Anyone putting together a New Year’s Eve chocolate platter
The difference between a milk chocolate coating, dark chocolate and a variety with chocolate pieces will help you decide which spritz biscuits to put on your platter.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Anyone catering for allergies
If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, the allergen information for the exact variety matters. The products described list ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya or egg; some also warn that traces of nuts or sesame may be present.
Anyone buying for a group
It’s not just the type of chocolate that matters: you’ll also want to check how much is in each pack and whether your preferred variety is available.
What should you look for when choosing?
If any guests have allergies, check the label first. Then compare the chocolate variety, pack size and nutritional information for the options available to you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Check whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a variety with chocolate pieces. Albert Heijn lists 15% milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade; PLUS describes its spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate. | For my New Year’s Eve platter, I want to choose between a chocolate coating and extra chocolate pieces. Around 34% of consumers prioritise the type of chocolate. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack; don’t rely on the brand name alone. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know which spritz biscuits I can share with them. For around 22% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the net weight and whether your preferred chocolate variety is actually available to buy. The packs described for Verkade Milk Chocolate and PLUS contain 150 g and 200 g respectively. | For a platter to share with several guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough and whether I can get the variety I’ve chosen; around 22% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values of the same product varieties per 100 g, such as sugars and saturated fat, and check the serving size separately. | When I’m choosing biscuits, I want to compare the nutritional values of the options on the same basis. For around 22% of consumers, this is their main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all chocolate spritz biscuits contain the same allergens
The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade lists wheat, milk and soya, and says that nuts and sesame may be present. PLUS Chocolate spritz biscuits also list egg. That difference matters when you’re sharing biscuits with others.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
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Assuming a product page means the item is currently available
A description of Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade doesn’t necessarily mean you can order that variety. Albert Heijn and Jumbo no longer listed it in their online ranges.
Check availability at your local shop or in your online store before planning to put the double chocolate variety on your platter.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Worth considering if you’re looking for Nobo spritz biscuits with a milk chocolate coating or want to compare the separate double chocolate variety.
- Albert Heijn describes Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade as a 150 g pack with a milk chocolate coating. Ingredients and allergen information are also provided for this variety.
- The product descriptions say the double chocolate variety contains chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs, but Albert Heijn and Jumbo no longer listed it in their online ranges. Check whether it’s currently available.
PLUS
Worth considering if you specifically want to compare a 200 g pack of spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
- PLUS describes its Chocolate spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate and provides ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.
- Check the pack of the variety you choose when you buy it, as product information can change.
Biscotto
Worth considering if you’re looking at larger packs of butter spritz biscuits at ALDI.
- ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, either plain or with chocolate, in packs of 300–400 g.
- Check in store which pack is the chocolate variety, then read its ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compare chocolate spritz biscuits in different pack sizes?
Compare the net weight to work out how many packs you’ll need for your guests, and use the same per-100 g basis to compare nutritional values. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade at 150 g; the PLUS Chocolate spritz biscuits pack described contains 200 g.
Which allergens should I check in these spritz biscuits?
Always check the label on the exact variety. According to the product information, Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame; PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya and milk for its Chocolate spritz biscuits.
How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits after opening?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you buy. Verkade says to store Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade in a cool, dry place and reseal it after opening; PLUS says to store its Chocolate spritz biscuits in a dry, dark place.
Can I order Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade online?
Check current availability before choosing this variety. Albert Heijn reported that it had been discontinued, and Jumbo no longer listed it in its online range; this doesn’t necessarily reflect stock at an individual shop.