Which pack is right for you?

One sealed biscuit per guest

If you want to give everyone their own unopened biscuit with coffee or tea, look for both the number of biscuits and the words ‘individually wrapped’. A multipack may also contain packets with several biscuits in each.

A small Easter table with two-biscuit portions

If two biscuits per packet work for sharing or as a portion for one person, a twin pack may be enough. Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as ten packets, each containing two biscuits.

Guests who need to know about allergens

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before serving. Jumbo lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL; other products may have a different composition.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether each guest should receive one unopened biscuit. Then compare the number of sealed portions and check the product name and label for the variety you have chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual wrapping Look for ‘individually wrapped’ and check that each wrapper contains one biscuit, not two biscuits per packet. If I want to give every guest one sealed biscuit, I don’t want to be left with a second biscuit from an opened packet. For around 36% of consumers, individual wrapping would be the main concern.
Number of portions Compare the number of packets with the number of biscuits in each; Jumbo lists 10 packets of 2 for Lotus Biscoff XL. For a small lunch, I don’t want to buy more sealed portions than I can use; for a larger gathering, I’ll check that there are enough. For around 29% of consumers, quantity would come first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the exact pack. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the chosen variety contains before I serve it. Checking the label would be the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Availability Check current stock, delivery time and the wording on the pack shortly before buying. As Easter lunch gets closer, I want to know whether the pack I want can be delivered in time. For around 14% of consumers, this would be the main question when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking two biscuits per packet for two sealed portions

    Jumbo lists Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10 as ten packets, each containing two biscuits. If you want one sealed biscuit per guest, that gives you ten twin portions, not twenty separate portions.

    Count the wrappers as well as the biscuits in each wrapper before choosing a pack.

  • Counting only the number of guests

    A box of 120, 200 or 300 individually wrapped biscuits may be far more than you need for one small lunch. A twin portion could leave you with a second biscuit from an opened packet if you want to give each guest just one.

    Work out how many sealed portions you need and whether you want to use any leftover biscuits later.

  • Mistaking a product description for an allergen check

    A label such as ‘vegan’ doesn’t mean a product is free from relevant allergens. Jumbo lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack again before serving the biscuits.

  • Mistaking a product page for a promise of Easter delivery

    The listed pack format doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the product is in stock or will be delivered on the day you need the biscuits.

    Check current availability and delivery time shortly before buying.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff is a speculoos biscuit available in different portion sizes, including a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits and XL twin portions.

  • Lotus Bakeries says that the box of 300 has an individual wrapper for each biscuit.
  • According to Jumbo, XL 2P x 10 contains two biscuits per packet, not one wrapper per biscuit. Jumbo lists wheat and soya for this variety.

Royal Speculaas

A bulk pack of biscuits to have with coffee, for anyone looking to put out plenty of individual portions.

  • The product listing on bol describes 200 individually wrapped biscuits.
  • When your order arrives, check that the packaging and allergen information match the online description.

Jules Destrooper

A butter speculoos variety in a bulk pack with individually wrapped portions.

  • Nevejan lists 120 individually wrapped biscuits in an 840 g box.
  • Before buying, check whether this variety can be ordered and delivered in time.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Does ‘2P x 10’ mean each biscuit is individually wrapped?

No. For Lotus Biscoff XL 2P x 10, Jumbo lists ten packets, each containing two biscuits. If each guest should receive one unopened biscuit, look for an explicit statement that they are individually wrapped.

Which allergens should I check for in the biscuits I choose?

Check the allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about cross-contamination. Jumbo lists wheat and soya for Lotus Biscoff XL; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be declared on the label.

Can I rely on the online shop’s product page for ingredient information?

Use the online information to compare products, but check the packaging too before serving the biscuits. According to Business.gov.nl, mandatory label information for prepacked foods offered online in the Netherlands must also be available online; when your order arrives, check the information for the variety you have chosen.