Choose the pack based on how you plan to serve the speculaas: a 600 g pack with a stated number of biscuits or portions is practical for a serving plate, while Lotus Biscoff XL, with two biscuits per packet, is ideal for handing out individual portions. For a very large group or several serving occasions, you could consider a box of 300 biscuits. Whichever option you choose, check the portion count, storage life and current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
If you’re putting biscuits out with coffee or tea, compare the number of biscuits or portions as well as the weight. Albert Heijn and Jumbo state that their 600 g packs of bakery-style speculaas contain around 48 portions; ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack. This makes it easier to match the quantity to your guest list and any other snacks.
If guests will be mingling or want a sealed portion to take with them, individual packets are easier to count in advance than loose biscuits on a plate. According to the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages, Lotus Biscoff XL contains ten packets, each with two biscuits.
Ask guests which ingredients they need to avoid, and check the current packaging before buying, including any statements about what the product may contain. The product information reviewed for various Lotus, AH and Jumbo options lists wheat or cereals containing gluten; a vegan or lactose-free label does not replace an allergen check.
First decide whether you’ll serve whole biscuits on the table, hand out sealed portions or use chunks on a serving plate or in a dessert. Then compare the quantity with the number of guests and check that the option you choose suits their dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions. Match the quantity to your guest list and any other snacks. | I want to fill a serving plate without ending up with lots of unopened packs or leftovers. Around 31% of consumers put the quantity for the group first. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, including any warnings that the product may contain certain ingredients. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact product before serving it. For around 31% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Sealed portions | Count the individual packets and biscuits per packet; also check the total quantity if you’re hosting a larger group. | Guests will be mingling, and I want to give everyone an easy-to-hand-out, pre-counted sealed portion. Around 23% of consumers put this first. |
| How you’ll serve them | Check whether the pack contains whole biscuits, XL biscuits or chunks, and whether it states a number of biscuits or portions. | I want to choose between biscuits to have with coffee and chunks for a serving plate or dessert. How they’re served is the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
A 600 g pack may state the number of biscuits or portions it contains, while the Lotus Biscoff XL pack contains ten twin-packs according to Albert Heijn. Weight alone doesn’t tell you how easy the contents will be to hand out.
Decide how you’ll serve the biscuits first, then compare both the grams and the number of biscuits or portions on the label.
A product labelled vegan or lactose-free may still contain ingredients such as wheat or soya. Some of the speculaas products reviewed also warn that they may contain almonds or nuts.
For guests with allergies, check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying.
According to its product page, Lidl only sells the 600 g pack of bakery-style speculaas reviewed in store. The pack itself is therefore the best place to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Read the packaging in store before choosing this product for guests with specific dietary requirements.
Jumbo lists a box of 300 Lotus The Original Speculoos biscuits, weighing 1,875 kg. You may have some left over after a smaller gathering.
Match this quantity to the expected turnout or several serving occasions, and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened.
The product ranges below show different types of packaging. Compare the quantity, serving style and label for each option; the brand name alone doesn’t tell you enough.
If you’re looking for sealed twin-packs, Lotus Biscoff offers an XL pack with ten packets of two biscuits. Jumbo also lists a 300-biscuit box of Lotus The Original Speculoos for a much larger quantity.
Albert Heijn lists 600 g of bakery-style speculaas with 48 portions, as well as 375 g of speculaas chunks. You can choose between whole biscuits and chunks to serve on a plate.
Jumbo lists 600 g of bakery-style speculaas with around 48 portions, as well as 375 g of speculaas chunks.
ALDI Netherlands lists a 600 g pack of Biscotto bakery-style speculaas containing 48 biscuits, making it easier to plan how many to put on a plate.
Lidl Netherlands lists 600 g of bakery-style speculaas as a product available in store only.
Use the number of biscuits or portions on the packaging as a starting point, then decide how many guests you’d like to serve speculaas to. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list around 48 portions in the 600 g packs of bakery-style speculaas reviewed; ALDI lists 48 biscuits. If you’re serving other snacks too, take those into account when choosing the quantity.
Sealed individual packets are handy if you want to count portions in advance or hand biscuits out to guests who’ll be mingling. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack reviewed contains ten packets, each with two biscuits. Compare this with your guest list; you may need several packs for a larger group.
No. A vegan label doesn’t mean that speculaas is free from wheat, soya, nuts or other allergens. The product information reviewed for vegan Lotus and AH options lists wheat; soya is also listed for the Lotus option. Check the current allergen information on the packaging of the product you plan to serve.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you choose and seal any opened biscuits well. For the bakery-style speculaas and speculaas chunks reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin; Jumbo advises keeping its bakery-style speculaas in a cool, dry place. If you buy a large pack, consider how much you’re likely to have left after the garden party.
