Speculoos 125 g

Speculoos spice mix

The Speculoos spice mix is intended for making homemade speculoos biscuits (also known as speculas, speculaas or spekulas). These biscuits are traditionally made in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as in northern France, but are actually popular all over the world. Traditionally, they are given to children on 6 December, St Nicholas’ Day.

Our mix contains spices in just the right proportions so you can make those authentic speculoos biscuits. Buying a ready-made mix instead of the individual ingredients is, above all, better value for money, and it’s incredibly easy to use.

Speculoos biscuits are an excellent choice, particularly during the festive season around New Year, though of course you can enjoy them all year round. They go perfectly with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or tea. They also go well with tiramisu and even duck meat.

An interesting fact: the exact origin of the word speculoo is unknown. It is thought to derive from the Latin word species, meaning spices. According to other accounts, however, it comes from the word speculaas, which is actually the name of a 17th-century Dutch biscuit made with Indian spices.

Usage

This special blend of spices is primarily intended for making homemade speculoos biscuits, though you can, of course, also use it when preparing other tea biscuits, desserts and other dishes.

For 1 kilogram of biscuit dough, you will need approximately 1 teaspoon of the mixture.

Ingredients

Cinnamon, coriander, fennel, aniseed, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and black pepper.

Storage

Store in a dry, dark and cool place. Ensure that the bag or box is tightly sealed.

Packaging

An airtight zip-lock bag, in which the product retains all its freshness and aroma. The packaging protects against light and air, as it consists of several layers of protection that preserve the properties of the contents.

The packaging is very practical and can be recycled.

Origin

France