For lots of identical compartments, packaging that states the number of biscuits is easiest to plan around: ALDI Netherlands lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas, while Jumbo lists approximately 32 biscuits for 250 g of Lotus Biscoff. A selection works better if variety is your priority; smaller individual packs are another option if you want to portion them out in advance. In every case, check that the biscuits fit in your calendar and that the label and storage instructions are suitable for the recipients and the time before they’ll be eaten.
If you’re putting one biscuit in each compartment, a stated quantity makes it easier to choose a pack. Jumbo lists approximately 32 biscuits for 250 g of Lotus Biscoff; ALDI Netherlands lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. Measure the compartments too, as the number of biscuits tells you nothing about their size.
A selection gives you different types to share across several days or with different recipients, but dividing them into equal portions takes more thought. Jumbo described its Koekjes Mix as a pack containing different varieties; check the contents and availability of any current selection for yourself.
If recipients need to avoid different ingredients, always go by the label on the pack you buy when filling the calendar. Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos. Check each type in a biscuit selection too, rather than relying on the name of the selection alone.
First count the compartments and any extra recipients. Then check the fit, ingredients and how you’ll store the biscuits until they’re ready to eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and fit | Compare the stated number of biscuits with the number of compartments, and check whether the biscuits will fit in your calendar. | If I want to put something in every compartment and perhaps give something to an extra recipient too, I don’t want to rely on pack weight alone. For around 29% of consumers, having enough individual biscuits is the priority. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the pack you buy. | When I’m filling a calendar for several people, I need to be able to check which ingredients are in the biscuits for each recipient. Allergens are the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Consider how you can divide up the biscuits and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | I want to fill the calendar in advance without leaving the remaining biscuits unprotected. Dividing and storing them is the most important factor for around 24% of consumers. |
| Variety | If you’re choosing a selection, compare the types, portions and ingredients before filling the compartments. | If having the same biscuit every day doesn’t suit my plan, I value different varieties more than identical portions. Variety is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers. |
Packs with different weights can also vary considerably in the number of biscuits they contain. So weight alone isn’t a reliable way to work out how many compartments you can fill.
Count the compartments and recipients, then look for a stated quantity. For example, Jumbo lists approximately 32 biscuits for 250 g of Lotus Biscoff; ALDI Netherlands lists 48 for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.
A vegan label doesn’t rule out other relevant allergens. Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you’re buying for each recipient, even if you already know the product.
How you fill and store the calendar can affect the quality of biscuits once the pack has been opened.
Follow the instructions on the pack and store any remaining biscuits in an airtight container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place.
A description may still be visible even when a particular biscuit selection is no longer available online. This was the case with Jumbo Koekjes Mix.
Check current availability before basing your portions on one selection. If you choose an alternative, compare the varieties, portions and ingredients again.
The own brand used by ALDI Netherlands for products including Bakkersspeculaas. It’s a pack worth considering if you want to divide lots of identical biscuits between compartments.
Speculoos biscuits in a standard pack with a stated quantity; smaller multipack versions are also available.
A supermarket own brand with different types of biscuits. It’s worth considering if you’d rather mix things up than use the same biscuit throughout your calendar.
These packs contain speculaas or biscuits for anyone looking to divide identical biscuits or smaller treats between calendar compartments. Compare the number of biscuits, their fit and the label with your own calendar and recipients.
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An option if you want to divide speculaas into smaller portions. The product name states 8 pcs and 200 g; check how many biscuits you can actually put in each compartment and whether they’ll fit.
Before sharing them, check the current label if any recipients need to consider allergens.
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If you want to share the same speculoos biscuit across lots of compartments, the stated quantity is a useful guide: Jumbo lists approximately 32 biscuits in the 250 g pack. Check that the biscuits will fit in your calendar.
Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos; check the label on the pack you buy for current allergen information.
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For a calendar where you want to alternate milk chocolate biscuits with other treats. The pack contains 150 g; before buying, count how many individual treats you can divide it into and check that they’ll fit.
If any recipients have food allergies, check the label on the pack you buy.
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A 400 g pack for anyone wanting to share almond speculaas between several compartments. Use the actual number and size of the biscuits to work out whether one pack will be enough.
Check the current label carefully if any recipients need to avoid particular allergens.
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If you want to share a 450 g pack of baker’s speculaas, compare the number and size of the biscuits with the number and size of your calendar compartments before buying.
Check the label on the pack you buy if you need to take allergens into account.
Allow at least 24 biscuits if you’re putting one in each compartment, and add extra for any additional recipients or spares. Jumbo lists approximately 32 biscuits for 250 g of Lotus Biscoff, while ALDI Netherlands lists 48 for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. Also check that they’ll fit in the compartments.
It depends on the packaging and on how you can close and store the calendar. Follow the instructions on the product; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container.
No, a vegan label doesn’t mean that. Albert Heijn lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos; if you have an allergy, always check the label on the pack you choose.
Read the label on the pack you buy, including the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that the presence of any of the 14 specified allergens as an ingredient must be clearly stated on the label.
No. Measure the bags or compartments in your own calendar and compare them with the size of the biscuits. Lidl Netherlands lists bags measuring approximately 10 × 12 cm for one felt calendar, but that size won’t apply to other calendars.
