If you want to put biscuits out for several people to share, choose a pack of loose biscuits and check the number of biscuits as well as the weight. If pre-portioned servings or taking them with you is more important, look for individually wrapped biscuits and check how many portions are in the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that breakfast should include foods from other food groups, so treat biscuits as a sweet extra. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, read the label on the variety you choose.
You want enough loose biscuits for your household or guests, without having to open another pack. The number of biscuits is more useful than the weight alone: Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos, while Lidl also sells 600 g packs of bakery-style spiced biscuits.
You want to portion out biscuits in advance, perhaps for a light breakfast at work or on the go. Check how many individual portions are in the pack: Jumbo lists a Lotus Biscoff XL version with ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact biscuits you have chosen. According to the European Union, this information must appear on prepacked foods. Compare nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per portion; don’t assume that another variety from the same brand has the same properties.
First decide whether the biscuits will be put out loose on the table or handed out in portions. Then compare the number of biscuits or portions, and read the label on the pack you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Check the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos. | If there are several people at the table, I want to know whether there are enough loose biscuits to fill a plate. For around 29% of consumers, having enough to share could be their main concern. |
| Dividing into portions | Check whether the biscuits are loose, individually wrapped or packed in pairs, and how many portions the pack contains. | For a snack on the go or a light breakfast at work, I want to be able to hand out the biscuits in advance. Around 18% of consumers could prioritise pre-portioned servings. |
| Labelling and breakfast | Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for the exact variety. Compare values per 100 g and check the stated portion size. | If I need to take allergens into account or plan my breakfast, I need information about these exact biscuits. For around 29% of consumers, this could be the most important consideration. |
| A suitable range | Compare the type of biscuit, pack format and size of the varieties available to you, and check the latest product information. | For a larger group, I want to find a type of biscuit and a pack that suit the occasion. Around 24% of consumers could make this their top priority. |
The weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can put out. Biscuit size and pack format affect the number of portions.
Check the number of biscuits or portions on the pack, then match it to the number of people eating and what else you’re serving.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between flavours, fillings and pack formats. A vegan claim on one variety also doesn’t mean it’s free from allergens.
Check the claims and allergen information for the full product name you’re buying, not just the brand.
Albert Heijn points out that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
If you have allergies, intolerances or strict dietary requirements, also read the physical pack before serving the biscuits.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends breakfast options that include wholegrain foods, dairy or fortified alternatives, porridge oats and fruit. A plate of biscuits doesn’t automatically serve the same purpose.
Enjoy the biscuits as a sweet extra and choose the other breakfast foods separately.
The types of biscuits and pack formats vary across these brands. Compare the specific variety rather than assuming that a feature applies to the whole brand.
Speculoos is available in different pack formats, including loose biscuits and XL biscuits wrapped in pairs.
The own-brand range includes speculaas, digestive biscuits, cream biscuits and biscuit assortments.
The own-brand biscuit range includes various types and pack sizes, including large biscuits.
Lidl describes Sondey as its own brand for products including cookies and biscuits.
The ALDI own-brand range includes various types of biscuits and pack sizes.
These speculoos and biscuit packs are worth considering if you want to put biscuits out at the breakfast table or hand out portions. Check how many biscuits or individual portions you’ll actually get with each product.
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A pack to consider if you want to put speculoos out for several people to share.
Pack size: 250 g. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits for this Lotus Biscoff Speculoos variety. If you have allergies, check the pack of the product you receive.
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An option to consider if you want to share speculaas biscuits with a small group.
Pack size: 200 g; the product name lists 8 biscuits. Check the pack if the number of biscuits in each serving matters.
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A vanilla biscuit to consider if you want to offer a different flavour alongside speculaas.
Pack size: 403 g. Check the number of biscuits and whether they’re individually wrapped to see if the pack suits the number of people eating.
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A milk chocolate biscuit to consider for a smaller selection on the table.
Pack size: 150 g. Check the total number of biscuits and whether any are individually wrapped before buying for several people.
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A mini biscuit to consider if you want to offer small biscuits on a plate.
Pack size: 160 g. Check the number of biscuits on the pack when planning how much you’ll need for a group.
No. It’s better to enjoy biscuits as a sweet extra rather than assuming they can replace a whole breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends breakfast options that include wholegrain foods, dairy or fortified alternatives, and fruit. Also check the nutritional information for the biscuits you choose.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety before serving the biscuits. According to the European Union, allergen information must appear on prepacked foods. Albert Heijn also points out that online product information can change.
Compare the number of biscuits or portions with the number of people eating, rather than looking at the pack weight alone. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos; if you only know the weight of a pack, check the number of biscuits separately.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. Instructions can vary between types of biscuit, so also check how to seal and store any leftovers after breakfast.
