For your Christmas shopping, choose spritz biscuits coated in milk or dark chocolate according to what you plan to serve. Go for an own-label option if the pack size matters more to your gathering than a particular brand. Check the current label on every variant for ingredients, allergens and storage advice, as similar product names don’t necessarily mean the recipe is the same.
They want a familiar biscuit and are mainly choosing between milk and dark chocolate. Verkade lists 15% milk chocolate for Nobo Milk Sprits, while Jumbo describes its 200 g spritz biscuits as a dark chocolate variant.
Check the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits. For example, Albert Heijn and PLUS list packs of 150 g Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits and 200 g PLUS Fairtrade Chocolate Sprits respectively.
They need clear information about the ingredients and allergens in the pack they choose before serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of label information if you have a food allergy; the product name alone isn’t enough.
Before you do your Christmas shopping, decide which type of chocolate you want to serve. Then compare pack sizes for your gathering and check the label on the pack you buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Type of chocolate | Check whether the pack says milk or dark chocolate. | If I’m serving spritz biscuits with coffee or on a dessert platter, I want to choose a type of chocolate my guests will enjoy. Around 40% of consumers put this taste preference first. |
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits. | For a larger Christmas gathering, I want to know whether one pack contains enough biscuits. Quantity is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If I need to take account of ingredients someone avoids before serving, clear information about the product I’ve chosen comes first. Around 30% of consumers put this check first. |
Packs that look similar on the shelf may have different net weights. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits at 150 g, while PLUS lists its Fairtrade Chocolate Sprits at 200 g.
Check the weight on the pack and make sure it suits the number of guests.
Verkade lists milk chocolate for Nobo Milk Sprits, while Jumbo describes its own spritz biscuits as being coated in dark chocolate. The word ‘chocolate’ doesn’t distinguish between these variants.
Check the type of chocolate in the product name and on the pack, rather than relying on the picture alone.
Ingredient information is specific to each product. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya for Nobo Milk Sprits, but that doesn’t tell you what’s in another chocolate spritz biscuit.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying. If the spritz biscuits are sold loose, ask for allergen information; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must provide consumers with this information.
A product appearing in a range doesn’t mean the spritz biscuits will be available when you do your Christmas shopping.
Check availability at your chosen shop or for your preferred delivery time. If necessary, have another type of chocolate or product range in mind.
If you only discover that your choice is unavailable when you collect your shopping or get to the shop, finding an alternative could take extra time.
Nobo Milk Sprits and Nobo Double Chocolate Sprits are separate Verkade variants. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the milk chocolate variant in a 150 g pack.
PLUS lists Fairtrade Chocolate Sprits in a 200 g tray.
Jumbo describes its own 200 g spritz biscuits as biscuits coated in dark chocolate, and also lists a Brosse Chocolate Sprits variant.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a plain variant and a chocolate variant.
Jumbo lists Kraakman Butter Sprits with Chocolate in a pack of five.
If you’re looking for milk chocolate spritz biscuits for your Christmas table, you could consider this 150 g pack from Verkade. Check availability before planning your purchase.
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For anyone who wants to serve milk chocolate spritz biscuits; the product name lists a 150 g pack.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label before serving.
Check the net weight or the stated number of biscuits, then choose the number of packs to suit your gathering. For example, Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits at 150 g, while PLUS lists Fairtrade Chocolate Sprits at 200 g. At Jumbo, Kraakman Butter Sprits with Chocolate are sold in packs of five.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the current label of the spritz biscuits you plan to serve. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya for Nobo Milk Sprits, and also warns of the possible presence of other cereals containing gluten. Don’t assume this information applies to other variants.
Ask the seller which allergens are present in the loose spritz biscuits. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of non-prepacked foods must provide consumers with this information.
Seal the opened pack securely and follow the storage advice on the packaging. For Verkade Nobo Milk Chocolate Sprits, Jumbo advises keeping an opened pack sealed.
