When choosing chocolate spritz biscuits for a conference break, start by considering how you’ll serve them and checking the allergen information for the exact product. For a small break, Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate comes in a 150 g pack, which Albert Heijn says contains around nine portions. PLUS Chocolate spritz comes in a 200 g tray and contains dark chocolate, but egg is also listed as an allergen. If you serve the biscuits unwrapped, make sure attendees can access information about any allergens they contain.
If you’re serving biscuits from an open plate, you need to be able to tell attendees about any allergens they contain. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also says this information must be provided for catering.
Pack size and portion information can help you work out how many packs you’ll need. For Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, Albert Heijn states that the 150 g pack contains around nine portions.
For a larger group, pack size and availability at your chosen shop both matter. Check which chocolate variety you’ll actually receive, especially if the range also includes plain spritz biscuits.
First decide whether you’ll serve the spritz biscuits in their packaging or unwrapped on a plate. Then compare the portion information and pack size for the exact chocolate variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens when serving unwrapped | Check the label on the product you buy. If you’re serving the spritz biscuits unwrapped, make sure information about any allergens they contain is available. | If I put biscuits out on a plate, I want to be able to answer questions about allergens before anyone eats them. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this information when making a choice. |
| Portions and presentation | Compare the net weight and any portion information. Albert Heijn states that the 150 g Verkade pack contains around nine portions. | For a short coffee break, I want to be able to plan how many packs I need and how I’ll serve the biscuits. Portion planning comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack size of the chocolate variety you’ve chosen and whether it’s available from your shop or supplier. | If I’m buying for a larger group, I want to choose pack sizes that suit the quantity I need and are available in time. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this kind of purchasing planning. |
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about any allergens present must be available for food sold unwrapped. This also applies to a conference buffet.
Keep the label from the pack you’re using, and make sure attendees can access the relevant allergen information.
Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate and PLUS Chocolate spritz differ in their type of chocolate and pack size. PLUS also lists egg as an allergen for its variety.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product rather than relying on the general name ‘chocolate spritz biscuits’.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo listed Verkade Nobo Sprits double chocolate as no longer available on their respective product pages. So you can’t assume that a planned variety will still be available to order.
Before the conference, check with your chosen shop or supplier to confirm which varieties are available. If you choose an alternative, check its label again.
According to Albert Heijn, the 150 g pack of Nobo Sprits milk chocolate contains around nine portions.
PLUS describes its Fairtrade Chocolate spritz as a 200 g tray of spritz biscuits containing 18% dark chocolate.
ALDI offers Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain or chocolate varieties, as part of a range with pack sizes of 300–400 g.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about any allergens present must also be available for food served unwrapped, including at catered events. Keep the information for the exact variety you’re serving to hand.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk, wheat and soya among the allergens present, and also warns that the product may contain traces of nuts and sesame seeds. Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
Not necessarily: PLUS lists egg as an allergen for this chocolate spritz variety. If you choose another product, check the full allergen information on its packaging.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. Keep the product packaging and its allergen information available when you put the biscuits out on a plate.
