If you're making several batches of biscuits
If you're filling a large biscuit tin, the pack size matters just as much as the packaging. Carrefour listings include 500 g packs of noodles and Lustucru noodles in four 250 g packs.
Who are these criteria useful for?
If you're following a recipe with specific ingredients
Some products listed by Carrefour contain durum wheat semolina, while Auchan and GRAND'MERE egg noodles have a different composition. So the generic name ‘noodles’ isn't enough to help you choose a substitute.
If you're serving people with allergies
Wheat, eggs and ‘may contain traces’ warnings vary between products. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you plan to use, even if another noodle in the same category was suitable for you before.
What should you check before buying?
For biscuits containing noodles, start with the recipe's guidance on the type of noodles, then compare the quantity you need and the product's ingredients.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it's relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and portioning | Compare the quantity required by the recipe with the net weight: one 500 g pack or 1 kg in four 250 g packs, depending on the products listed by Carrefour. | If I'm making several batches, I want to have enough noodles without buying lots of small packs; around 36% of consumers prioritise quantity and portioning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you choose, particularly for wheat, eggs and any stated traces. | If I'm sharing my biscuits with someone who needs to avoid an ingredient, I check the exact product; ingredients and allergens are a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Type of noodles | Check the product name and cooking instructions against the recipe: plain noodles, egg noodles, instant noodles or another type. | If my recipe calls for a specific type of noodles, I don't want to substitute them based on the name of the supermarket aisle alone; around 28% of consumers prioritise this match. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all noodles on the shelf are plain noodles
Carrefour's noodle range includes egg, rice and instant noodles, among other types. These categories don't necessarily have the same ingredients or cooking instructions.
If the recipe calls for plain dried noodles, check the product name, ingredients and instructions on the pack before making any substitutions.
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Assuming a pack contains no eggs or traces based on its size
A 500 g pack may contain noodles made with durum wheat semolina or egg noodles. The Carrefour Classic' listing also mentions possible traces of eggs, soya and mustard.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually buy, especially if the biscuits are for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients.
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Planning the whole recipe around a particular pack size
The Lustucru option in four 250 g packs was listed as unavailable for Carrefour Drive on the listing we checked. A pack size shown on a product page may not be available from your collection point.
Check which pack sizes are available before deciding how much to make.
Brands to compare by pack size and ingredients
Carrefour Classic'
A 500 g pack of noodles to consider if your recipe calls for noodles made with durum wheat semolina.
- The Carrefour listing names durum wheat semolina as an ingredient.
- It mentions possible traces of eggs, soya and mustard.
Lustucru
A family-sized option split into four 250 g packs, giving you 1 kg in total.
- The Carrefour listing states that the noodles are made from 100% durum wheat semolina and come in four separate packs.
- Check that this pack size is available from your collection point before planning to use it for several baking sessions.
Auchan
A 250 g pack of Chinese egg noodles, worth comparing only if this type suits your recipe.
- The Auchan listing specifies a composition containing wheat flours and 15% eggs.
- It also states that the product may contain traces of soya, milk, sesame, mustard and lupin.
GRAND'MERE
500 g nest-shaped noodles to consider if the shape and the presence of eggs suit your recipe.
- The Carrefour listing names durum wheat semolina and 30% fresh eggs as ingredients.
- This product isn't a suitable alternative to an egg-free option for someone who needs to avoid eggs.
Blue Dragon
A range of Asian noodles that can be useful for comparing ingredients and portion sizes, but shouldn't be treated as equivalent to plain semolina noodles.
- Blue Dragon describes its UK Fine Egg Noodles as dried in individual portions.
- The UK listing names wheat flour and 5% pasteurised whole egg among the ingredients; check the label of any product sold in France before using it.
Noodles to consider on Joybuy
These two pack sizes let you compare 1 kg and 500 g options for making several batches. Before choosing one for biscuits, check that the type of noodles and the pack instructions suit your recipe.
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Bai Xiang Hand Rolled Noodles 1 kg
Compare the 1 kg pack size with the quantity you need for your batches. Before using it in a biscuit recipe, check the type of noodles and cooking instructions on the pack.
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Ottogi Flat Noodles Wild Round 500 g
This 500 g pack is another size to compare for your baking. Its flat shape alone doesn't tell you whether it's suitable for a biscuit recipe, so check the ingredients and cooking instructions on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace plain dried noodles with instant noodles in biscuits?
Don't substitute them without comparing the recipe's instructions with those on the pack. The noodle aisle includes egg, rice and instant noodles, among other types; check the ingredients and cooking instructions rather than assuming these categories are interchangeable.
Are egg noodles suitable if the recipe just says ‘noodles’?
It depends on the type of noodles the recipe calls for and who will be eating the biscuits. The Auchan and GRAND'MERE egg noodles contain 15% and 30% eggs respectively; their ingredients differ from those of products that list durum wheat semolina but no eggs.
How should you store noodles before making the biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose, particularly once it's been opened. If you're preparing the biscuits over several days, check the guidance for each pack before storing any remaining portions.