individually wrapped biscuit suitable for a child with an allergy?
Not necessarily: the wrapper tells you how the biscuit is packaged, not which ingredients it contains. Compare the allergens on the label of the exact product with the rules for the child and the group.
How many party bags can I fill with a multipack?
Count the sealed portions, not the biscuits. Jumbo lists ten twin packs for Lotus Biscoff XL; Albert Heijn lists four packs for Kinder Kinderini, each containing two biscuits.
Why should I check the label if I’ve already looked at the product page?
You need to check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’ll actually be handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority identifies the ingredients list as the place where allergens are shown. Check it again before filling the party bags.