Which pack works best for you?

If you’re hosting friends for coffee at home

You want enough speculaas biscuits to put out on a plate, so you compare the contents of larger packs.

If you want a portion ready with every cup

You want to be able to count out the biscuits easily or hand out pre-portioned servings.

If you need to consider allergies

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving, for the guests who’ll be there.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to put out a plate for everyone to share or prepare biscuits for each guest. Then compare the pack size and, if anyone has allergies, check the label on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size for your group Compare the weight in grams for a plate to share and the number of biscuits if you want to serve one to each guest. If I’m having several friends over for coffee, I want enough biscuits on the table without having lots left over once the pack is open. For around 42% of consumers, having enough in the pack is the top priority.
Easy to hand out Check how many biscuits or pre-portioned servings the pack contains. I want to have something ready with every cup without having to break biscuits up on the spot. Around 33% of consumers prioritise ease of serving.
Label and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, both before buying and before serving. If a guest has an allergy, I want to know exactly what’s in these biscuits before offering them. Checking the label comes first for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Searching only for ‘sharing bag’

    Larger packs may also be listed as baker’s speculaas, speculaas chunks or boxes with a stated biscuit count. Searching only for that English term could mean you miss these options.

    Try searching for bulk speculaas biscuits, speculaas chunks or the weight or number of biscuits you’re looking for.

  • Confusing the weight with the number of portions

    A 600 g pack, a 375 g bag of chunks and a box of 300 biscuits describe the contents in different ways. The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can serve.

    First decide whether you want guests to help themselves from a plate or have one biscuit each. Then compare the weight or biscuit count, depending on what you’ve chosen.

  • Relying on an old product listing for guests with allergies

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. Albert Heijn points out that product information can change.

    Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving, and keep it available for guests who want to check it themselves.

Brands and shops to consider

Lotus Biscoff

An option if you want to serve biscuits that can be counted out or pre-portioned with coffee.

  • Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL with the label 2P x 10, and Lotus The Original Speculoos as a box of 300 biscuits.
  • Check how the biscuits are actually packed in the option you choose; a stated biscuit count doesn’t necessarily mean each one is individually wrapped.

Jumbo

Own-brand options if you want to serve speculaas biscuits from a pack to share.

  • Jumbo lists Bakkers Speculaas at 600 g and Speculaasbrokken (speculaas chunks) at 375 g.
  • Chunks and baker’s speculaas lend themselves to different ways of serving, so choose the format that suits your coffee table.

Albert Heijn

An own-brand option if you’re looking for a larger pack of baker’s speculaas to put out on a plate.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Bakkers speculaas at 600 g.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change. Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information.

Lidl

Another shop to consider if you’re looking for baker’s speculaas to enjoy with coffee.

  • Lidl lists a product called Bakkers speculaas.
  • Check the weight and label on the pack to see if it’s suitable for your group.

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Frequently asked questions

How many speculaas biscuits do I need for coffee with friends?

It depends on how many guests you’re expecting and whether you want to offer one biscuit per person or a plate for everyone to share. For a shared plate, you could compare the 600 g packs of baker’s speculaas mentioned, for example. If you want one biscuit per guest, a stated biscuit count makes planning easier.

Are pre-portioned servings more convenient than a large pack?

Pre-portioned servings can be handy if you want to have something ready with every cup of coffee. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 2P x 10; check the pack for the exact contents. If you’d rather let guests help themselves, a large sharing pack may suit that style of serving better.

Should I check the allergen label before serving speculaas biscuits?

Yes, especially if a guest has a food allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods appears on the label. So read the label on the pack you’re actually serving, and let guests check it themselves if they need to.

Is the online ingredients information enough to help me choose?

Use online information to compare products, but check the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional and allergy information can change.