For equal portions that are ready to hand out, biscuits packaged in pairs are handy; a large pack of loose biscuits is a better choice if you want to count and hand them out yourself. Check how many portions and biscuits are in the pack, as a 2-pack could also mean two large packs. Match the portion to the party arrangements, and check the label on the exact product if there are any allergies.
Want to prepare identical, sealed portions for a children’s party or a class? According to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, there’s a Mega Pack containing 20 portions of two biscuits each; Jumbo also lists an XL pack with ten portions of two.
If you want to put the portions together yourself, a stated biscuit count can help you plan. ALDI Netherlands lists around 71 biscuits for Koekkie Speculoos Biscuits and 48 for Biscotto Baker’s Speculaas.
If a child has an allergy or dietary requirement, discuss which exact product is suitable and check the pack you buy. A label such as ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present.
First decide how you want to hand out the biscuits, then work out how many you need. Finally, check any arrangements for portions and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out equal portions | Count both the individual portions and the biscuits in each portion. | If I want to prepare the same sealed portion for every child, I don’t want to have to divide them up again during the party. For around 42% of consumers, handing out equal portions quickly is the top priority. |
| Number of biscuits | Compare the number of biscuits with the planned portion per child, not just the pack weight. | For a larger group, I want to know in advance how many biscuits I can hand out and how many will be left over. Having enough biscuits is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Ask which ingredients are relevant and check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the label for the exact product. | If a child has an allergy or dietary requirement, I want to agree on the product choice with their parent or carer beforehand. This is the main concern when buying for around 25% of consumers. |
A portion may contain two biscuits. According to Lotus Bakeries Netherlands, the Biscoff Mega Pack contains 20 portions of two; ALDI also sells a 2-pack of filled speculaas, with two 250 g packs.
Check the number of packs, portions and biscuits per portion before working out how many packs you need.
With a large pack, you’ll need to decide how many biscuits each child gets. ALDI Netherlands lists 48 biscuits for Biscotto Baker’s Speculaas and around 71 for Koekkie Speculoos Biscuits.
Count out the portions beforehand and have a way to hand out the biscuits and keep the rest sealed.
The ingredients and allergen information need to match the product you choose. For example, Jumbo lists egg in Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas and warns that other allergens may be present.
Read the label on the exact pack you’ve bought and, if in doubt, agree on the choice with the child’s parent or carer.
For a treat containing biscuits that falls outside the Wheel of Five, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a small biscuit. So a pre-packed portion of two biscuits isn’t the same as one small biscuit.
Check the school or childcare setting’s arrangements beforehand and decide what portion you want to hand out.
Lotus Bakeries Netherlands lists options including 3 × 125 g and a Mega Pack of 20 × 2 biscuits; Jumbo also lists an XL pack of 2P × 10.
ALDI Netherlands lists Koekkie Speculoos Biscuits in a 500 g pack containing around 71 biscuits.
ALDI Netherlands lists 48 biscuits in a 600 g pack of Biscotto Baker’s Speculaas.
Jumbo lists a 125 g speculaas option in its Lekker Vrij van Gluten range.
This pack of speculaas is an option if you want to decide what to hand out to each child before the party. Check how many packs are included before calculating how many you need.
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If you want to plan portions in advance, check how many individual portions and biscuits the ‘8 pcs’ label on this pack represents.
The stated pack weight is 200 g. If there are any allergies, check the current label on the exact pack too.
No. ‘2-pack’ on its own doesn’t tell you how many treat portions you’ll get. Jumbo lists ten portions of two biscuits for Lotus Biscoff XL, while ALDI lists a 2-pack of filled speculaas containing two 250 g packs. So check the number of portions and biscuits on the exact pack.
Check the exact pack if a child has a food allergy or dietary requirement, and agree on the choice with their parent or carer if needed. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label.
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present. For Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas, Jumbo lists egg and warnings about the possible presence of nuts, milk and sesame, among other ingredients; check the current label against the child’s specific requirements.
If you’re handing out biscuits, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a small biscuit for a treat that falls outside the Wheel of Five. Before buying, decide whether you want to give one biscuit or a pre-packed portion of two, and check whether the school or childcare setting has any arrangements.
