Which option is right for you?

Sugar-conscious snack sharers

You put biscuits out during several rounds of play and focus mainly on the stated sugar content, even if that means a larger pack isn’t your first choice.

Hosts catering for different dietary needs

Before buying, you take into account any allergens or a guest’s gluten-free diet. That requirement comes before other preferences.

Sharing with a group

You’re looking for a large pack for several players. The lowest possible sugar content isn’t your first priority, as long as the ingredients and allergens suit the group.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing speculaas for a board game night, first check whether any ingredients or allergens rule out an option. Then compare the sugars per 100 g and decide which pack size suits the number of players.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Stated sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, then look at the portion size. I want to put biscuits out during several rounds of play and choose mainly by the stated sugar content, not by the size of the pack. For around 50% of consumers choosing speculaas for a board game night, sugar content is the priority.
Suitable for the group Check the ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ statements; if someone needs to eat gluten-free, also check the wording on the packaging. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain allergens or eats gluten-free, I want to know which biscuits are suitable for them first. Suitability for the group is the priority for around 30% of these consumers.
Pack size for sharing Check the pack weight and stated number of servings in relation to the number of players. For several players, I want enough biscuits in one pack; the lowest sugar content isn’t my first requirement. An easy-to-share pack is the main consideration for around 20% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘sugar-conscious’ means a fixed sugar content

    A category label doesn’t replace the nutrition table. For its Speculoos met stukjes amandel, Céréal lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g; Jumbo lists 29 g for Bakkers Speculaas, while Albert Heijn lists 33 g per 100 g for AH Bakkers speculaas.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure on the same 100 g basis before looking at portions.

  • Overlooking the warning about maltitol

    Céréal lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g for Speculoos met stukjes amandel. Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of this product may have a laxative effect.

    Read the sweetener information on the packaging, and make sure guests taking a biscuit can see the warning.

  • Assuming gluten-free means low in sugar or allergen-free

    Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g, contains egg and may also contain other allergens.

    Treat gluten-free as a separate selection requirement, then check the nutrition information and the full allergen statement.

Brands to consider

Céréal

Céréal Speculoos met stukjes amandel is the sugar-free option in this product comparison.

  • Céréal lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety.
  • Céréal also lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g; Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the allergens too.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers its regular Bakkers Speculaas in a 600 g pack, as well as a separate Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas variety.

  • Jumbo lists around 48 servings in its 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas.
  • According to Jumbo, the regular variety contains 29 g of sugars per 100 g. The gluten-free variety lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g and contains egg.

Albert Heijn

AH Bakkers speculaas is a regular variety sold in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size makes this variety worth considering when several players will be sharing biscuits.
  • Albert Heijn lists 33 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Bakkers speculaas and advises checking the current label, as product information may change.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘sugar-free’ mean a speculaas biscuit contains no energy or fat?

No, the label doesn’t tell you anything about energy or fat on its own. Céréal lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for its Speculoos met stukjes amandel, and 44 kcal per biscuit. For the full picture, check the nutrition information on the packaging.

Why are polyols relevant to Céréal Speculoos?

Céréal lists 29 g of polyols per 100 g for Speculoos met stukjes amandel. Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of this product may have a laxative effect; read the warning before putting the biscuits out.

Is gluten-free speculaas also a low-sugar option?

Not necessarily: Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas lists 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g and contains egg. If someone at the table needs to eat gluten-free, also check the sugar content and other allergens separately.

What should I check on the packaging before serving the biscuits?

Check the ingredients, nutrition information, allergens, any ‘may contain’ statements, best-before date and storage advice. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and nutritional values may change, so check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.