Which pack is right for you?

Stocking up for shared snacks

If you’re buying for several people or film nights, consider the net weight and whether one large pack or separate packs would be easier to share and store.

Looking for a different type of biscuit

If you want to serve filled speculaas, almond speculaas or chunks, start by choosing the type of product you want. A larger pack of standard biscuits isn’t automatically a substitute.

Checking the label

If you need to consider ingredients or allergens, read the label on the pack you’re actually buying. Nutritional information, use-by dates and storage instructions may also affect your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want classic biscuits, individual packs, filled speculaas or chunks to share. Then check the contents and label of the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Pack size and ease of sharing Compare the net weight in grams and check whether it’s one pack or several individual packs. If I’m stocking up for several film nights, I want enough biscuits to share without opening everything at once; around 36% of consumers prioritise packs that are easy to share.
Ease of shopping Check whether your preferred variety is available at your shop and whether it’s part of a limited-time range. If you’re shopping for a planned film night, you don’t want to rely on a product that may only be available for a limited time. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to shop easily.
Type and shape of biscuit Check the product name: classic speculaas, chunks, almond speculaas and filled speculaas are different options. If I’d rather serve pieces or filled speculaas than individual standard biscuits, the type determines my choice; around 21% of consumers prioritise their preferred biscuit shape.
Label and portion size Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack; check the nutritional information per 100 g and decide how much to serve. If I have an allergy or want to plan portions, the pack needs to provide enough information. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label and portion size is the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing only the largest pack

    A 600 g pack of classic bakers' speculaas, a 2-pack of filled speculaas weighing 500 g in total, and 375 g of chunks differ in shape and how they’re shared, too. You can’t compare these products on weight alone.

    First decide what you want to serve and whether separate packs would be practical. Then compare the net weight of suitable options.

  • Relying on a webpage as the definitive allergen label

    Albert Heijn says that online product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. If someone has an allergy, it’s therefore important to check the information on the pack they’re actually buying.

    Before serving, read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the pack.

  • Relying on a seasonal product for regular supplies

    ALDI includes its 2-pack of filled speculaas in its Sinterklaas range and warns that promotional products can sell out quickly.

    Check local availability if you want to pick up this particular 2-pack for a film night.

  • Forgetting about portion sizes

    With a large pack, the total weight isn’t the same as the amount you serve during one film night. Nutritional values also vary by product.

    Check the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack you’ve chosen and decide how much to put out.

Brands and shops to consider

Lotus Biscoff

A brand to consider if you’re specifically looking for the caramelised Biscoff flavour.

  • Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy, caramelised biscuit.
  • Compare the pack sizes and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

A shop where you can compare different types and pack sizes.

  • Albert Heijn lists products including AH Bakkers speculaas, 600 g, almond speculaas, 400 g, and butter speculaas windmill biscuits, 350 g.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as online product information can change.

Jumbo

A shop where you can compare classic bakers' speculaas, chunks and almond speculaas as different types of product.

  • Jumbo lists Echte Bakkers Speculaas, 450 g, Speculaasbrokken, 375 g, and Amandel Speculaas, 400 g.
  • Check the current packaging and availability of each variety; the different types don’t necessarily have the same recipe.

ALDI

A shop to check if you’re specifically looking for a 2-pack of filled speculaas.

  • ALDI lists a 2-pack of 2 × 250 g, filled with almond and pastry filling.
  • This variety is part of the Sinterklaas range, so check local availability before counting on it.

Lidl

A shop to check for a variety called Bakkers speculaas.

  • Lidl lists Bakkers speculaas as a product.
  • Before comparing this variety with other packs, check the net weight, ingredients and allergens on the packaging in store.

Speculaas for snack time on Joybuy

These products suit snack time in different ways: a 450 g pack of bakers' speculaas if you’re looking for classic biscuits, and a 300 g speculaas variety if you’d prefer to consider a smaller pack.

De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g

De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g

A pack of classic bakers' speculaas biscuits to serve at a shared snack time.

Net weight: 450 g. Before serving, check the current allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging.

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Bolletje Ball of Shaking Bellies Speculaas, 300 g

Bolletje Ball of Shaking Bellies Speculaas, 300 g

A smaller pack of speculaas to consider if you don’t need a large pack for your planned snack time.

Net weight: 300 g. This isn’t a large family pack; check the current label on this variety before serving, too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 2-pack of filled speculaas always available?

Don’t count on it without checking if you need a particular 2-pack. ALDI includes its variety in its Sinterklaas range and warns that promotional products can sell out quickly, so check current availability at your local shop.

Can I rely only on a supermarket’s product page for allergen information?

Check the label on the pack you buy as well. Albert Heijn warns that online ingredient and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed foods must appear on the label.

Does a larger pack tell me anything about the nutritional value of a portion?

No. The weight of the pack isn’t the nutritional value of the amount you serve. Check the nutritional information per 100 g for your chosen speculaas, then decide how large the portions should be for snack time.