Which pack suits you?

Hosting a large Easter lunch

Compare the stated number of biscuits or portions with your guest list, rather than looking at pack weight alone. Jumbo and ALDI list around 48 portions or 48 biscuits for some of their larger packs.

If you want to serve each guest individually

Individual bags let you hand out biscuits without opening the whole pack at once. Albert Heijn lists eight bags, each containing two biscuits, for the Lotus Biscoff snack pack.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

Before serving, check the label on the variety you have chosen, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The information differs between the biscuits we looked at.

What should you look for?

First decide how many biscuits you want to serve and whether you’ll offer them individually or to each guest; then check the label on the pack you choose.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of biscuits Compare biscuits with biscuits, and portions with portions. ALDI lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas; Jumbo lists around 48 portions for its 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas. For a table full of guests, I want to know whether the number of biscuits will suit my guest list. An estimated 33% of consumers prioritise having enough biscuits.
Serving each guest individually Count both the bags and the biscuits in each bag. Albert Heijn lists eight bags, each containing two biscuits, for the Lotus Biscoff snack pack. If I want to hand out biscuits individually, I’d rather keep the unopened portions separate. An estimated 25% of consumers give this way of serving the greatest importance.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients on the physical label, along with the allergen information and any warnings about possible presence. When I’m buying for guests with specific dietary requirements, I need to be able to check the variety I’ve chosen before serving it. An estimated 25% of consumers prioritise this check.
Filling and variety Check the filling, the number of biscuits and the label. Jumbo lists 14 biscuits for its 154 g pack of Lotus Biscoff Vanilla Sandwich biscuits; ALDI describes a filled speculaas variety with almonds and almond paste. If I want to serve something different alongside plain speculaas, the filling matters, as does the number of biscuits in the pack. An estimated 17% of consumers prioritise this variety.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at pack weight

    A heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more individual biscuits: the type of product and the size of each biscuit vary. For example, ALDI lists around 71 speculoos biscuits in a 500 g pack, compared with 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.

    If you’re filling a serving plate, check the stated number of biscuits or portions first, and use the weight as extra information.

  • Assuming vegan means allergen-free

    Jumbo describes the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya. Dietary claims don’t replace checking for allergens.

    Ask your guests which ingredients they need to avoid and read the label on the exact variety you’re serving, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

  • Assuming there’ll be a guaranteed Easter range

    Lidl lists its Bakkers speculaas as an in-store product. A product listing doesn’t mean the pack will be available at your local shop on the day you buy it.

    Check the latest store information before planning your lunch, and choose another pack with a suitable number of biscuits if needed.

  • Choosing a filled biscuit as your only option to share

    A filled or sandwich variety may contain a different number of biscuits and different ingredients from plain speculaas. For example, Jumbo lists 14 biscuits for its Lotus Biscoff Vanilla Sandwich biscuits.

    Compare the number of biscuits with your guest list, and check the filling and allergens before making this your only biscuit to serve.

Brands worth comparing

Lotus Biscoff

For anyone choosing between a standard pack, individual snack portions and a vanilla sandwich variety.

  • Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits for the 250 g standard pack; Albert Heijn lists eight bags of two biscuits for the snack pack.
  • Check the label for each variety: wheat and soya are listed for the classic biscuit, while Jumbo says the vanilla sandwich may contain milk.

Jumbo

Bakkers Speculaas in a 600 g pack, for anyone looking to fill a plate with individual biscuits.

  • Jumbo lists around 48 portions per pack.
  • Jumbo lists wheat and gluten and warns that the product may contain almonds and nuts; check the label on the pack you buy.

Biscotto

ALDI brand, with Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists 48 biscuits per pack.
  • Check the label in store for ingredients and allergens before choosing the pack for your guests.

Koekkie

ALDI brand, with speculoos biscuits in a 500 g pack.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists around 71 biscuits per pack.
  • Treat the stated number as an estimate, and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.

Lidl

An in-store option for Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack weight can help you plan how much to serve.
  • Lidl lists this product as available in store only; check the label and number of biscuits there.

Speculaas at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How much speculaas do I need for an Easter lunch?

Compare the number of guests with the stated number of biscuits or portions per pack. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits for 250 g of Lotus Biscoff and around 48 portions for its 600 g pack of Bakkers Speculaas; ALDI lists 48 biscuits for its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.

Is vegan speculoos also gluten-free or allergen-free?

No, a vegan label doesn’t confirm that. Jumbo describes the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit as vegan, but also lists wheat and soya. If you’re catering for guests with allergies, always check the label on the specific pack.

Can I rely on a supermarket website for allergen information?

Use the product page to help you decide, but read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. Jumbo warns that online product information may be incorrect or out of date.

How should I store an opened pack of speculaas until lunch?

Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. For its Bakkers Speculaas, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and suggests using an airtight biscuit tin for biscuits from an opened pack.