Hosting a group in one place
You want to fill a serving dish or biscuit tin for several visitors. The net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits can help you work out how many packs you’ll need.
Which pack is best for you?
Handing out biscuits on the go
You’re taking biscuits to different places or handing them out individually. Pre-portioned packs are more convenient than repeatedly taking biscuits from one opened pack.
Buying for a group with different needs
You’re thinking about guests who need to avoid certain ingredients. Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific pack you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the biscuits will stay in one place or be handed out as you go. Then compare the pack sizes and, if you’re catering for a mixed group, check the label on the option you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Quantity for your group | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits. ALDI lists 48 biscuits per 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas. | If I’m filling a biscuit tin for visitors, I want to make sure there are enough biscuits to put out. For around 42% of consumers, having enough for the group is the top priority. |
| Sharing biscuits on the go | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and how many each portion contains. Lotus lists Biscoff packs of 10 × 2 and 20 × 2 biscuits. | When I’m out and about, I want to hand out biscuits as needed without keeping a large pack open. For around 25% of consumers, convenience when sharing comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest label for the exact variety you plan to serve, including the allergen information and any warnings about traces. | When guests have different dietary requirements, I want to know what’s in the biscuits before putting them out. Checking ingredients is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack is the same as individual portions
You can put a 600 g pack out in one place, but if you’re sharing biscuits on the go, you’ll need to portion them yourself. The Biscoff portions listed by Lotus, on the other hand, are wrapped in pairs.
Decide how you want to serve the biscuits first, then compare the weight or number of portions.
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Putting almond speculaas out for everyone without checking the label
Jumbo lists wheat, almonds, milk and egg among the ingredients in its Almond Speculaas. Check the ingredients and allergens on any other variety of speculaas too.
Keep the current packaging with the biscuits, and if guests have specific dietary requirements, choose a variety only after checking its label.
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Assuming seasonal products you’ve seen before are still available
A product you saw online previously may not be in stock at your local branch when you go shopping.
Check which varieties are available shortly before King’s Day, and read the packaging again when you buy them.
Brands and supermarket options to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff is speculoos, a different product category from bakers’ speculaas. Alongside a 250 g pack, Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists portion packs of 10 × 2 and 20 × 2 biscuits.
- The portion packs are handy for handing out individual servings.
- For its Original Speculoos, Lotus lists wheat and soya; check the label on the variety you buy.
AH
AH Bakers’ Speculaas comes in a 600 g pack, ideal if you want to serve the biscuits in one place.
- Albert Heijn recommends storing this product in a sealed tin once opened.
- The product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, and says the product may contain almonds. Check the latest label.
Jumbo
Jumbo Almond Speculaas is a 400 g almond variety. Jumbo lists 6% flaked almonds and around 33 portions per pack.
- The stated number of portions can help you plan how to serve this particular variety.
- The ingredients include wheat, almonds, milk and egg. Check that this variety is suitable for your guests.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- The stated number of biscuits helps if you want to work out how many to put out in advance.
- Check the packaging you buy for ingredients and allergens.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey Speculoos biscuits as a supermarket product. Speculoos is not necessarily interchangeable with bakers’ speculaas.
- An option to look out for on a visit to Lidl if you want to share speculoos.
- Check the weight, number of biscuits and label in store before working out how many packs you’ll need for a group.
Speculaas to share on Joybuy
If you want to put almond speculaas out in one place for everyone to share, this 400 g pack is an option. If you’re catering for a mixed group, check the latest ingredients and allergen information before serving.
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g'woon Almond Speculaas 400 g
Almond speculaas to serve in one place. The pack contains 400 g; if your guests have food allergies, read the latest label before serving the biscuits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how much speculaas I need for a group?
Decide how many biscuits you want to put out and compare that with the number on the pack. ALDI lists 48 biscuits per 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas; Jumbo lists around 33 portions per 400 g pack of its Almond Speculaas. These figures apply to the products mentioned, not to speculaas in general.
When are individually wrapped Lotus Biscoff portions useful?
The speculoos biscuits, wrapped in pairs, are handy when you want to take individual portions with you or hand them out. Lotus lists packs of 10 × 2 and 20 × 2 biscuits. For a serving dish in one place, you could also consider a large pack of bakers’ speculaas.
Where should I check allergen information when sharing speculaas?
Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving. Ondernemersplein says allergens must be listed on the label; according to Your Europe, they must be highlighted in the ingredients list. Also look out for any warnings that a product may contain allergens.
How should I store a large pack once it’s open?
Follow the storage advice for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Bakers’ Speculaas in a sealed tin once opened; Jumbo advises storing its Almond Speculaas in a cool, dry place.