If you want to hand out one biscuit at a time, choose a pack that explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’. bol’s product listing describes 200 individually wrapped Royal Speculoos coffee biscuits, while Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags containing two speculoos biscuits each. If you’re specifically looking for speculaas, also check the product type, portion size and label of the pack you choose.
If each family member or visitor gets their own portion, it makes a difference whether a bag contains one biscuit or two. Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as bags of two, while bol’s product listing says Royal Speculoos biscuits are individually wrapped.
A large box can work well if you hand biscuits out regularly, provided you have space to store them and the quantity suits how often you expect to use them. bol’s Royal product listing specifies 200 individually wrapped biscuits.
When buying for several people, check the label of the exact variety. The product information reviewed lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL, and cereals containing gluten and milk for Royal. Check the ingredients and allergens again on the pack you buy.
First decide whether you want each portion to contain one biscuit or two, and how many occasions you expect to hand them out. If you need to take allergens into account, check the label of the exact variety before choosing.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Count the biscuits in each bag, not just the number of bags. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags containing two biscuits each; bol describes Royal Speculoos as individually wrapped. | If I want to give each family member one biscuit without opening a bag for the rest, I need each pack to contain one biscuit. For around 50% of consumers, this portion format is the top priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the total number of biscuits with the occasions when you expect to eat them. bol’s Royal listing specifies 200 biscuits; Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags of two. | If we only hand out biscuits occasionally, I don’t want to store more than we expect to use. Around 30% of consumers prioritise matching the pack size to how much they’ll use. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. If you’re buying a large quantity, also check the best-before date and storage instructions. | If I’m buying for family members with different dietary needs, I first need to know whether the variety I choose is suitable for them. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the deciding factor. |
Jumbo describes Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags containing two biscuits each. So one bag does not contain a single-biscuit portion.
If each family member needs to be able to take exactly one biscuit, check both the number of bags and the number of biscuits in each bag.
The box of Royal Speculoos listed by bol contains 200 individually wrapped biscuits. Make sure that quantity suits your storage space and the number of occasions you expect to eat them.
Before buying, check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack, and think about when you plan to hand out the biscuits.
A large box takes up storage space, even if you only have biscuits occasionally.
The information reviewed lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL, and cereals containing gluten and milk for Royal. A statement about another dietary feature does not replace an allergen check.
Read the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact pack you’re buying.
Albert Heijn marks the page reviewed for Lotus Biscoff Original XL as ‘discontinued’. A Joybuy listing for a regular 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff does not confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped either.
Check that the product is currently available from your chosen shop, and whether the pack contains one or two biscuits per bag.
Compare the pack formats listed for each product. A brand name or its place in a shop’s range doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are individually wrapped.
Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists an XL pack containing 10x2 biscuits and a Mega Pack containing 20x2 biscuits. Jumbo specifies that the XL pack contains 10 bags, each with two biscuits.
bol’s product listing describes Royal Speculoos coffee biscuits as 200 individually wrapped biscuits, with a total weight of 1.2 kg.
Albert Heijn’s speculaas range includes a variety of products and Lotus Biscoff packs, including a snack pack and a mega pack.
This speculaas pack may suit you if you want to spread the biscuits across several family occasions. Check how the biscuits are packed if you need one biscuit per bag.
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For anyone who wants to spread speculaas across several snack breaks; check how many biscuits are in each individual portion. The product name specifies 8 pieces and a weight of 200 g.
If you have allergies, and for storage advice, read the label on the exact pack.
No. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL as 10 bags containing two speculoos biscuits each. If you need one biscuit per bag, choose a pack that explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’.
Look for a variety that’s explicitly individually wrapped. bol’s product listing describes Royal Speculoos coffee biscuits as 200 individually wrapped pieces. Before buying, check that you’re looking for speculoos and that the pack size suits how much you’ll use.
Read the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the exact pack. The information reviewed lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL, and cereals containing gluten and milk for Royal. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains why allergens must be clearly listed on food labels.
Compare the number of biscuits with how often you expect to use them, and check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack. This will help you decide whether a box of 200, for example, as listed for Royal Speculoos at bol, is right for your household.
