If you’re looking for a biscuit tin that the family and guests can help themselves to, a large pack of baker’s speculaas is a sensible choice: the packs from AH, Jumbo and Biscotto reviewed here each contain 600 g. If you want to take biscuits with you or hand them out individually, Lotus Biscoff XL is a better fit, with 10 sachets containing 2 biscuits each. Filled speculaas is a different kind of treat. Whatever you choose, check the current label if ingredients or allergens matter to anyone in your group.
If several people will be sharing biscuits around the procession, it’s worth checking the net weight and the number of servings. The AH and Jumbo baker’s speculaas packs reviewed here contain 600 g and list around 48 servings; Biscotto lists 600 g and 48 biscuits.
Individual sachets are handy if you don’t want to take an opened pack with you. According to Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack reviewed here contains 10 sachets, each with 2 biscuits.
If anyone has allergies or specific dietary requirements, the label on the pack you actually buy is what matters. The products reviewed here list ingredients including wheat and soya, or warnings about almonds and nuts; this information varies by product.
Decide whether the biscuits will mainly go in a tin or need to be taken along individually. Then check which pack size and ingredients are right for your group. Filled speculaas with almonds and almond paste, such as the ALDI pack reviewed here, is a different product from plain baker’s speculaas.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How many you need | Compare the net weight and the stated number of biscuits or servings. Also think about how you’ll store an opened pack. | If your family and guests will share biscuits from the same tin on several occasions, you’ll want to have enough at home. For around 42% of consumers, having enough in stock is the top priority. |
| Handing them out | Count the individual sachets and the biscuits in each one. | When you’re out and about, you may want to hand out biscuits without first opening a large pack. This convenience is the top priority for an estimated 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If anyone in your group needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check the pack before serving. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
A pack intended to last for several occasions also needs to be stored properly once opened. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its baker’s speculaas in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises storing its version in a cool, dry place.
Choose a pack size that suits how much your group will eat, and follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.
The products reviewed here differ in whether they list wheat and soya, and whether they may contain almonds or nuts. A familiar product name won’t tell you which warnings appear on the specific pack.
Ask in advance which allergens matter to your group, and check the current label before handing out the biscuits, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.
According to Sinterklaas.nl, the national procession in 2026 will take place in Grave on 14 November. Local processions may be held on a different date.
Check the date for your local area before deciding when and how many biscuits you’ll need.
The XL speculoos pack reviewed here is designed for individual portions.
AH Baker’s Speculaas comes in a 600 g pack, ideal for filling a biscuit tin.
Jumbo Baker’s Speculaas is also available in the 600 g pack reviewed here.
ALDI’s Biscotto Baker’s Speculaas was reviewed in a 600 g pack.
Lidl lists a range of products under the Sondey brand, including speculoos biscuits.
These products are designed for sharing or filling a biscuit tin: two packs of baker’s speculaas and a family pack of biscuits. The biscuits are an alternative if you’re not specifically looking for speculaas; none of these packs contains individually wrapped portions.
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For anyone who wants to fill a biscuit tin with baker’s speculaas. The pack contains 600 g; check the pack to see how many biscuits that means for your group, and read the current allergen information.
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For anyone who wants to share biscuits but isn’t specifically looking for speculaas. This biscuit pack contains 799 g; check the number of biscuits and the allergen information on the pack before handing them out.
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For anyone who wants to share baker’s speculaas from a 450 g pack. Check the number of biscuits if you’re planning for a group, and read the current allergen information before serving.
A large pack of baker’s speculaas is a good choice if your family and guests will be dipping into it on several occasions. The AH, Jumbo and Biscotto packs reviewed here each contain 600 g; AH and Jumbo list around 48 servings, while ALDI lists 48 biscuits for Biscotto. Store an opened pack according to the instructions on the packaging.
Individual sachets are handy if you want to take biscuits along or hand them out during the procession. According to Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack reviewed here contains 10 sachets with 2 biscuits in each; for a tin shared by several people, a large pack may be more practical.
Yes. Check the pack you’re actually handing out. The AH speculaas reviewed here contains wheat and may contain almonds; Jumbo speculaas contains wheat and may contain almonds and nuts; and Lotus Biscoff XL contains wheat and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
According to Sinterklaas.nl, the national procession will take place in Grave on Saturday 14 November 2026. Local processions may be held on a different date, so check the details for your area before planning the biscuits for the day.
