Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want to take a biscuit with you

You’re looking for a ready-to-eat chocolate spritz biscuit and mainly choosing by type of chocolate, pack size and a suitable portion.

If you want to take breakfast with you too

You want to avoid making a pack of biscuits your entire breakfast, so you consider what else to take with your spritz biscuit, such as a wholegrain product or yoghurt.

If you check ingredients carefully

You compare sugars, sweeteners and allergens on the packaging. The documented varieties differ in their ingredients; wheat, milk, soya and egg are among the ingredients worth checking.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether the spritz biscuit is an extra snack or the only thing you’re taking for the morning. Then check the exact product packaging for ingredients, type of chocolate and portion size.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most important to?
The rest of your breakfast Check the fibre and protein in the nutritional information, and think about what you’ll take alongside the biscuit. If I were relying on a whole pack of biscuits for the entire morning, I’d rather take something else for breakfast too. This breakfast question is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current allergen information and compare the sugars and any sweeteners in the exact variety. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging before choosing. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Chocolate and portion size Check whether it contains milk or dark chocolate, and how much a stated portion weighs. For a biscuit on the go, I mainly want a flavour I enjoy and a portion that’s easy to take with me. Around 25% of consumers put this choice first.
Pack size and availability Check the pack weight and whether your preferred variety is available to order from your retailer. If I want to take the same spritz biscuit with me regularly, the pack I want needs to be available too. This is the main concern for around 8% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a biscuit for breakfast as a complete breakfast

    Chocolate spritz biscuits are easy to take with you, but the documented products are low in fibre per 100 g. The Diabetes Fund recommends also choosing sources of carbohydrate that are high in fibre and foods rich in protein at breakfast.

    If you want more than a biscuit for breakfast, take a portion of spritz biscuits alongside wholemeal bread, fruit, yoghurt or quark, for example.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘no added sugar’ tells you everything

    Dark chocolate alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar a spritz biscuit contains. A variety made with sweeteners may also carry a warning about excessive consumption.

    Compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the exact products, including the stated portion size and any consumption warning.

  • Checking only the online product title for allergens

    The documented chocolate spritz biscuits contain varying combinations of wheat, milk, soya and egg. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on the label.

    Before eating, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging itself, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

  • Planning around one specific variety as a regular option

    A variety may appear on a product page without being available to order online. For example, Jumbo stated that Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade was no longer part of its online range.

    Check current availability before planning to take that particular variety with you on upcoming mornings.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Melk is a documented option if you’re looking for a spritz biscuit topped with milk chocolate.

  • Verkade states that it contains 15% milk chocolate; Albert Heijn lists a 150 g pack and a portion of around 16.7 g.
  • Verkade states that it contains 1.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety when you buy it, too.

Jumbo

The own-brand range includes a documented spritz biscuit with dark chocolate in a 200 g pack.

  • Jumbo states that its Spritsen met Pure Chocolade contains 18% dark chocolate.
  • The product information lists 26.3 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the allergen information too if wheat, egg, milk or soya is relevant to you.

PLUS

PLUS Chocolade Sprits is a documented own-brand variety made with dark chocolate.

  • PLUS states that it contains 18% dark chocolate and comes in a 200 g pack.
  • The product information lists 26.3 g of sugars per 100 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging too.

Biscotto

ALDI describes Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, which may be available plain or with chocolate.

  • ALDI’s product information lists pack sizes of 300–400 g for these butter spritz biscuits.
  • Check which variety you have in front of you in store, and read its label for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

Sondey

According to Lidl, Sondey is a brand of biscuits and snacks; the brand name alone doesn’t identify a specific chocolate spritz biscuit.

  • The brand includes a range of different biscuits.
  • Check the exact product name and packaging if you’re specifically looking for a spritz biscuit coated in chocolate.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

If you want to take a milk chocolate spritz biscuit as an extra snack with a quick breakfast, the Verkade Nobo variety is listed below. Check the portion size and ingredients on the packaging before adding it to your morning routine.

Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits 150 g

A ready-to-eat spritz biscuit for anyone who wants to take milk chocolate as an extra snack, rather than as a complete breakfast.

Verkade states that Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate and 1.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Check the portion size and the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate spritz biscuits enough for breakfast on the go?

It’s best to take chocolate spritz biscuits as an extra snack if you also want to eat foods rich in fibre and protein for breakfast. The documented varieties are low in fibre per 100 g. The Diabetes Fund recommends sources of carbohydrate that are high in fibre and foods rich in protein at breakfast, and advises limiting sugary biscuits.

Are spritz biscuits with dark chocolate different from those with milk chocolate?

Yes, they contain different types of chocolate, but ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you what the overall nutritional information looks like. For their documented dark chocolate spritz biscuits, Jumbo and PLUS both state that the products contain 18% dark chocolate and 26.3 g of sugars per 100 g. So compare the exact products and portion sizes.

Where can I check the allergens in chocolate spritz biscuits?

Read the allergen information and ingredients list on the current packaging. The varieties reviewed contain different combinations of wheat, milk, soya and egg. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.

Can I eat as many spritz biscuits as I like if they have no added sugar?

No. ‘No added sugar’ doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you like. The product information for Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade lists sweeteners and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the packaging of the variety you’re actually buying.

How can I take chocolate spritz biscuits with me without taking the whole pack?

Check how many biscuits or how many grams the pack gives as a portion, and take just that amount if you prefer. Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal the remaining biscuits after opening.