Pack-size comparers
You’re looking for classic speculaas biscuits for regular use and want to take pack weight into account when comparing products of the same type.
Who is this for?
Fans of a sweet breakfast
You’d like to add speculaas to breakfast while keeping an eye on portion size and what else you eat.
Shoppers checking allergens
Before buying, you need to check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact product variant.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a biscuit or a spread. Then check the pack weight, portion size and label for your chosen product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack weight | Check the net weight and compare packs of the same type of speculaas. | If you eat classic speculaas biscuits often, you’ll want to know how many biscuits are in a pack. This comparison comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Breakfast portion | Check the nutrition information per 100 g and, where given, per portion. Decide how much speculaas you’d like alongside the rest of your breakfast. | A sweet extra appeals to you, but you also want to consider how many biscuits you eat and what else is in your breakfast. This is a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact product variant. | If you need to avoid an ingredient, you can’t rely on the product name or a pack you bought before. Around 20% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
| Product type | Choose between baker’s speculaas, filled speculaas and spreadable speculoos spread. | You’re looking for either a crunchy biscuit, an almond paste filling or a spread for bread. For around 20% of consumers, how they plan to use the product is their main deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming biscuits, filled speculaas and spread are the same thing
Filled speculaas has an almond and pastry filling, while speculoos spread is a spread or topping. They therefore serve different purposes at breakfast.
Before choosing, decide whether you want a biscuit, a filled version or something to spread on bread.
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Relying on allergen information you checked before
The Jumbo Bakkers Speculaas product reviewed contains wheat and may contain almonds and nuts. For the Lotus Biscoff vanilla variant reviewed, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya, with possible traces of milk and egg. Allergen information therefore varies by product.
Check the current label on the exact pack every time you buy, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
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Making speculaas the main part of your breakfast
Speculaas is a sweet biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests foods such as wholemeal bread, porridge, yoghurt and fruit for breakfast.
If you like, enjoy a portion of speculaas as an extra, and check the nutrition information if you regularly eat it at breakfast.
Popular brands and supermarket own brands
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes baker’s speculaas and other types of speculaas.
- The AH Bakkers speculaas product reviewed comes in a 600 g pack.
- Check the current label: this variant lists wheat and may contain almonds.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes classic baker’s speculaas in a 600 g pack.
- This type of product is a good fit if you’re looking for a classic speculaas biscuit.
- The variant reviewed contains wheat and may contain almonds and nuts, so check the label.
Biscotto
Biscotto is ALDI’s own brand for the baker’s speculaas product reviewed, which comes in a 600 g pack.
- An option if you’re specifically looking for classic baker’s speculaas.
- ALDI advises shoppers to visit a store for this product, so check availability at your local shop.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range of biscuits and cookies.
- A brand to look out for in store if you’re shopping for biscuits.
- For a particular speculaas variant, check the product and label actually on offer.
Lotus Biscoff
The range includes speculoos biscuits and spreadable versions. Choose the type that suits how you plan to use it.
- Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos in a 250 g pack, among other products.
- According to Albert Heijn, the vanilla variant reviewed contains wheat and soya and may contain milk and egg. Check the label on the variant you choose.
Speculaas and speculoos spread at Joybuy
These products include spreadable speculoos options for bread or as a topping, as well as one pack of baker’s speculaas. If you’re looking for a crunchy biscuit, that’s a different type of product from a spread. Compare the pack size and current label too.
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Lotus Biscoff Crunchy speculoos spread 700 g
A spreadable speculoos option with a crunchy texture, ideal if you’re looking for something to spread on bread. The jar contains 700 g; check the current ingredients and allergen information before use.
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Lotus Speculoos hazelnut and cocoa spread 400 g
A spreadable option if you’re looking for speculoos with hazelnut and cocoa to enjoy on bread. The jar contains 400 g; check the current label if the ingredients or allergens matter to you.
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Lotus Biscoff speculoos spread 400 g
For anyone who’d like to use speculoos as a spread or topping rather than as a biscuit. The jar contains 400 g; check the label for this variant before buying.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g
For anyone looking for baker’s speculaas biscuits rather than a spread. This pack contains 450 g; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Can speculaas replace my whole breakfast?
It’s best to enjoy speculaas as a sweet extra rather than the main part of your breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests options such as wholemeal bread, porridge, yoghurt and fruit for breakfast. Consider your portion size and check the nutrition information for the speculaas you eat.
Which allergens should I check in speculaas?
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product variant. Products reviewed list wheat, among other ingredients. Depending on the product, almonds, other nuts, soya, milk or egg may also be relevant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
How should I store an opened pack of speculaas?
Seal the pack tightly after opening and store it somewhere cool, dark and dry. For the baker’s speculaas product reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a sealed tin. Check the storage instructions on your own pack too.
Can I order every type of speculaas online?
Don’t assume so. For the Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas mentioned, ALDI advises shoppers to visit a store. Check current availability and delivery options with the retailer for the variant you want.