For people giving small Easter treats
If you’d like to give biscuits to several people, look for individual portions. For example, Jumbo lists a Lotus Biscoff XL pack containing ten bags, each with two biscuits.
Which pack is right for whom?
For brunch or coffee hosts
A sharing pack is a different option from individual portions for a table or a get-together. The examples listed range from a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff to 600 g of Jumbo Bakkers Speculaas.
For anyone who needs to check the ingredients
If the recipient has allergies or other dietary requirements, read the label on the variety you choose. The listed Lotus Biscoff and Jumbo products have different allergen information and warnings.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re buying for one person, several recipients or a group. Then choose the type of product and check the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity and portioning | Compare the net weight with the number of biscuits or individual portions. | I want to give everyone a small treat of their own without having to split up a large pack. For around 50% of consumers, portioning is the top priority. |
| Type of product | Look out for the difference between standard speculaas biscuits and filled speculaas. Also check how the product is packed. | If I’m giving something to enjoy with coffee, I want to know whether the recipient expects biscuits or a filled variety. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the current pack. | If the recipient has an allergy, I want to check the exact product before giving it as a gift. Around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Looking at weight alone
A standard pack and a pack of individually portioned biscuits can both contain 250 g, but they’re designed to be shared in different ways.
Check how many bags and biscuits are in the pack, too. Jumbo lists its Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags, each containing two biscuits.
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Mistaking filled speculaas for standard biscuits
The filled speculaas listed by ALDI contains almonds and almond paste. It’s a different product from standard speculaas biscuits.
Check the product name, filling and pack size before wrapping it as a gift.
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Relying on a dietary label to check for allergens
A label about a particular diet won’t tell you which allergens are in the pack you’ve chosen or may be present.
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the label of the exact product.
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Assuming the Easter range will always be available
The ALDI pack of filled speculaas listed is part of a Saint Nicholas range. This doesn’t tell you whether it’ll be available in your chosen shop around Easter.
Check shortly before buying to see which variety is available and whether its contents and label are right for your gift.
Brands and retailers to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Speculoos in a standard pack or in individually wrapped twin portions, according to Jumbo’s product listings.
- Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in the 250 g pack and ten bags of two biscuits in the XL version.
- The listed biscuit varieties contain wheat and soya. Check the label on the variety you’re giving as a gift.
Albert Heijn
The speculaas category includes a range of product types and pack sizes.
- The category listing includes, among other products, a 124 g snack pack, 275 g of filled speculaas and 600 g of bakers’ speculaas.
- Don’t choose based on the category name alone: check the product type, ingredients and packaging for each item.
Jumbo
Alongside smaller packs of biscuits, Jumbo lists 600 g of Bakkers Speculaas.
- Jumbo says this pack contains around 48 portions, which is useful if you’re looking for speculaas to share with a group.
- According to the product information, this product contains wheat and gluten and may contain almonds and nuts.
ALDI
ALDI lists filled speculaas with almonds and almond paste in a pack of 2 × 250 g.
- The two separately wrapped portions make a different kind of gift from a single pack of standard speculaas biscuits.
- The listing is part of a Saint Nicholas range. Check availability around Easter at your chosen shop.
Lidl
Lidl has a product listing for Bakkers speculaas.
- It’s an option to consider if you’re looking for bakers’ speculaas to give as a sharing gift.
- Before choosing this variety, check the pack at your chosen shop for its contents, ingredients and allergens.
Speculaas products for different gift-giving occasions
These Joybuy products are speculaas biscuits in packs ranging from 200 g to 450 g. Compare the pack size with the number of people the gift is for, and check the current packaging and allergen information before giving it.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas, 8 pcs, 200 g
An option for small speculaas treats; check the pack to see how the biscuits are portioned.
Pack size: 200 g; the product name lists 8 pcs. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before giving it.
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g'woon Almond Speculaas, 400 g
A pack to share over coffee or at a get-together, if the recipient likes speculaas with almonds.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the number of portions and the allergen information on the current packaging.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g
A bakers’ speculaas option for a gift to share at the table, rather than individual little treats.
Pack size: 450 g. Check the current packaging for the number of portions and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Which speculaas can I split into several small Easter treats?
Choose a pack with individual portions if you don’t want to repackage the biscuits yourself. Jumbo lists its Lotus Biscoff XL as ten bags of two biscuits; check that the quantity is right for your recipients.
Can I give speculaas labelled vegan without checking anything else?
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, too. Jumbo describes the listed Lotus Biscoff variety as suitable for vegans, but also lists wheat and soya as allergens.
What should I check if the recipient has a food allergy?
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the label of the product you’re buying. The listed speculaas varieties don’t all have the same allergen information, so a brand name alone isn’t enough.
How should I store speculaas until Easter weekend?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and check the use-by date. For its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas, Jumbo recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place.