Which pack is right for you?

Households that have visitors

If you want to serve biscuits on several occasions, the size of the pack matters more than having them divided into small bags. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both offer 600 g packs of baker’s speculaas.

If you want to take portions with you

Individual bags make it easier to portion out biscuits in advance for work or when you’re out and about. Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL as ten bags, each containing two XL biscuits.

If you need to check ingredients carefully

If you have allergies or follow a specific diet, the information for the exact variety matters. The ingredients and allergens in plain baker’s speculaas, speculoos and almond speculaas can vary. Check the label on the pack you receive too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose between a large pack for home and individual portions. Then check the ingredients and, for seasonal items, whether they can be delivered with your order.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important to?
Enough for several occasions Compare the net weight and read the storage instructions for an opened pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both offer 600 g packs of baker’s speculaas. If I want to serve biscuits to visitors and at later coffee breaks, I look for a generous amount in one pack. This is the main consideration for around 40% of consumers.
Individual portions Count the bags and biscuits per bag: according to Albert Heijn, Lotus Biscoff Speculoos XL contains ten bags, each with two XL biscuits. When I take biscuits to work, I want to be able to portion them out in advance. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information for your chosen variety. When it arrives, check the label too, including any relevant ‘may contain’ warnings. If guests with allergies are joining me, I want to know which ingredients and warnings apply to this exact pack. The product’s composition is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.
Seasonal variety and delivery Check the delivery status after choosing a delivery slot; an item listed online may only be available in store. For a special occasion, I want to serve a particular variety without relying on an in-store item. This type of occasion-specific choice matters most to around 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a seasonal item is available for delivery

    The ALDI filled speculaas included in this research is listed as an in-store item. Albert Heijn marks a Lotus Biscoff festive box as ‘In store only’. So, a product page doesn’t confirm that an item can be included in your delivery order.

    Choose your delivery slot, then check the status of the variety you want. Albert Heijn says that you’ll see the correct stock information once you’ve made your choice.

  • Confusing a dietary claim with being allergen-free

    Albert Heijn describes its Baker’s speculaas as vegan and lactose-free, but also lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, and notes that it may contain almonds. Jumbo lists almonds, eggs and milk among the ingredients in its almond speculaas.

    Read the allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that this information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

  • Opening a large pack without a storage plan

    A 600 g pack is most practical if you can store the remaining biscuits after the first occasion.

    Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its Baker’s speculaas in a cool, dark, dry place and, once opened, in a sealed tin.

Brands and ranges to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff offers speculoos in a range of pack formats, including individually portioned biscuits and a large pack of 300.

  • According to Albert Heijn, Speculoos XL contains ten bags, each with two XL biscuits; the snack pack contains eight bags, each with two biscuits.
  • The Lotus Biscoff varieties listed contain wheat and soya. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn (AH)

Albert Heijn offers its own-brand 600 g pack of baker’s speculaas, alongside other types of speculaas and Lotus Biscoff products.

  • Albert Heijn describes its own-brand 600 g variety as vegan and lactose-free.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information may change. When ordering online, you’ll see the correct stock information after choosing a delivery slot.

Jumbo (Lekker Kiezen)

Jumbo offers, among other things, its own-brand 600 g pack of baker’s speculaas, almond speculaas and a 300-piece pack of Lotus Biscoff Speculoos.

  • The 600 g pack is an option if you want biscuits at home for several occasions.
  • Jumbo lists almonds, eggs and milk among the ingredients in its almond speculaas. If you’re serving guests with allergies, check the exact variety.

ALDI

ALDI offers a seasonal pack of filled speculaas with almonds and almond paste, weighing 2 × 250 g.

  • The two packs may suit an occasion where you specifically want to serve filled speculaas.
  • The product page directs you to an ALDI store for this variety, so don’t assume it’s available for delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack is handy if I want to share speculaas at home on several occasions?

A 600 g pack of baker’s speculaas is a good choice for several occasions at home if you can store it properly once opened. Albert Heijn and Jumbo both offer this size. If you want to portion out biscuits for each person in advance or take them with you, look for a variety with individual bags.

Is the allergen information on the product page enough?

Check the label on the pack you receive too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Albert Heijn warns that product information may change.

Is vegan speculaas gluten-free too?

No, these terms don’t mean the same thing. Albert Heijn describes its Baker’s speculaas as vegan, but lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for that same variety. Always check the pack you choose.

Can I have a seasonal pack of filled speculaas delivered?

That depends on the item and its current delivery status. The ALDI 2-pack included in this research is listed as an in-store item. For a delivery order, choose your delivery slot first, then check whether the variety you want is available.