If you want to keep the familiar spritz biscuit shape, a spritz biscuit with less sugar is different from a sugar-free biscuit: PLUS still lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for Elvee Chocolade spritsen with 30% less sugar. If the sugar claim or baking together matters more to you than the spritz shape, look for a different biscuit or a recipe without added sugars. Check the ingredients, allergens and portion size too.
The spritz shape matters, but you also want to know what a claim about less sugar actually means. A relative reduction doesn’t mean the biscuit contains no sugars, so compare the nutritional information for the variant you’re considering.
Baking at home lets you choose the ingredients and involve children in mixing and shaping. The Allerhande recipe without added sugars uses dates and contains almond flour, egg and tahini; it isn’t a recipe for a classic spritz biscuit.
When choosing a biscuit for children, how often and how much you serve also matters. The Voedingscentrum suggests vegetables and fruit for everyday snacks for children aged 4 to 12; a sugar claim doesn’t automatically make a biscuit suitable as a daily snack.
First decide what matters most: the spritz shape, the sugar content of a packaged biscuit or baking together. Then check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, along with the ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Spritz shape and sugar | Check whether the product is a spritz biscuit and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and per portion. PLUS lists Elvee Chocolade spritsen as having 30% less sugar and 28 g of sugars per 100 g. | I want to serve a familiar spritz biscuit and will only consider a lower-sugar claim if I know how much sugar it still contains; this combination is the top priority for around 24% of consumers. |
| Sugars in packaged biscuits | Check the sugar content, sweeteners used and any warnings. Céréal Sesam-vanille lists 0 g of sugars per 100 g and contains maltitols, but it isn’t a spritz biscuit. | If the sugar content of a packaged biscuit matters more to me than the spritz shape, I’m happy for the ingredients to be different; around 29% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Portion size and treat occasions | Check the nutritional information per portion and decide whether you’re looking for a treat or an everyday snack. The Voedingscentrum recommends giving toddlers and preschoolers biscuits weekly rather than daily. | For a children’s treat, I mainly want to make a mindful choice about how often and how many biscuits I give, regardless of the sugar claim; this is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens and baking together | Read the latest ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements. For a recipe, check ingredients such as almond flour, egg and tahini too; an adult should handle the oven and hot baking tray. | When we bake together or share biscuits, I first want to know whether the ingredients are suitable and which tasks children can do safely; this is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
The 30% less sugar claim on Elvee Chocolade spritsen doesn’t mean they’re sugar-free: PLUS lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the claim with the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutritional information, and consider the portion you plan to serve too.
Céréal Sesam-vanille is a sugar-free biscuit, while the Allerhande recipe makes biscuits without added sugars. Neither is a classic spritz biscuit.
Before choosing, decide what matters most to you: the spritz shape, the sugar claim or the baking activity.
Céréal Sesam-vanille contains maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The products and recipes discussed also contain various allergens, including wheat, milk, sesame, egg and nuts.
Before choosing, check the current packaging or recipe ingredients for allergens, sweeteners and warnings.
Portion size and frequency still matter, even with a sugar-free biscuit. The Voedingscentrum recommends giving toddlers and preschoolers biscuits once a week rather than every day.
Save biscuits for a treat or baking occasion, and choose fruit, vegetables or wholegrain products for everyday snacks too.
Elvee Chocolade spritsen minder suiker is an option if the spritz shape matters more to you than a ‘sugar-free’ claim.
Céréal Sesam-vanille is suited to anyone looking for a sugar-free biscuit who isn’t set on the spritz shape.
The Verkade products mentioned show the difference between a regular spritz biscuit and a different biscuit without added sugars.
Albert Heijn offers both regular AH Spritsen and an Allerhande recipe for baking biscuits without added sugars together.
Sondey is Lidl’s range, which includes cookies, biscuits and bars.
No, a product without added sugars may still contain sugars that occur naturally. The Allerhande recipe uses dates and lists 6 g of sugars per portion, so check the nutritional information as well as the claim.
The label ‘sugar-free’ doesn’t automatically make a biscuit suitable for everyday eating. The Voedingscentrum suggests vegetables and fruit as snacks for children aged 4 to 12, and recommends giving toddlers and preschoolers biscuits weekly rather than daily.
Check the ingredients, portion size and any warnings on the packaging. Céréal Sesam-vanille contains maltitols and states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
It depends on the product or recipe you choose. Céréal Sesam-vanille contains wheat and sesame; Elvee Chocolade spritsen contain milk and soya and may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, egg and nuts. The Allerhande recipe mentioned contains almond flour, egg and tahini. Always check the current packaging or ingredients list.
