Choose speculaas if you’re after a spiced flavour; a digestive is an alternative if you’d prefer a different type of biscuit. When stocking up, compare the nutritional information for both types per 100 g and per serving. If you need a gluten-free option, check for an explicit gluten-free label and look for any other allergens on the packaging.
You’re looking for a spiced biscuit to enjoy with coffee or tea, at home or on the go. Pack size might also influence your choice: Lotus Bakeries Nederland offers standard packs as well as individually wrapped Lotus Biscoff speculoos, among other options.
You’re happy to consider a digestive as an alternative to speculaas, but want to compare the nutritional information first. Check the fibre and sugar per 100 g and per serving; for a 0% sugar option, also check the polyols and any usage warning.
You’re looking for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free. Also check the current packaging for egg, nuts, sesame and any other allergens relevant to you.
First decide whether you’re mainly after the flavour of speculaas, want to compare nutritional values or need a gluten-free product. Then choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional values | Compare fibre and sugar per 100 g and per serving; for 0% sugar, also check the polyols and the warning on the label. | If fibre or sugar is my first selection criterion, I want to compare the nutritional information for individual biscuits side by side. This comparison is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and occasion | Choose between spiced speculaas and a digestive; consider the pack size if you want to take biscuits with you. | With coffee or tea, I’m mainly after the familiar flavour of speculaas, even if a digestive has different nutritional values. This flavour preference matters most to around 27% of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | Look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the ingredients and allergen information too. | If I need gluten-free speculaas, I can’t rely on a biscuit’s name or appearance; other allergens matter too. For around 20% of consumers, gluten-free is the first requirement. |
| Pack size for stocking up | Check the net weight, packaging and storage instructions after opening. | For my snack cupboard, I want a pack I can seal properly and use in time. This is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers. |
The name doesn’t tell you how much fibre or sugar a biscuit contains. Nutritional values vary between products and varieties.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the serving size you plan to have.
Albert Heijn lists 14 g of polyols per 100 g for AH Digestive 0% sugar and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as the sugar content, check the polyols, serving size and usage warning.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s gluten-free speculaas varieties list egg and carry warnings about other allergens.
Every time you buy them, check the ingredients and any may-contain information on the current packaging.
Once opened, it matters whether you can seal the biscuits properly and store them according to the instructions on the packaging.
Choose a size that suits how you’ll use them and, if needed, keep opened biscuits in an airtight tin.
For anyone comparing the classic flavour with a 6-grain variety in the Lotus Biscoff speculoos range.
Own-label options that let you consider a standard digestive, a 0% sugar digestive and gluten-free speculaas as separate choices.
Own-label options for anyone considering a standard digestive alongside a separate gluten-free speculaas variety.
According to Lidl, its own-brand range includes a variety of biscuits and cookies.
ALDI’s own brand, with options including baker’s speculaas in a larger pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes speculaas varieties for anyone after a spiced flavour, as well as a digestive as an alternative. When choosing, compare the pack size and, where relevant, the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
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A choice for anyone looking to stock up on classic speculoos. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 1.3 g of fibre and 38.1 g of sugars per 100 g for Original; if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.
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A digestive for anyone who isn’t specifically looking for the spiced flavour of speculaas. Jumbo lists 3.7 g of fibre and 15.1 g of sugars per 100 g for McVitie's Digestives Original; check the current packaging for allergens.
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For anyone looking for speculaas in an eight-biscuit pack. If you want to compare nutritional values, use the same basis for each product, such as the per-100 g figures on the label.
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A pack of baker’s speculaas for anyone looking for a larger size. To compare nutritional values, check the figures per 100 g and read the allergen information on the packaging.
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An almond speculaas for anyone looking for this variety in a 400 g pack. Check the current packaging for nutritional values and allergens, especially if almonds or other nuts are relevant to your choice.
No. The name ‘digestive’ alone doesn’t tell you anything about its nutritional value. Albert Heijn lists 3.2 g of fibre and 16 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Digestive; Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists 1.3 g of fibre and 38.1 g of sugars per 100 g for Lotus Biscoff Original. Also compare the serving size and ingredients of the products you’re considering.
No. For this variety, Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists wheat, rye, oats, barley and spelt, among other ingredients. If you need to avoid gluten, look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current label.
Yes. AH Glutenvrij Speculaas and Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas both list egg; their product information also includes warnings about other allergens. So check the ingredients list and any may-contain information every time you buy them.
Seal opened biscuits well and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For AH Digestive, Albert Heijn recommends storing the biscuits in a sealed tin after opening; for its Krokante Digestive, Jumbo advises sealing the pack well and keeping it in a dark place.
