Who is this for?

Tea drinkers choosing by chocolate type

You’re looking for a chocolate-topped speculaas biscuit to enjoy with your tea and want to choose between dark and milk chocolate.

Shoppers looking to share speculaas

You’re serving the biscuits to guests or saving them for several tea breaks. In that case, it’s worth checking whether the net weight suits the amount you expect to use.

Shoppers checking ingredients or allergens

You want to know what’s in your chosen variety before eating it. Check the ingredients and any allergen warnings on the current packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important for?
Chocolate type Check whether the pack says dark or milk chocolate. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information if they’re important to your choice. If you have a particular type of chocolate in mind for your tea break, start with a biscuit that clearly states which type it contains. Around 50% of consumers put this flavour preference first.
Quantity Compare the net weight with the number of people you’re serving, and read the storage instructions. Jumbo lists 135 g for Verkade Speculaas Melkchocolade and 350 g for Jumbo Speculaasmolens met Melkchocolade. If you’re sharing biscuits with guests, you’ll want enough to go round without buying more than you’ll use. Quantity is the biggest factor for around 33% of consumers.
Label information Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging. If you need to watch out for certain ingredients or allergens, you’ll want to check the exact variety before eating it. Around 17% of consumers put checking the label first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every product with ‘speculaas’ in its name is a chocolate-coated biscuit

    A chocolate bar with speculaas or plain speculaas is different from a speculaas biscuit coated in chocolate.

    If you’re specifically looking for chocolate-coated biscuits, check the product category and the image on the packaging.

  • Assuming the chocolate type tells you everything about the ingredients

    ‘Dark’ or ‘milk’ in the product name doesn’t tell you what other ingredients are included or which allergens are listed on the pack you’ve chosen.

    Check the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the packaging each time you buy.

  • Choosing a larger pack without planning how you’ll use it

    A 350 g pack could be handy for sharing, but less suitable if you only want the occasional biscuit with your tea.

    Choose the net weight to suit the number of people and tea breaks, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a variety called AH Speculaas Met Pure Chocolade.

  • The product name makes the type of chocolate clear.
  • Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging.

Verkade

Jumbo lists Verkade Speculaas Melkchocolade in a 135 g pack.

  • According to Jumbo, the milk chocolate in this specific variety contains at least 29% cocoa solids.
  • That information doesn’t tell you anything about other Verkade products or the nutritional content of the biscuit as a whole.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Speculaasmolens met Melkchocolade in a 350 g pack.

  • The stated net weight gives you a useful guide if you’re planning to share the biscuits.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you buy for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a caramelised biscuit to enjoy with coffee, among other occasions.

  • A useful reference if you’re also considering speculoos biscuits for a drink break.
  • This doesn’t mean a Biscoff biscuit is chocolate-coated speculaas; check the product type separately.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between speculaas with dark and milk chocolate?

Choose the type of chocolate you’d like with your tea, then check that the speculaas biscuit you’ve selected is actually made with dark or milk chocolate. If the ingredients and nutritional information also matter to you, check them on the packaging; the product name isn’t a complete nutritional comparison.

Should I check the allergens on the packaging?

Yes. If allergens are relevant to your choice, read the information on the current packaging before eating the product. Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so don’t rely solely on an online product description.

When should I choose a larger pack?

A larger pack is a good choice if you want to share the biscuits with more people or expect to enjoy them over several tea breaks. Compare the net weight with how much you plan to use, and bear in mind the shelf life and storage instructions on the packaging.

How should I store chocolate-coated speculaas for another tea break?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the speculaas you’ve bought. Don’t assume the advice for another speculaas or chocolate product will automatically apply to your biscuits.