If you have coeliac disease, choose speculaas with an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging. Regular Lotus Biscoff is not suitable, as Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour and gluten. AH Glutenvrij Speculaas and Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas are examples sold in 125 g packs. As well as checking for a gluten-free label, check for other allergens and choose a portion that suits your gaming snack break.
If you want to eat speculaas while gaming, start by checking the gluten-free label on the packaging rather than relying on the brand or flavour. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour and gluten for regular Lotus Biscoff.
A ready-made pack is handy when you want a snack without any preparation, or something to share. Compare the pack size, serving information and storage advice. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both offer a 125 g gluten-free speculaas option.
If you’re also checking for other allergens or looking at nutritional values, read all the information on the pack you choose. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Consenza and Schär lists a range of ingredients and potential allergens.
If you have coeliac disease and want a gaming snack, first check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare what matters for your snack break: the portion and packaging, or other allergens and nutritional values.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free option | Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the pack you choose, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to mistake regular wheat speculaas for a gluten-free option. For an estimated 50% of consumers, choosing a gluten-free option comes first. |
| Packaging and portion | Compare the net weight, any serving information and the storage advice. | During a gaming session, I want to be able to take or share biscuits without opening more than I need. That’s why practical packaging is the first thing around 30% of consumers look for. |
| Other allergens and nutritional values | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement; compare sugars and energy per 100 g or per serving. | As well as gluten, I want to take other allergens into account and keep track of what I eat per serving. For around 20% of consumers, these additional checks matter most. |
A similar flavour or pack design doesn’t mean a product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. According to Lotus Bakeries Nederland, regular Lotus Biscoff contains wheat flour and gluten.
If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying.
According to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Consenza and Schär, gluten-free speculaas may also contain other allergens or carry a warning about possible traces.
Every time you buy it, read both the ingredients and the allergen and trace information, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Jumbo says that the Consenza and Schär products shown are no longer part of its online range. So the product information doesn’t tell you where you can buy them now.
Check current availability with the shop you plan to order from.
The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you how much sugar or energy a serving contains.
If you want to compare the nutritional content of snacks, check the information per 100 g and, where provided, per serving.
AH Glutenvrij Speculaas is a 125 g own-brand option.
This own-brand range includes 125 g gluten-free speculaas.
Consenza Glutenvrije Speculaasjes is a 100 g option from a specialist gluten-free brand.
Schär Gluten Free Speculoos is a 100 g option that Jumbo describes as gluten-free speculaas.
Regular Lotus Biscoff is a speculoos option, not a gluten-free alternative.
No. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat flour as an ingredient and states that regular Lotus Biscoff contains gluten. So it’s not a suitable alternative if you’re looking for gluten-free speculaas because of coeliac disease.
No. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging too. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Consenza and Schär lists different additional allergens for each option.
Yes. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change, so it recommends checking the packaging before eating the product.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose and reseal it after opening, as instructed. Albert Heijn recommends storing its gluten-free speculaas in a cool, dark and dry place; Jumbo advises keeping its version cool and dry.
No. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t mean a product contains no sugar. If you want to compare the nutritional content of snacks, check the information for the option you choose per 100 g and, where available, per serving.
