Who might enjoy chocolate spritz biscuits?

Guests who enjoy milk chocolate

Looking for another biscuit to serve with coffee or tea alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles? Verkade describes its Nobo Sprits Melk as a milk chocolate variety.

If you’re hosting a larger group

If you’re putting together a plate for several people, compare the pack size and the stated number of biscuits. ALDI lists Biscotto Sprenkeltjes in a 400 g pack with around 30 biscuits. Sprenkeltjes are a separate product, not spritz biscuits.

If you’re catering for guests with dietary requirements

Ask guests in advance what they avoid, then read the label on the pack you buy. Depending on the product, relevant allergens in the spritz varieties mentioned include wheat, milk, soya and egg.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose the type of chocolate you’d like for your extra biscuit. Then work out how many you need and, before serving, check that the ingredients are suitable for your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Type of chocolate Check whether the spritz biscuits are described as a milk, dark or double-chocolate variety. Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Melk, while Jumbo lists spritz biscuits with dark chocolate. If I’m serving biscuits alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles, I want to choose a type of chocolate my guests will enjoy. Around 40% of consumers put flavour choice first.
Quantity and availability Compare the pack sizes and, if stated, the number of biscuits. Check availability at your shop or in your delivery area. If I’m hosting a larger group, I want to have enough biscuits to serve without automatically choosing a large pack. For around 30% of consumers, quantity and availability matter most.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, and ask guests what they need to avoid. If guests have different dietary requirements, I want to know what I can safely offer or need to keep separate. Around 30% of consumers put allergens and suitability for the group first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every chocolate biscuit is a spritz biscuit

    A larger pack of chocolate biscuits can be handy when you’re expecting guests, but it won’t necessarily contain spritz biscuits. ALDI describes Biscotto Sprenkeltjes as biscuits with dark or milk chocolate; Jumbo and PLUS do describe the products mentioned as spritz biscuits.

    Check the product name if you specifically want to serve chocolate spritz biscuits.

  • Relying only on the online product title when checking for allergens

    The spritz varieties mentioned have different ingredients. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Nobo Sprits Melk; PLUS also lists egg in its chocolate spritz biscuits.

    Ask guests about their dietary requirements in advance and check the allergen information on the current packaging before serving.

  • Planning on a large pack without checking availability

    A pack that suits a larger group won’t help if you can’t buy it in time. ALDI warns that special-offer products can sell out quickly.

    Check availability at your shop or in your delivery area before planning your get-together.

    If you then have to go to another shop, it’ll take up extra time.

  • Skipping the storage instructions

    Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned in a cool, dry, dark place. Verkade says temperature changes can cause sugar bloom on chocolate.

    Check the storage instructions on your pack and keep the biscuits somewhere suitable until you’re ready to serve them.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade makes Nobo Sprits Melk; Albert Heijn and Jumbo also list a Nobo variety with double chocolate.

  • For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists 15% milk chocolate and includes wheat, milk and soya in the ingredients.
  • For the double-chocolate variety, check the ingredients on the pack you buy. The product name alone doesn’t tell you all the allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists spritz biscuits with dark chocolate in a 200 g pack.

  • The product name makes it clear that these are spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
  • If your guests have dietary requirements, check the allergens on the current packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists 200 g chocolate spritz biscuits, described as spritz biscuits with 18% dark chocolate.

  • The product information lists ingredients and allergens, including wheat, egg, soya and milk.
  • When you buy them, check the current label and availability at your shop.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, either plain or with chocolate. The brand also makes Sprenkeltjes with dark or milk chocolate, a separate type of biscuit.

  • For Sprenkeltjes, ALDI lists a 400 g pack with around 30 biscuits, which can help you estimate how many you’ll need for a group.
  • Don’t confuse Sprenkeltjes with the butter spritz biscuits, and check the ingredients on the pack you choose.

Kraakman

Jumbo lists Kraakman butter spritz biscuits with chocolate in a pack of five.

  • The stated number of biscuits helps you plan a small plate.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

These milk chocolate spritz biscuits are a good choice if you want to offer a separate biscuit alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles and are specifically looking for a milk chocolate variety.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

A good option if you’d like to serve milk chocolate spritz biscuits as an extra treat alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles.

150 g pack. If your guests have dietary requirements, check the current label for allergens, including wheat, milk and soya.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate spritz biscuits a replacement for rusks with aniseed sprinkles?

No. For this kind of celebration, chocolate spritz biscuits are a separate treat to serve alongside rusks with aniseed sprinkles. Choose them as an extra option if you’d like to offer your guests a biscuit too.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate spritz biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’re serving. For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients; PLUS also lists egg in its chocolate spritz biscuits. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits until my guests arrive?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned in a cool, dry, dark place.

What should I bear in mind if children will be eating them too?

Ask in advance about allergies and any other foods the children don’t eat. This is also the Voedingscentrum’s advice for celebrations involving children. Then check the packaging of the biscuits you plan to hand out.

How can I check whether a larger pack is available?

Check availability at your shop or in your delivery area before counting on it for your get-together. ALDI points out that special-offer products can sell out quickly.