When stocking up on gluten-free speculaas, only buy products whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. AH Glutenvrij Speculaas and Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas are two 125 g packs you can compare; Jumbo also lists a Crossed Grain code. Check the other allergens and best-before date every time you buy, too: a larger pack of regular speculaas is not a gluten-free alternative.
If coeliac disease is a consideration in your household, every pack in your cupboard needs to meet your gluten-free requirements. An explicit gluten-free claim is the starting point; according to the Dutch Coeliac Association, the Crossed Grain symbol offers extra reassurance. Check the other allergens on every pack, too.
Individual packs can be handy to keep in stock for coffee or treats. Compare how many packs you need, how much storage space they take up and whether you’ll use them before their best-before date.
A familiar taste or a larger pack doesn’t make speculaas gluten-free. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original, so don’t choose this product if you need to eat gluten-free.
Start by checking for a gluten-free claim on the packaging. Then work out how many packs you can use and check which other ingredients or allergens matter to your household.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the gluten-free claim on the packaging. If you wish, also check whether the specific product carries the Crossed Grain symbol. | If coeliac disease guides my choice, I want to know that every pack in my cupboard is suitable for my gluten-free diet. This would be the main priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Practical stock levels | Check the net weight per pack and the best-before date before buying several. | When I’m stocking up for a longer period, I don’t want to keep more packs than I can use in time. Practical stock levels would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Product type and other allergens | Compare speculaas biscuits with other product types, and read the ingredients and warnings for other allergens. | I want speculaas that I’ll be happy to serve, but an additional allergy may limit my choice. Product type and other allergens would be the first consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
Pack size tells you nothing about whether a product is gluten-free. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original.
If you need a gluten-free product, choose based on the claim on the specific pack, not the brand, flavour or size.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list egg in the gluten-free speculaas products mentioned here, and also warn of possible other allergens.
Before stocking up for your household, read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings, too.
Albert Heijn says that product information can change. A product that was suitable before is no reason to skip checking the packaging when you buy it again.
Check the current packaging and best-before date before buying several packs.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Speculaas in a 125 g pack.
Jumbo lists 125 g Speculaas in this range.
Jumbo has a product listing for Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes, in a 100 g pack.
Lotus Biscoff Original is a regular speculoos range, not an alternative to the gluten-free speculaas discussed here.
Lidl lists regular Sondey speculoos biscuits.
ALDI lists products including regular filled speculaas in a 2 × 250 g pack.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. The European Commission explains that Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets conditions for information about the absence or reduced presence of gluten.
No, the symbol is not the same as the ‘gluten-free’ label. According to the Dutch Coeliac Association, Crossed Grain offers extra reassurance about the product and its production process; always check the other allergens on the packaging as well.
No. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lotus Biscoff Original. A larger pack doesn’t make it suitable for someone who needs to eat gluten-free.
Eight 125 g packs make 1 kg. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list a 125 g gluten-free speculaas option; before buying several packs, check their best-before dates and current labels.
Because product information can change. Albert Heijn points this out in its product information. So when stocking up again, check the gluten-free claim, ingredients and allergen information on the packs you buy.
