Which option is right for you?

Keeping the biscuit tin stocked

If you want to serve plain speculaas at several tea breaks, it’s worth comparing the net weight, number of biscuits or portions, and storage advice once opened.

Serving treats to guests

If you’re looking for something different to serve when guests visit, you could weigh up filled speculaas with almond and almond paste against plain baker’s speculaas.

Checking the label

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional information are important to you, check the details on the current packaging of the variety you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide which type of speculaas you want to serve, then check that the pack size and label suit the way you’ll use it.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Stocking the biscuit tin Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits or portions. Check the storage advice for an opened pack, too. If I refill the biscuit tin regularly, I want the quantity to suit our tea breaks without the pack being open for too long. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Type of treat Choose between plain baker’s speculaas and filled speculaas. The ALDI filled speculaas pack featured here contains 2 × 250 g and is made with almond and almond paste. When guests visit, I sometimes want to serve something different from plain speculaas. A different kind of treat is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Label and ingredients Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Only compare nutritional information on the same basis, for example per 100 g. If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Label suitability is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing the biggest pack without thinking about how you’ll use it

    A 600 g pack works well for regular use, but a different type of speculaas may be better suited to what you want to serve guests. A large pack also needs to be stored properly once opened.

    First decide whether you want plain or filled speculaas, then choose a quantity that suits your tea breaks.

  • Guessing allergens from the name or picture

    Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas, and says it may contain almonds and nuts. Filled speculaas may contain different ingredients.

    If you have allergies or intolerances, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.

  • Assuming an in-store product is available everywhere

    Lidl lists its 600 g Bakkers speculaas as available in store only; ALDI also directs shoppers to its stores for the products mentioned.

    Check your local store’s information before making a special trip for a particular pack.

Brands and own-label options compared

Jumbo

Jumbo offers 600 g packs of Bakkers Speculaas for anyone looking to stock up on plain speculaas.

  • For this pack, Jumbo lists around 48 portions and provides ingredient, allergen and nutritional information, along with storage advice.
  • The product information lists wheat and gluten and says it may contain almonds and nuts; check the current label.

Biscotto / ALDI

ALDI offers 600 g packs of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas, as well as a different product: filled speculaas with almond and almond paste in a 2 × 250 g pack.

  • ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.
  • The filled variety has different ingredients and a total weight of 500 g. Check availability at your local store.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range includes plain baker’s speculaas, speculaas chunks and an almond variety.

  • The 400 g pack of AH Bakkers speculaas shown offers a different pack size from the 600 g packs mentioned here.
  • Chunks and almond varieties aren’t necessarily interchangeable with plain baker’s speculaas; check the label for each product.

Lidl

Lidl offers 600 g packs of Bakkers speculaas in store.

  • The 600 g net weight is worth considering if you’re looking for a larger pack of plain speculaas.
  • Lidl lists this product as available in store only; check local availability and the label.

Lotus Biscoff

Albert Heijn offers a 375 g Lotus Biscoff Speculoos mega pack. According to Lotus Bakeries’ own brand description, Biscoff has a caramelised flavour.

  • A different flavour option if you specifically want Lotus Biscoff.
  • The 375 g pack shown contains less than the 600 g packs of plain baker’s speculaas mentioned here.

Plain speculaas for tea on Joybuy

These two packs of plain baker’s speculaas are a good match for tea and a biscuit tin. Choose the quantity that suits how often you refill the tin; neither is a filled speculaas variety.

g'woon Bakers Speculaas 600 g

g'woon Bakers Speculaas 600 g

A pack of plain speculaas for anyone who keeps the biscuit tin stocked for regular tea breaks.

Pack size: 600 g. Seal the pack securely after opening.

The product information lists wheat; if you have allergies or intolerances, check the current label.

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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g

De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g

Plain speculaas to share with tea, in a smaller pack than the 600 g varieties mentioned here.

Pack size: 450 g. Follow the storage advice on the pack once opened.

The product information lists wheat and may contain nuts; if you have allergies or intolerances, check the current label.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a 600 g pack of speculaas a good choice for tea?

A 600 g pack is a good choice if you regularly refill the biscuit tin or share speculaas with several people. Jumbo lists around 48 portions for its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas; ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g Biscotto pack. Also consider whether you can store the pack properly once opened.

Is filled speculaas the same as plain baker’s speculaas?

No, they’re different types of product. The filled speculaas from ALDI mentioned here contains almond and almond paste and comes in a 2 × 250 g pack. So compare the ingredients as well as the total weight with plain baker’s speculaas.

What information should I check on a speculaas label?

Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight, date, nutritional information and any special storage instructions on the current packaging. When comparing nutritional information, make sure both products use the same basis, such as per 100 g.

How should I store a large pack of speculaas once opened?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it securely after opening. For its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping the opened biscuits in an airtight biscuit tin.