Choose chocolate spritz biscuits based on the flavour you want to serve: milk chocolate, dark chocolate and double chocolate are different product varieties. Then compare the net weight and check the label on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if any guests have allergies; ingredients vary between varieties.
You’re serving several guests and want to be able to check the ingredients in the pack you choose. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade Sprits Melk, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame. Check the pack itself before serving, too.
You want to know whether you’re putting milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a double chocolate variety on the table. If you choose a variety with sweeteners, you’ll also need to check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
You’re comparing the net weight and product format with the other food you’ll be serving. The products mentioned come in 150 g and 200 g packs, while Jumbo lists a Kraakman variety in a pack of five.
First, check the label of the variety you’ve chosen for your guests. Then decide which chocolate flavour and pack format will work best for your drinks party.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements for the exact variety; don’t rely on information for a different flavour. | If I’m serving several guests, I want to know in advance whether the pack I’ve chosen contains any ingredients someone needs to avoid. For around 45% of consumers, checking allergens comes first. |
| Type of chocolate | Check whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate or double chocolate; if the variety contains sweeteners, read the warnings too. | When the chocolate flavour determines my choice, I want to be able to tell the varieties apart. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this difference in flavour. |
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits in each pack. | If I’m serving other sweet treats as well, I want to work out how many spritz biscuits to put on the table. For around 22% of consumers, quantity is the main consideration. |
PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade Sprits Melk. PLUS also lists egg for its own-brand chocolate spritz biscuits.
Read the label on the exact variety you’re buying, even if you’ve served a different flavour before.
Jumbo’s product information states that Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade contains sweeteners and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the full ingredients list and warning before serving this variety.
A weight in grams doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can put on a plate. For example, Jumbo also lists a Kraakman pack containing five biscuits.
When planning portions for your drinks party, check both the net weight and the number of biscuits.
The availability and delivery options for a particular spritz biscuit can change between planning your drinks party and placing your order.
If you’re relying on one particular variety, check both just before you buy.
Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Melk and a Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade variety for anyone looking for a particular type of chocolate.
Jumbo lists its own-brand Spritsen met Pure Chocolade in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists its own-brand chocolate spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, as well as Verkade Sprits Melk.
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in both plain and chocolate varieties.
Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade is a sweetened variety that Jumbo lists in a 150 g pack.
Yes. If any guests have allergies, check the label of the variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling for prepacked foods; don’t rely solely on information about a different flavour.
No, ingredients vary between products. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade Sprits Melk, and egg in its own-brand chocolate spritz biscuits. So be sure to read the label on the pack you’re buying.
Follow the storage instructions for your chosen product. PLUS advises storing Verkade Sprits Melk in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack after opening; for its dark chocolate spritz biscuits, Jumbo advises storing them in a dry, dark place.
Read the ingredients and warnings for that specific variety. For Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, Jumbo warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
