Snackers who want to stock up
You have a biscuit later in the evening more often and want to be able to finish a larger pack without the biscuits losing the quality you expect.
Who is this choice for?
Snackers who like to portion in advance
You want to set aside a few biscuits. The number of biscuits, any individual packs and the nutritional information per 100 g can help you compare products.
Shoppers with gluten or allergen restrictions
You check whether a particular type of speculaas meets your dietary requirements and read the rest of the allergen information on the packaging too.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have dietary requirements, check the label first. Then choose a pack size you can finish and, if you prefer, a format that makes it easy to set biscuits aside.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Stocking up and packaging | Check the pack size and storage instructions on the packaging. | If you have speculaas regularly, you’ll want to be able to finish a larger pack without throwing any biscuits away. This is the main priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portion control | Check the number of biscuits or individual packs, and compare nutritional information on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | For a late-night snack, you may prefer to set aside a few biscuits in advance rather than eat straight from the pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Gluten and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. | If you have dietary requirements, the product you choose must be suitable for the allergens you need to avoid, so the packaging is key. This check is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack gives you portion control
The size of the pack doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you’ll eat in one evening. Voedingscentrum gives the nutritional value of one 7 g speculaas biscuit as 33 kcal and 1.9 g of sugars; the values for the product you choose may differ.
Set aside the number of biscuits you want in advance, and check the nutritional information on that product’s packaging.
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Confusing gluten-free with free from all allergens
A gluten-free label doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the product contains other allergens, such as egg. Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas product information lists egg.
For this and other varieties, check the full ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
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Relying on an old product description
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
Check the packaging of the product you receive before eating it, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
Brands to consider
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas as a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- The stated number of biscuits makes it easy to set some aside in advance.
- Check whether you can finish the large pack at your usual rate of consumption.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists baker’s speculaas, speculoos biscuits and a separate gluten-free speculaas variety.
- You can choose from different types of biscuits and pack sizes.
- The gluten-free variety also lists egg; if you have allergies, check the full label.
Koekkie
ALDI describes Koekkie Speculoosbiscuits as a 500 g pack containing around 71 biscuits.
- The stated number of smaller biscuits may be useful if you want to set some aside in advance.
- The number of biscuits is packaging information, not a recommended portion size.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff offers speculoos biscuits; Lotus Bakeries describes its biscuits as crunchy and caramelised.
- An option if you’re looking for the flavour described by the brand.
- Compare the pack size and label of the variety you choose with your own requirements.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as a range of different biscuits and cookies.
- The range includes several types of biscuits to explore.
- For a specific variety, check the product type, pack size and ingredients on the packaging.
Speculaas and speculoos at Joybuy
These biscuits suit different ways of choosing a late-night snack: individual packs, speculoos, baker’s speculaas or almond speculaas. Compare the packaging and always check the current label if you have dietary requirements.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 packs, 200 g
An option if you want individually wrapped portions for your late-night snack.
The pack contains 200 g, divided into 8 individual packs. If you have allergies, check the current packaging.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie 250 g
An option if you’re specifically looking for Lotus Biscoff speculoos biscuits.
The pack contains 250 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
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De Ruiter baker’s speculaas 450 g
An option if you’re looking for baker’s speculaas and can finish a 450 g pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and check the label if you have allergies.
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g'woon almond speculaas 400 g
An option if you’re looking for almond speculaas.
The pack contains 400 g. Before eating, check the full allergen information on the label.
Frequently asked questions
When is a large pack of speculaas useful for a late-night snack?
A large pack is most practical if you have speculaas regularly and can finish the pack. Check the storage instructions and, if you like, set aside a few biscuits in advance.
How do I compare the nutritional information of different biscuits?
Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g. To see what you’ll actually be eating, also consider how many biscuits you set aside; the general nutritional value for one speculaas biscuit won’t necessarily match the product you’ve chosen.
Is regular speculaas suitable if I need to eat gluten-free?
Don’t assume it is without checking the label. Look for a gluten-free claim on the specific variety, and also read all the ingredients and allergen information. Gluten-free doesn’t mean the product is free from other allergens.
Where can I check the allergens in prepacked speculaas?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label and be available before purchase.