A family pack of bakers' speculaas is a good choice if you're filling lots of party bags yourself and want to keep any leftover biscuits in a biscuit tin. If pre-portioned biscuits are more important, look for packs with a set number of biscuits. If a child needs to avoid gluten, you'll need to check a specific gluten-free option separately. Whichever you choose, check the number of biscuits or portions and the allergens on the current packaging.
A larger pack is worth considering if you want to share the biscuits between a whole class or several occasions and portion them yourself. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI list bakers' speculaas in 600 g packs.
Individual packets mean less work when handing them out. Jumbo lists a pack of Lotus Biscoff XL with ten packets, each containing two biscuits. Check that this quantity suits the group and your party-bag plan.
If a child needs to avoid gluten, you'll need to check a specific gluten-free option. Read the other allergen information on that pack too: Jumbo lists egg in its gluten-free speculaas and warns that it may contain other allergens.
First, decide how many biscuits you want to hand out and whether you'll be packing them yourself. Then check the current allergen information for the children in the group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the net weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions, and with the number of party bags you want to fill. | If I'm treating a whole group, I want enough biscuits to share out without throwing any away. Around 42% of consumers put having enough and being able to use any leftovers first. |
| Allergens | Ask which allergies are relevant and check both the ingredients list and any warnings about possible allergens on the current packaging. | If a child has a known food allergy, I want to know whether these particular biscuits are suitable before handing them out. Around 33% of consumers put checking allergens first. |
| Pre-portioned packets | Count the packets in each pack and check how many biscuits each contains. Make sure the portion suits your plans for handing them out. | I want to get the biscuits ready in advance and handle as few loose biscuits as possible when handing them out. Pre-portioned packets are the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A 600 g pack gives you biscuits to portion yourself, whereas a pack of individual packets already contains set portions.
Decide how many biscuits you want to give each child, then work out how many bags you'll need to fill yourself or how many pre-packed portions to buy.
Portioning them yourself takes time to prepare and you'll need bags or containers if you want to give the biscuits out separately.
Jumbo lists gluten and wheat in its regular bakers' speculaas and warns that it may contain nuts. Its gluten-free speculaas contains egg and may also contain other allergens.
Ask about any relevant allergies in advance and, just before handing out the biscuits, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so an older product description is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you're handing out.
Use product information to compare packaging options, then read the current packaging before making your final choice.
Lidl describes its 600 g bakers' speculaas as available in store only. It's therefore best not to leave buying it until the day you need to hand it out.
Choose an alternative in good time, making sure its quantity and label also suit your plans.
If you have to find an alternative at the last minute, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop and check the labels all over again.
AH Bakers' Speculaas is an option if you want to portion biscuits from a larger pack yourself.
Jumbo lists both 600 g packs of bakers' speculaas and a separate 125 g pack of gluten-free speculaas.
The Lotus Biscoff XL speculoos described by Jumbo comes in ten packets, each containing two biscuits.
Lidl lists its 600 g bakers' speculaas as an in-store product.
ALDI lists Biscotto Bakers' Speculaas as a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
These packs of bakers' speculaas are worth considering if you want to portion the biscuits between party bags yourself. Work out how much you need based on the number of children, and check the number of biscuits and the label on each pack.
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A pack of biscuits to portion between party bags yourself. It weighs 600 g; check the number of biscuits before working out how many packs you'll need.
The product information lists wheat. Before handing them out, read the full, current allergen information on the packaging, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
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A pack of biscuits to portion for a treat yourself. It weighs 450 g; check the number of biscuits to see whether it suits your plans for handing them out.
The product information lists wheat and says that the product may contain nuts. Read the current packaging and, if there's a known allergy, check with the child's parent or carer.
Yes, especially if you're handing biscuits out to a group of children. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label. Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current packaging.
No. Jumbo says its gluten-free speculaas contains egg and may contain, among other things, almonds, hazelnuts, milk, sesame and walnuts. Check all relevant allergens on the exact pack you intend to hand out.
A 600 g pack is a good choice if you want to portion the biscuits yourself and can store any leftovers. Individual packets are handy if set portions make preparation easier; the Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains ten packets of two biscuits each.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your product. Albert Heijn recommends storing its bakers' speculaas in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends keeping its bakers' speculaas in a cool, dry place.
