If you want to open a small portion of biscuits late in the evening, first check how many are in each sealed inner pack: two biscuits make a smaller portion than three. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, check the allergens for the exact variety, and follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging.
If you don’t want to open a whole pack late in the evening, an inner pack of two or three biscuits makes it clear straight away how many you’re taking. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS show these portion sizes for the varieties reviewed.
If biscuits are becoming a regular late-night snack, you can compare the sugar, saturated fat, fibre and energy information on the label. Check both the figures per 100 g and the amount you actually open.
Check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. The varieties reviewed include ingredients such as wheat, soya and milk; a similar portion size doesn’t mean the ingredients are the same.
Start by checking what’s in one inner pack. Then use the label to decide whether that particular variety suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portion | Count the biscuits in each inner pack; don’t just look at the total pack weight. | I want to open a clearly defined portion late in the evening without opening the whole pack. For around 40% of consumers, that small, sealed portion would be the first thing to consider. |
| Nutritional information | Compare energy, sugars, saturated fat and fibre on the same basis: per 100 g and, where shown, per portion. | If I snack on something regularly, I want to know what my actual portion contains. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise nutritional information. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information for the exact variety, including any warnings about traces. | I need to assess whether this particular flavour suits my allergy or diet. For around 20% of consumers, this would be the main consideration. |
| Inner wrappers | Check how many individual wrappers are in the pack and follow the packaging disposal instructions. | I want to weigh up the convenience of individual portions against the number of wrappers I use. For around 10% of consumers, this packaging consideration would take priority. |
The vegan Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL reviewed contains wheat and soya. The chocolate variety also contains milk.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety, even if you already know the product range.
An inner pack of two biscuits makes a different snack portion from a pack of three, regardless of how many portions are in the outer pack.
First decide how many biscuits you want to open at a time, then compare the packs.
The chocolate variety listed by Albert Heijn and the XL speculoos listed by Jumbo have different nutritional values per 100 g. The inner packs reviewed also differ: three biscuits in one, compared with two in the other.
First compare the nutrition tables on the same basis, then check how many biscuits are in each wrapper.
An individual wrapper doesn’t replace the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack.
Read the date on the actual pack and store the biscuits as directed.
These product ranges offer different portion sizes and types of biscuit. Peijnenburg ontbijtkoek is a soft alternative, rather than a biscuit.
Speculoos with different-sized inner packs: Jumbo lists ten bags, each containing two XL biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists six packs of three biscuits for the chocolate variety.
Time Out cereal biscuits are an alternative to classic speculoos. For the plain variety, PLUS lists six portions of two biscuits.
A soft option if you’d rather have ontbijtkoek than a crunchy biscuit for a late-night snack. Jumbo lists four individually wrapped 28 g plain slices.
Here you’ll find biscuits and chocolate wafers for anyone considering a small inner pack for a late-night snack. Wafers aren’t speculoos, so check the contents of each wrapper, the ingredients and the nutritional information for every product.
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For anyone who wants to open one chocolate wafer per snack break: the product description lists six individually wrapped wafers.
Contains milk, soya and wheat, and may contain egg and nuts. Check the date and storage advice on the packaging.
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If you want to have one individually wrapped piece, this pack of nine makes it easy to set a portion for each snack break.
The product description lists 11,6 g and around 62 kcal per piece. Contains wheat, milk and soya; if you have allergies, also check the packaging for information about shared production equipment.
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For a late-night snack of two biscuits at a time: the product description lists individually wrapped portions of two.
Contains milk, wheat and soya, and may contain nuts. When comparing nutritional information, check whether the figures on the label are per 100 g or per portion.
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If you want to split the pack between two snack breaks, check how many biscuits are in each of the two inner packs before buying.
Contains wheat and soya. Check the allergen information and storage advice after opening on the packaging.
No. The wrapper keeps a portion separate, but it doesn’t change its nutritional value or allergens. For shelf life, follow the date and storage instructions on the pack. To compare nutritional values, use the label for the exact variety.
It varies by variety. Jumbo lists two biscuits per bag for Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL, Albert Heijn lists three per snack pack for its chocolate speculoos, and PLUS lists two per portion for LU Time Out Naturel. Check the inner pack rather than just the total pack weight.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your chosen variety. The Lotus Biscoff chocolate variety reviewed says to store in a cool, dry place; also check that the inner pack is still intact before opening it.
THT stands for ‘ten minste houdbaar tot’ (‘best before’), a minimum durability date. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this date marking for food; check the date and storage conditions on the actual packaging for your biscuits.
