Who is this choice relevant to?

People avoiding a specific allergen

For you, checking the current label comes before choosing a dessert: check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the version you want to buy.

People looking for gluten-free speculaas

You’re looking for a gluten-free biscuit to enjoy as a dessert, but you should also check whether the packaging lists ingredients such as egg, nuts or sesame.

Fans of filled biscuits or different ways to serve them

You’re considering filled speculaas or speculoos as a dessert ingredient. Check the allergens in that specific product before choosing its shape or flavour.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the allergen you need to avoid and the warnings on the packet. Then compare the gluten-free information, the filling and how you’d like to serve the speculaas.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergens and cross-contamination Read the ingredients and check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the current packet. If there’s a safety warning, also check the product name and best-before date. If I need to avoid a particular allergen, that matters more than the shape or flavour of the biscuit; around 50% of consumers put this first when deciding what to buy.
Gluten-free option Check the gluten-free label, as well as the other allergens and warnings on the same packet. I want a gluten-free biscuit for dessert, without other ingredients that don’t suit me; for around 30% of consumers, this combination is the priority.
Dessert style Compare a plain biscuit with a filled version or speculoos as an ingredient; if it’s filled, read the full ingredients list. Once I know the ingredients are suitable, I mainly want to choose how to serve the speculaas; around 20% of consumers prioritise the dessert style.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    According to Jumbo, Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas contains egg and carries warnings for ingredients including almonds, milk and sesame.

    Compare the allergens you need to avoid with both the ingredients and the warnings on the packet.

  • Judging filled speculaas by its appearance

    Albert Heijn’s product information for AH Glutenvrij Gevulde speculaas koek lists ingredients including almonds, egg, soya, lupin and wheat.

    For a filled version, read the ingredients for the whole biscuit, including the filling, before deciding whether it’s suitable for you.

  • Treating an online product page as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn points out that product and allergy information can change. If the packaging or seasonal version is different, previously checked information may no longer be enough.

    Check the physical packaging of the version you’re buying again, even if you’ve had the product before.

  • Not checking whether a safety warning applies to your packet

    In September 2026, Albert Heijn and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-03-2027: the product contains almonds, which may not be listed on the label.

    Check the product name and best-before date. If you have an almond allergy, do not eat this specific speculaasbrok and follow Albert Heijn’s returns instructions.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for plain gluten-free speculaas and a gluten-free filled speculaas biscuit.

  • The product pages list ingredients and allergens for each version.
  • Always check the current packet. There is also a warning about potentially undeclared almonds for AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-03-2027.

Jumbo

Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas is a gluten-free biscuit; Jumbo says it carries the Crossed Grain certification mark.

  • Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens for this speculaas.
  • The product information lists egg and warnings for ingredients including almonds, hazelnuts, milk and sesame.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff Original is a speculoos biscuit that can also be used as a dessert ingredient.

  • Lotus describes its original biscuit as suitable for vegans.
  • According to the ingredients information from Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, the original speculoos contains wheat flour and soya flour; its vegan label does not make it suitable if you need to avoid wheat, gluten or soya.

ALDI

ALDI describes a 2-pack of filled speculaas with almonds and almond pastry filling.

  • Knowing what the filling contains can help you decide whether this type of dessert is worth considering.
  • If you have an allergy, assess whether it’s suitable by checking the full ingredients list and warnings on the packaging.

Lidl

For Lidl, you can only assess a specific packet of speculaas by checking its own ingredients and allergens.

  • The packaging gives you a specific product and version to check.
  • Lidl refers customers to the physical product for ingredients and allergens in food items; contact Lidl if you have questions about a product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is gluten-free speculaas suitable for every food allergy?

No. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas contains egg and may contain ingredients including almonds, milk and sesame. So, as well as checking the gluten-free label, always check the current packet for the specific allergen you need to avoid.

What should I check on the label if I need to avoid an allergen?

Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the packaging you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory labelling of 14 allergens; which details matter most to you depends on what you need to avoid.

Which AH speculaasbrok is covered by the almond warning?

The warning issued by Albert Heijn and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority in September 2026 concerns AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok with a best-before date of 26-03-2027. The product contains almonds, which may not be listed on the label. If you have an almond allergy, do not eat this specific speculaasbrok and follow Albert Heijn’s returns instructions.

How do I check the allergens in speculaas from Lidl?

Read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the specific Lidl product. Lidl says it doesn’t have a general online ingredients and allergens list for food items; if you have questions about a particular product, you can contact Lidl.