Dark chocolate lovers
You’re looking for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate to enjoy with coffee or tea. The chocolate content on the packaging can help you compare options, but it doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit.
Who is this relevant to?
People keeping an eye on sugar
You’re specifically looking for an option with no added sugar and also want to check the sugars, energy, saturated fat and any polyols listed in the nutritional information.
People checking portions and ingredients
You want to know what’s in one biscuit or the stated portion, and check the current packaging for any ingredients or allergens that matter to you.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing a spritz biscuit for a mid-morning break, start by deciding what matters most to you: the chocolate, the sugar information, the ingredients or the portion. Then compare the nutritional information using the same unit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Check the type of chocolate, how much of the biscuit it makes up, and whether a separate cocoa percentage is listed. | If you’re mainly looking for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate to have with your coffee, put that flavour preference ahead of other features. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Sugar and sweeteners | Compare sugars, energy and saturated fat per 100 g; if you’re considering an option with sweeteners, also check the polyols and the warning on the packaging. | If you want to avoid added sugar, you’ll want to know what else is in the spritz biscuit before choosing. Around 20% of consumers put this sugar preference first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, including any relevant ‘may contain’ warning. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the packaging takes priority over your preferred chocolate flavour. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Compare the stated portion with how much you plan to eat, and check energy, sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g. | If you want one biscuit with a late-morning coffee, you’ll want to be able to assess the nutritional value of that amount. Portion size matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit
Jumbo states that Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade contains 18% dark chocolate. That’s the proportion of the chocolate component in the spritz biscuit, not the total cocoa content of the biscuit.
Check what type of chocolate is used and whether the packaging also gives a separate cocoa percentage.
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Assuming no added sugar means less energy
According to Jumbo’s product information, Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade contains 0,0 g of sugars, but also 527 kcal and 16,2 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Compare sugars, energy and saturated fat using the same unit, then consider the portion you plan to eat.
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Overlooking the warning about polyols
The information shown by Jumbo for the Damhert spritz biscuit lists maltitol, erythritol and isomalt, and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
If a spritz biscuit contains polyols, check the ingredients and warning on the current packaging.
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Choosing based on the flavour name alone
Jumbo’s product information lists wheat, egg, milk and soya in its dark chocolate spritz biscuit. The Verkade option may also contain nuts and sesame.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the product you buy, even if you’ve already read the online product information.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade 200 g is an example of a spritz biscuit with a specified proportion of dark chocolate.
- According to Jumbo, the spritz biscuit contains 18% dark chocolate; the product information also gives nutritional values per portion and lists allergens.
- That chocolate content isn’t the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit.
Damhert
Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade 150 g is an option to consider if you’re specifically looking for a spritz biscuit with no added sugar.
- The product information shown by Jumbo states 13% dark chocolate and 0,0 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The same information lists 527 kcal, 16,2 g of saturated fat and 29,0 g of polyols per 100 g, along with a warning about excessive consumption.
Verkade
Verkade Specials Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade 150 g combines different chocolate ingredients, but it isn’t confirmed as a dark chocolate spritz biscuit.
- Jumbo lists 15% milk chocolate, chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs for this option.
- The milk chocolate listed means this option isn’t the same as a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a dark chocolate spritz biscuit automatically have a high cocoa content?
No. The words ‘dark chocolate’ don’t, by themselves, tell you the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit. Jumbo states that its spritz biscuit contains 18% dark chocolate: that’s the proportion of chocolate in the product, not the total cocoa content.
Does a spritz biscuit with no added sugar also contain less energy?
You can’t tell from the sugar information alone. Jumbo’s product information lists 0,0 g of sugars, 527 kcal and 16,2 g of saturated fat per 100 g for Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade. So compare the portion and the other nutritional values too.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate spritz biscuits?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging. The dark chocolate spritz biscuit described by Jumbo contains wheat, egg, milk and soya; for Verkade Specials Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade, the information also says that it may contain nuts and sesame.
How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the spritz biscuit you choose. The Jumbo option should be stored in a cool, dark place; the Verkade option should be stored in a cool, dry place, with the packaging resealed after opening.