For several people sharing biscuits at lunch, a 300g or 400g packet gives you more to pass around; for one or two people, a 165g or 200g pack may leave fewer biscuits to store. These are sharing packets, not necessarily individually sealed portions, so check the pack format and current allergen label before buying for a group.
If colleagues, friends or family will pass one packet around, compare the number of sharers with the pack size. The listed custard-cream examples run from 165g to 400g, but pack weight alone does not tell you how many biscuits each person will want.
A 165g or 200g packet may be more practical than a 300g or 400g bag if you expect leftovers. Check how the biscuits need to be stored once the packet is open.
Check the exact pack before sharing. The listed standard custard creams contain wheat and milk; some also list possible sesame, while the M&S example contains soya.
Start with the number of people sharing, then check whether one opened packet will work for them and whether its ingredients are suitable.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the pack weight with the group size. Tesco lists 400g, McVitie's and Crawford's 300g, Sainsbury's 200g and M&S 165g. Sainsbury's describes approximately 16 servings; Ocado lists 12 biscuits for the M&S pack. | There are several of us sharing, so I need enough biscuits to pass around; for a smaller group, I would rather plan for fewer leftovers. |
| Portions and storage | Check whether biscuits are separately wrapped. Tesco describes its 400g packet as a film wrap and advises an airtight container once opened; follow the storage directions on the pack you buy. | If everyone is taking a portion away separately, one opened sharing packet may not meet that need. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredients and allergen statement for the exact product. The listed standard examples contain wheat and milk; possible sesame and soya differ between products. | Someone sharing may need to avoid an ingredient, so I cannot rely on the label from another brand or pack size. |
| Availability | Check stock at the retailer and location where you intend to shop, particularly if only one pack size will suit the group. | I need a packet I can actually pick up with lunch, rather than planning around an older listing. |
A wrapped packet leaves the remaining biscuits together once opened. That matters if people need to take their portions to different places.
Check the packaging for separate portions. If you choose one shared packet, follow its instructions for storing what remains.
The listed standard products contain wheat and milk, but their other allergen statements differ. A label for one product cannot confirm the ingredients of another.
Read the current physical pack before sharing, including its ingredients and any precautionary allergen statement.
A named pack may not be available when you shop. The Crawford's listing at Tesco and Sainsbury's 200g listing showed out-of-stock notices when reviewed.
Check your chosen retailer's current stock and have another suitable pack size in mind.
The listed packs range from 165g to 400g, a difference that matters when you are dividing one packet between several people or trying to limit leftovers.
Compare pack weight and any stated biscuit count or servings before choosing for the group.
These retailer-listed examples show the range of pack sizes; check the current product label and stock before making a choice.
Tesco Groceries lists a 400g own-label custard-cream packet for a larger group sharing one pack.
Morrisons lists McVitie's Tasties Custard Creams Biscuits as a 300g pack.
Tesco Groceries lists Crawford's Custard Creams in a 300g pack.
Sainsbury's lists a 200g own-label pack, smaller than the listed 300g and 400g packets.
M&S Extra Cream Custard Creams come in a 165g pack; Ocado describes it as containing 12 biscuits.
This 125g gluten-free custard-cream option is smaller than the 165g–400g sharing packets discussed above. Check the pack details if several people will share it.
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The 125g pack is an option to consider when fewer biscuits are needed for lunch. Its product name identifies it as gluten free; check the current pack for its full ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions before sharing.
Do not assume they do. Tesco describes its 400g packet as film-wrapped, while M&S describes a wrap; check the actual packaging if each person needs a separately sealed portion.
Check the exact product first: the listed standard Tesco, Crawford's, McVitie's and Sainsbury's examples contain wheat and milk, and the M&S example contains wheat, milk and soya. Read the current physical label before sharing.
Follow the instructions on that packet. Tesco advises keeping its custard creams in an airtight container once opened; M&S says to store its product in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.