For party bags, first check the label on the chocolate spritz biscuits you’ve bought and the school’s guidelines. Then choose based on the type of chocolate and pack size. Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate is a milk chocolate option in a 150 g pack, while Jumbo and PLUS offer dark chocolate options in 200 g packs. The dark chocolate options mentioned also contain allergens, including milk. If a product doesn’t meet the class guidelines, you’ll need to choose a suitable alternative.
You’re looking for a biscuit that meets the class guidelines. According to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, the chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned contain ingredients including wheat or gluten, milk and soya. Some packs also list egg or warnings that other allergens may be present.
You might prefer a spritz biscuit with milk chocolate or one with dark chocolate. This choice of flavour is separate from checking for allergens: according to their product information, Jumbo and PLUS’s dark chocolate options also contain milk.
You want to know whether there will be enough biscuits and whether they’ll fit in the bags. So compare the number of biscuits where this is stated, the size of each biscuit and the pack size. A stated serving count doesn’t necessarily tell you how many individual biscuits are in the pack.
First, check which allergen guidelines apply. Then compare the size of the biscuits, the type of chocolate and how many you’ll need for the party bags.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school guidelines | Read the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought and check which guidelines apply to the class. | If the school has food allergy guidelines, I want to know whether this particular pack meets them. Around 33% of consumers put allergens and school guidelines first. |
| Size of the biscuit | Check the number of biscuits and whether one will fit in your chosen bag; according to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritz biscuits come in packs of five, weighing 180 g. | For small bags, I don’t want to choose a biscuit that won’t fit. Size is the first concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Type of chocolate | Choose milk or dark chocolate to suit your taste, but check for allergens separately. | If the treat needs to suit a particular taste preference, I want to know which chocolate is on the spritz biscuit. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| How many you need | Count the party bags and compare the stated number of biscuits with the pack size; Jumbo and PLUS offer 200 g options, according to their product pages. | When I’m filling lots of party bags, I want to make sure I have enough individual biscuits. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the quantity they need. |
According to their product information, Jumbo and PLUS’s dark chocolate spritz biscuits contain milk, as well as ingredients including wheat or gluten, egg and soya.
Don’t use the type of chocolate as a substitute for checking the allergen information on the pack.
The pack you hand out is what matters when checking the ingredients and allergens.
Before filling the bags, check the label, best-before date and size of the biscuits you’ve bought.
The weight in grams doesn’t tell you how many individual party bags you can fill from one pack. Albert Heijn states that AH Choco spritz biscuits come in packs of five, weighing 180 g.
First count how many party bags you need to fill, then check the number of biscuits on the pack.
If a child has a food allergy, a treat that’s suitable for the other children may still not meet the guidelines for that child. Stichting Voedselallergie advises discussing this with the school in advance.
Ask in good time which guidelines apply and, if needed, discuss an individual or non-food alternative.
According to Verkade and Albert Heijn, Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate is a milk chocolate spritz biscuit in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo Spritz Biscuits with Dark Chocolate are sold in 200 g packs, with 18% dark chocolate, according to Jumbo.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritz biscuits are five butter spritz biscuits weighing 180 g in total, with 15% dark chocolate.
According to PLUS, PLUS Chocolate Spritz Biscuits come in a 200 g pack with 18% dark chocolate.
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a plain version and a chocolate version.
Not without checking the class guidelines and the label on the pack you’ve bought. The options mentioned contain different allergens. If an ingredient or allergen warning doesn’t meet the guidelines for a child, discuss an alternative.
Not the Jumbo and PLUS options mentioned: their product information lists milk. Check the allergen information on each pack rather than relying on the word ‘dark’.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information should be shown on the label of pre-packed spritz biscuits. So read the label on the pack you’re actually going to hand out.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Choco spritz biscuits in a cool, dark and dry place, and says to reseal the pack securely after use.
