Who is each gift for?

The recipient and the occasion will help you decide whether a small gift pack or a sharing pack is more practical.

Giving a small Christmas market gift

You’re looking for a compact pack that you can give straight to one person, ideally with a familiar Biscoff or speculoos flavour.

Buying something to share

You’re looking for a larger quantity to enjoy together and like the idea of a chocolate-coated speculoos product, even if it isn’t an assortment of chocolates.

Checking allergens before giving a gift

You want to check before buying that the ingredients and warnings on the packaging are suitable for the recipient. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) highlights the allergen information provided on the labels of pre-packed products.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’re looking for a small gift, a sharing pack or simply a box of chocolates. Then compare the exact product types: according to Jumbo’s product listings, 140 g Milka Favourites Biscoff contains an assortment of chocolates and wafers, while 340 g Crumbel Sint Speculoos met Melkchocolade is a chocolate-coated speculoos product.

Compact Biscoff assortment

Best for: a small gift when you’d like a selection of chocolates and wafers.

Consider: the 140 g pack contains less to share than the 340 g Crumbel pack mentioned here.

Speculoos with milk chocolate

Best for: sharing when speculoos matters more than having a box of individual chocolates.

Consider: this isn’t a classic assortment of chocolates.

Regular box of chocolates

Best for: someone who’s expecting a box of chocolates and doesn’t specifically want a spiced-biscuit flavour.

Consider: a festive box won’t necessarily contain speculaas or speculoos.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should pay particular attention?
Compact gift Check the net weight and whether the pack contains individual chocolates or wafers. I want to give a small thank-you gift straight to one person, without having to split up a large pack. For around 33% of consumers, a compact gift format is the top priority.
Recognisable spiced-biscuit flavour Read the product name and ingredients; a general box of chocolates doesn’t have to contain speculaas, speculoos or Biscoff. If the recipient particularly likes speculoos, I don’t want to rely on a festive-looking box alone. This flavour is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens Check the current label for ingredients and warnings about possible traces. If I need to take the recipient’s allergies into account, an appealing flavour only matters once I’ve checked the packaging. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the first priority.
Amount to share Compare the net weight and decide whether an assortment or a larger speculoos product is right for the occasion. If I want everyone to try the gift together, I’m looking for enough to share rather than a small individual box. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a festive box of chocolates contains speculoos chocolate

    Gift packaging doesn’t tell you which flavours are inside. Even a box from an assortment of chocolate gifts may contain only other flavours.

    Read the product name and ingredients if the recipient wants speculaas, speculoos or Biscoff.

  • Guessing which allergens are present from the flavour name

    Biscuit and chocolate products can contain several relevant allergens. Jumbo’s product listings for the Milka and Crumbel products mentioned here include milk and cereals containing gluten; other ingredients and warnings vary by product.

    Read the label on the exact pack. If you’re buying an unpackaged product, ask the stallholder about allergen information before you buy.

  • Choosing a sharing pack for a small individual gift

    The 340 g Crumbel pack serves a different purpose from the 140 g Milka assortment. A larger quantity doesn’t automatically make a pack more suitable for one recipient.

    Before you choose, decide whether the gift is for one person or for sharing.

  • Assuming it will always be available

    A particular flavour may disappear from the online range. Another bar or box with a similar name won’t necessarily be the same type of product.

    Check the exact variant just before buying, and reassess any alternative by looking at its contents, ingredients and packaging.

Brands to help you choose

These brand names can help you distinguish between the product types discussed here; always check the specific product when buying a gift.

Lotus Biscoff

A useful starting point if you’re specifically looking for a Biscoff flavour. Albert Heijn lists products including Lotus Biscoff Belgian chocolate.

  • Lotus Bakeries describes the Biscoff biscuit as having a crunchy texture and caramelised flavour.
  • That description of the biscuit doesn’t mean that every Biscoff product is a box of chocolates; check the product type and packaging.

Milka

Jumbo lists Milka Favourites Biscoff as a 140 g assortment of filled chocolates and wafers.

  • The combination of chocolates and wafers gives you different formats in one small pack.
  • Check the allergen information for the recipient; the product listing mentions milk, hazelnuts, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, and warns that it may contain other nuts.

Crumbel

Jumbo describes Crumbel Sint Speculoos met Melkchocolade as a 340 g pack for anyone looking to share speculoos with chocolate.

  • The pack mentioned here contains more than the 140 g Milka assortment.
  • It’s a speculoos product with milk chocolate, not a box containing different chocolates. Check the label too: the product information lists milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, and possible traces of egg and nuts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is every speculoos chocolate product suitable as a box of chocolates?

No. The product type determines whether you’re giving an assortment, a larger speculoos product or a bar. For a small gift with individual chocolates, choose a suitable assortment; consider a larger pack separately if you want to share it.

Which allergens should I check in speculoos chocolate?

Check the exact product’s allergen information, as ingredients and warnings vary. For Milka Favourites Biscoff, Jumbo lists milk, hazelnuts, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. For Crumbel Sint Speculoos met Melkchocolade, the product information lists milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, plus possible traces of egg and nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label.

What should I do if I’m buying unpackaged chocolate from a Christmas market stall?

Ask about allergen information before buying if you need it for the recipient. Don’t rely on the product’s flavour name or appearance alone.

How should I store the gift until I give it?

Follow the storage advice on the exact packaging and bear in mind that it may get warm during transport. Jumbo’s product information recommends keeping Milka Favourites Biscoff in a dry place away from heat, and storing Crumbel Sint Speculoos met Melkchocolade at room temperature.