Which type of speculaas is right for you?

If you often serve biscuits with coffee

A larger pack of plain bakery-style speculaas is suitable for regular use, as long as you store the biscuits properly after opening and finish them. Check the net weight when comparing packs.

If you’re looking for something different with coffee or cake

Filled speculaas with almond paste, an almond variety and Lotus Biscoff speculoos offer different flavours and textures. Choose a type that suits the occasion rather than treating them as interchangeable biscuits.

If you need to check ingredients or allergens

Let the latest label guide your choice. The plain bakery-style speculaas from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we looked at contains wheat. Even with a gluten-free variety, it’s important to check the other ingredients and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a plain biscuit with coffee or a filled variety for a different occasion. Then check how much you need and whether the ingredients meet your requirements.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the net weight of the same type of speculaas and consider whether you’ll finish the pack. If I often serve biscuits with coffee, I want to have enough in the house without any going to waste. This is the most important consideration for around 50% of consumers.
Shape and texture Choose between plain bakery-style speculaas, filled speculaas and speculoos. If you choose a filled variety, check the stated filling. For coffee or cake, I sometimes want a particular flavour or filling. This is the deciding factor for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. If choosing a gluten-free product, check for other allergens too. If I need to avoid an ingredient, the label must meet my dietary requirements above all else. Around 20% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all types of speculaas are the same

    Plain bakery-style speculaas, filled speculaas and speculoos differ in shape and ingredients, so not every variety is right for the same occasion.

    Start by comparing products of the same type. Then decide whether you’d prefer a filling, almonds or a particular speculoos flavour with your coffee or cake.

  • Assuming the product type tells you which allergens it contains

    The plain bakery-style speculaas from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we looked at contains wheat. A gluten-free variety from Jumbo that we looked at contains egg and may also contain other allergens.

    Before buying, read the latest packaging, including the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Don’t rely on the product name or a listing in an online shop to determine whether it’s suitable.

  • Assuming a product will always be available

    Filled speculaas may be part of a seasonal range. Lidl lists the 600 g pack of bakery-style speculaas described here as available in store only.

    Just before buying, check with the relevant shop to see which variety is available, and read the information on the packaging.

  • Buying more biscuits than you’ll use

    A 600 g pack is most practical if you serve speculaas regularly and will finish the biscuits after opening.

    Choose an amount that suits how much you use, and store opened biscuits in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, following the instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells plain AH Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack, as well as other types of speculaas.

  • The larger pack is an option if you regularly serve plain speculaas with coffee or tea.
  • AH lists wheat and gluten, and says the product may contain almonds. Check the latest label.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells plain bakery-style speculaas in a 600 g pack, as well as a separate gluten-free variety.

  • The different varieties give you the choice of plain speculaas or a product labelled gluten-free.
  • The plain variety contains wheat. If you choose the gluten-free variety, check the packaging for all other allergens too.

Biscotto (ALDI)

ALDI describes Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas as a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.

  • The pack may suit households that regularly serve biscuits.
  • If you have dietary requirements or allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.

Sondey (Lidl)

Sondey is Lidl’s own brand of biscuits and snacks. Lidl also lists a 600 g pack of bakery-style speculaas that is available in store only.

  • The bakery-style speculaas described here comes in a large pack of plain biscuits.
  • Check the product packaging in store and confirm that this variety is available.

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff is a speculoos biscuit with a caramelised flavour, available in packs such as the 250 g pack described here.

  • A good choice if you specifically want that flavour and smaller biscuits to enjoy with coffee.
  • The biscuits described here contain wheat and soya. If you have allergies, check the latest label.

Aviateur

The 240 g Aviateur Gevulde Speculaas described here has an almond paste filling.

  • A different texture from plain bakery-style speculaas, for anyone looking to serve a filled biscuit.
  • The ingredients listed include wheat, soya and milk. Also check the warnings for other possible allergens.

Speculaas to enjoy with coffee at Joybuy

This bakery-style speculaas is a good option if you’re looking for plain speculaas biscuits to enjoy with coffee or tea. Check that the pack size suits how often you serve them.

De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g pack

De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g

Plain bakery-style speculaas to share with coffee or tea. The pack contains 450 g. If you have allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the latest label.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare packs of speculaas for everyday use?

Start by comparing the same type of speculaas, then check the net weight and how many biscuits you’ll actually get through. A filled biscuit and plain bakery-style speculaas don’t always serve the same purpose with coffee or cake.

Is plain bakery-style speculaas suitable if I need to eat gluten-free?

Don’t assume it is: the plain bakery-style speculaas from Albert Heijn and Jumbo described here contains wheat. If needed, look for a product clearly labelled gluten-free, and check the latest label for other ingredients and allergens too.

Which allergens should I check in speculaas?

Check the full allergen information on the packaging. Depending on the product, wheat, almonds or other nuts, milk, egg and soya may be relevant. Also read any warnings about possible cross-contamination.

How should I store a large pack of speculaas after opening?

Store the biscuits in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging. Before buying, consider whether you’ll get through the quantity during your usual coffee breaks.