Only pack chocolate spritz biscuits as an occasional treat alongside lunch. First, check the label on the pack you’ve bought and the school’s rules: allergens or classroom policies may mean they can’t be taken in. Then compare the nutritional information for similar biscuits and decide how many to pack.
You’ll want to pack a biscuit only if the current label meets the pupil’s needs and the school’s rules. The varieties described by Verkade and PLUS list ingredients including wheat, milk or soya; which allergens matter will depend on the product.
You’re looking for a biscuit, not a replacement for the rest of lunch. So the amount you choose and the nutritional information both matter, not just the chocolate flavour.
You want to know which pack and variety suit your plans. Also check whether the specific product is available at the shop where you do your food shopping.
Start with allergens and school rules; then compare the nutritional information, portion size and how easy the biscuits are to pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack; check what rules apply at the school or in the class. | If allergens are a concern in the class, I want to know whether this particular biscuit can be taken in before packing it. Around 40% of consumers put this check first. |
| Nutritional information and portion size | Compare similar biscuits per 100 g, including their sugar and saturated fat content; decide how many to pack. | When packing a biscuit alongside lunch, I want to match the amount to what else is included. Around 30% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
| Packing and storage | Check the storage instructions and choose packaging that will protect the biscuits you take from getting broken. | When the biscuits are going in a school bag, I want them to stay whole on the way. Around 20% of consumers put this practical point first. |
| Availability | Check whether your preferred variety is available at your local shop. | If I want to pack a particular chocolate spritz biscuit, I need to be able to find it in my shop first. Around 10% of consumers make this their top priority. |
As well as wheat and other gluten-containing cereals, milk, egg and soya may also be relevant when it comes to chocolate spritz biscuits. Verkade also states that Nobo Sprits Melk may contain other gluten-containing cereals.
Read the allergen information and warnings on the exact pack, and check the rules at the school or in the class.
A claim such as ‘less sugar’ doesn’t tell you on its own what the biscuit’s other nutritional values are or how many you’re packing.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for similar biscuits, and also consider the portion and the rest of lunch.
The range can vary from shop to shop. So if you’re looking for a particular chocolate spritz biscuit, you can’t rely on the online product listing alone.
Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy it, and read the label again when you make your purchase.
Verkade states that Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate.
Albert Heijn has a product listing for AH Choco spritsen.
PLUS lists its own chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
ALDI lists a Biscotto butter spritz biscuit, available plain or with chocolate.
This selection includes a Verkade spritz biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone considering a biscuit as a little extra alongside lunch. Check the label and school rules before packing it.
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A chocolate spritz biscuit for anyone who’d like to pack a small biscuit alongside lunch.
150 g pack. The product information lists wheat, milk and soya; also check the pack you buy for information about nuts and sesame, as the product description is unclear on these.
Choose how many biscuits to pack, and check that they comply with the rules at the school or in the class.
Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, egg, soya and milk in its chocolate spritz biscuits; Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk also carries a warning about other gluten-containing cereals. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
No, that claim doesn’t replace the full nutritional information. Compare similar biscuits for their sugar and saturated fat content per 100 g, and decide what portion will fit alongside the rest of lunch.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and protect the biscuits you take from getting broken. PLUS says to store its chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place; check the instructions again for the variety you choose.
No, only choose chocolate spritz biscuits as an optional extra alongside the rest of lunch. Also check whether the school allows treats like these, and whether the ingredients suit the needs of the pupil and the class.
