Who are chocolate sprits biscuits for?

Oliebollen makers looking for a biscuit to serve alongside

You’re making plain oliebollen and want to serve chocolate sprits biscuits alongside them, or crumble one over them after frying.

Fans of different types of chocolate

You want to choose between a milk chocolate coating, dark chocolate or a biscuit with extra chocolate pieces.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

Ingredients, allergens or sweeteners may influence which biscuit you want to consider. The latest label matters more than the product name alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve the biscuit whole or crumble it over your oliebollen after frying. Then choose the type of chocolate and check the label for ingredients and allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving or topping Decide whether you’ll serve the biscuit whole or crumble it over your oliebollen after frying. Fry the oliebollen according to your recipe; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum temperature of 175 °C. I want a biscuit alongside my oliebol or crumbs as a topping, without changing the batter. For around 50% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Type of chocolate Check whether the packaging mentions milk chocolate, dark chocolate or extra chocolate pieces. I’m mainly looking for a biscuit with the type of chocolate I enjoy serving alongside my oliebollen. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about sweeteners. The label determines whether I want to buy a biscuit; the words ‘dark chocolate’ don’t tell me enough. Around 17% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Frying a whole chocolate sprits biscuit with the oliebollen

    Chocolate sprits biscuits are ready-made biscuits with a chocolate coating. A recipe for chocolate oliebollen, such as Koopmans’ recipe, uses chocolate as a filling. That’s different from frying a whole biscuit in the oil.

    Serve the biscuit separately, or sprinkle crumbs over the oliebol after frying. If you want chocolate in the batter or as a filling, follow a recipe that explains how to make it that way.

  • Assuming ‘dark chocolate’ tells you about allergens

    Jumbo and PLUS list allergens including wheat, egg, milk and soya for their dark chocolate sprits biscuits. So the type of chocolate doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the whole biscuit.

    Check the allergen list and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you buy.

  • Relying on an old availability listing

    A product page doesn’t necessarily tell you whether a biscuit is available when you want to buy it. Albert Heijn and Jumbo marked their pages for Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as no longer part of their online range.

    Check current availability before choosing a particular variety to serve.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade has described a Nobo Sprits biscuit with milk chocolate, as well as a double chocolate variety.

  • Verkade says Nobo Sprits Melk has a milk chocolate coating; the product information lists 15% milk chocolate.
  • The double chocolate variety also contains chocolate pieces and cacao nibs. Check the latest label for allergens on both varieties, and check the double chocolate variety’s availability separately.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its own-brand sprits biscuit as an option for anyone specifically looking for dark chocolate.

  • According to the product information, Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade contains 18% dark chocolate and comes in a 200 g pack.
  • The listed allergens include egg, wheat, milk and soya; ‘dark’ doesn’t mean the biscuit is allergen-free.

g'woon / PLUS

PLUS describes a chocolate sprits biscuit for shoppers who want to compare a variety made with dark chocolate.

  • PLUS lists 18% dark chocolate for the sprits biscuit described, as well as Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
  • The product information lists wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Damhert Nutrition

The Sprits Pure Chocolade described may be worth considering if you want to compare ingredients and sweeteners.

  • The product page lists 13% dark chocolate and sweeteners.
  • The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Also check the latest ingredients and availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I fry chocolate sprits biscuits with oliebollen?

It’s best to serve a ready-made chocolate sprits biscuit on the side or crumble it over your oliebollen after frying, rather than treating it as a standard ingredient to fry in the oil. If you want chocolate inside an oliebol, follow a recipe designed for that.

Which sprits biscuits can I compare if I’m looking for dark chocolate?

Jumbo and PLUS both list a sprits biscuit containing 18% dark chocolate. Then compare the packaging and the latest ingredients and allergen information for the variety you want to buy.

Is allergen information shown on packaged sprits biscuits?

In the Netherlands, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the label on the specific sprits biscuit: ‘dark chocolate’ doesn’t tell you what other ingredients it contains.

How should I store opened chocolate sprits biscuits until serving?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack sealed after opening.