If you’re looking for a spritz biscuit containing dark chocolate to serve with drinks, Jumbo and PLUS both state that theirs contain 18% dark chocolate. Albert Heijn states that its AH Choco spritz biscuits contain 15% dark chocolate and 25% butter. The chocolate content isn’t the same as the cocoa content of the biscuit: also check the allergens and, if sugar matters to you, the sweeteners and current availability.
You want the spritz biscuit to contain dark chocolate, as stated on the label. The stated chocolate content helps you compare products, but doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate or the whole biscuit contains.
You check the label before serving spritz biscuits. Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn’s product information for their dark chocolate spritz biscuits lists allergens including wheat or gluten, egg, milk and soya.
You may be looking for a variety with no added sugar and want to check the sweeteners, nutritional information and availability too. Jumbo lists sweeteners in its Damhert spritz biscuits and includes a warning about excessive consumption.
Start with the product description and label: a statement that the biscuits contain dark chocolate, an allergen check and a sugar claim each answer a different question.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Check whether the spritz biscuits contain dark chocolate and what percentage of chocolate is stated. Jumbo and PLUS state 18%; Albert Heijn states 15% for its AH Choco spritz biscuits. | If I want to serve spritz biscuits with dark chocolate on the drinks table, I compare the chocolate content without mistaking it for the cocoa content. Around 42% of consumers put this flavour-led choice first. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients list and warnings about possible traces, especially if you’re buying for guests. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the spritz biscuits are suitable before serving them. For around 33% of consumers, checking allergens comes first. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Compare any claim about added sugar with the nutritional information, and check which sweeteners and usage warnings are listed. | If I’m mainly looking for spritz biscuits with no added sugar, I also want to know which sweeteners they contain and whether I can buy them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
Jumbo and PLUS state that their spritz biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate, while Albert Heijn states that its AH Choco spritz biscuits contain 15%. This is the proportion of chocolate in the biscuits, not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate or the biscuit.
If you’re looking for a specific cocoa content, check whether a separate percentage is shown on the packaging.
Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn’s dark chocolate spritz biscuits contain allergens, including milk. Having dark chocolate in the product name doesn’t automatically make the biscuits suitable for anyone avoiding milk, gluten or soya.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information every time you buy them, even if you’ve served the product before.
Jumbo describes Damhert Dark Chocolate Spritz Biscuits as having no added sugar and containing sweeteners. The product listing warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Alongside the sugar claim, check the sweeteners, portion size and nutritional information.
Jumbo states that Damhert Dark Chocolate Spritz Biscuits are no longer part of its online range. So if you’re planning to serve them with drinks, don’t rely solely on an existing product page.
Check the range at the shop you plan to order from or visit shortly before buying.
Jumbo lists dark chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
PLUS describes its chocolate spritz biscuits as coming in a 200 g pack.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritz biscuits combine butter with dark chocolate.
Jumbo describes Damhert Dark Chocolate Spritz Biscuits as containing sweeteners and having no added sugar.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a plain variety and a chocolate variety.
No, that description alone doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit. Jumbo and PLUS each state that their spritz biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate, while Albert Heijn states that its AH Choco spritz biscuits contain 15%. Check separately for a cocoa percentage if that’s an important factor in your choice.
No, you can’t tell from the type of chocolate. Jumbo and PLUS’s product information lists milk and gluten among the allergens in their dark chocolate spritz biscuits. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each product.
As well as the sugar claim, check the sweeteners and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, if provided. Jumbo lists sweeteners in Damhert Dark Chocolate Spritz Biscuits and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Store opened biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Follow the instructions on the packaging too, and check the biscuits before serving them again.
