If you’re looking for dark chocolate spritz biscuits for a night in, choose a product description that explicitly says it contains dark chocolate. Jumbo and PLUS both list 18% dark chocolate in their spritz biscuits, but that’s the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit, not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate. Also compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging, and check that the product is available when you do your shopping.
You’re looking specifically for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate for your night in, rather than one coated in milk chocolate. A ‘dark’ chocolate description doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the chocolate used.
You compare the sugar content of different spritz biscuits. For a sweetener-sweetened variety, the amount of polyols, the other nutritional values and any warnings on the label are also relevant.
You want to buy the spritz biscuits along with your regular groceries. Jumbo and PLUS each list an own-brand variety with dark chocolate; check availability for your store or delivery slot when you place your order.
First decide whether dark chocolate, adding it to your regular shop, sugar content or the information on the label matters most to you. Then check the pack you’re actually buying.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Look for ‘dark chocolate’ in the product description. If you want a specific cocoa percentage, check whether a separate percentage is given. | For my night in, I specifically want a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate, not just a biscuit that looks dark. Around 33% of consumers give this type of chocolate top priority. |
| Availability | Check the order status and pack size at your supermarket. | If I’m ordering groceries anyway, I want to be able to add the spritz biscuits to the same order. This practical consideration comes first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Sugars and polyols | Compare sugars, polyols, energy and saturated fat per 100 g and per serving; also read any warnings for varieties containing sweeteners. | I focus mainly on sugar when choosing, without assuming that a sweetener-sweetened variety is lower in energy too. This is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portion and label | Read the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. | For a night in, I want to know how much I’m having and what’s in the biscuit. Around 20% of consumers prioritise portion size, nutritional values or allergens over the other factors. |
The 18% listed by Jumbo and PLUS for their spritz biscuits is the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit. It doesn’t tell you the cocoa content of that chocolate.
If a specific cocoa percentage matters to you, look for it separately on the packaging or in the manufacturer’s product information.
Jumbo lists Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade as containing 0 g of sugars, but it also contains 527 kcal, 16.2 g of saturated fat and 29 g of polyols per 100 g. The product page also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the full nutritional information and consumption warning rather than focusing only on the sugar claim.
Ingredients and product information can change. The spritz biscuits discussed here list ingredients including egg, wheat or other gluten-containing ingredients, milk and soya.
Check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack you buy.
Jumbo lists the Damhert spritz biscuits discussed here as no longer available online. The order status of other products can also vary by time or store.
Check your store’s stock or the order status before planning to serve these spritz biscuits for your night in.
If your chosen variety isn’t available, finding an alternative may take extra time or mean a trip to the shop.
Jumbo lists an own-brand spritz biscuit with dark chocolate, alongside other spritz varieties.
PLUS describes its chocolate spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate.
Damhert Nutrition lists a dark chocolate spritz biscuit made with sweeteners in its product information.
Verkade’s NoboSprits Melk offers a point of comparison for anyone weighing up milk chocolate spritz biscuits against varieties with dark chocolate.
ALDI lists plain or chocolate-flavoured butter spritz biscuits under the Biscotto brand.
No, that description alone doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content. The 18% dark chocolate listed by Jumbo and PLUS tells you how much of the biscuit is made up of that chocolate; you’ll need a separate statement to find out its cocoa content.
No, check the full nutritional information to find out. For Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, Jumbo lists 527 kcal, 16.2 g of saturated fat, 0 g of sugars and 29 g of polyols per 100 g, along with a warning about excessive consumption.
Always check the allergens on the packaging of the specific spritz biscuits. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists ingredients including egg, wheat or gluten, milk and soya; the exact ingredients and warnings can vary by product.
Store the spritz biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place and seal the pack tightly after opening. For the spritz biscuits discussed here, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing them in a ‘cool, dry, dark place’; also follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.
