Weekend sharers keeping an eye on their shopping
If several people will be eating, you’ll want enough biscuits without being left with a large, unopened pack. The pack weight and number of biscuits can help you choose the right size.
Which option is right for you?
Readers of ingredient and allergen labels
If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the exact variety. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten in their traditional spiced biscuits; Lotus Bakeries also lists soya in Biscoff Original.
Fans of a particular flavour
If you’ll be serving speculaas with coffee or tea, or putting it out for breakfast, the choice between traditional spiced biscuits, Biscoff speculoos and almond speculaas may matter more than the pack size.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many biscuits you’ll need and which type you’re looking for. Then always check that the ingredients are suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the pack weight and how many biscuits you expect to use over the weekend and afterwards. | If I’m having breakfast with several people, I want to serve enough biscuits without having lots left over. Around 50% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen, even if the product has special labelling. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the packaging before choosing. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Flavour and type | Choose between traditional spiced biscuits, Biscoff speculoos and an almond variety, then check which pack size suits you. | With coffee or tea, I sometimes want to serve a particular type of biscuit. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all speculaas biscuits are the same
Traditional spiced biscuits, Biscoff speculoos and almond speculaas differ in their ingredients and flavour. A familiar product name doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for the variety you’ve chosen.
Read the label on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients.
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Automatically choosing the largest pack
A large pack is handy for sharing, but only if you know what you’ll do with the rest.
Choose a size that suits the number of people eating, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once opened.
Brands and own-label options to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers AH Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, this pack contains around 48 servings, making it a size you can use on several occasions.
- This variety contains wheat and gluten. Check the label on the pack you buy, as product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Bakkers Speculaas is a traditional spiced biscuit in a 600 g pack.
- Jumbo lists around 48 servings per pack and 1.6% spices for this variety.
- The product contains wheat and gluten; Jumbo also notes that it may contain almonds and nuts.
Biscotto
Biscotto is ALDI’s own brand, found on a 600 g pack of traditional spiced biscuits.
- ALDI lists 48 biscuits in this pack, which can help you plan for a shared occasion.
- Check the packaging in store for the ingredients and allergens in the pack you’re buying.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries offers Biscoff Original as a caramelised speculoos biscuit, including in 140 g and 250 g packs.
- The different pack sizes let you choose one to suit a smaller coffee break or a shared occasion.
- Lotus Bakeries lists wheat flour and soya flour in Original, so it contains gluten and soya.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit range; Lidl also lists a product called Bakkers speculaas.
- The range includes different types, so you can check each pack to find the variety you’re looking for.
- Don’t assume ingredients or dietary suitability from the general brand description; check the specific pack.
Speculaas for a weekend treat on Joybuy
These products offer three different options for weekend breakfast or a coffee break: traditional spiced biscuits, Lotus Biscoff speculoos and almond speculaas. First choose the type of biscuit and pack size you’d like.
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De Ruiter Bakers' Spiced Biscuits 450 g
An option if you’d like to share traditional spiced biscuits with coffee or tea.
The pack contains 450 g. Check the allergens on the packaging before serving.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos 250 g
For anyone who specifically wants Biscoff speculoos with coffee or tea, in a smaller pack than the large packs of traditional spiced biscuits.
The pack contains 250 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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g'woon almond speculaas 400 g
An option if you’d rather serve an almond variety with coffee or tea than traditional spiced biscuits.
The pack contains 400 g. Check the full ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging, especially if someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose traditional spiced biscuits if I need to avoid gluten?
Don’t assume they’re suitable: the traditional spiced biscuits from Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned in this article contain wheat and gluten. Only choose a current pack that is clearly labelled gluten-free, and check the other ingredients and allergens too.
Which allergens should I look out for in these speculaas varieties?
It varies by product: Lotus Bakeries lists wheat and soya in Biscoff Original, while Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its traditional spiced biscuits and warns that they may contain almonds and nuts. Always check the full information on the specific pack.
How should I store a large pack of traditional spiced biscuits once opened?
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal the biscuits well. Albert Heijn recommends storing its traditional spiced biscuits in a closed tin after opening; Jumbo advises keeping its variety in an airtight biscuit tin.
Is the ingredients information online enough to make an allergen-related choice?
Use online information to narrow down your options, but check the packaging of the product you’ve bought before using it. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.