For an Easter gathering, first decide how you want to serve the biscuits: individually from a large pack, in portions for each guest or in a smaller pack alongside other flavours. Then check the number of biscuits or portions, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy. The weight alone won’t tell you whether a pack is right for your group.
You want to know how many biscuits you can serve before brunch or coffee. A stated number of biscuits or portions is more useful than the pack weight alone: for example, ALDI lists around 71 biscuits in a pack of Koekkie.
You’re serving biscuits to guests with different dietary needs and want to check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen. Read the current pack, even if you’ve looked at the product online beforehand.
You’re serving other snacks too and don’t want to open more biscuits than you need. Work out how many guests to expect, then decide whether individual biscuits, separate portions or a small pack in an extra flavour would suit the occasion best.
Before your Easter gathering, first work out how many people you’re catering for and how you plan to serve the biscuits. Then check the pack for your chosen variety, especially if any guests have allergies.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of biscuits to serve | As well as the net weight, check the stated number of biscuits or portions. ALDI lists around 71 biscuits in a 500 g pack of Koekkie; Jumbo says that Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten bags, each with two biscuits. | If I’m hosting a large Easter gathering, I want to know in advance how many biscuits I can serve each guest. The number of biscuits to serve would be the main consideration for an estimated 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ask about any relevant allergies, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the exact variety. | If guests have allergies, I want to find out what’s in the biscuits before serving them. This check would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Suitable portions | Match the pack size to the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving. If you like, compare the nutritional information for specific products per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises. | When there are other treats on the table, I want to limit the number of biscuits to avoid leftovers. This would be the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Weight doesn’t tell you how you can divide up the biscuits. A pack of loose biscuits works differently from one with individually wrapped portions.
Compare the stated number of biscuits or portions with the number of guests you expect.
The information highlighted can vary between Lotus Biscoff varieties and retailer product pages. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and soya for the XL variety.
Before serving, check the full ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you actually bought.
A large pack can leave you with leftovers if your group is small or you’re serving other snacks too.
Plan the quantity around your group, and consider a smaller pack if you’d like to offer an extra flavour.
Tastes and dietary needs can vary, so one variety won’t necessarily suit everyone.
Ask about any relevant allergies and dietary needs in advance. If necessary, choose an alternative whose label you can check.
These brands and retailers give you an idea of the pack formats you may come across. Always check the exact variety and the pack you’re buying.
A speculoos range that includes standard packs and formats for serving biscuits in portions.
A supermarket with an online selection of Lotus Biscoff biscuits in different pack sizes.
A supermarket with an online biscuit range that includes biscuits, chocolate biscuits, mini biscuits and large cookies.
A Lidl brand offering biscuits and cookies in a range of varieties.
An ALDI brand with a speculoos pack that states the number of biscuits it contains.
These Joybuy products are suitable for serving biscuits in portions or adding a smaller pack in an extra flavour to your Easter gathering. Check how many biscuits or packs are listed on each one before working out how much you’ll need for your group.
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An option if you’d like to serve speculaas biscuits in portions when guests visit.
The pack lists 8 pieces and 200 g. Check how many biscuits you’d like to offer each guest.
If anyone has allergies, read the current label, paying particular attention to wheat, milk and egg, as well as any ‘may contain’ statements.
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A vanilla-flavoured option to consider if you want to serve biscuits individually.
The pack contains 403 g. If you’re buying for a set number of guests, check how many individual biscuits it contains.
If anyone has allergies, check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack rather than relying on a general suitability claim.
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A small extra flavour to serve alongside other biscuits, with raspberry and blueberry flavour.
The 97 g pack contains two individual packs. This doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can serve in total.
If any guests have allergies, check the current label for wheat and soya.
Compare the stated number of biscuits or portions with the number of guests you’re catering for. ALDI lists around 71 biscuits in 500 g of Koekkie speculoos; according to Jumbo, Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten bags with two biscuits in each. Remember to take any other snacks you’re serving into account too.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact biscuits you’re planning to serve. According to the EU’s Your Europe portal, prepacked foods must include information about ingredients and allergens, among other details. Ask your guests in advance which ingredients they need to avoid.
Don’t use an online product page as your only source of information. Jumbo lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL; a Joybuy page for another Lotus Biscoff pack highlights wheat, while the listed ingredients also include soya flour. So check the current pack of the variety you buy.
Compare the nutritional information for the specific products per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises, and also consider the portion you plan to serve. A general nutritional value for one biscuit is no substitute for the information on the pack you’ve chosen.
