If you’re filling lots of advent calendar compartments, choose a pack that states how many biscuits it contains. For example, ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. If you’re buying for someone with specific dietary requirements, check the particular variety and read the current label. Jumbo, for instance, lists a gluten-free certification for its 125 g pack of Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas. Also check that the biscuits fit in the compartments whole, and how to store any leftovers once the pack is open.
A stated biscuit count makes it easy to work out whether one pack will fill all the compartments you’ve planned. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. You’ll also need to check that they fit in your calendar.
As well as classic traditional speculaas biscuits, you could consider a filled variety. ALDI, for example, offers filled speculaas with almonds and almond paste. Check the ingredients and suitability of each variety separately, as well as how it can be handed out.
A flavour name or pack size won’t tell you whether a product is suitable for the recipient. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on prepacked foods.
First count how many treats you need, then check that they’ll fit, read the labels of your chosen varieties and consider whether you want a bit of variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough biscuits | Compare the stated biscuit count with the number of compartments and recipients. Weight alone won’t tell you how many treats you’ll get. | If I’m filling compartments for several people, I want to be able to count in advance whether I have enough biscuits. Having enough pieces is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Fit and leftovers | Check the dimensions of the compartments and biscuits, and read how to store the pack once it’s open. | I want to hand out whole biscuits without having lots left over. A suitable size is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the specific variety. If you need a gluten-free option, check the product description and any certification too. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or who needs a gluten-free diet, I want to know what the packaging says. Around 21% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Variety | Choose between classic and, for example, filled speculaas, and check the ingredients of each variety. | For a calendar with different treats, I want to be able to choose more than one flavour or shape. Around 14% of consumers put variety of flavour first. |
A 600 g pack won’t tell you how many individual compartments you can fill. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in one 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas, but that count doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
Count the compartments and recipients, then look for the biscuit count on the pack you’ve chosen. Also check that the biscuits fit in the compartments whole.
A filled variety may contain different ingredients from classic traditional speculaas biscuits. So the product name alone isn’t enough to check for allergens.
Before handing them out, read the current label for each variety separately and make sure your choice suits the recipient’s needs.
Albert Heijn warns that information such as ingredients and allergens can change. If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, the information on the packaging is therefore an important point to check.
Use a product page to help you choose, then read the label on the pack you’re actually handing out.
If your calendar depends on one particular variety, changing availability could disrupt your plans.
Check availability shortly before buying, and think about whether another variety would also suit your planned quantities and recipients.
Lotus Biscoff is a speculoos option if you’re looking beyond classic speculaas biscuits too; they’re not the same product category.
Albert Heijn offers a range of speculaas sizes and varieties, including 600 g packs of AH Bakkers speculaas and 400 g packs of AH Amandelspeculaas.
Jumbo lists both 600 g packs of Bakkers Speculaas and 125 g packs of Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas.
Lidl offers traditional speculaas biscuits for anyone looking for a classic option.
ALDI lists 600 g packs of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas containing 48 biscuits, and also offers a 2 × 250 g pack of filled speculaas.
If you’re sharing spiced biscuits between several recipients, this pack states how many it contains. Check separately that the biscuits will fit in the compartments of your advent calendar.
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A spiced biscuit option to consider when filling several calendar compartments. Check that the biscuits fit whole, and read the current label before handing them out.
The product name states that the pack contains 8 biscuits and weighs 200 g.
Count all the compartments you want to fill with spiced biscuits, then compare that number with the biscuit count on the pack. For example, ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. Also check that each biscuit will fit in a compartment.
First, check the current label on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods. Don’t rely on the product name or a previous purchase alone.
You can’t tell from the name ‘speculaas’. Jumbo lists a gluten-free certification for its specific 125 g pack of Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas. When buying, check the description and current label on the pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. When filling the calendar, set aside the biscuits you need straight away and store the rest as instructed on the pack.
