Who is this choice relevant to?

Holidaymakers sharing biscuits

Whether you’re taking them in the car, to a holiday home or to share as a group snack, you’ll want a pack that suits the number of people eating. Think about where you’ll store the biscuits once the pack is open, too.

Chocolate lovers with a clear preference

If you’re specifically after milk chocolate, dark chocolate or extra chocolate pieces, the word ‘choco’ on the pack doesn’t tell you enough. Albert Heijn and PLUS, for example, describe varieties with dark chocolate, while Verkade offers a milk chocolate variety.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If you have an allergy or specific requirements around sugar or sweeteners, the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack are what matter. Don’t assume this information based on the type of chocolate.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide which feature matters most to you, then use the other points as a checklist before taking chocolate spritz biscuits on holiday.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Type of chocolate Check whether the biscuits are coated in milk or dark chocolate, or contain chocolate pieces as well. Compare the stated chocolate percentage for each product. If I’m after a particular chocolate flavour, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. This flavour preference comes first for around 43% of consumers.
Pack size Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of servings with how much you can get through during your trip. For a short trip or a pack to share, I don’t want to end up with lots of biscuits left over. Pack size is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients Check the allergens and any sweeteners on the exact pack. If you’re watching your sugar intake, look at the nutritional information per 100 g. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label matters more than the chocolate flavour. This is the first thing around 14% of consumers look for.
Storage on the go Read the storage instructions and think about whether you can seal the pack securely once it’s open. If the biscuits will be on the road for a long time, I don’t want to leave them in a warm car or in the sun. Storage is the top priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Going by ‘choco’ alone

    Verkade describes a biscuit with milk chocolate, while Albert Heijn and PLUS also offer biscuits with dark chocolate. Verkade’s double chocolate variety also contains chocolate pieces and cacao nibs.

    If you have a strong preference for milk chocolate, dark chocolate or extra chocolate pieces, read the ingredients description.

  • Leaving your holiday snack stash somewhere warm

    The storage instructions for the AH and Verkade varieties described here recommend keeping them somewhere cool, dark and dry, and sealing the pack securely once opened.

    Choose a pack you can finish or store as advised. Don’t leave it in a warm car or direct sunlight for a long time.

  • Assuming dark chocolate means allergen-free

    The dark chocolate biscuits described here may also contain wheat, milk, egg or soya, among other allergens. The type of chocolate doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the whole biscuit.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Overlooking sweeteners

    The product information for Damhert Chocosprits tagatose mentions sweeteners and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    If you have specific requirements around sugar, check the nutritional information, ingredients and warnings rather than relying on the text on the front of the pack.

Brands compared

Verkade

The NoboSprits range is worth considering if you want to compare a milk chocolate coating with a variety that also contains chocolate pieces.

  • Verkade states that NoboSprits Melk has a 15% milk chocolate coating. Albert Heijn also describes Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as containing chocolate pieces and cacao nibs.
  • Check the allergens for each variety and whether the specific pack is available.

AH

AH Choco spritsen are butter biscuits with dark chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn states that they contain 25% butter and 15% Belgian dark chocolate, with five servings of 36 g.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy; Albert Heijn notes that this information may change.

PLUS

PLUS Chocolate Spritz Fairtrade is a dark chocolate variety in a 200 g pack.

  • PLUS states that it contains 18% dark chocolate.
  • The product information lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. Check the label on the exact pack.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties.

  • You can look specifically for the chocolate variety in store.
  • Check which variety you have picked up and read the ingredients and allergens on the pack.

Damhert

Chocosprits tagatose is worth considering if you want to compare nutritional information about sugars and sweeteners specifically.

  • Albert Heijn states that this variety contains 10 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • The product information mentions sweeteners and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check whether the variety is available, too.

Chocolate spritz biscuits on Joybuy

This milk chocolate spritz biscuit is a good fit if you’re looking for a 150 g pack to take with you. If you’d prefer a different chocolate flavour, compare the ingredients of the variety you’re considering.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

A milk chocolate spritz biscuit for anyone looking to take a 150 g pack along. Store the biscuits somewhere dry and preferably cool. Check the label for allergens before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits during the summer holidays?

Follow the advice on the pack you’re taking with you. For the AH and Verkade varieties described here, that means storing them somewhere cool, dark and dry, and sealing the biscuits securely once the pack is open.

Can I rely on the allergen information in a supermarket app?

Use the app to compare products, but check the pack you buy. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information may change.

Is a dark chocolate spritz biscuit free from milk, gluten or soya?

No, you can’t assume that from the word ‘dark’. The AH and PLUS dark chocolate varieties described here also list allergens in the biscuit, so read the full label for the exact variety.

What should I look for in a chocolate spritz biscuit with sweeteners?

Check the nutritional information per 100 g, the ingredients and any warnings together. Albert Heijn states that Damhert Chocosprits tagatose contains 10 g of sugars per 100 g and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.