If you want to give every child a sealed portion straight away, choose a pack with individual bags: Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack contains eight twin-packs, while the XL version has ten. A larger pack of individual biscuits is a good choice if you’re allowed to portion them yourself and can work out the number of portions in advance. Before you buy, ask about the school or childcare setting’s rules for treats and any allergies in the group; according to Jumbo, the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit contains wheat and soya.
If every child needs to receive a sealed bag, twin-packs are a practical option. Albert Heijn lists eight bags containing two biscuits each for Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack; according to Jumbo, the XL pack contains ten of these bags.
Ask what the school or childcare setting allows, and whether there are any allergies or other dietary requirements. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking allergies and religious beliefs into account when choosing treats. Then check the label on the product you’re buying.
Count the children and adults before choosing a pack. A larger pack of individual biscuits means you’ll need to portion them yourself; with individually wrapped bags, the main thing to check is how many sealed portions you can hand out.
First, check the rules and ingredients that matter to the group. Then compare the number of portions and decide whether you’re happy to pack the biscuits yourself.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies and dietary requirements | Ask what the venue allows, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought. | If children have different dietary requirements, I want to know before buying whether the treat is suitable for the group. For around 36% of consumers, checking what works for the whole group comes first. |
| Ready to hand out | Count the individual bags; a twin-pack contains two biscuits, but it’s still just one bag to hand out. | If I need to send the treats in without any preparation, I look for a sealed portion for every child. This convenience matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Number of portions | Compare the number of bags or stated portions with the number of children and adults, rather than looking at the weight alone. | For a large group, I want to make enough treats without having lots left over. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| A special variety | Check the extra ingredients in varieties such as filled speculaas or almond speculaas, and make sure your chosen variety is available when you need it. | If I’m looking for something other than a standard speculaas biscuit, I focus on the variety and presentation. For around 14% of consumers, this is their first choice. |
A claim about animal-derived ingredients doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for someone with a food allergy. According to Jumbo, the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit contains wheat and soya.
Ask which allergies you need to consider, then check the allergen information on the exact pack before handing out the treats.
Albert Heijn lists eight twin-packs for Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack, while Jumbo lists ten for the XL version. A pack of individual biscuits needs to be counted differently, and you’ll have to portion them yourself.
First count how many people will receive a treat, then compare that with the number of bags or portions you can actually hand out.
The filled speculaas described by ALDI contains almond and pastry filling. This means you’ll need to check its ingredients differently from those of standard speculaas biscuits.
Before buying this variety, check that the ingredients are suitable for the children and meet the venue’s requirements.
Lotus Biscoff is available in packs of individual biscuits, as well as Snack Pack and XL packs containing twin-packs.
Its speculaas range includes Lotus Biscoff Snack Pack, AH Mini Speculaasjes and AH Bakkers Speculaas.
Jumbo lists both Lotus Biscoff XL with ten twin-packs and Jumbo Bakkers Speculaas 600 g.
Lidl Netherlands describes a 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas, available in store only.
ALDI Netherlands describes a pack containing two 250 g portions of filled speculaas with almond and pastry filling.
These larger packs of baker’s and almond speculaas are worth considering if you want to put the treats together yourself. Check how many portions you can make from each product and whether its ingredients are suitable for the group.
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A pack to consider if you want to put together treats for a group yourself.
Pack size: 600 g. Check how many portions you can make. The product information lists wheat; read the label before handing out the treats and bear in mind the school or childcare setting’s requirements.
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An option if you want to make your own portions for a group.
Pack size: 450 g. Work out how many portions you need. The product information lists wheat and possible traces of nuts; check the current label before handing out the speculaas.
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An almond variety to consider as a treat if you can check the ingredients with the group in advance.
Pack size: 400 g. The product description lists almonds, as well as milk, egg, wheat, soya and nuts, and may contain traces of peanuts. Read the current label and check how many portions you can make.
Ask in advance what kinds of treats the venue allows. Also check whether there are any allergies or other dietary requirements in the group; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking these into account when choosing treats for children.
No, it doesn’t replace an allergen check. According to Jumbo, the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit contains wheat and soya; read the label on the variety you’re actually buying.
Check the ingredients list on the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on food labels. Check the label again if you buy a different variety.
Twin-packs are more convenient if every child needs a sealed bag straight away; individual biscuits are a good option if you’re allowed to portion them yourself. Either way, count the portions and check the ingredients and requirements for the group.
