Who is this choice relevant to?

People who fancy a biscuit after exercise

You want something sweet after your workout, but you also want to decide how it fits alongside your regular meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercising.

Fans of a dark chocolate flavour

You’re looking for a pronounced cocoa flavour and don’t want to confuse milk chocolate, cocoa nibs and dark chocolate. Jumbo’s product description says that the Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade has a milk chocolate coating.

Shoppers checking allergens

You read the ingredients and allergen information before choosing a chocolate sprits. The Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade lists milk, soya and wheat; it may also contain nuts and sesame.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a biscuit as a treat or something to replace a meal after exercise. Then check the type of chocolate, the portion size and the allergen information on the packaging.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should consider this?
Meal or treat Check the portion size and nutritional information per portion, and decide what else you’ll eat. If I still need to eat after exercising, I don’t want to mistake a biscuit for my whole meal. This is estimated to be the main concern for 50% of consumers.
Type of chocolate Check which type of chocolate is listed in the ingredients and whether the cocoa content is given. I’m specifically looking for a pronounced dark flavour and don’t want to rely on the word ‘chocolate’ alone. An estimated 30% of consumers are thought to prioritise this flavour preference.
Portion size and allergens Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion; also read the allergen warnings on the current packaging. When I’m having a set number of biscuits, I want to know how many I’m eating, and allergens may be a deciding factor for me. This label check is estimated to be the top priority for 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘double chocolate’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    Jumbo describes Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as a sprits biscuit with chocolate pieces and a milk chocolate coating. So the name alone doesn’t tell you that you’re choosing a biscuit made with dark chocolate.

    If dark chocolate or a particular cocoa content is essential, check the packaging. A dark chocolate bar, such as the separate products listed by Albert Heijn, is also a different product category from sprits biscuits.

  • Thinking of a sprits as a complete post-workout meal

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercising. The nutritional information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade lists 1,0 g of protein per 17 g biscuit; a biscuit is not the same as a meal.

    Enjoy sprits as a treat and decide separately what you’ll have as your meal.

  • Looking only at the figures per 100 g

    You usually measure what you eat in biscuits. Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade is listed as containing 88 kcal per 17 g biscuit; if you have more biscuits, your total portion will be larger too.

    Read the nutritional information both per 100 g and per portion, and check how many biscuits you plan to have.

  • Skipping the allergen warning

    Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade lists milk, soya and wheat. It also states that it may contain nuts and sesame.

    When buying, read the full allergen information on the current packaging, including warnings about possible traces.

Brands to consider

Verkade

The Nobo Sprits range includes plain and chocolate varieties. Jumbo describes the Dubbel Chocolade variety as sprits with chocolate pieces and a milk chocolate coating.

  • For the Dubbel Chocolade variety, you can compare the ingredients and nutritional information per biscuit.
  • The milk chocolate listed doesn’t confirm that it contains dark chocolate; check the allergens on the packaging too.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists sprits biscuits and chocolate products as separate options.

  • A plain sprits biscuit and a dark chocolate bar are clearly different choices when you’re deciding which flavour you want.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the packaging when you buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists a Fairtrade chocolate sprits in a 200 g pack.

  • The product name makes it clear that this is a chocolate sprits, not a plain one.
  • Check the type of chocolate, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before choosing this variety.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter sprits in a plain variety and a chocolate variety.

  • The varieties listed let you decide whether chocolate is a must-have for you.
  • The description ‘with chocolate’ doesn’t tell you which type of chocolate is used, so check the current packaging.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate sprits enough after exercise?

Don’t choose a chocolate sprits as a replacement for a proper meal after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a normal main meal after exercising; a biscuit can be an extra treat.

Is Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade a dark chocolate sprits?

Jumbo’s product description doesn’t confirm that: this variety has a milk chocolate coating, among other ingredients. If dark chocolate or a particular cocoa content is essential for you, check the ingredients and descriptions on the current packaging.

Which allergens are listed for this chocolate sprits?

Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade lists milk, soya and wheat; it may also contain nuts and sesame. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on labels. So check the current packaging when you buy.

Can I rely on the nutritional information on a product page?

Use a product page to compare varieties, but check the packaging before you buy. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

How should I store opened Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade?

For this variety, Jumbo recommends storing the sprits in a cool, dry place and resealing the packaging after opening. Also follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.