If you hand out biscuits at the office
At reception, over coffee or in a meeting, you may want to offer everyone a sealed biscuit without opening a shared pack. Albert Heijn lists a box of Lotus Speculoos biscuits in individual wrappers.
Which pack is right for you?
If you want a sealed snack for your desk
If one biscuit isn’t what you’re after, a pack of two offers another portion size. The Lotus Biscoff XL pack shown by Albert Heijn contains ten bags, each with two biscuits.
If you manage the shared biscuit supply
A larger pack may suit a kitchen where colleagues help themselves. Check the storage instructions for after opening, and keep the label available for anyone who wants to check the ingredients or allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to hand out one biscuit per person, offer a sealed bag with several biscuits or manage a shared supply. Then compare pack sizes and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Handing out biscuits individually | Check that each biscuit is individually wrapped and how many biscuits are in the box. Albert Heijn lists 300 individually wrapped biscuits in the Lotus Speculoos box in question. | When I hand out biscuits at a meeting, I want to have one sealed portion ready for each person. For around 50% of consumers, individual portions are the top priority. |
| A sealed portion with more biscuits | Check how many biscuits are in each bag. The Lotus Biscoff XL pack at Albert Heijn contains ten bags, each with two biscuits. | At my desk, I want a sealed snack, but one biscuit isn’t the portion size I’m looking for. Around 30% of consumers prioritise a larger sealed portion like this. |
| A shared supply | Compare the number of portions and check how to store the pack once opened. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 600 g packs of bakers’ speculoos biscuits, with around 48 portions per pack. | For the coffee area, I want to put out biscuits that colleagues can help themselves to and that I can store properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise a shared supply. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 2-pack contains one biscuit
A sealed bag doesn’t necessarily contain just one biscuit: each of the Lotus Biscoff XL bags shown by Albert Heijn contains two.
Check how many biscuits are in each bag, even if the pack uses terms such as XL or snack pack.
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Assuming the allergens from the brand name
Different products from the same brand can contain different ingredients. The classic Lotus Speculoos product we checked contains wheat and soya; the chocolate version also lists milk.
For a shared office supply, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact, current pack.
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Leaving a large pack open
With a shared supply, there are often biscuits left after the first coffee break. Jumbo’s product information advises storing the bakers’ speculoos biscuits in question in a cool, dry place and recommends an airtight tin once opened.
Choose a large pack if you can store the biscuits properly after opening, in line with the instructions.
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Relying only on online product information
Ingredients and allergens need extra attention when several colleagues share the same supply. Lidl Netherlands directs customers to the packaging for information about its food products.
Check the label on the specific product when you buy it, especially if anyone needs to avoid particular allergens.
Brands to compare
Lotus Biscoff
Albert Heijn lists both a box of individually wrapped Lotus Speculoos biscuits and Lotus Biscoff XL bags with two biscuits per bag.
- You can choose between one individually wrapped biscuit per person and a sealed 2-pack.
- A 2-pack is not a single biscuit. Check the label for allergens in the version you choose.
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH Bakers’ Speculoos Biscuits in a 600 g pack containing 48 portions.
- The larger pack is an option for a shared biscuit supply.
- These aren’t individually wrapped biscuits; check the storage instructions for after opening.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its 600 g pack of Bakers’ Speculoos Biscuits as containing around 48 portions.
- A larger pack can work as a supply that colleagues help themselves to.
- For a set, sealed portion per person, you’ll need a different type of pack. Jumbo recommends storing the biscuits appropriately once opened.
Biscotto
ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto Bakers’ Speculoos Biscuits in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- The number of biscuits makes this a size worth considering for a shared office supply.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before buying it for a group.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands lists Sondey Speculoos Biscuits as a product available in store.
- An option to look at in store alongside other speculoos packs.
- Check the pack for the number of biscuits, ingredients and allergens.
Joybuy: a speculoos-flavoured bar
Looking for a bar rather than a speculaas or speculoos biscuit? This is a different type of snack to compare. Bear in mind the difference between the contents of a pack and the portion you want to hand out.
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Holie's Chewy Bar Almond Speculaas, 3 × 35 g
For anyone looking for a bar labelled as speculaas-flavoured for their coffee break, rather than a classic speculaas biscuit. According to the product name, the pack contains 3 × 35 g. Before offering them to colleagues, check the current label for ingredients, allergens and how each bar is packaged.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose individually wrapped biscuits instead of a large pack?
Choose individually wrapped biscuits if you want to hand out one sealed biscuit per person. A large pack works well for self-service in a kitchen, as long as you can store the biscuits according to the product instructions once opened.
Is a 2-pack the same as one individually wrapped biscuit?
No, a 2-pack is one sealed bag containing two biscuits. Albert Heijn lists ten of these bags in its Lotus Biscoff XL pack, while the Lotus Speculoos box in question contains individually wrapped biscuits.
How can I check allergens for an office supply?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. Ondernemersplein explains how allergens are listed on food labels; don’t assume different flavours or versions contain the same ingredients.
Where can I find the ingredients in Sondey Speculoos Biscuits?
Check the packaging of the specific product in store. Lidl Netherlands directs customers to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information about its food products.