If you’re choosing sugar-free speculaas as a cinema snack, check the ‘sugar-free’ claim against the nutritional information per 100 g: under this EU nutrition claim, the maximum is 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. The Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers listed by Jumbo contains 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, but also maltitol and allergens. So check the ingredients and your cinema’s rules too before taking the biscuits with you.
You want to check before buying that the ‘sugar-free’ claim matches the nutritional information. To do this, compare the amount of sugars per 100 g, rather than relying on the name on the front of the packet.
You want to know in advance which sweeteners and allergens a biscuit contains. The Céréal variety mentioned here contains maltitol, wheat, almond, egg, milk and soya, among other things. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid any ingredients.
You’re looking for a handy biscuit to enjoy during the film. Whether you can bring your own food into the auditorium depends on the venue: Kinepolis Netherlands does not allow you to bring your own food and drink into the cinema.
If ‘sugar-free’ is a condition of your purchase, start by checking the sugar content per 100 g. Then see whether the ingredients suit you and whether your cinema allows you to bring the snack in.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed sugar-free claim | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and make sure the exact claim on the packaging is clear. The EU ‘sugar-free’ claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If I specifically want a sugar-free option, the nutritional information needs to back up the claim. This check comes first for around 42% of consumers. |
| Sweeteners and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information. If you’re comparing similar biscuits, check their nutritional information per 100 g too. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or am keeping an eye on polyols, I want to know before choosing a biscuit. Around 33% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Taking it to the cinema | Check the rules at the specific cinema first, then choose a packet that’s easy to carry. | I want a handy snack to enjoy during the film without being caught out by a ban on bringing your own food at the entrance. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Jumbo’s ‘Speculaas zonder suiker’ recipe lists 500 g of maple syrup. So the title doesn’t tell you how much sugar the baked product contains per 100 g.
Check the full recipe and the sugar content of the finished product before considering homemade speculaas sugar-free.
Jumbo lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers, but also 404 kcal and 12 g of saturated fat. ‘Sugar-free’ says nothing by itself about these other nutritional values.
If they matter to you, compare similar biscuits per 100 g for energy, fat, saturated fat, salt and fibre.
The Céréal variety contains maltitol and several allergens, including wheat, almond, egg, milk and soya. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, large amounts of polyols can cause intestinal discomfort.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information before choosing, especially if you need to avoid any of these ingredients or are sensitive to polyols.
Rules vary between cinemas. Kinepolis Netherlands states that you cannot bring your own food and drink into the cinema.
Check the rules at your venue before setting off. A handy packet doesn’t automatically mean you’re allowed to bring it in.
The details below apply to the specific products listed, not to a brand’s entire range.
The Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers variety is worth considering if you want to check the sugar content of a pre-packaged biscuit.
The classic Lotus Biscoff biscuit is a regular option if ‘sugar-free’ isn’t a condition of your purchase.
Under the EU regulation on nutrition and health claims, a product carrying the ‘sugar-free’ claim must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the packaging; ‘no added sugars’ is a different claim.
On its own, the claim says nothing about the amount of energy or saturated fat. Jumbo lists 404 kcal and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers. Compare these values too if they’re relevant to your choice.
This warning may be linked to polyols. The Céréal variety mentioned here contains maltitol; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, large amounts of polyols can cause intestinal discomfort. Check the warning and ingredients on the packet of the biscuit you choose.
That depends on the cinema’s rules. Kinepolis Netherlands does not allow you to bring your own food and drink into the cinema, so check the rules at your venue before taking a snack with you.
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
