Choose individually wrapped portions if you want to hand out set portions quickly at a street festival, without having to divide up loose biscuits on the spot. With a larger pack of loose biscuits, you can decide how many each person gets, but you’ll need a way to keep any opened biscuits dry and properly sealed. Whichever option you choose, compare the number of biscuits or portions and check the allergens on the pack if you’re sharing with a group.
If you don’t want to divide up loose biscuits, check how many individual packs there are. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as containing ten packs, each with two biscuits; Albert Heijn lists Smoeltjes Speculaasjes as having eight individual packs.
Loose biscuits let you adjust the portions to suit your group. Jumbo lists a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff speculoos as containing around 32 biscuits. Also consider how you’ll reseal the pack once it’s open.
If not everyone can eat the same ingredients, the packaging for each variety matters more than the brand name. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the labelling requirements for 14 allergens in prepacked foods; check the current label before handing them out.
First decide whether you want to hand out pre-portioned packs or share out loose biscuits on the spot. Then check how many biscuits or packs are included, along with any labelling and storage information that matters to your group.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out portions | Count the packs and the biscuits in each one; individual packs don’t necessarily contain the same number of biscuits. | I want to be able to hand someone a pack at a busy moment without dividing up biscuits first. For around 31% of consumers, portioning convenience comes first. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the number of biscuits with the net weight; these are different measures. | If several people are sharing, I want to know in advance how many individual biscuits I can offer. For around 31% of consumers, quantity is also the first thing they consider. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of every variety you plan to share. | I only hand out biscuits once I’ve checked that the ingredients are suitable for everyone there. For around 23% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Storing after opening | Check whether you can keep any leftover loose biscuits sealed, cool and dry. | If they’re not all eaten, I want to avoid leaving the rest exposed or letting them go soft. Around 15% of consumers give storage the highest priority. |
The weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits or individual portions you’ll get. Jumbo lists around 32 loose biscuits in its 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff, while the XL pack contains ten packs with two biscuits in each.
Count the biscuits and packs before deciding how many to take for your group.
A vegan label alone doesn’t mean a product is free from wheat or soya. The Lotus Biscoff varieties reviewed list these allergens.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety you’re handing out.
Once opened, loose biscuits need to be stored properly. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping opened speculaas cool, dry, dark and well sealed.
Take an airtight container or resealable bag for any leftover loose biscuits.
The information available to view online before you buy varies between retailers. Lidl Netherlands directs customers to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for food products.
Check the physical label before buying, or ask the shop for information about the specific product.
Speculoos available in both a pack of loose biscuits and an XL version with individually wrapped portions.
A supermarket range where you can compare speculoos and other types of biscuits, including their packaging.
A supermarket range with a dedicated mini biscuits category alongside other types of biscuits.
An ALDI brand with packs reviewed that state the number of biscuits included.
These products offer different ways to take biscuits with you: individual packs, smaller packs and a pack of loose biscuits. When planning, check how many portions or biscuits the pack you choose actually contains.
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For anyone who wants to hand out individual packs in advance. Albert Heijn lists this Smoeltjes pack as containing eight individual packs; check how many biscuits are in each if portion size matters.
If you’re sharing with people who have allergies, read the current label.
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For anyone who wants to take a known number of individual packs: the packaging lists 20 individual packs with a total weight of 400 g. Check how many biscuits are in each pack before working out how much you’ll need for the group.
If you have allergies, check the label, particularly the information about wheat.
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For anyone who wants to share out loose biscuits themselves. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in this 250 g pack.
Check the label for wheat and soya, and keep opened biscuits dry and well sealed.
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For anyone who wants to take three smaller packs rather than one pack of the same total weight. Check how many biscuits and portions each pack contains before planning for a group.
If you have allergies, read the information on the current packaging.
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For anyone who wants to hand out pre-packed portions of two biscuits. Check how many portions are in the 150 g pack so you know how many times it can be shared.
If you have allergies, read the current label, including the information about milk, wheat and soya.
Start with the number of people you expect and decide whether you want to hand out loose biscuits or pre-portioned packs. Then check the number of biscuits or packs on your chosen packaging: Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in 250 g of Lotus Biscoff and ten packs of two biscuits each in Lotus Biscoff XL.
Individual packs are a good choice if you want to hand out set portions without dividing them up; with loose biscuits, you can decide how many each person gets. If you choose loose biscuits, make sure you can reseal the pack properly once it’s open.
Store opened speculaas in a cool, dry, dark place and keep it well sealed, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the best-before date and storage advice on the packaging.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of every variety you’re handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the requirement to label 14 allergens on prepacked foods; don’t rely on information for a different flavour or pack.
No. A vegan label doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens. The Lotus Biscoff varieties reviewed list wheat and soya, so check the label on your chosen pack even if the biscuits are vegan.
