Anyone organising breakfast for a group
You want to put enough plain speculaas on the table with one pack, so you’re comparing the pack size and number of biscuits.
Who are these options for?
Anyone looking to serve a different variety
You’re specifically looking for almond, almond paste or Lotus Biscoff for Sunday breakfast, rather than plain bakers’ speculaas.
Anyone who needs to check the ingredients
Before buying, you check the allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. Depending on the product, you may need to look out for wheat, nuts, almonds, eggs and milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for plain speculaas for a group or specifically want to serve a filled, almond or branded variety. Then check the pack size and, where necessary, the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size of plain speculaas | Compare the weight of packs of plain bakers’ speculaas. | If I need plain biscuits for the whole breakfast, I want a suitable quantity without having to choose a different variety. Around 36% of consumers put this basic choice first. |
| Number of biscuits | As well as the weight, check the stated number of biscuits or portions. | With family or guests at the table, I want to know whether there’ll be enough biscuits. For around 29% of consumers, the quantity is the deciding factor. |
| Type of speculaas | Check whether it’s plain, filled or almond speculaas; Lotus Biscoff is speculoos. | I specifically want to serve almond, almond paste or the distinctive Biscoff flavour at breakfast. This variety is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what this variety contains and what else the label says. This check is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all speculaas contains the same allergens
Plain bakers’ speculaas and almond speculaas don’t have the same ingredient information. For its bakers’ speculaas reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists wheat and the possible presence of almonds; its almond speculaas contains almonds, eggs and milk, among other ingredients.
Read the current label on the pack you plan to buy. Also look out for wording such as ‘may contain’.
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Opening a large pack without a plan for storing it
If you have biscuits left after breakfast, the storage advice for the opened pack becomes important.
Follow the label. Albert Heijn advises keeping its Bakers’ Speculaas in a sealed tin once opened.
If you don’t eat the rest of the pack, it may go to waste.
Brands to consider
Biscotto
ALDI sells Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas in a 600 g pack.
- ALDI says this pack contains 48 biscuits.
- ALDI directs customers to its stores for this product, so bear that in mind when planning your shopping.
AH
Albert Heijn sells plain bakers’ speculaas and almond speculaas as separate varieties.
- For the 600 g pack of Bakers’ Speculaas reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
- According to the product information, AH Almond Speculaas contains almonds, eggs and milk, among other ingredients. Check that it’s suitable for everyone at breakfast.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells plain Bakers’ Speculaas in a 600 g pack.
- Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
- The product information mentions the possible presence of almonds and nuts; check the label if this affects your choice.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff is speculoos for anyone looking specifically for this branded variety, perhaps to enjoy with coffee at breakfast.
- Lotus describes its Biscoff biscuit as crunchy, with a caramelised flavour.
- When shopping for breakfast, remember that this speculoos is different from plain bakers’ speculaas.
Lidl
Lidl lists Bakers’ Speculaas in a 600 g pack.
- The pack weight is shown on the product page.
- Lidl says this product is only available in store.
Speculaas varieties on Joybuy
These options include plain bakers’ speculaas, almond speculaas and Lotus Biscoff speculoos. First choose which variety you want to serve, then check the pack size.
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De Ruiter Bakers’ Speculaas 450 g
A plain bakers’ speculaas option if you’re not looking for an almond or filled variety.
450 g pack. Check the current label if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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g'woon Almond Speculaas 400 g
An almond speculaas option for anyone who wants to serve something different from plain bakers’ speculaas.
400 g pack. Check the current label for the ingredients and allergens in this variety.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie 250 g
A good choice if you specifically want to serve Lotus Biscoff speculoos at breakfast.
250 g pack. This is speculoos, not the plain bakers’ speculaas sold in larger packs.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store an opened pack of speculaas until the next breakfast?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its Bakers’ Speculaas in a cool, dark and dry place, and storing it in a sealed tin once opened.
Is the name ‘speculaas’ enough to assess the allergens?
No. Check the allergen information for the exact variety you want to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of allergen information on labels; the plain and almond varieties reviewed here have different allergen information.
When should I choose filled speculaas instead of plain bakers’ speculaas?
Choose filled speculaas when you specifically want to serve a filled variety, not just because you need more plain biscuits. ALDI describes its filled speculaas reviewed here as containing almonds and almond paste; check the ingredients if someone at the table needs to avoid certain substances.