Who is this relevant for?

If you want one biscuit with your coffee

If you want to stop after one biscuit, knowing the weight per biscuit can help you choose your portion in advance. Jumbo lists each biscuit in the 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff as weighing 7.8 g.

If you want to take a portion with you

An individual packet is easy to set aside for a coffee break. Just check the contents: Jumbo’s Lotus mini pack contains 25 g, not a single biscuit.

If you check ingredients or allergens

If certain ingredients are a deciding factor for you, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy. Also check the nutritional information for the amount you plan to eat.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a single biscuit or a pre-portioned packet, then compare the amount you’ll have with each coffee.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size Compare the weight per biscuit or packet and the nutritional information for that amount. I want one biscuit with my coffee and then to put the pack away; a measured portion is the priority for around 45% of consumers.
Taking them with you and availability Check whether the pack contains individual biscuits or separate packets, and confirm current availability. I want to be able to set my biscuits aside in advance or take them with me, without relying on a seasonal pack that’s unavailable. For around 33% of consumers, this practical aspect is the main concern.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details; compare values on the same basis, such as per 100 g or per portion. If I need to avoid an ingredient or compare nutritional values, I read the label before choosing a pack size. For around 22% of consumers, this information is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a smaller portion to eat

    A packet can contain more biscuit than a single regular biscuit. Jumbo lists each Lotus mini packet as containing 25 g and 121 kcal, compared with 7.8 g and 38 kcal for a regular Lotus Biscoff biscuit.

    First decide how much you want with your coffee, then compare the weight and nutritional information for those portions.

  • Relying on a seasonal pack

    Jumbo listed the 6 × 25 g Lotus mini pack as temporarily unavailable. That makes it an uncertain choice if you’re planning a purchase.

    Check current availability and, if you like, consider a regular pack that clearly states the weight per biscuit.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A product name or claim won’t tell you which ingredients or allergens matter for your choice. You’ll also need the nutritional information to compare sugars, fats or salt.

    Check the current label when you buy, and compare the nutritional information for the portion you actually plan to have.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

The regular 250 g pack is an option if you want one biscuit with your coffee: Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits, each weighing 7.8 g. A separate Lotus mini pack contains six 25 g packets.

  • The nutritional information per biscuit is listed for the regular pack.
  • The regular product contains wheat and soya; a 25 g packet is not the same as one biscuit. Check the current label for the variant you choose.

LU

LU Bastogne Mini Biscuits are a mini version of Bastogne spiced biscuits. They may be worth considering if you’re looking for a small, spiced biscuit but aren’t set on speculaas.

  • The product is explicitly described as a mini version.
  • A Bastogne spiced biscuit is not the same as traditional speculaas. Check the portion size and allergen information on the pack.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits. It’s a regular pack to consider if you want to share biscuits or keep some at home.

  • ALDI states how many biscuits are in the pack.
  • This product is not confirmed as a mini size; check the weight per biscuit if you want to measure out a portion for each coffee break.

Spiced biscuits at Joybuy

This pack of spiced biscuits may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller biscuit to have with your coffee. Check the pack to see how much you want to have at a time.

Hellema Smoeltjes spiced biscuits, 8 pieces, 200 g

Hellema Smoeltjes spiced biscuits, 8 pieces, 200 g

For anyone looking for spiced biscuits to have with their coffee and who wants to decide for themselves what counts as a portion.

The product name states that the pack contains 8 pieces and has a total weight of 200 g. Check the portion information on the pack before deciding how much to have with each coffee; if you have allergies, check the current label too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a packet of mini spiced biscuits always a smaller portion than one regular biscuit?

No: compare the weight of what you actually plan to eat. Jumbo lists each Lotus mini packet as containing 25 g and 121 kcal, while one biscuit from the regular Lotus Biscoff pack contains 7.8 g and 38 kcal.

Which allergens should I check in spiced biscuits?

Check the allergen information on the specific pack you buy. The regular Lotus Biscoff discussed here contains wheat and soya; for the Lotus mini pack, Jumbo also states that it may contain milk. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list of prepacked foods.

Is the front of the pack enough to check the ingredients?

No: read the full ingredients list and nutritional information for the product you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that the nutrition table lists energy, fats, sugars and salt, among other things; compare products using the same amount, then check the portion you’ve chosen.