If organic is a must, choose speculaas with a clear organic label and check for the EU organic logo on the packaging. The organic BioToday pack listed by Albert Heijn contains 200 g and isn’t a large sharing pack. If you want more biscuits in a pack, you could consider 450 g of baker’s speculaas, or choose a Lotus pack with 300 individually wrapped biscuits for handing out to guests. Check the organic labelling on these larger packs yourself, and read the current label for allergens on every option.
You’re picking up speculaas while shopping for organic food and want to check the organic labelling on the pack. The European Commission says the EU organic logo helps identify certified organic products.
Whether you’re expecting visitors, having coffee or hosting a gathering, you’ll want to know how many biscuits are in a pack and whether individually wrapped biscuits are convenient to hand out.
If your guests need to avoid certain grains, soya, nuts or sesame, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you’re actually buying before sharing the biscuits.
When to choose it: Go for this option if verifiable organic labelling matters more to you than having one large pack. Albert Heijn lists 200 g of BioToday Spelt speculoos as organic.
Consider: Decide whether 200 g will be enough for the number of people you’re sharing with.
When to choose it: The Echte Bakkers pack listed by Jumbo contains 450 g, making it a good option if you mainly want a larger quantity of biscuits to serve.
Consider: If you want to buy organic, check the organic labelling on this pack too. The larger size doesn’t prove that it’s organic.
When to choose it: The Lotus The Original Speculoos pack listed by Jumbo contains 300 individually wrapped biscuits, making it suitable for handing out at a gathering.
Consider: The pack weighs 1,875 kg. Check whether you can use that many biscuits, and check the organic labelling separately if it’s a requirement.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiable organic status | Look for organic labelling and check for the EU organic logo on the pack. The European Commission says the logo applies to most pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. | I only want to share speculaas with organic labelling I can verify when I’m shopping for organic food. For around 42% of consumers, this would be their top priority when buying. |
| Quantity and how it’s served | Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits and how they’re packaged. Also read the storage instructions for after opening. | If more people are coming over, I want enough biscuits to serve without having an awkward amount left over. Around 33% of consumers would put quantity and ease of serving first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The examples listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo differ in the grains and soya they contain, and in possible traces of nuts or sesame. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to read the label before sharing the biscuits. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise this check. |
The pack size and the shop you buy it from tell you nothing about the organic status of that particular speculaas.
Check the organic labelling and EU organic logo on the pack rather than judging by its size.
A 450 g pack and a bulk pack of individually wrapped biscuits aren’t designed for serving in the same way.
Choose a quantity that suits the number of guests, and consider whether you want to serve individual biscuits or portions for each person.
A pack that doesn’t suit your gathering could leave you with unused biscuits or extra packaging.
Speculaas labelled as organic can still contain ingredients a guest needs to avoid. Individual wrapping doesn’t change the ingredients.
Read the current label before buying, and ask guests which ingredients they need to avoid if necessary.
Albert Heijn lists 200 g of BioToday Spelt speculoos as organic. It’s an option if organic labelling is your priority and a smaller pack will be enough.
Jumbo lists Echte Bakkers Speculaas in a 450 g pack for anyone looking for more biscuits in one pack.
Jumbo lists Lotus The Original Speculoos as a bulk pack of 300 individually wrapped biscuits, with a total weight of 1,875 kg.
These 450 g and 400 g packs are options if you want to share speculaas. If organic is a must for you, check the organic labelling and EU organic logo on the pack you choose.
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A pack of speculaas to share when you have visitors or are enjoying a coffee together.
Pack size: 450 g. Check the organic labelling, and if any guests have allergies, read the current label, including the information on wheat and possible nuts.
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A pack of speculaas to consider if you’d like to share biscuits with almond.
Pack size: 400 g. Decide whether that’s enough for your gathering, and check the organic labelling and allergens on the current label before sharing.
Check for clear organic labelling and the EU organic logo on the pack. The European Commission says the logo can only be used on products certified as organic. It’s compulsory for most pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Not automatically: organic doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from allergens. Albert Heijn lists gluten-containing cereals and possible traces of nuts and sesame for BioToday Spelt speculoos. Read the label on the pack you buy.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack, including after opening. The product information for BioToday and Echte Bakkers says to store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. Check the instructions on your pack.
