If you want to avoid sugar in a biscuit with your coffee on the go, check both the ‘sugar-free’ claim and the ingredients of the exact biscuit. Céréal Nederland states that its speculoos with almond pieces contains 0.4 g of sugars and 29 g of polyols per 100 g. The listed allergens mean this variety may not be suitable for everyone. Individually wrapped Lotus Biscoff biscuits are another option if convenience comes first, but according to Albert Heijn they contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g. Baking your own gives you control over the ingredients and portion sizes, but takes some preparation.
You’re looking for a biscuit to enjoy with your coffee on the go, and want to compare the wording on the pack with the sugars listed in the nutrition information. A description such as ‘a mindful choice’ doesn’t tell you enough.
You want to check the ingredients first and make sure they’re suitable for you. The Céréal variety discussed here contains maltitols; Jumbo lists almonds, wheat, barley, eggs, milk and soya among its allergens.
You want to choose a portion in advance without having to prepare anything at home. Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff biscuits discussed here as individually wrapped, but their nutrition information means they’re not a sugar-free option.
Choose this when: The ‘sugar-free’ claim is your priority and the ingredients are suitable for you.
The trade-off: The Céréal variety discussed here contains maltitols and several listed allergens.
Choose this when: Individual wrapping matters more to you than avoiding sugar.
The trade-off: Albert Heijn lists sugar as an ingredient and states that these biscuits contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g.
Choose this when: Baking your own suits you if you want to decide which ingredients to use and how large to make your biscuits.
The trade-off: You’ll need time to prepare them, and whether the result can be called ‘sugar-free’ depends on the recipe and ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar content | Read the exact claim on the pack and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g for the same product variety. | If I want to avoid sugar with my coffee on the go, I want to know how much sugar the biscuit contains. This check is a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current allergen list and see which sweetener is used, such as maltitols. | If I have a relevant allergy or sensitivity to a sweetener, I want to know what’s in my biscuit first. For around 33% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority. |
| Portion size and taking it with you | Check the weight of each biscuit and whether the pack suits a portion you’ve chosen in advance. | For my coffee on the go, I want to be able to take one biscuit with me easily and decide on my portion in advance. This convenience matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
Céréal Nederland states that the speculoos discussed here contains 0.4 g of sugars, but also 404 kcal and 20 g of fat per 100 g. The sugar claim doesn’t tell you about these other nutritional values.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then check the portion you want to take with you.
For the Céréal variety discussed here, Jumbo lists almonds, wheat, barley, eggs, milk and soya among the allergens. The variety also contains maltitols.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the current pack of the exact variety you’re buying. If you have a relevant allergy, don’t choose a product that lists that allergen.
Albert Heijn describes the Lotus Biscoff biscuits discussed here as individually wrapped, but also lists sugar as an ingredient and states that they contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g.
Consider the packaging and sugar content separately: convenience on the go tells you nothing about whether a biscuit is sugar-free.
Céréal Nederland describes its speculoos with almond pieces as a sugar-free variety to enjoy with coffee.
The regular speculoos discussed here is an individually wrapped biscuit to enjoy with coffee, not a sugar-free variety.
Albert Heijn provides product information for the Lotus Biscoff biscuits discussed here, as well as a listing for Céréal speculoos with almond pieces that is sugar-free.
Jumbo provides product information for the Céréal variety discussed here, as well as a recipe for sugar-free speculaas.
The claim relates to the sugar content, not all the other nutritional values. Céréal Nederland states that its speculoos with almond pieces contains 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g. Also check the pack for the rest of the nutrition information and the ingredients.
No. Céréal Nederland states that the variety discussed here contains 404 kcal and 20 g of fat per 100 g. If you want to choose a portion to have with your coffee, also check the information per biscuit.
Not if you need to avoid any of the listed allergens: for this variety, Jumbo lists almonds, wheat, barley, eggs, milk and soya, among others. Check the current packaging of the exact product before eating it.
Check which sweetener is used and read any instructions or warnings on the pack. Céréal Nederland states that the variety discussed here contains 29 g of polyols per 100 g. If you’re keeping an eye on these ingredients, take your portion size into account too.
No. Albert Heijn lists sugar as an ingredient in the Lotus Biscoff biscuits discussed here and states that they contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g. Individually wrapping them can be handy when you’re out and about, but it doesn’t change the sugar content.
