Occasional gym-goers
A few biscuits can be packed as a sweet treat. If the snack is intended to fuel exercise, consider the timing and type of food separately: the British Dietetic Association gives different advice for eating around a workout.
Who these packs suit
Households refilling several bags
Separate inner packs can stay at home until they are needed for gym or lunch bags. Tesco Groceries lists one custard cream pack as five 150g inner packs within a 750g outer pack.
Clubs and workplaces sharing snacks
Sealed portions may be more practical than an open packet in a shared setting. Vending Superstore lists Crawford's three-biscuit Custard Cream portions within a 100-pack box containing six biscuit varieties.
What to check before choosing
Start with how the biscuits will be packed and shared, then check the label if the snack has a particular dietary or exercise purpose.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Pack format | Tesco Groceries lists a 750g pack split into 5 × 150g; an inner pack is not an individual serving. Vending Superstore lists sealed, three-biscuit Crawford's Custard Cream portions of 33g in a 100-pack mixed assortment. | I want to refill a bag at home without carrying the full household pack. For a shared snack supply, a sealed portion matters more to me than a custard-cream-only box. |
| Portion size | Check whether the format contains separate packs or just one outer packet, and use the per-biscuit label to decide how many to take. Tesco Groceries lists 62 kcal, 3.6g sugars and 2.6g fat per biscuit for its split pack. | A smaller amount in my bag suits me; I can put the biscuits I intend to take into a reusable container before leaving. |
| Exercise timing | The British Dietetic Association advises a lower-fat, carbohydrate-rich snack or light meal two to three hours before exercise, and carbohydrate-rich food afterwards. ASDA Groceries lists 2.6g fat and 0.6g protein per biscuit for its 400g custard creams. | If I need food before or after demanding exercise, I want to choose it for that purpose rather than rely on a packet of biscuits as the main snack. |
| Dietary suitability | Read the exact pack's ingredients and allergen statement. ASDA Groceries declares wheat and milk in its 400g custard creams; Joybuy describes its Schar 125g product as gluten-free and lactose-free. | I'm packing for someone with a dietary restriction, so the label on the product I receive needs to match that requirement. |
Packing mistakes to avoid
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Counting an inner pack as one snack portion
Tesco Groceries lists five 150g inner packs in its 750g custard creams pack. Splitting the outer pack makes storage easier, but does not set the number of biscuits to take.
Put the amount you intend to carry into a reusable container and leave the rest at home.
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Choosing biscuits as the main exercise snack
A custard cream may be a treat in a gym bag, but that is a different choice from planning food around training. The British Dietetic Association advises a lower-fat, carbohydrate-rich snack or light meal before exercise.
When the snack is meant for exercise rather than an occasional treat, choose food with that timing and purpose in mind.
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Assuming one dietary claim covers every restriction
A gluten-free or lactose-free description does not answer every allergen question. ASDA Groceries declares wheat and milk in its standard custard creams, while Joybuy's dietary claims for Schar concern that specific product.
Check the ingredients and allergen statement on the exact pack before packing or sharing it.
Brand and pack references
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists Custard Creams Biscuits in a 750g pack containing 5 × 150g inner packs.
- The split format lets a household keep some inner packs at home while filling separate bags.
- A 150g inner pack is not a single-biscuit portion; Tesco lists 62 kcal, 3.6g sugars and 2.6g fat per biscuit.
Crawford's
Crawford's appears in both a standard 300g pack listed by Tesco Groceries and a sealed mini-pack assortment listed by Vending Superstore.
- The assortment includes individually wrapped, three-biscuit Custard Cream portions of 33g.
- The 100-pack box contains six biscuit varieties, not custard creams alone, and is presented as a catering format.
McVitie's
Bestway Wholesale lists McVitie's Custard Creams as a 300g pack of vanilla-cream sandwich biscuits.
- The wholesale listing describes the biscuits as suitable for vegetarians and made without artificial colours or flavours.
- A standard outer pack does not, by itself, provide separate portions for several bags.
Asda
ASDA Groceries lists its Custard Creams as a 400g standard pack.
- Its label gives per-biscuit values, including 59 kcal, 3.4g sugars and 1.5g saturates.
- The product declares wheat and milk; check its label before sharing it with someone who avoids either ingredient.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists its Custard Creams as a 200g pack with approximately 16 servings.
- The smaller outer pack may be easier to use occasionally than a larger household pack.
- It is a standard pack rather than a stated set of separately wrapped portions; Sainsbury's lists 59 kcal and 3.3g sugars per biscuit.
M&S
Marks & Spencer lists Extra Cream Custard Creams in a 165g pack made with custard powder.
- The extra-cream recipe offers a different biscuit format for someone choosing by flavour.
- Marks & Spencer lists 40.2g sugars and 13.5g saturates per 100g; check the portion you plan to pack.
Joybuy product options
This custard cream option is a 125g pack for someone considering an occasional bag treat and checking gluten-free or lactose-free labelling. Five servings described on the listing do not mean five separately wrapped packs.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
The 125g pack is an option for carrying biscuits as an occasional treat rather than refilling several bags from a household multipack. Joybuy describes this specific product as gluten-free and lactose-free and says the pack contains five servings; check the received label for dietary suitability and do not assume the servings are individually wrapped.
Common questions
Should I pack custard creams as a pre-workout snack?
Treat them as an occasional biscuit rather than the default food for a demanding session. The British Dietetic Association advises a lower-fat, carbohydrate-rich snack or light meal two to three hours before exercise; ASDA Groceries lists 2.6g fat per biscuit for its 400g custard creams.
How can I carry custard creams without taking the whole pack?
Set aside the number of biscuits you intend to take in a reusable container. Tesco Groceries lists a 750g pack split into five 150g inner packs, which helps with storage but does not make each inner pack one snack portion.
Do custard creams contain wheat or milk?
Some do: ASDA Groceries declares both wheat and milk in its 400g Custard Creams. Check the ingredients and allergen statement on the exact pack you buy, particularly when sharing biscuits with someone who has an allergy.
Does a multipack automatically fall under England's HFSS promotion restrictions?
No conclusion about a particular custard cream follows from pack size alone. Department of Health and Social Care guidance says the volume-price promotion restriction came into force on 1 October 2025 for businesses operating in and selling to England; whether a specific product and promotion are covered requires checking the applicable criteria and circumstances.