Choose the packaging to suit when you plan to give the biscuits: packs of two are ideal for a coffee visit, an individually wrapped lemon tart makes a thoughtful little gift, and a single slice of ontbijtkoek is easy to take away. Count the sealed portions, not just the biscuits, and check the label before giving them if allergens or dietary preferences are a consideration.
If you want to serve something with coffee without portioning it out beforehand, the number of sealed portions matters. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL as containing ten packs, each with two biscuits, making it a good option if two biscuits per guest is right for you.
If the pastry itself is part of the gift, an individually wrapped tart may suit your plans better than a pack of biscuits to have with coffee. Albert Heijn lists nine individually wrapped Bonne Maman Tartelettes citron.
If you’re buying something edible for someone else, first check which ingredients they need to avoid. Then read the current label, even if each biscuit or tart is individually wrapped.
First decide how many sealed portions you need and whether biscuits, a tart or a slice of ontbijtkoek is right for the occasion. Then check the label for information relevant to the recipient.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion sizes | Count the sealed packs as well as the biscuits in each one. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as containing ten packs, with two biscuits per pack. | When I’m having guests for coffee, I want to give everyone a sealed portion without having to divide up the biscuits on the spot. Portion size is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Shape and flavour | Choose between biscuits to have with coffee, a small tart or a portion to take away, and check that the flavour will suit the recipient. | If I want the treat to feel like a Mother’s Day gift, I focus on what I’m actually giving: a biscuit or a tart. This is the most important consideration for roughly 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the physical packaging. Don’t assume a product is suitable based on an individual wrapper or a vegan label. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or dietary preference, I need to know whether this particular product is suitable before I give it to them. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Jumbo says Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten packs, each with two biscuits. For the Belgian chocolate Biscoff variety, Albert Heijn lists six packs, each with three biscuits. So the number of sealed portions isn’t the same as the total number of biscuits.
Count both before deciding how many guests one pack will serve.
The Bonne Maman Tartelettes citron listed by Albert Heijn contain almonds, eggs, milk and wheat, among other ingredients; the product may also contain sesame. Its presentation says nothing about whether it’s suitable for someone with an allergy.
If in doubt, ask what the recipient can eat and check the current physical label. If you can’t confirm it’s suitable, choose a non-edible gift instead.
Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya for this variety. A label confirming that a product meets one dietary preference doesn’t mean it meets another requirement.
Check that the product is suitable for vegans and that it doesn’t contain any allergens to be avoided, separately, on the packaging.
If you’re after speculoos biscuits to have with coffee, the packaging depends on which variety you choose. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as containing ten packs of two biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists a chocolate variety in packs of three biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists nine individually wrapped Tartelettes citron. These are small lemon tarts, not traditional biscuits to have with coffee.
Jumbo lists a 4-pack of plain ontbijtkoek, with four individually wrapped slices of 28 g.
These products include biscuits in a range of flavours and a lemon tart for a Mother’s Day gift or a coffee break. Check the number of sealed portions in each pack: it may not be the same as the number of biscuits.
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An option if you’d like to serve speculoos with coffee. The product name lists 8 pieces and 200 g; check the packaging to see how many sealed portions there are and how many biscuits each portion contains.
Before giving them, read the current ingredients and allergen information to check they’re suitable for the recipient.
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A chocolate option to serve with coffee or tea. The product name lists 150 g; check the pack to see how many individual portions it contains if you’re buying for several guests.
Also check the current ingredients and allergen information before giving the biscuits as a gift.
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A good choice if you’d rather give a small tart than a traditional biscuit. The product name lists nine pieces and 125 g; check the portion packaging if you want to give each person one sealed tart.
If allergies are a concern, read the current label. For Bonne Maman Tartelettes citron, Albert Heijn lists almonds, eggs, milk and wheat, among other ingredients, and says the product may contain sesame.
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For anyone looking for a fruity flavour in smaller packs. The product name lists 97 g and two separate packs; check how many biscuits each pack contains before sharing them among guests.
If the biscuits are for someone else, check the current allergen information on the packaging.
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A milk chocolate option for coffee or tea. The product name lists 120 g; count the individually wrapped portions on the pack if you want to give one to each guest.
Before giving them, check the current ingredients and allergen information to make sure they’re suitable for the recipient.
Not necessarily; it depends on the product. Lotus Bakeries Nederland says that individually wrapped cakes are packaged to help keep them fresh. For the biscuits or tarts you buy, always follow the storage instructions and check the date on the specific pack.
Yes. An individual wrapper doesn’t remove the need to check whether the product is suitable for the recipient. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods, so read the current label before giving or serving the biscuits.
Take the warning into account when choosing, and don’t assume that individual wrapping makes the product suitable. If you don’t know whether the recipient needs to avoid that allergen, ask them first. If you’re unsure about the product, you can contact the manufacturer.
Use the product page to help you make an initial choice, but read the physical packaging before giving the gift. Albert Heijn notes that product ingredients, nutritional values, dietary information and allergy information can change.
