Who might find these choices useful?

Shoppers comparing pack sizes

You want to know how many chocolate spritz biscuits you’re buying, so you check the net weight. This is particularly useful when comparing packs of different sizes.

Shoppers who prefer chocolate or butter biscuits

You’re specifically looking for dark or milk chocolate, or a spritz biscuit made with butter. Check the exact variety: the type of chocolate, ingredients and pack size differ between the products listed.

Shoppers who check ingredients carefully

If allergens or nutritional values matter to you, compare the information on the exact pack. The varieties listed include wheat, milk and soya, and some also contain egg.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the net weight and check that the listing really refers to the chocolate variety. The type of chocolate, ingredients and availability will then help you choose a pack that suits your needs.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Pack size Check the net weight of the exact chocolate variety. Don’t assume that a shared listing for plain and chocolate varieties gives the weight of both. When comparing different pack sizes, I want to know how many chocolate spritz biscuits I’ll actually get. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers.
Chocolate and biscuit type Check whether the biscuits are made with dark or milk chocolate, and whether butter is listed as an ingredient. If I have a strong preference for milk chocolate or butter spritz biscuits, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘chocolate’ alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this product choice.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings. Compare relevant nutritional values per 100 g. If I need to watch out for allergens or sugars, I need the information for the exact variety I’ve chosen. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Availability Check whether the chocolate variety is available in your shop or delivery area, not just the plain variety. I want to know in advance whether the chocolate spritz biscuits are available in my shop. This matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming pack details apply to every variety

    ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, plain or with chocolate, in a single 300–400 g listing. This doesn’t tell you the weight of the chocolate variety.

    Check the net weight on the pack of the variety you choose in store.

  • Assuming dark chocolate means less sugar

    Jumbo and PLUS both list 26,3 g of sugars per 100 g for the chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you what the nutritional values are.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact products you’re considering.

  • Assuming a similar spritz biscuit has the same allergens

    Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary by product. For example, Verkade says that NoboSprits Melk may contain other cereals containing gluten.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s available locally

    A listed variety may not be available in your local shop or delivery area. For Biscotto, ALDI directs shoppers to check in store.

    Check whether the chocolate variety is available at your local branch. If you choose an alternative, check its ingredients and pack size again.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo sells Spritsen met Pure Chocolade in a 200 g pack.

  • The product information states that it contains 18% dark chocolate.
  • The variety listed contains wheat, egg, milk and soya. Dark chocolate doesn’t mean the product has less sugar.

PLUS

PLUS sells Chocolade sprits Fairtrade in a 200 g pack.

  • The product name and pack size make it easy to identify the variety when comparing ingredients.
  • The allergens listed include wheat, egg, soya and milk. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritsen consists of five butter spritz biscuits weighing 180 g in total, decorated with dark chocolate.

  • The product information states that it contains 25% butter and 15% dark chocolate.
  • The 180 g pack contains less than the 200 g packs listed, so compare the net weight of the variety you choose.

Verkade

Verkade describes NoboSprits Melk as a spritz biscuit coated with milk chocolate.

  • The ingredients information lists 15% milk chocolate.
  • Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients, and warns that other cereals containing gluten may be present.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, plain or with chocolate, in a combined product listing of 300–400 g.

  • The listing can help you look specifically for the chocolate variety.
  • Check the pack size and availability of that variety separately in store; the combined listing doesn’t distinguish between them.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

If you’re specifically looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate, this 150 g pack is worth considering for its type of chocolate, pack size and ingredients.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

An option if you’re looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate. The pack contains 150 g. If you need to check for allergens, read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you choose.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare chocolate spritz biscuits in packs of different weights?

First, check the net weight of the exact chocolate variety you’re considering. Albert Heijn lists AH Choco spritsen at 180 g, while Jumbo and PLUS each list their varieties at 200 g. If a single listing covers several varieties, check the pack itself carefully.

Can I choose any chocolate spritz biscuit if I have an allergy?

No. Don’t rely on the product name alone or assume a similar variety has the same ingredients. The products listed include wheat, milk and soya, and some also contain egg or carry a ‘may contain’ warning. Read the label on the exact pack.

Does dark chocolate mean the spritz biscuits contain less sugar?

No, you can’t tell from the type of chocolate alone. Jumbo and PLUS each list 26,3 g of sugars per 100 g for their dark chocolate varieties. Compare the nutritional information for the exact products.

Does allergen information also have to be available online?

Yes. Ondernemersplein states that mandatory food labelling information must also be available online. Check the label on the pack you receive as well, so you can read the information for the exact variety.