Who is this for?

Dark chocolate lovers

You’re looking for a spritz biscuit that lists dark chocolate as an ingredient, rather than a biscuit with an unspecified chocolate flavour.

Butter spritz biscuit lovers

The biscuit base matters just as much as the chocolate coating to you. In that case, the stated butter content is a useful point of comparison.

Shoppers who prefer certain sweeteners

You check the ingredients in a chocolate spritz biscuit made with alternative sweeteners. Also read any warnings on the packaging: Albert Heijn notes that excessive consumption of Damhert Chocosprits tagatose may have a laxative effect.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the chocolate coating, the butter biscuit, a sharing-size pack or the choice of sweeteners matters most to you. Then compare only the features relevant to that preference.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Dark chocolate coating Look for the words ‘dark chocolate’ and check separately whether the cocoa percentage of the chocolate is stated on the packaging. I want to choose a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate to enjoy with my drink, not just a biscuit that tastes of chocolate. For around 36% of consumers, this explicit choice of chocolate is the top priority.
Biscuit base and chocolate Compare the stated butter content with the dark chocolate content. Albert Heijn states that AH Choco spritsen contain 25% and 15%, respectively. If I mainly want a butter spritz biscuit with a hint of chocolate, the biscuit base matters more to me. Around 29% of consumers give this top priority.
Pack size Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of portions. Jumbo states that its dark chocolate spritz biscuits weigh 200 g; AH Choco spritsen contain 180 g. I want to share biscuits with a drink, so I check how many are in a pack. This is the most important consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Sweeteners Read the ingredients and any warnings for the specific variety. Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of Damhert Chocosprits tagatose may have a laxative effect. The choice of sweeteners determines which chocolate spritz biscuits I consider; the packaging warnings matter too. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this choice of ingredients.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means a high cocoa content

    Jumbo and Albert Heijn state what proportion of their spritz biscuits is made up of dark chocolate. This is different from the cocoa percentage of the chocolate itself.

    If a rich cocoa flavour is your main requirement, look for the cocoa percentage on the packaging.

  • Assuming the allergens from the product name

    The words ‘dark chocolate’ don’t tell you which allergens are in the whole biscuit. Jumbo lists wheat, egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients; Albert Heijn also mentions possible traces for AH Choco spritsen.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.

  • Choosing a variety with alternative sweeteners without checking further

    A different recipe doesn’t mean you can overlook the ingredients. Albert Heijn states that excessive consumption of Damhert Chocosprits tagatose may have a laxative effect.

    Check the full ingredients list and the warnings on the current packaging before choosing this variety.

  • Leaving the whole pack open on the terrace

    According to the Voedingscentrum, biscuits should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container to help maintain their quality.

    Take out what you want to serve, then seal the rest of the pack again.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a spritz biscuit whose product information explicitly lists dark chocolate.

  • Jumbo states that its 200 g pack contains 18% dark chocolate.
  • The proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit does not tell you the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.

Albert Heijn

According to the product information, AH Choco spritsen combine a butter biscuit with dark chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn states that they contain 25% butter and 15% dark chocolate.
  • If you’re choosing based on a specific cocoa percentage, check this separately on the packaging.

Verkade

The Nobo Sprits varieties mentioned here are not confirmed options for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.

  • The product names make it easier to look specifically for the chocolate variety.
  • The Nobo Sprits found at Joybuy is a milk chocolate variety; don’t mistake it for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.

Damhert

Damhert Chocosprits tagatose offers a different choice of ingredients; it is not automatically an alternative to a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists tagatose and isomalt.
  • Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption of this variety may have a laxative effect.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties.

  • The chocolate variety is worth considering if you’re looking for a butter spritz biscuit.
  • Check the type of chocolate on the packaging before treating this variety as a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘dark chocolate’ on a spritz biscuit mean the chocolate coating has a high cocoa content?

No. The stated proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the chocolate coating. Jumbo lists 18% dark chocolate and Albert Heijn 15% in the spritz biscuits discussed here. If you’re looking for a specific cocoa content, check for a separate figure on the packaging.

What should I check if I need to avoid allergens?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the spritz biscuit you want to buy. For its dark chocolate spritz biscuits, Jumbo lists wheat, egg, milk and soya. For AH Choco spritsen, Albert Heijn lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, as well as possible traces of other allergens.

How should I store spritz biscuits if I’m taking some to the terrace?

Seal the remaining biscuits well and store them in a cool, dry, dark place. This follows the Voedingscentrum’s storage advice for biscuits.