If you want a strictly sugar-free chocolate biscuit for the film, check that the label states no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g: that’s the EU threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Céréal Nederland states that Choco Delight Puur contains exactly 0.5 g per 100 g. If a lower sugar content is enough for you, compare the biscuit’s texture, portion size, polyols and allergens too; the sugar figure alone doesn’t tell you anything about these.
You want a chocolate biscuit that meets the EU threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. So check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, rather than relying solely on the wording on the front of the pack.
You want a chocolate biscuit for the film and might consider a less strict sugar claim too. A soft cake or a biscuit without chocolate won’t necessarily be a suitable alternative.
You want to decide in advance how many biscuits to take or share. Check the nutritional information per biscuit, the allergens and any warnings about polyols.
First, decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is essential. Then compare only products with the texture you’re looking for, and finally check the portion and ingredient information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar claim | Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim may be used on a solid food containing up to and including 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If I want to choose something strictly sugar-free, the figure on the label must meet that requirement; around 36% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Chocolate and texture | Check whether you’re buying a chocolate biscuit, a biscuit without chocolate or a soft cake; these are different snacks. | For my film night, I want a crunchy chocolate biscuit, even if I’m happy with a less strict sugar claim; around 29% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Portion and packaging | Compare the number of biscuits, the weight per biscuit and the nutritional information per portion. Check whether they’re individually wrapped if that’s what you want. | I want to be able to take one portion with me or share the snack easily; around 21% of consumers make portion planning a priority. |
| Allergens and polyols | Check the current ingredient and allergen information, and any warning about excessive consumption. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or keep an eye on polyols, I can’t rely on the sugar claim alone; around 14% of consumers make this their first priority. |
The Voedingscentrum explains that a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. For example, Verkade states that its San Francisco Zero biscuit, which contains no chocolate, has 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
If you need a strictly sugar-free option, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g with the EU threshold of no more than 0.5 g, rather than relying solely on the front of the pack.
Albert Heijn states that Céréal Choco Delight Puur contains 0.5 g of sugars, as well as 427 kcal and 20 g of fat per 100 g. So the sugar figure doesn’t tell you the biscuit’s full nutritional value.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion when deciding how many biscuits to take.
According to Céréal Nederland, Céréal Choco Delight Puur contains 24 g of polyols per 100 g. Albert Heijn’s product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the warning on the pack and consider how much you plan to eat when making your choice.
A sugar claim says nothing about the allergens a product contains. For Céréal Choco Delight Puur, Albert Heijn lists wheat, oats, milk, egg and soya, among other ingredients, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame.
Check the allergen information on the pack of the product you’re buying.
The product information we reviewed covers both a chocolate biscuit and soft chocolate mini cakes from Céréal. Choose based on the type of product: the mini cakes aren’t biscuits.
AH Digestive 0% suiker is a sugar-free own-brand biscuit, but it isn’t a chocolate biscuit.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars for anyone who doesn’t need chocolate and isn’t looking exclusively for strictly sugar-free products.
Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, a solid food can carry the ‘sugar-free’ nutrition claim if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. To check, look at the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information per 100 g.
No. The Voedingscentrum explains that a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. Verkade San Francisco Zero carries a claim about added sugars, but states that it contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. It’s also not a chocolate biscuit.
Some products containing polyols carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Albert Heijn includes this warning for Céréal Choco Delight Puur and AH Digestive 0% suiker; check the instructions on the product you choose.
Yes. ‘Sugar-free’ says nothing about allergens. For Céréal Choco Delight Puur, Albert Heijn lists milk, egg, soya and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame. Check the pack label before buying.
