Expecting lots of guests and want to serve just one type of biscuit? Look for a large multipack and check how many biscuits it contains. If guests will be arriving at different times, individually wrapped portions may be more convenient. If biscuits are just one of several snacks, a smaller pack may be enough. Before serving, always check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
You’re expecting several neighbours and want to know whether one pack will provide enough biscuits. As well as the pack weight, check the number of biscuits: ALDI, for example, lists 48 biscuits in Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas 600 g, while Jumbo lists a pack weight of 600 g for its Bakkers Speculaas.
For a drop-in get-together, you may want to put out biscuits without opening the whole pack straight away. Jumbo lists ten bags of two biscuits each in its Lotus Biscoff XL pack; check whether that quantity suits your guests.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check the packaging before serving the biscuits. For each product you choose, check the ingredients list, allergens and any warnings.
First decide how many biscuits you want to serve and whether you’d like them from an open pack or in individual portions. Then check the packaging of each product you’re actually serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough biscuits | Check both the pack weight and the number of biscuits or portions; weight alone won’t tell you how many you can serve. | When I’m hosting lots of neighbours, I want to put out enough biscuits without having to open another pack each time. Having enough quantity is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in the biscuits before serving them. For around 33% of consumers, this check is a priority. |
| Serving and storage | Check how the pack is divided up, and follow the storage advice on the packaging for any leftover biscuits. | If guests are arriving at different times, I want to be able to put out individual portions and keep the rest sealed. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
A claim about animal-derived ingredients doesn’t tell you which allergens a biscuit contains. So a plant-based option won’t automatically be suitable for every guest.
Check the allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging of the specific product.
If you don’t eat all the biscuits, storage advice becomes important once the pack is open. For Lotus Biscoff 250 g, Joybuy advises keeping the packaging tightly closed after opening.
Only put out what you need for the get-together, and store the rest according to the label on the product you’ve chosen.
A listing for a large pack doesn’t mean you can buy it from your chosen retailer. Albert Heijn marks its listing for Lotus Speculoos 300 pieces as no longer in the range.
Before your get-together, check which pack is available from your chosen retailer or delivery service, and choose another size if necessary.
Speculoos biscuits in a range of pack formats, including an XL pack with twin-packs.
Own-brand products include Bakkers Speculaas in a 600 g pack.
Own-brand products include Appelkoeken, a smaller sweet option to serve alongside other snacks.
ALDI brand with a multipack of Bakkersspeculaas.
Lidl brand offering biscuits and speculoos, among other products.
These Joybuy products include speculaas in different pack sizes, a pack of ten Oreo packs, vanilla biscuits and a smaller pack of Lotus Biscoff. Choose based on how many you’re planning to serve, and check how each product can be served and stored.
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A pack of speculaas to consider if you want to serve one type of biscuit to several guests.
Pack weight: 600 g. Check the number of biscuits if you want to work out how many you can serve.
Before serving, read the current allergen information and storage advice.
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Vanilla biscuits to consider if you’d like to offer a different flavour alongside speculaas.
Pack weight: 403 g. Check the packaging to see how many biscuits you can actually serve.
Before serving, check the current ingredients list and allergen information.
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An option if you want to buy several packs of the same type of biscuit for your get-together.
The product title lists 10 × 66 g. Check how many biscuits are in the packs before planning portions for your guests.
Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
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A smaller pack of speculoos to consider if biscuits are just one part of your get-together.
Pack weight: 250 g. If you’re buying for a group, check the packaging for the number of biscuits.
Check the allergens; Joybuy advises keeping the packaging tightly closed after opening.
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A pack of speculaas to consider if you want to serve one type of biscuit on a plate.
Pack weight: 450 g. Check the number of biscuits before estimating how many guests it will serve.
Before serving, check the current allergen information and storage advice.
Start with the number of guests and consider how biscuits will fit in alongside the other snacks. Then check the number of biscuits or portions on the packaging, not just the weight. ALDI, for example, lists 48 biscuits in Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas 600 g, while Albert Heijn lists six portions in a 300 g pack of AH Appelkoeken.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving, too. Product information can change, so read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings before putting biscuits out for your guests.
Yes, this lets guests check the ingredients and allergens in the product being served for themselves. Keep the packaging with the right biscuits, especially if you’re offering more than one type.
Follow the storage advice for the specific product, and keep leftover biscuits sealed after opening if the label says to. For AH Appelkoeken, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a sealed tin after opening; for Lotus Biscoff 250 g, Joybuy advises keeping the pack tightly closed.
