When choosing speculaas biscuits for a vegan diet, don’t rely on a vegan logo or a sugar claim alone. First check that the product is vegan, then compare its sugars per 100 g with similar speculaas biscuits. Also check the rest of the nutritional information and any allergens; a plant-based label on its own tells you nothing about the sugar content.
If you want to avoid ingredients and processing aids of animal origin, look beyond the product type alone. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a vegan certification mark makes it clear where ingredients and processing aids come from. If their origin is unclear, you can contact the manufacturer.
To compare the sugar content of speculaas biscuits, compare similar products by their sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g, as serving sizes can vary.
A vegan label doesn’t replace an allergen check. Read the ingredients list and check the packaging you’re buying for any warning about the possible presence of allergens.
Start by checking whether the speculaas biscuits are suitable for vegans. Then compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g, and check allergens separately.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan suitability | Look for a clear vegan label and read the ingredients list. If the origin of any ingredients or processing aids is unclear, contact the manufacturer. | I want to be sure that my speculaas biscuits contain no ingredients of animal origin. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Less sugar | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g for similar speculaas biscuits, and check what any sugar claim refers to. | If I want less sugar, I need to be able to verify the difference compared with a similar biscuit. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this sugar comparison. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and check the specific packaging for any ‘may contain’ warning. | I need to avoid a particular allergen, even if the speculaas biscuits are vegan. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this allergen check. |
A plant-based label doesn’t tell you the sugar content. Jumbo lists 34.0 g of sugars and 503 kcal per 100 g for its plant-based Speculaasbrokken.
Compare sugars and energy per 100 g with similar speculaas biscuits before you choose.
Different serving sizes make it difficult to compare packs directly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre therefore recommends using nutritional values per 100 g as the basis for comparison.
Compare products per 100 g first, then consider how much you actually want to eat.
‘No added sugars’ doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars. A claim about reduced sugar also doesn’t tell you the energy content on its own.
Check the sugars and energy per 100 g, and make sure you know exactly what the claim refers to.
Vegan speculaas biscuits may still contain ingredients that you need to check for allergens. Jumbo’s product information for Speculaasbrokken lists wheat and notes the possible presence of almonds and nuts.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a caramelised, crunchy biscuit to enjoy with coffee or use in baking.
Albert Heijn’s online speculaas category has a filter for vegan products.
Jumbo lists ingredients and nutritional values for its 375 g Speculaasbrokken.
Lidl Netherlands lists a 600 g pack of Bakkers speculaas.
ALDI Netherlands lists both a vegetarian and vegan range, and a separate product listing for filled speculaas with almonds and almond paste.
No. A plant-based label tells you nothing about the sugar content. Jumbo lists 34.0 g of sugars per 100 g for its plant-based Speculaasbrokken. If your aim is to eat less sugar, compare this figure with that of similar speculaas biscuits.
First check whether the claim refers to sugar; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘light’ or ‘reduced’ can also refer to energy or fat. Then compare the sugars per 100 g with those of a similar standard product, and check the rest of the nutritional information too.
Read the full ingredients list and contact the manufacturer if the origin of any ingredients or processing aids is unclear. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a vegan certification mark gives you extra reassurance that the product contains no substances of animal origin.
Yes. Vegan suitability and allergens are separate things to check. Read the allergen information and any warnings on the packaging. For example, Jumbo’s product information for Speculaasbrokken lists wheat and notes the possible presence of almonds and nuts.
