If you prepare lunchboxes
If you want to take biscuits with you or hand them out without repacking them, look for individual sachets. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing ten sachets, each with two biscuits.
Which size is right for you?
If you bake for Christmas or are entertaining
For a dessert with speculaas crumbs or a plate of biscuits, the main thing is how many you need. Albert Heijn lists AH Bakers’ Speculaas as 600 g and 48 portions; Jumbo lists around 48 portions for its 600 g pack.
If you’ll use a pack over several occasions
Match the pack size to what you plan to serve or use in a recipe. Also check how to store the biscuits after opening: Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Bakers’ Speculaas in a sealed tin.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you need biscuits for a recipe, a serving plate or individual portions to take with you. Then compare the product type and storage advice for the pack you’re planning to buy.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual portions | The number of sachets and biscuits in each sachet; if you have allergies, also check the label on the specific product. | I want to pack biscuits in lunchboxes without having to divide up a large pack every time I open it. For around 33% of consumers, portioning is the top priority. |
| Quantity | The net weight and the stated number of biscuits or portions; match the quantity to your recipe. | I want to have enough biscuits at home for a Christmas dessert or a plate to serve guests. Quantity is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Product type | Whether it’s plain biscuits, filled speculaas or a baking mix; if it’s a mix, check what you need to add yourself. | If I need crumbs, I’ll look for something different from filled speculaas to serve or a mix to bake myself. For around 25% of consumers, the product type determines their choice. |
| Storage and leftovers | The best-before date and storage advice, including what to do after opening. | I want to be able to store an opened pack and actually use the rest. This is the most important factor for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack is a lunchbox multipack
A 600 g pack gives you plenty of biscuits for home, but that doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as containing ten separate sachets, each with two biscuits.
For lunchboxes, check the number of sachets in the pack. For a recipe or a serving plate, choose based on how many biscuits you need.
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Treating filled speculaas and baking mix like ordinary biscuits
ALDI’s filled 2-pack contains almonds and almond paste. Jumbo’s speculaas mix is for baking at home and requires butter or margarine and an egg. Neither is quite the same as ready-to-eat bakers’ speculaas for crumbling.
First, check what your recipe calls for, then look at the product name and, for a mix, the preparation instructions.
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Guessing allergens from the brand name
Ingredients vary by product. According to Jumbo’s product information, the Lotus Biscoff XL product reviewed contains wheat and soya; Jumbo Bakers’ Speculaas contains wheat and may contain almonds and nuts.
If you have allergies, check the current label on the exact pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Relevant brands and supermarket own-label products
Lotus Biscoff
Individually portioned biscuits and larger packs serve different purposes. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as a 250 g pack with ten sachets of two biscuits; Jumbo also shows a 300-piece pack of The Original Speculoos.
- The XL product’s individual sachets are handy when you want to take biscuits with you a few at a time.
- Don’t assume other Lotus packs contain sachets too. For the XL product, also check the label for wheat and soya.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Bakers’ Speculaas comes in a 600 g pack with 48 portions, making it a good option if you’re looking for a larger quantity of loose biscuits.
- The stated weight and number of portions help you work out how much you’ll need for a recipe or group.
- The biscuits aren’t individually wrapped. Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; also check the label for wheat and possible almonds.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers 600 g packs of bakers’ speculaas, Lotus biscuits in individual sachets and a 400 g speculaas mix. These are different options for sharing, taking with you and baking at home.
- The product type makes it clear whether you’re choosing ready-to-eat biscuits or a mix to prepare yourself.
- For the mix reviewed, Jumbo says you’ll need to add 175 g of butter or margarine and one medium egg; flaked almonds for decoration are optional.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- The number of biscuits gives you a useful guide if you want to fill a large serving plate.
- Before buying, check the pack for ingredients, allergens and portion sizes.
ALDI
As well as Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas, ALDI offers a 2-pack of filled speculaas, weighing 2 × 250 g, with almonds and almond paste.
- The two portions suit a serving plan where you want to serve the filled speculaas separately.
- Filled speculaas is a different product from loose bakers’ speculaas, so check that it’s right for your recipe.
Lidl
Lidl offers 600 g packs of bakers’ speculaas. A Lidl recipe for an ice-cream cake uses 200 g of speculaas.
- The recipe shows how a measured amount of speculaas can be used in a Christmas dessert.
- Check which type and quantity of speculaas your recipe needs; this recipe isn’t a general guide for every dessert.
Speculaas for recipes and sharing at Joybuy
These products offer different quantities of speculaas for a recipe, a serving plate or a dessert. If you want biscuits for lunchboxes without repacking them, check whether the specific pack contains individual sachets.
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g'woon Bakers Speculaas 600 g
A pack of bakers’ speculaas for sharing or adding to a recipe when you need a larger quantity of biscuits.
600 g pack. If you want to take the biscuits with you individually, check the portion sizes on the pack.
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Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie 250 g
A pack of biscuits for a smaller serving plate or a recipe that calls for speculaas.
According to Joybuy’s product information, this 250 g pack contains around 32 biscuits. Don’t confuse it with Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10: check the packaging if you need individual sachets.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g
Bakers’ speculaas for a recipe or an occasion where you want to use 450 g of biscuits.
Before buying, check how many biscuits or individual portions you’ll need for your plans.
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Bolletje Ball of Shaking Bellies Speculaas 300 g
An option to consider if you want to add speculaas to a dessert.
300 g pack. If you want to serve the biscuits individually, check their shape and portion sizes on the packaging.
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g'woon Sprinkled Speculaas 300 g
An option to consider if you’re looking for a speculaas addition to a dish.
300 g pack. Before choosing it as loose biscuits or for individual portions, check the exact product type on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the label on speculaas if I have an allergy?
Yes, check the label on the exact product you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on prepacked food labels. According to Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL product reviewed contains wheat and soya, while Jumbo Bakers’ Speculaas contains wheat and may contain almonds and nuts.
Are the biscuits in Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 individually wrapped?
Yes. According to Jumbo and Albert Heijn, that specific XL pack contains ten sachets, each with two biscuits. Don’t assume another Lotus Biscoff pack has the same format; check how many sachets are in the version you choose.
What do I need to add to a speculaas mix?
For the Jumbo Speculaas Mix reviewed, Jumbo says you’ll need to add 175 g of butter or margarine and one medium egg; flaked almonds for decoration are optional. Check the preparation instructions on the pack before you start baking.
Which pack is suitable for speculaas crumbs in a Christmas dessert?
If you want to crumble the biscuits, choose ready-to-eat biscuits in a quantity that suits your recipe. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer 600 g packs of bakers’ speculaas; a filled 2-pack with almond paste or a mix for baking at home serves a different purpose.