Who should consider these options?

Hosts with a clear chocolate preference

You want to choose between a milk chocolate coating, dark chocolate or spritz biscuits with extra chocolate pieces, rather than treating every variety as the same biscuit.

People buying for guests with different dietary requirements

You want to check which ingredients and allergens the biscuits contain. The allergens listed vary between the varieties we looked at.

Hosts buying for several coffee breaks

You’re considering the net weight, availability and how to store an opened pack, so the biscuits are still in good condition when you’re ready to serve them.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide which chocolate variety you’d like to serve and how many biscuits you need. If any guests have allergies, read the label on your chosen pack before buying.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Chocolate variety Check whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a variety with extra chocolate pieces. I want to serve a particular chocolate flavour with coffee, not just any chocolate spritz biscuit. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the chocolate variety.
Quantity Check the net weight and, if stated, how many biscuits are in the pack. When I’m buying for a group, I want enough biscuits without opening more packs than necessary. For around 20% of consumers, the amount needed is the main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. If guests have allergies, I want to know whether the pack I’ve chosen is suitable for them. Around 33% of consumers prioritise these checks.
Availability and storage Check that the variety is available and follow the storage advice on the pack once opened. I don’t want to run out of my chosen biscuits just before the coffee morning or serve an opened pack that’s gone soft. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all chocolate spritz biscuits contain the same allergens

    Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the allergens in NoboSprits Melk. The Jumbo dark chocolate variety we looked at also lists egg and gluten; for Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade, nuts and sesame are also mentioned as possible traces.

    Ask which allergies are relevant to your guests and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll actually be serving.

  • Assuming a product page means the product is available

    Jumbo stated that the Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade we looked at was no longer part of its online range. A product description alone doesn’t tell you whether you’ll be able to get that variety for your coffee morning.

    Check availability shortly before you shop and, if necessary, have another variety you’ve already checked as a backup.

  • Leaving an opened pack unsealed

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits can become soft, stale or dried out as their quality deteriorates.

    Seal the pack well after opening, store it somewhere cool, dry and dark, and check the biscuits before serving.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Verkade

Worth considering if you’re looking for a named milk chocolate spritz biscuit or a variety with extra chocolate pieces.

  • For NoboSprits Melk, Verkade lists a milk chocolate coating containing 15% milk chocolate.
  • According to Jumbo, the Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade we looked at also contains chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs. Check whether this variety is available.

Jumbo

The own-brand variety we looked at is a 200 g pack of spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.

  • Jumbo lists 18% dark chocolate for this variety.
  • The allergen information lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Check the label if you’re buying for guests with allergies.

PLUS

The PLUS Chocolade sprits we looked at is a 200 g pack with dark chocolate.

  • PLUS lists 18% dark chocolate for this variety.
  • Compare the ingredients and allergens on the current pack before serving it alongside another dark chocolate variety.

Biscotto / ALDI

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties.

  • The product listing distinguishes between the plain and chocolate varieties.
  • Check the pack to see which variety you have and which ingredients and allergens it lists.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Should I always check the allergens in chocolate spritz biscuits?

Yes, especially if you’re buying for guests with allergies or intolerances. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the labels of prepacked products, so check the information on the pack you’ll be serving.

Are dark chocolate spritz biscuits automatically different in nutritional value from milk chocolate ones?

The name of the chocolate variety doesn’t tell you how its overall nutritional value compares with another product. Compare the nutrition information on the exact packs on the same basis, for example per 100 g, rather than drawing a general conclusion from ‘dark’ or ‘milk’.

How should I store opened spritz biscuits until the coffee morning?

Store biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Follow the instructions on the pack too, and check before serving that the biscuits aren’t stale, soft or dried out.