Who is this choice relevant to?

TV viewers with coeliac disease

You’re looking for ready-to-eat speculaas biscuits and want to check the gluten-free claim, the label and any warnings before eating them. The Crossed Grain symbol can help you identify a suitable option.

Families managing multiple allergies

As well as gluten, you may need to consider allergens such as egg, nuts or sesame. A gluten-free biscuit isn’t automatically free from these other allergens.

Anyone looking for a TV-night snack

You want to choose a ready-to-eat pack, so you’re considering not just the ingredients but also the pack size and whether it’s currently available to order.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the gluten-free claim on the packaging. Then compare the other allergens and choose a pack that suits how you plan to enjoy or share the biscuits.

What to look for What to check before buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free claim Read the current gluten-free claim and any warnings. Check for the Crossed Grain symbol and licence code if they appear on the product. If I have coeliac disease, I want to choose a biscuit based on the label, not its taste or appearance. Around 50% of consumers put this check first.
Pack size and availability Check the pack size, serving information and whether the version you’ve chosen is actually available to order. For an evening on the sofa, I want a ready-to-eat pack that’s easy to share. This practical consideration comes first for roughly 30% of consumers.
Other label information Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per serving if it’s relevant to your choice. If I also need to watch out for egg or nuts, a gluten-free claim on its own isn’t enough to help me choose a biscuit. This additional check matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing vegan with gluten-free

    According to Lotus Bakeries, regular Lotus Biscoff speculoos contains wheat flour. A product being suitable for vegans says nothing about whether it contains gluten.

    For every product, check that the current packaging explicitly states ‘gluten-free’.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available to order

    The Jumbo product page for Consenza Gluten-Free Speculaas Biscuits says that the product is no longer available online.

    Check whether the version you’ve chosen is actually available to order, or ask in store about availability.

  • Checking only for gluten

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo also list egg and warnings about other allergens for their gluten-free speculaas. The warnings vary by product.

    Read the full allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming the whole pack is one serving

    The 125 g AH and Jumbo packs list several servings. So the amount you eat may not match one stated serving.

    Check the serving size and, if helpful, compare the nutritional information per serving with the figures per 100 g.

Brands to consider

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten

Jumbo describes its 125 g speculaas as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain symbol with licence code NL-106-045 on the product page.

  • The symbol gives you a clear point of reference when checking whether a product is gluten-free; check the pack label as well.
  • The speculaas contains egg and may contain almonds, hazelnuts, lupin, milk, gluten-free oats, sesame and walnuts.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn describes its 125 g AH Glutenvrij Speculaas as gluten-free and made in a completely gluten-free environment.

  • The product information explicitly states that this version is gluten-free.
  • The product contains egg and may contain sesame, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information may change.

Consenza

The Jumbo product page describes Consenza Gluten-Free Speculaas Biscuits as a gluten-free option.

  • The product name makes it clear which gluten-free speculaas option it is.
  • Jumbo says this version is no longer available online. Check current availability before counting on it for a TV night.

Lotus Biscoff

Regular Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos is a standard speculoos biscuit, not a gluten-free alternative.

  • The ingredient information from Lotus Bakeries makes it possible to check this version.
  • The regular version contains wheat flour, so it isn’t suitable if you need to eat gluten-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Is regular Lotus Biscoff gluten-free because it’s vegan?

No. According to Lotus Bakeries, regular Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos contains wheat flour. A vegan label does not mean a product is gluten-free.

What does the Crossed Grain symbol on speculaas mean?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product carrying this symbol contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. Also check the current packaging for a gluten-free claim and for any other allergens that matter to you.

If I have coeliac disease, should I read the warnings on the label too?

Yes. Read the current ingredient and allergen information, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. Don’t choose a pack that says the product isn’t suitable for people with coeliac disease.

Can I rely on the online product page?

Use the product page to compare options, but check the physical packaging before eating the product. Albert Heijn says that product, ingredient and allergen information may change.

Is gluten-free speculaas also free from egg, milk and nuts?

Not necessarily. The AH and Jumbo versions described contain egg and carry different warnings about other allergens. So check the allergen information on each pack you choose.