Who are these options for?

Shoppers who want to check the organic labelling

A green pack or the word ‘vegan’ isn’t enough for you. You want to check the current packaging to see whether the spiced biscuits are labelled organic and display the EU organic logo.

Shoppers who want to take a single portion with them

You’re looking for a biscuit to eat on the go or as a one-off snack. In that case, it matters whether a pack contains several portions or each biscuit has its own wrapper.

Shoppers comparing ingredients and allergens

You want to distinguish between spelt or wholemeal varieties and spiced biscuits made with butter and almonds. To do that, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

When buying organic, first check the labelling on the packaging. Then look separately at the wrappers, ingredients and total quantity: none of these features is automatically guaranteed by the others.

What to check What to look for when buying Who it matters to
Organic labelling Check the current packaging for the organic label and EU organic logo. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. If I want to buy organic, I want to see the labelling on the product rather than judge by its appearance. Around 33% of consumers put this check first.
Individually wrapped Look specifically for ‘individually wrapped’ and check the number of biscuits. A serving size does not prove that each biscuit has its own wrapper. When I’m out and about, I want to be able to take one biscuit without opening the whole pack. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this kind of portion convenience.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; vegan and organic do not automatically mean gluten-free. If I avoid certain ingredients, the variety I choose needs to suit my diet. Around 20% of consumers give this check top priority.
Total pack quantity Check the net weight and number of biscuits, even if the nutrition information gives a serving size. For a single snack, I want to know how many biscuits will be left in the pack afterwards. For around 20% of consumers, the total quantity matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming vegan or wholemeal means organic

    Vegan, wholemeal and organic describe different features. A green appearance or an ingredient claim is no substitute for organic labelling.

    Check the current packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an approved control authority or control body.

  • Confusing a serving with an individually wrapped biscuit

    Albert Heijn lists 10 servings in a 200 g pack of BioToday Spelt speculoos. That doesn’t mean the biscuits are individually wrapped. Individually wrapped Lotus Speculoos, by contrast, is sold in a pack of 300 biscuits.

    Check both the ‘individually wrapped’ label and the number of biscuits and net weight.

  • Assuming vegan or differently sweetened means allergen-free

    The vegan varieties discussed here contain gluten-containing cereals. Mjam Amandel speculaas contains, among other ingredients, butter, egg and almonds.

    When choosing products because of allergens, rely on the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, not on a single claim on the front.

Relevant brands to consider

BioToday

Albert Heijn describes BioToday Spelt speculoos as organic, vegan biscuits made with wholemeal flour, in a 200 g pack.

  • The spelt variety offers a specific recipe to compare with other organic biscuits.
  • The listing of 10 servings does not confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped.

Billy's Farm

Ekoplaza lists a 175 g organic, vegan spelt variety and a 230 g organic, vegan wholemeal variety.

  • For the wholemeal variety, Ekoplaza lists 59% cereals; the spelt variety has a different recipe, with cereal and fruit syrups.
  • Both varieties contain gluten-containing ingredients. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose too; the pack weight doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

Mjam

Ekoplaza describes Mjam Amandel speculaas as a 150 g organic variety containing 19% butter and 4.7% flaked almonds.

  • The listed ingredients clearly distinguish this butter and almond variety from the vegan varieties discussed here.
  • These spiced biscuits contain milk, egg, gluten and nuts, and are not vegan. The pack weight doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether pre-packed spiced biscuits are organic?

Check the organic labelling and EU organic logo on the current packaging, along with the control code and origin statement. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.

Is a serving of spiced biscuits the same as an individually wrapped biscuit?

No. A serving on the nutrition information describes an amount to eat, not how each biscuit is wrapped. If you want an individual wrapper, look for ‘individually wrapped’ and check how many biscuits the pack contains.

Are vegan organic spiced biscuits gluten-free too?

Not automatically. The BioToday and Billy's Farm vegan varieties discussed here contain gluten-containing cereals. If you have a question about ingredients or allergens, always read the information on the exact pack.

How should I store opened BioToday Spelt speculoos?

Follow the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn says to store BioToday Spelt speculoos in a cool, dark place in a sealed container.