For a work meeting, first decide what you mean by your sugar goal: biscuits with no sugars, no added sugars or less sugar are not interchangeable. Then compare the sugars per 100 g and check the ingredients, allergens, any sweetener warnings and how you plan to serve the biscuits.
You’re looking for a biscuit with a sugar content that suits the aim of your meeting. To find one, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check whether the packaging says ‘no sugars’, ‘no added sugars’ or ‘less sugar’. The sweeteners used may also be a factor.
You’re putting biscuits out for colleagues with different preferences and possible allergies. Packaging with easy-to-read ingredient and allergen information helps you keep those details available when the biscuits are served.
You need enough biscuits for several attendees and want to know how many portions a pack contains. Alongside the pack size, check the actual sugar content: a product with less sugar is not automatically a biscuit with no sugars.
First, decide how strict your sugar goal is. Then check whether the ingredients and packaging are suitable for the people at the table and the way you plan to serve the biscuits.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar claim and sugar content | Compare similar biscuits by their sugars per 100 g and check which claim appears on the packaging. | If I specifically want to put out low-sugar biscuits, I don’t want to rely on the front of the pack alone. Around 42% of consumers rank this check as their most important need. |
| Allergens and serving | Read the allergen information, sweetener details and warnings; also check how the biscuits are packaged. | When catering for a group with different dietary requirements, I want to be able to show the packaging and serve the biscuits in an organised way. For around 33% of consumers, this practical consideration comes first. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the number of biscuits or the pack size, and whether the product you’ve chosen is available. | For a larger meeting, I want to make sure there are enough portions without mistaking a different type of product for a sugar-free biscuit. This is the main need for around 25% of consumers. |
ALDI lists biscuit bites with 30% less sugar and a spiced breakfast cake with no added sugars. These are different product types and claims; neither label tells you on its own how many sugars the product contains per 100 g.
When choosing biscuits for your meeting, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients list before deciding on a variety.
According to Jumbo, the Céréal Speculoos variety with almond pieces lists wheat, almond, soya, egg, barley and milk among its allergens. The sugar claim tells you nothing about these ingredients.
Keep the current packaging with its allergen information available and, if needed, arrange a separate, clearly labelled alternative.
According to Jumbo’s product information, the Céréal Speculoos variety contains maltitols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check which sweeteners your chosen biscuit contains and leave the packaging next to the biscuits so attendees can refer to the information themselves.
Lotus Bakeries lists 38,1 g of sugars per 100 g for standard Lotus Biscoff; sugar and candy syrup are on the ingredients list.
Serve this product only as a regular biscuit option, and keep any no-sugars alternative separate and clearly labelled.
Check the label for each specific product: sugar claims, ingredients and packaging can vary across a range.
Céréal sells packaged biscuits labelled ‘no sugars’, including the Speculoos variety with almond pieces.
AH Digestive 0% Sugar is a biscuit sold in a 400 g pack.
Jumbo lists several Céréal biscuits labelled ‘no sugars’, including Speculoos with almond pieces and a coconut variety.
ALDI lists products including biscuit bites with less sugar and spiced breakfast cake with no added sugars.
Lidl describes Sondey as a range that includes biscuits, wafers and bars.
Standard Lotus Biscoff is a biscuit to enjoy with coffee, but it isn’t a no-sugars option.
No. A product with no added sugars can still contain sugars. So check the claim, the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list.
For prepacked biscuits, keep the current label available so attendees can read the ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
No. A sugar claim doesn’t describe the full nutritional value. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that sugar-free biscuits can still be high in calories, so compare the energy, fat and fibre per 100 g too, and check the portion size.
Some biscuits with no sugars contain polyols, such as maltitols, and state that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. This warning appears on the Céréal Speculoos variety and AH Digestive 0% Sugar reviewed here, among others; check the warning on the packaging of the product you serve.
