Who are the different packs suitable for?

If you’re filling a plate for a group

You’ll be serving the biscuits yourself and want to know how many are in the pack. The portion information on the packaging helps you plan, but it doesn’t determine how many each guest will have.

If you want guests to help themselves to a portion

You want to put out individual portions without opening all the biscuits at once. Jumbo describes its Lotus Biscoff XL pack as containing ten bags, each with two biscuits.

If you want to serve filled speculaas

You’re looking for a filled variety rather than plain speculaas biscuits. ALDI describes a pack containing almonds and almond paste; check whether your chosen variety is available for your Easter lunch.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve loose biscuits, individually wrapped portions or filled speculaas. Then compare the pack for the exact variety with the number of guests and what else you’ll be serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Quantity for a group Check the net weight and portion information. Jumbo lists its Bakkers Speculaas as 600 g, with around 48 portions. If I’m filling a plate myself, I want to estimate how many biscuits to put out for my guests. Having enough for the group is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Individual portions Count the bags and check how many biscuits are in each one. The Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains ten bags, each with two biscuits. I want guests to be able to help themselves without opening a shared pack. For around 33% of consumers, ease of serving is the top priority.
Filled variety Check the filling, the allergens listed on the label and current availability. ALDI describes a filled variety containing almonds and almond paste, in two 250 g packs. I’d rather serve speculaas as a sweet filled part of the lunch than as a plain biscuit. A filled variety is the top choice for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every type of speculaas is suitable for all your guests

    The varieties reviewed list ingredients such as wheat or soya and, depending on the product, may contain almonds or nuts. A similar product name tells you nothing about the label on the pack you’re buying.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety before buying, and check it again before serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens that must be declared are listed on food labels.

  • Assuming a seasonal listing means it will be available at Easter

    The filled speculaas described by ALDI is listed as part of its Sinterklaas range. That doesn’t confirm that the same pack will be available at Easter.

    If you specifically want to serve filled speculaas, check your store’s current range and stock nearer to your Easter lunch.

  • Treating loose biscuits and individually wrapped portions as the same format

    A large pack of loose biscuits calls for a serving plate or biscuit tin, while the Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains ten individual bags, each with two biscuits. That difference affects how guests can help themselves and how much you need to open at once.

    Choose how you’ll serve the biscuits before comparing pack sizes: on one shared plate, in individual bags or as a filled variety to hand round.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Speculoos in a standard pack or as individually wrapped XL portions.

  • For the standard 250 g pack, Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits; the XL pack contains ten bags, each with two biscuits.
  • The varieties reviewed list wheat and soya as allergens; check the label on the pack you choose.

Jumbo Lekker Kiezen

Bakery-style speculaas in a large pack to serve to a group.

  • For the Bakkers Speculaas reviewed, Jumbo lists a weight of 600 g and around 48 portions.
  • The product information lists wheat and possible traces of almonds and nuts.

De Ruiter

Bakery-style speculaas for anyone looking to serve a larger biscuit.

  • The Echte Bakkers Speculaas reviewed is sold by Jumbo in a 450 g pack.
  • The product information lists wheat and possible traces of nuts; check the exact pack before offering it to guests.

Albert Heijn

A range that includes plain and filled speculaas as different product types.

  • Albert Heijn lists products including AH Bakkers speculaas, 600 g, and AH gevulde speculaas, 275 g.
  • Compare the ingredients, label and current availability for each variety; filled speculaas is not the same product as loose biscuits.

Sondey

Lidl’s biscuit range, including a speculoos variety to look out for in store.

  • Lidl lists Sondey Speculoos koekjes as an in-store product.
  • Check the pack in store for the weight and allergen information for the variety you choose.

Speculaas products at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How much speculaas do I need for an Easter lunch?

Use the portion information on the pack you choose as a guide, and take into account what else you’ll be serving. Jumbo lists its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas as having around 48 portions; that doesn’t mean one portion will be enough for every guest.

When are individually wrapped biscuits useful?

Individual bags are useful if guests need to be able to help themselves to a portion, or if you don’t want to open all the biscuits at once. The Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains ten bags, each with two biscuits; count how many bags you want to put out for your guests.

Which allergens should I check in speculaas?

Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re serving. The products reviewed list ingredients such as wheat or soya, and may sometimes contain almonds or nuts; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared need to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.

How should I store a large pack of speculaas once it’s open?

Follow the storage advice and use-by date on the pack. For the Jumbo Bakkers Speculaas reviewed, the advice is to store it in a cool, dry place and put the biscuits in an airtight tin once opened.