Who is this for?

If you want to serve unopened portions

Would you like guests to be able to pick up a wrapped biscuit or bag for themselves? Check the number of wrappers or bags, and how many biscuits each contains, rather than looking only at the pack weight.

If you’re catering for a large brunch table

For lots of guests or several serving occasions, a box of individually wrapped biscuits can make it easier to top up the table. Just check that you can actually use 150 or 300 biscuits.

If you need to check ingredients for your guests

A wrapper doesn’t change the ingredients. If a guest needs to avoid wheat, gluten, soya or nuts, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to offer two biscuits per bag or need each biscuit to be individually wrapped. Then work out how many portions you need and check the ingredients of the variety you choose.

Duo packs

Best for: a smaller brunch where you’d like to put two biscuits at each place setting; Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags, each containing two biscuits.

The trade-off: you open two biscuits per bag, rather than serving one individually wrapped biscuit.

Boxes of individually wrapped biscuits

Best for: when each biscuit needs to be wrapped separately and you’re expecting lots of guests or several serving occasions; Sligro lists 150 for Alex Meijer, while Makro lists 300 for Lotus Biscoff.

The trade-off: a box could leave you with a lot of biscuits unused if you’re catering for a small table.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Serving them unopened Look for ‘individually wrapped’ or check how many biscuits are in each bag. I want to put biscuits out without unwrapping them first; an estimated 36% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warning for the exact variety. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check which biscuits are suitable before serving. An estimated 29% of consumers put this check first.
Number of portions you can use Compare the number of biscuits or individually wrapped pieces with how many you need, rather than looking only at the weight. I don’t want to be left with a box I’ve barely used when catering for a small table; for an estimated 21% of consumers, getting the right quantity is the main concern.
Wrappers and convenience Check whether each wrapper contains one biscuit or each bag contains two, and read the packaging disposal information. I want guests to be able to help themselves easily, while also considering the individual wrappers left over afterwards. This is the main consideration for an estimated 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack contains individual portions

    The weight and number of biscuits don’t tell you how many wrappers are inside. Albert Heijn’s product pages for AH Bakkers speculaas and ALDI’s for Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas don’t confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped.

    If serving them unopened is important, only choose a pack once it explicitly says that the biscuits come in bags or are individually wrapped.

  • Thinking a wrapper also solves allergy concerns

    According to the product information, the Lotus Biscoff variety mentioned contains wheat and soya. Alex Meijer lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, as well as a warning that nuts may be present.

    For every guest who needs to know, check the ingredients list and warnings on the pack you’re actually serving.

  • Choosing a large box without counting the portions

    A box of 150 or 300 individually wrapped biscuits may suit a large group, but could also leave you with a considerable amount left over after a small brunch.

    Work out how many biscuits you want to serve, then choose a pack whose remaining biscuits you can use.

  • Relying on a product page alone

    The ingredients and the packaging you receive are what matter if ingredients or individual wrappers are important for your brunch.

    Check the product information before buying, and read the label on the pack you receive as well.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists packs with two biscuits per bag, among other options. Makro also lists a box of 300 individually wrapped Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits.

  • Both duo packs and individually wrapped biscuits are clearly described.
  • Speculoos is not the same product as speculaas. The Lotus varieties mentioned also list wheat and soya, so check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 portions.

  • The listed number of portions can help you plan how many to serve on a platter.
  • The product page doesn’t confirm that each portion is individually wrapped.

Jumbo

For Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10, Jumbo lists ten bags with two biscuits in each.

  • The number of bags and biscuits per bag is clear, making it easy to plan duo portions for brunch.
  • If you want to put exactly one wrapped biscuit at each place setting, a bag containing two biscuits isn’t the same type of portion.

Alex Meijer

Sligro describes Alex Meijer speculaas biscuits as a box of 150 individually wrapped biscuits.

  • This portion size works well when you’re handing out biscuits individually to a large group.
  • The quantity may be too large for a small brunch. The product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, and warns that nuts may be present.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists Sondey Speculoos biscuits as a supermarket product.

  • An option to look out for in store if speculoos suits your brunch.
  • Check the pack contents, ingredients and portion format before relying on individual wrappers.

Biscotto (ALDI)

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

  • The number of biscuits can help you plan a platter for brunch.
  • The product page doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped; check the pack if this is essential.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if I can serve each biscuit individually?

Look for a clear description such as ‘individually wrapped’. If a pack says ‘10 bags, each containing 2 biscuits’, the bags are separate, but the two biscuits inside each bag aren’t.

Are individually wrapped biscuits suitable for guests with a food allergy?

That depends on the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety, not the wrapper. The Lotus Biscoff varieties mentioned list wheat and soya; for Alex Meijer, also check the warning that nuts may be present.

How should I store the biscuits until Easter brunch?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose and keep the wrappers intact until you’re ready to serve. For AH Bakkers speculaas, Albert Heijn recommends storing it somewhere cool, dark and dry, and keeping it in a sealed tin after opening.

When does a box of 150 or 300 biscuits make sense?

A box like this is most suitable when you need lots of individually wrapped biscuits for a large group or several serving occasions. Work out the number of guests and biscuits per guest; for two biscuits at each place setting, a pack of ten duo portions may be a better fit for a small table.