For walkers stocking up for several outings
If you want to make up your own portions at home, you can divide a large pack of baker’s speculaas and store the rest tightly sealed. Albert Heijn and ALDI both list a 600 g variety.
Which pack size is right for you?
For walkers who want to carry less
A smaller pack may be better suited to the amount you want to carry on a single walk. Albert Heijn lists a 124 g Lotus Biscoff snack pack; check the packaging if you’re looking for individually wrapped biscuits.
For walkers checking allergens
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), labelling rules apply to 14 specified allergens; ingredients can vary between speculaas products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how much speculaas you want to take on your walks. Then consider how to store an opened pack and check the label before buying.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Stocking up for several outings | Check the net weight and decide how much you want to set aside at home for each walk. | When I go walking regularly, I want to make up portions at home without having to open a new pack each time. Around 42% of consumers put this kind of stocking up first. |
| Taking a compact amount | Check the pack size and whether you can carry the amount you need in a dry, sealed container. | For a single outing, I only want to pack the amount I think I’ll need. Around 33% of consumers prioritise carrying a compact amount. |
| Label and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the exact pack. | Before taking speculaas with me, I need to know what’s in this variety. Around 25% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Taking a large pack without making up portions
You don’t need to take an entire 600 g pack on a single walk. Once opened, it does need to be stored somewhere dry and sealed.
At home, put the amount you want into a clean, dry, sealable container, and store the rest according to the instructions on the label.
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Assuming all speculaas varieties are the same
Allergen information for one product doesn’t automatically apply to another. For example, the Jumbo Speculaasbrokken variety listed milk and wheat, as well as the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the label on the exact pack you choose every time you buy, including any warnings about possible traces.
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Assuming an old product listing means it’s currently in stock
Product ranges can change. Lidl also describes its listing for Bakkers speculaas as an in-store product.
Check with the shop whether the variety you want is available before making a special trip.
That way, you won’t make an extra trip to the shop if the product isn’t in stock.
Brands and shops to consider
Albert Heijn
Its online range includes AH Bakkers speculaas, speculaas chunks and Lotus Biscoff packs.
- You can compare different pack sizes within the same range.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergens may change; check the physical label.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own speculaas chunks and Lotus Biscoff products.
- The Jumbo Speculaasbrokken listing provides ingredient and allergen information.
- Use that information only for the variety in question, not for other speculaas products.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 600 g pack of Bakkers speculaas.
- The pack size is handy for measuring out portions at home for several walks.
- The product listing refers to in-store sales; check the stock at the shop you plan to visit.
ALDI
ALDI lists 600 g BISCOTTO Bakkersspeculaas, as well as gevulde speculaas.
- The large pack of baker’s speculaas is suitable for dividing into portions yourself.
- Gevulde speculaas, filled with almonds and almond paste, is a different variety; check which one you’re choosing.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff appears in the ranges mentioned as speculoos biscuits, including in smaller pack sizes.
- A smaller pack may suit anyone who wants to carry fewer biscuits.
- Check the pack size, packaging and ingredients for each variety; a snack pack doesn’t necessarily mean that every biscuit is individually wrapped.
Speculaas for different walking plans
This selection of Joybuy products includes smaller packs and larger ones to portion out at home, as well as an almond variety. Choose according to how much you want to carry, and check the label on the exact pack for allergen information.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
A 200 g pack for anyone who wants to take a smaller amount of speculaas biscuits. The product name states 8 pieces; check the packaging if you’re looking for individually wrapped portions.
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g'woon Almond Speculaas, 400 g
An almond variety for anyone looking specifically for this type of speculaas. The pack contains 400 g; don’t assume it’s the same as regular baker’s speculaas, and read the label if allergens are relevant to you.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie, 250 g
A 250 g pack for anyone who wants to take Lotus Biscoff along without packing a larger multipack. Once opened, keep it in a dry, tightly sealed container.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g
A 450 g pack of baker’s speculaas for anyone who wants to portion out the amount they need for each walk at home. Take your portion with you in a dry, sealed container.
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g'woon Bakers Speculaas, 600 g
A 600 g pack of baker’s speculaas for anyone who wants to make portions for several walks. Seal the rest tightly after opening and check the label for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose a large pack of speculaas for walks?
A large pack is practical if you want to make up portions at home for several outings. Take only the amount you need and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
Is speculaas enough as the only food for a long walk?
No. Treat speculaas as a snack, and remember to bring other food and drinks for a longer walk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a varied diet and plenty of fluids as a starting point for exercise and sport.
How should I carry speculaas from an opened pack?
Take the portion you need in a dry, tightly sealed container. The product information for Lotus Biscoff and g'woon Bakkers Speculaas recommends storing the biscuits dry or resealing an opened pack securely; follow the instructions on your own pack.
Where can I find allergen information for speculaas?
Read the label on the exact pack you’re buying. According to the NVWA, 14 specified allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods; information for a different speculaas variety is no substitute for checking the label.