Who is this choice relevant to?

Holidaymaker without a cool place to store it

If you want to keep a chocolate bar in a bag, car or warm accommodation, check whether the temperature is suitable for the storage advice given for that variety.

Solo snacker who wants to manage portions

If you’re buying a bar for yourself, the net weight and number of portions are particularly useful. One bar doesn’t mean that each piece is individually wrapped.

Shopper checking allergens

If you need to check ingredients or allergens, compare the label for the variety you’ve chosen. Listed allergens and warnings about possible traces vary from one bar to another.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide where you’ll store the bar during your holiday. Then compare pack sizes and check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety before buying.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Storing in warm weather Read the storage advice for the exact bar you’re buying, and find a suitable place away from direct sunlight. Some Lotus Biscoff varieties state a temperature range of +15 °C to +20 °C. If I can’t keep the bar cool during a hot journey, I need to know first whether it’s practical to take with me; around 42% of consumers consider storage their top priority.
A bar for yourself Compare the net weight and number of portions, and check whether you can reseal the packaging once it’s open. For a single snack, I don’t want to accidentally buy a large bar and be left with leftovers; portion size is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging for your chosen flavour. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients or allergens, the label determines which bar is suitable; this is the top buying priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming one bar is one portion

    According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the 180 g bars compared here contain 10 to 12 portions. That’s not the same as having a single, individually wrapped snack to take with you.

    Check the net weight and number of portions if you’re looking for a snack with no leftovers.

  • Leaving a chocolate bar in a warm bag

    Jumbo gives a storage temperature range of +15 °C to +20 °C for some Lotus Biscoff bars. A car or beach bag that gets warmer won’t meet this recommendation.

    Read the storage advice for your chosen variety and decide where you can keep the bar before you set off.

  • Guessing the allergens from the colour of the chocolate

    The milk and white chocolate varieties compared here have different declared allergens and warnings about possible traces. The colour or brand name alone won’t tell you everything you need to know.

    When you buy, read the label on the exact bar you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ information.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

The 180 g Lotus Biscoff bars compared here include milk and white chocolate varieties with speculoos cream or pieces.

  • Jumbo states that the white chocolate bar with speculoos pieces contains 12 portions of 15 g.
  • Check the storage advice and allergens for each variety; the information given isn’t necessarily the same for every bar from the brand.

Delicata

Albert Heijn describes its 180 g Delicata bar as white chocolate with 45% speculoos filling.

  • The product information states that it contains 10 portions of 18 g, which makes it easy to assess the pack size.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen bar before buying.

AH

Albert Heijn includes an AH Speculaas white chocolate crunchy bar in its range of white chocolate bars.

  • Worth a look if you’re specifically after white chocolate with a crunchy texture.
  • Check the packaging for the net weight, ingredients, allergens and storage advice for the bar you’re buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 180 g speculoos chocolate bar one portion?

No. The 180 g bars compared here are intended to be divided into several portions. Jumbo states that one Lotus Biscoff variety contains 12 portions of 15 g, while Albert Heijn states that its Delicata bar contains 10 portions of 18 g. These aren’t individually wrapped portions.

Can I keep a speculoos chocolate bar in the car or a beach bag?

Not if the spot gets warmer than the storage temperature recommended for your chosen bar. Jumbo states a temperature range of +15 °C to +20 °C for some Lotus Biscoff varieties, so check the label and choose a suitable place to store it.

Where can I find allergen information for a pre-packed bar?

Read the label on the bar you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on food labels; check for warnings about possible traces too.

Are the allergens the same in milk and white speculoos chocolate bars?

No. Don’t assume the information is the same for every variety. For the Lotus Biscoff milk chocolate bar with filling, Jumbo lists milk, soya and wheat, along with a warning about possible traces of nuts. If you choose a different flavour, always check the label on that specific bar.