Anyone having breakfast with a group
You want to put out enough biscuits without opening several small packs. The net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits can help you judge how much you’ll need.
Who is this for?
Anyone comparing nutritional values
As well as the type of biscuit, you’re looking at sugars, saturated fat, salt and fibre per 100 g. A wholemeal label doesn’t tell you how those values compare with other products.
Anyone checking portions or allergens
You want to share the biscuits easily, or you need to know exactly what a particular product contains. For allergens and ingredients, always follow the current label on the pack you’ve chosen.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many people will be eating and whether one type of biscuit will be enough. Then check how easy it is to share them and what information is on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits with the number of people at the table. | When several people are eating, I don’t want to have to open a second pack halfway through. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack. |
| Sharing | Check whether it’s one large pack or individually portioned. For example, Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists a Biscoff Mega Pack with 20 portions of 2 biscuits. | I want to share biscuits between plates or coffee breaks without counting them out myself. Around 25% of consumers give ease of sharing top priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugars, saturated fat, salt and fibre per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the labels side by side. | When choosing a wholemeal biscuit, I want to look beyond the name on the front of the pack. Nutritional values are the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact product, even if you already know the brand. | If someone at the table needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in this particular pack. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘wholemeal’ tells you everything about nutrition
The label doesn’t tell you how much sugar, saturated fat or salt a biscuit contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the nutritional information on the label.
Check the values per 100 g and choose based on the qualities that matter for your breakfast.
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Assuming you know the allergens from the brand
Ingredients can vary between products, and product information can change. So a biscuit you bought before doesn’t tell you enough about the pack you’re putting on the table now.
Read the current label on the exact product before buying and eating it, especially if someone has a food allergy.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Speculoos biscuits in a range of pack formats.
- Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists, among other options, a 3 × 125 g pack and a Mega Pack with 20 portions of 2 biscuits.
- Check which pack you’re choosing: a larger quantity and pre-portioned biscuits meet different needs.
Jumbo
Own-brand biscuits and cookies in a range of varieties.
- Jumbo lists 600 g of Bakkers Speculaas, 300 g of wholemeal biscuits and 400 g of digestive biscuits.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for each product; the qualities of one biscuit don’t automatically apply to another.
Biscotto
ALDI’s own brand, including bakers’ speculoos biscuits.
- ALDI Netherlands lists its Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- Use the number of biscuits and the size of your group to work out whether one pack will be enough.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own brand, including multi-packs of wholemeal biscuits.
- Albert Heijn lists AH wholemeal biscuits made with wheat flour as a 4-pack.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergens.
Biscuits for sharing at breakfast from Joybuy
This selection includes speculoos biscuits in different pack sizes and an assortment of biscuits. Choose based on what you’d like to serve and how many people will be eating.
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Hellema Smoeltjes speculoos biscuits, 8 pieces, 200 g
Consider this pack if you want to know the number of biscuits in advance.
Contents: 8 pieces, 200 g. Check whether this is enough for the number of people at the table.
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g'woon Bakers Speculaas, 600 g
For a breakfast table where several people want to enjoy the same type of speculoos biscuit.
Contents: 600 g. If you’re planning one biscuit per person, check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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Pacific Biscuits Large Gift Pack
Consider this assortment if you want to serve a selection of biscuits rather than just one type of speculoos.
Check what’s included: this assortment also contains savoury crackers, so it isn’t a single bag of sweet biscuits.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g
A pack of speculoos biscuits to compare if you want to share one type of biscuit with others.
Contents: 450 g. If you’re buying for a particular group size, check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits, 250 g
A pack of speculoos biscuits for anyone who wants to match the quantity to the number of guests.
Contents: 250 g. This isn’t the Mega Pack with pre-portioned servings.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether one large pack will be enough?
Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits with the number of people who’ll be eating. A large pack is most practical when everyone wants the same type; if you want a range of flavours, check the contents of several packs instead.
Does ‘wholemeal’ tell me everything about the nutritional value of biscuits?
No. The label alone doesn’t show how much sugar, saturated fat, salt and fibre a product contains. To compare these, check the nutritional information per 100 g on the packs, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Where can I check which allergens biscuits contain?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of the exact pack. Don’t rely solely on the brand name or a pack you’ve bought before, as ingredients can vary between products or change over time.
How should I store biscuits after weekend breakfast?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. For example, Jumbo says that BACHMAN Biscuit ABC 600 g should be stored in a cool, dry place. Check the instructions on the pack for any other product.