If you’re looking for milk chocolate, Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk is clearly labelled as such; if you prefer dark chocolate, PLUS describes its spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate. ALDI also offers Biscotto butter spritz biscuits with chocolate. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for each option, and choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use.
If you want to know whether the biscuits are made with milk or dark chocolate, look beyond the picture. Albert Heijn lists 15% milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk; PLUS describes its chocolate spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate.
If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for you, you’ll need the information for the specific variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade; PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the ingredients in its chocolate spritz biscuits. Check the warnings on the pack too.
Whether you’re buying for visitors or stocking the cupboard, it matters how many biscuits you bring home. Albert Heijn and PLUS list pack sizes of 150 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk and 200 g for PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade, respectively.
Start with the type of chocolate, then read the label for the variety you’re considering. Finally, choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it and how you can store it.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Check whether the product description says milk or dark chocolate, and look for a stated chocolate percentage. | If you’re specifically looking for milk or dark chocolate, don’t rely on the picture alone. For around 33% of consumers, the type of chocolate would be the main consideration. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll need for visitors or to enjoy at home. | When buying for visitors, I want to choose a pack whose contents I can use. For around 27% of consumers, pack size would be the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings such as ‘may contain’ on the current packaging. | If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for you, the label matters more than the product name. Around 27% of consumers would make this their first consideration. |
| Storing after opening | Check the best-before date and storage instructions, and see whether the pack can be resealed. | If you’ll enjoy the biscuits over several occasions, you’ll want to know how to store the opened pack. For around 13% of consumers, storage would be their first consideration. |
Albert Heijn lists milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, while PLUS describes its chocolate spritz biscuits as a variety containing 18% dark chocolate.
Read the product description and ingredients list on the pack you’re buying rather than relying on the picture alone.
What matters is the composition of the pack you actually buy; product information can change.
Check the current label, including the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
An opened pack needs to be stored according to the instructions, especially if you won’t finish the biscuits in one go.
Follow the label. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, Albert Heijn recommends storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place and closing the pack tightly after opening.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk as a 150 g pack of spritz biscuits with 15% milk chocolate.
PLUS describes its 200 g pack of Chocolade sprits Fairtrade as spritz biscuits with 18% dark chocolate.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in both plain and chocolate varieties.
This product selection suits anyone looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate. For other types of chocolate, compare the description and label for the variety you’re considering.
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For anyone looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate in a 150 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 designated allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
No, read the label for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, while PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the ingredients in its chocolate spritz biscuits. Check for any ‘may contain’ warnings too.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and close it tightly after opening. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, Albert Heijn says to store the biscuits in a cool, dry place.
