Choose chocolate spritz biscuits if you’re looking for chocolate-coated biscuits to keep in your snack cupboard. If you’re mainly looking for a gift, check the contents and presentation of a separate box of pralines or chocolates: a pack of spritz biscuits isn’t automatically a gift box. For spritz biscuits, check the chocolate variety you’ve chosen, the pack weight and the current label, especially if allergens are a concern.
You’re looking for biscuits to keep at home. Compare the pack weight and flavour, and read the storage instructions if you’re planning to buy several packs. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl offer different packs and varieties.
You want to know exactly which ingredients and allergens are in the variety you’ve chosen. Information from Verkade, Jumbo and PLUS shows that these can vary by product, so always check the current label.
You’re looking for a gift and don’t want to mistake an everyday pack of biscuits for a selection of pralines. Check the product type, contents and packaging before you buy.
First decide whether you’re looking for biscuits to keep in the cupboard or chocolates to give as a gift. If you choose spritz biscuits, compare the variety and pack weight before checking the label on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack weight for stocking up | Compare the net contents and, if you’re buying a larger pack, check that it’s the chocolate variety you want. | If I’m buying biscuits to enjoy over several occasions, I want to know how many are in the pack without accidentally choosing plain spritz biscuits. Around 37% of consumers prioritise having enough in the cupboard. |
| Type of chocolate | Check whether the pack contains milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a plain variety. | With my coffee, I want to buy the variety I actually enjoy, not just a pack labelled spritz biscuits. For around 27% of consumers, their preferred flavour is the most important factor. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack; don’t assume what it contains based on the word ‘dark’. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I must be able to check the information for this exact variety. For around 27% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Gift presentation | Check whether you’re buying biscuits or a selection of pralines, and look at the contents and packaging. | If I’m giving something as a gift, I want the contents to match the expectation of a box of chocolates. For around 9% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
Verkade describes NoboSprits as a biscuit with milk chocolate. That’s different from the separate selections of pralines listed by Lidl; if you’re looking for a gift, the contents and presentation matter.
First decide whether you want to give biscuits or chocolates, then check the specific packaging.
Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its dark chocolate spritz biscuits. So the name of the chocolate variety doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the biscuit as a whole.
Before buying, read the allergen information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits and pralines as in-store-only products. This matters especially if you need a particular gift or several packs.
Check which variety is available at your store shortly before you visit.
These examples can help you distinguish between product types and packs. Always check the information for the variety you’re actually buying.
NoboSprits Milk are spritz biscuits with milk chocolate, sold in a 150 g pack.
Jumbo offers dark chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
PLUS offers chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
ALDI offers Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs, in plain or chocolate varieties.
Lidl lists a separate 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits, as well as several praline products.
This option is for anyone looking for milk chocolate spritz biscuits to keep in the cupboard. It’s a biscuit with a chocolate coating, not a box of pralines.
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A good choice if you’re looking for spritz biscuits with a milk chocolate coating to keep in the cupboard. The product information lists 15% milk chocolate; the ingredients include milk, soya and wheat. Always check the current pack for allergen information too.
No. Chocolate spritz biscuits are biscuits with chocolate; a selection of pralines is a different type of product. If you’re buying a gift, compare the contents and packaging before choosing.
Not necessarily: Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its dark chocolate spritz biscuits. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety.
At the very least, check the ingredients, allergens, net contents, best-before date, nutritional information and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises comparing products per 100 g when looking at their nutritional value side by side.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dark place; for Verkade Sprits Milk, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack after opening.
Check in-store availability before relying on them. Lidl lists its pralines as in-store-only products; also check which variety and pack are actually available.
