Who are these sprits biscuits for?

Festival-goers who want to hand out biscuits

If you’re buying for a group, the stated number of biscuits or portions can help you plan. For example, Jumbo lists 15 portions for its 200 g pack of sprits biscuits with dark chocolate.

Shoppers who prefer milk or dark chocolate

If you’re looking for a particular type of chocolate, compare the options available: Verkade lists milk chocolate for NoboSprits Melk, while Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list sprits biscuit options with dark chocolate.

Organisers who need to share allergen information

If you’re buying for several people or serving the biscuits without their packaging, check the current label for the exact product first. That way, you can give visitors accurate ingredient and allergen information.

What should you look for when choosing?

When you’re handing out biscuits outdoors, storage and allergens matter just as much as quantity and type of chocolate. So compare the information on the exact pack you plan to take with you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should pay particular attention?
Storage during the festival Check whether you can keep your supplies cool, dry, away from light and well sealed, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for chocolate-coated sprits biscuits. If I’m handing out biscuits outdoors, I want to protect them from sunlight and moisture. Around 29% of consumers put keeping the biscuits in good condition first.
Allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on the current label for the exact product. When I’m buying for a group, I want to be able to say which allergens the biscuits contain. For around 29% of consumers, checking this is their top concern.
Biscuits and portions Compare the net weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions; these figures don’t mean the same thing. If I’m handing out biscuits to visitors, I need to plan how many packs to bring. This is the top priority for around 24% of consumers.
Milk or dark chocolate Check the type of chocolate on the pack you’ve chosen. The words ‘dark chocolate’ alone don’t tell you which allergens are in the biscuit as a whole. I want to choose a type of chocolate that suits the group’s preferences. Around 18% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common mistakes when handing out and storing biscuits

  • Assuming sprits biscuits with dark chocolate are allergen-free

    Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten-containing cereals, milk and soya among the ingredients in their dark chocolate options. Jumbo and PLUS also list egg.

    Don’t choose based on the type of chocolate alone: read the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll actually be handing out.

  • Leaving one opened pack out for too long

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing chocolate-coated sprits biscuits somewhere cool, dry and dark, in a well-sealed pack. Softness, a musty smell and drying out can be signs of a loss of quality.

    Keep your supplies sealed and out of the sun; open a small amount at a time to hand out.

  • Planning based on pack weight alone

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits or portions you can hand out. Jumbo lists 15 portions for its 200 g pack; Albert Heijn lists five biscuits for AH Choco sprits biscuits, 180 g.

    As well as checking the weight, check the number of biscuits or portions and decide in advance how many you want to offer each visitor.

Brands with relevant sprits biscuit options

Verkade

Verkade describes NoboSprits Melk as a sprits biscuit coated in 15% milk chocolate.

  • The manufacturer provides ingredient information and specifies the proportion of milk chocolate.
  • This option contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain other gluten-containing cereals. Check the label if you’re buying for a group that includes people with allergies.

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Choco sprits biscuits as a 180 g pack containing five butter sprits biscuits and 15% dark chocolate.

  • The number of biscuits and the pack weight give you two useful points of reference when planning a small-scale giveaway.
  • The product information lists milk, wheat, soya and gluten-containing cereals among the ingredients, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Check the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its Spritsen met Pure Chocolade as a 200 g pack containing 15 portions.

  • The portion information is useful if you want to work out how much you’ll need for a group in advance.
  • Jumbo says this option contains egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat; dark chocolate doesn’t make the biscuit as a whole allergen-free.

PLUS

PLUS lists Chocolade sprits Fairtrade as a 200 g pack containing 18% dark chocolate.

  • The product information specifies the chocolate content, Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa and allergens.
  • According to PLUS, this option contains wheat and gluten-containing cereals, egg, soya, milk and lactose.

Biscotto

ALDI says Biscotto butter sprits biscuits are available plain or with chocolate.

  • A chocolate option is also available for anyone looking for one.
  • Check the label on the chocolate option before buying, especially if you plan to offer the biscuits to visitors with allergies.

A Joybuy product for milk chocolate fans

These sprits biscuits with milk chocolate are a good fit if you prefer milk to dark chocolate. Plan how you’ll hand them out and check the allergens on the packaging.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

A good choice if you want to take sprits biscuits with milk chocolate to the festival. The pack contains 150 g; check the number of biscuits before handing them out, and read the current label for allergen information, paying particular attention to nuts and sesame.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store chocolate-coated sprits biscuits at a street festival?

Keep your supplies cool, dry, away from light and well sealed, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Protect the biscuits from sunlight and moisture during the festival, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging too.

Are sprits biscuits with dark chocolate suitable for someone with a milk, gluten, soya or egg allergy?

You can’t tell from the type of chocolate alone: check the allergens listed on the exact pack. The dark chocolate options reviewed list different combinations of wheat or gluten-containing cereals, milk, soya and egg.

What should I consider if I’m selling sprits biscuits from a festival stall?

When selling food at a market or event, you must store and serve it safely and hygienically, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Make sure you can provide allergen information for the biscuits you’re selling, and check which rules apply to the way you display and sell them.

Can I rely on an online product page for allergen information?

Use the product page to compare options in advance, but check the label on the pack you buy as well. This is particularly important if you’re handing the biscuits out to others or serving them without their packaging.