Who this choice matters to

Shoppers who check ingredients carefully

You want to know exactly what’s in the biscuit from the specific pack you’re buying. A dark colour or the words ‘dark chocolate’ aren’t enough to confirm that it’s vegan.

Shoppers buying for lunchboxes and sharing

You’re looking for several individual portions, so you can pack or share the biscuits without having to divide up an opened pack.

Shoppers looking for chocolate biscuits in a larger pack

You want a product that’s actually a chocolate biscuit, and you’re checking the number of biscuits and the total weight without skipping the ingredient check.

What should you look for?

First, check the ingredients of the chocolate biscuit itself. Then see whether the multipack format suits your needs for taking them with you or sharing.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Ingredients Read the ingredients list for the exact variant and look out for ingredients such as milk powder, butter oil and egg. Check product-specific information if any ingredients are unclear. If I want to buy vegan, the ingredients in this particular pack need to suit my choice. Around 42% of consumers put this ingredient check first.
Individual portions Check the number of inner packs and how many biscuits each contains, not just the total number of biscuits. For lunchboxes or sharing, I want to know how many portions I can take without repacking them. Around 33% of consumers put portioning first.
Chocolate biscuit or plain biscuit Check that the chosen variant actually contains chocolate; an individually wrapped plain biscuit won’t meet this product requirement. I’m specifically looking for chocolate biscuits and don’t want to choose a speculoos biscuit just because the packaging is convenient. For around 25% of consumers, the chocolate content is the first thing they look for.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark chocolate’ means vegan

    A flavour name doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients. According to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, its Biscoff dark chocolate variant contains skimmed milk powder and butter oil.

    Read the ingredients list for the full product variant, including the biscuit and the chocolate coating.

  • Taking a convenient portion size as confirmation

    ALDI describes Biscotto chocolate biscuits as butter biscuits packed in pairs, including varieties with milk chocolate. The twin packs don’t make them suitable for a vegan purchase.

    Check the ingredients first, then see how many individual portions are in the pack.

  • Mistaking another type of chocolate snack for biscuits

    The Jumbo Vegan Chocolate Cranberry Oat Biscuit is described as a bar with oat biscuit crumble, not as a multipack of chocolate biscuits.

    As well as the ingredients, check the product type and how it’s packaged.

  • Relying on product information you saw earlier

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients and allergen information can change. A description you saw before may therefore not match the pack you buy.

    When you buy, check the current ingredients list on the exact pack.

Brands and retailers to start with

Lotus Biscoff

For Original, Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists pack sizes including 20 × 2 and 8 × 2 biscuits.

  • The listed Original packs make it easy to see how many portions you’ll get.
  • Original is a speculoos biscuit with no chocolate. According to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, the separate dark chocolate variant contains skimmed milk powder and butter oil.

Verkade

The Verkade range shown by Jumbo includes pack sizes such as 5 × 2 and 9 × 2 biscuits.

  • The pack format helps you choose a suitable number of portions.
  • A milk chocolate variant isn’t suitable for a vegan purchase; check the ingredients of the exact variant.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s chocolate biscuit range includes packs with different numbers of biscuits, including packs of 9 biscuits and 6 cookie bars.

  • The number of items gives you a useful starting point for comparing products with your needs.
  • A product name or category listing is no substitute for checking the ingredients on the exact pack.

Albert Heijn

The product information for Oreo Original shows the ingredients and allergen statement for that specific pack.

  • The statement ‘may contain milk’ shows why allergen information is worth checking too.
  • The Oreo Original pack shown isn’t a multipack with individual portions. Albert Heijn also recommends checking the current packaging, as product information can change.

Lidl / Sondey

Lidl describes the Sondey range as including biscuits and cookies, with vegan options available too.

  • The range gives you a starting point for looking for a suitable type of product.
  • The general range description doesn’t tell you whether a specific chocolate biscuit multipack is vegan; check the pack you choose.

ALDI / Biscotto

ALDI describes Biscotto chocolate biscuits as a pack of 20, wrapped in pairs.

  • The twin-pack format is handy if you want to divide the biscuits into portions.
  • ALDI describes them as butter biscuits containing ingredients such as milk chocolate, so this product isn’t suitable for a vegan purchase.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multipack with dark chocolate automatically vegan?

No. According to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, its Biscoff dark chocolate variant in a 7 × 3 pack contains skimmed milk powder and butter oil. So check the ingredients of the exact variant rather than relying on the word ‘dark’.

What label information should I check on pre-packed biscuits?

Start with the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens that must be declared have to be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. Also check that the other ingredients suit your vegan requirements.

Are Lotus Original portion packs an alternative to chocolate biscuits?

Only if chocolate isn’t a requirement. Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists Original pack sizes including 20 × 2, 8 × 2 and 10 × 2 biscuits, but Original is a speculoos biscuit, not a chocolate biscuit. For a vegan purchase, always check the ingredients on the exact pack.

Should I still check the ingredients on the pack if I’ve found them online?

Yes, read the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn says that ingredients and dietary or allergen information can change, so a product description you looked at earlier isn’t enough when choosing a specific variant.