Who is this choice important for?

Host catering for a strictly vegan group

You don’t want to assume the biscuits are suitable based on a brand name or product title. The ingredients and allergen information on the pack are your first checks.

Organiser of a coffee get-together

You’re looking for enough biscuits for your guests and want to know whether one large pack or smaller portions would be easier to serve.

Organiser catering for allergies

As well as checking whether the biscuits are vegan, you need to find out which ingredients or allergens your guests need to avoid. A vegan label doesn’t replace this separate check.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the exact pack is suitable for your vegan guests. Then choose a pack size and format to suit the number of guests, and check allergen information separately from the vegan labelling.

What to consider What to check when buying Especially important for
Vegan suitability Read the vegan label and full ingredients list on the current pack; don’t rely on ‘plant-based’ alone. If I’m serving biscuits to a strictly vegan group, I want to be able to check that the specific pack is suitable. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Enough to go round Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits with your plans for sharing. When I’m catering for a larger group, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Allergens Check the ingredients and allergen warnings for anything your guests need to avoid. If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I can’t rely on a vegan label alone. Around 21% of consumers put this separate check first.
Serving and storage Check whether the biscuits come in individual portions or one larger pack, and follow the storage instructions after opening. If everyone won’t be taking biscuits at the same time, I want to serve them easily and store the rest according to the packaging. This is the first consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack is automatically vegan

    Lidl says the Sondey range includes vegan products, but that doesn’t mean every Sondey biscuit is vegan. Similarly, ALDI’s listed pack size of 400 g and approximately 22 Biscotto oat biscuits don’t tell you whether that pack is suitable for vegans.

    Check the label and ingredients on the specific pack before choosing it for a vegan group.

  • Confusing vegan with allergen-free

    Lotus Bakeries Nederland’s ingredient information for Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos lists wheat and soya. Vegan suitability and the allergens a guest needs to avoid are two separate considerations.

    Ask your guests which allergens they need to avoid, then read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you choose.

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    ALDI lists both 400 g and approximately 22 biscuits for Biscotto Oat Biscuits. For Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos, Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists a format of 20 × 2 biscuits, among others. The weight alone doesn’t tell you how you can divide the contents.

    Check the number of biscuits and the pack format too, especially if you want to put some out for each guest or serve them on more than one occasion.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

For Original Speculoos, Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists formats including 3 × 125 g and a Mega Pack of 20 × 2 biscuits. These pack formats are worth considering if you want to serve smaller portions.

  • The manufacturer lists ingredients for the speculoos range, including wheat and soya.
  • For a strictly vegan group, check the label and ingredients on the exact pack you’re buying.

Jumbo

Jumbo Krokante Digestive Biscuit is a specific own-brand product in a 400 g pack, for anyone looking for a larger pack of biscuits.

  • The product information lists a pack size of 400 g.
  • Jumbo describes the product as plant-based; for a strictly vegan get-together, check the current label too. The listed ingredients include wheat.

Sondey

Lidl says the Sondey range of biscuits and snacks includes vegan products. This gives you a starting point when checking a specific pack in store.

  • According to Lidl, the range includes vegan products.
  • The brand name alone doesn’t confirm that an individual Sondey biscuit variety is vegan; check the pack you choose.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Oat Biscuits in a 400 g pack containing approximately 22 biscuits, which can help you plan how many to serve.

  • Both the pack size and an approximate number of biscuits are listed.
  • Don’t assume a product is vegan based on its name or pack size; check the label to find out.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn displays a vegan label for Hands Off Vegan havermout koekjes & karamel 70%. This listing for an individual product doesn’t tell you which larger pack to choose for sharing.

  • A vegan label on a specific product gives you a clearer indication than a range name alone.
  • Albert Heijn says product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change, so check the current pack.

Biscuits to share from Joybuy

If you’re looking to share speculoos with coffee or guests, a pack of Lotus Biscoff is featured below. Check the current pack to see whether the biscuits meet your guests’ vegan requirements and suit their allergen needs.

Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie, 250 g

Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Cookie, 250 g

A pack of speculoos biscuits to share with coffee or guests.

Net weight: 250 g. Before serving the biscuits to your guests, check the vegan label, ingredients and allergens on the current pack.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can I rely on the product title when choosing for vegan guests?

No. Check the ingredients and any vegan labelling on the current pack. Albert Heijn says product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.

Can vegan biscuits still contain wheat or soya?

Yes. Vegan suitability doesn’t rule out wheat or soya. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists both ingredients for Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos; if a guest needs to avoid them, always check the specific pack.

What allergen information should I check as well as the vegan label?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings for anything your guests need to avoid. A vegan label doesn’t answer this separate question, so check the information on the pack you’ll actually be serving.

How should I store a large pack of biscuits after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For Jumbo Krokante Digestive Biscuit, Jumbo recommends sealing the pack well after opening and storing it in a dark place.