Choose a large pack of speculaas if you’re sharing with a regular group and can seal and store any biscuits left over after opening. If you’re handing them out to individual guests while you’re out and about, look for smaller inner packs or individually wrapped portions: a large outer bag won’t necessarily include them. If any guests have allergies, always check the label on the specific variety you choose.
One larger pack can be handy for family, friends or a market stall team if you’re handing out the biscuits in one place. Jumbo lists 450 g of bakers’ speculaas; Albert Heijn and ALDI Netherlands list 600 g options. ALDI states that its pack contains 48 biscuits.
If you’re handing out biscuits to guests at different times, check how the outer pack is divided up inside. Albert Heijn lists a Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack with three 125 g bags; Lotus Bakeries Netherlands also shows packs containing portions of two biscuits.
The product name alone isn’t enough to help you choose a suitable option for a mixed group. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. So check the label on the exact variety before handing it out.
First, decide whether you’ll be sharing with a group in one place or handing out sealed portions while you’re on the move. Then compare the quantity, biscuit shape and label of the variety you want to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits. Think about what you’ll do with any that are left over. | If I’m taking biscuits for a regular group, I want enough to go round without being left with a large opened pack. For around 36% of consumers, the quantity for the group is the top priority. |
| Handing them out individually | Check how many inner packs there are and whether guests can take a sealed portion; a large outer bag doesn’t tell you that. | When I’m out and about, I don’t want to use the same open bag for every guest. Being able to hand out individual portions is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Biscuit shape and variety | Choose between regular speculaas biscuits, chunks and filled speculaas; if you choose a filled variety, check the ingredients too. | For the occasion, it matters whether guests can take a biscuit straight away or whether we want to share a filled variety in pieces. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the product format. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the exact pack, especially if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I want to be able to check the chosen variety before handing it out. This is the main concern when shopping for around 14% of consumers. |
An outer pack might contain loose biscuits, smaller bags or biscuits wrapped in pairs. That makes a difference when you’re handing them out while you’re on the move.
As well as the total weight, check how many inner packs or sealed portions are inside.
Ingredients vary by variety. For example, Albert Heijn lists wheat and soya in its Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack; filled speculaas may contain almonds.
Just before buying, check the label on the exact pack you’re planning to hand out.
If you don’t hand out all the biscuits at the Christmas market, you’ll need to seal the pack after opening. Jumbo gives this storage advice for Echte Bakkers Speculaas.
Take a resealable tin or bag with you, or choose a pack that lets you open one inner section at a time.
Lidl lists its bakers’ speculaas as an in-store product. Availability may vary by shop and date.
Check your local range before setting off, and read the label on the pack you choose in store.
The speculoos packs shown offer different ways to open them in stages or hand them out.
An option for a regular group who want to share biscuits from one larger pack.
The 450 g Echte Bakkers Speculaas is an option if you’re looking for a smaller quantity than 600 g.
The own-brand range shown includes both bakers’ speculaas and speculaas chunks.
An in-store option if you’re looking for a 600 g pack of bakers’ speculaas.
These products range from larger packs of bakers’ speculaas for a regular group to smaller quantities and an almond variety. Check each product to see whether its shape, quantity and packaging suit the way you want to share at the Christmas market.
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A pack of bakers’ speculaas for anyone sharing with a group in one place.
Contents: 600 g. Check the inner packaging if you want to hand out sealed portions at different times.
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For a group who want to share bakers’ speculaas without choosing a 600 g pack.
Contents: 450 g. If you’re handing them out individually, check the pack format; if you have allergies, read the label, especially for wheat and possible traces of nuts.
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An almond variety for anyone looking to take a different type of speculaas than regular bakers’ speculaas.
Contents: 400 g. Before handing it out, check the full allergen label for this variety and make sure the pack suits the portions you want to serve.
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A smaller pack of speculoos for anyone who doesn’t want to take a large bag of bakers’ speculaas.
Contents: 250 g. If you want sealed portions to hand out, don’t assume this pack has the same format as other Lotus Biscoff packs: check this variety. If you have allergies, read the label.
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A pack of small speculaas biscuits; consider whether this format suits the way you want to offer biscuits to your guests.
Contents: 300 g. Check the inner packaging if you need sealed portions, and read the label if you have allergies.
Choose the quantity based on your group and how you’ll hand the biscuits out, not just the size of the outer pack. Jumbo lists a 450 g pack, while ALDI Netherlands lists a 600 g pack with 48 biscuits; Albert Heijn also lists a Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack with three 125 g bags. One large pack may suit a regular group, while separate inner packs are helpful if you don’t want to open everything at once.
Seal the pack after opening, following the instructions for the product you’ve chosen. Jumbo states that Echte Bakkers Speculaas should be stored in a cool, dry place and sealed after opening. A resealable tin or bag is handy if you don’t hand out all the biscuits while you’re there.
Read the label on the exact prepacked variety before offering it to guests. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Keep the packaging with the biscuits so you can check the information while handing them out.
