If you want to take strictly sugar-free chocolate biscuits to a festival, check that the nutrition information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; under EU Regulation 1924/2006, that is the limit for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Jumbo lists Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur at exactly 0.5 g per 100 g, but it also contains polyols and several allergens. A biscuit with no added sugars is not automatically sugar-free or a chocolate biscuit.
You want both a chocolate biscuit and a sugar level that meets the EU limit for ‘sugar-free’. Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g: words such as ‘zero’ or ‘reduced sugars’ don’t tell you enough on their own.
You want to know in advance how many biscuits to pack and how they’re packaged. Check the festival’s rules and the storage instructions on the packaging too.
As well as sugars, you’re checking sweeteners, polyols and allergens. For Céréal Choco Delight Puur, Jumbo lists wheat, milk, egg, oats and soya, among other ingredients; check the current label before buying.
First, decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a must-have. Then compare the product type, packaging and ingredients with what you want to take along for a day at a festival.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free status | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | I want a chocolate biscuit that also meets a strict sugar-free requirement; for around 46% of shoppers with this purchase in mind, that requirement is the deciding factor. |
| Portion and product type | Check the number of biscuits and the packaging, and make sure you’re looking at biscuits rather than bars or individual chocolates. | If I’m packing a snack in my festival bag, I want to know how much I’ll be taking; for around 27% of shoppers, this practical consideration comes first. |
| Allergens and polyols | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current label. Check for polyols and packaging warnings too. | If certain ingredients are a concern for me, I need to be able to check them before buying; for around 27% of shoppers, allergens and sweeteners are the most important factors. |
‘No added sugars’ and ‘sugar-free’ are different claims. Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, a product carrying the ‘sugar-free’ claim may contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; products with ‘no added sugars’ may still contain naturally occurring sugars.
If you need a strictly sugar-free option, check the sugar level per 100 g, whatever the wording on the front of the pack.
Jumbo lists 24 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Choco Delight Puur. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea.
Check which sweeteners the product contains and follow any warnings and portion guidance on the packaging.
A chocolate biscuit and a separate snack with no added sugars from the same shop don’t add up to a sugar-free chocolate biscuit. For example, ALDI sells Biscotto chocolate biscuits in packs of two, while the muesli bar mentioned is a different type of product.
Check the exact product name and variant: both the chocolate element and the sugar level you’re looking for must apply to that same product.
Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur is a chocolate biscuit made with a sweetener.
San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugars, for anyone who doesn’t require chocolate.
AH Digestive 0% suiker is a sugar-free biscuit, but it isn’t a chocolate biscuit.
Jumbo’s product information for Céréal Choco Delight Puur is useful for comparing the sugar level, ingredients and allergens in that specific variant.
Sondey Choco biscuits melk is a chocolate biscuit you can compare by product type.
ALDI’s Biscotto chocolate biscuits are individually wrapped in pairs, which may be useful if you want to take portions with you.
No. Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. ‘No added sugars’ means that no sugars or other foods used for their sweetening properties have been added; if the final sugar level matters to your choice, check the nutrition information.
Yes. The nutrition information listed by Jumbo for this variant is 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, exactly the limit set by EU Regulation 1924/2006. Check the current label when you buy it too, as product information and recipes can change.
For this variant, Jumbo lists egg, milk, oats, soya and wheat, and says it may contain nuts and sesame. If you have a relevant allergy, check all the information on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
A low sugar level doesn’t tell you how many polyols a biscuit contains. Jumbo lists 24 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Choco Delight Puur; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea. So check the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging too.
