When comparing biscuits for a premium range, first check how much dark chocolate each spritz biscuit contains: PLUS lists 18% of the biscuit, Albert Heijn 15% and Jumbo 13% for the Damhert variant. These figures don’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate contains, so check the cocoa percentage on the current packaging before claiming it has a high cocoa content. Also check the allergens and any sweeteners for each variant.
If you’re choosing a dark chocolate spritz biscuit for a premium range, distinguish between the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit and the cocoa percentage of that chocolate. The product listings from PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo give the first percentage for the variants mentioned; you’ll also need the second to make a claim about cocoa content.
Allergens vary between variants. Always read the information on the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve already checked the ingredients online.
Jumbo describes Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade as a variant with no added sugar and containing sweeteners. Check that this recipe suits what you’re looking for, separately from your preference for dark chocolate.
When selecting biscuits for a premium range, first distinguish between the proportion of chocolate in the spritz biscuit and the cocoa percentage of the chocolate. Then assess the ingredients and practical features of each individual pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiable chocolate profile | Check the proportion of dark chocolate in the spritz biscuit and, if stated, the cocoa percentage of that chocolate separately. | I want to choose a dark chocolate spritz biscuit without mistaking its chocolate content for proof of a high cocoa content. For around 50% of consumers, verifiable cocoa information matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information on the current pack and check whether the variant contains sweeteners. | If the ingredients are the deciding factor for me, I want to know which allergens and sweeteners each spritz biscuit contains. For around 30% of consumers, the ingredients come first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack size and product format, and read the storage instructions on the packaging. | I’m looking for a pack size that suits my range and want to know how to store the spritz biscuits. For around 20% of consumers, practical considerations come first. |
The 18% listed by PLUS, 15% by Albert Heijn and 13% for the Damhert spritz biscuit described by Jumbo refer to how much dark chocolate the biscuit contains. They don’t tell you the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.
Check both figures separately on the current packaging before presenting the spritz biscuit as a high-cocoa variant.
A spritz biscuit with dark chocolate may still contain ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya or egg. The allergens listed vary by product.
Read the allergen information for the specific variant on the pack you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces.
Jumbo describes Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade as a product with no added sugar and containing sweeteners. The retailer also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Choose this recipe only if avoiding added sugar is important to your selection and you’re happy to consume the sweeteners listed.
PLUS describes its 200 g chocolate spritz biscuits as containing 18% dark chocolate.
Albert Heijn describes AH Choco sprits, 180 g, as butter spritz biscuits with 15% dark chocolate.
Jumbo describes Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, 150 g, as spritz biscuits with 13% dark chocolate, no added sugar and sweeteners.
Jumbo sells its own 200 g variant, Spritsen met Pure Chocolade.
Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as a separate spritz biscuit variant.
No. The term alone doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage. The figures listed by PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo for the variants mentioned refer to the proportion of chocolate in the whole biscuit; check the chocolate on the current label before making a claim about its cocoa content.
Check the allergens for each variant on the packaging. For AH Choco sprits, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including milk, wheat and soya; PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, egg, soya and milk for its chocolate spritz biscuits. Also read any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
No, the recipe is different: according to Jumbo, Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade contains sweeteners. Choose based on those ingredients and bear in mind the retailer’s warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your chosen variant. For the spritz biscuit variants mentioned, PLUS and Jumbo recommend a cool, dark, dry place; Albert Heijn advises storing AH Choco sprits in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
Use online information to compare variants, but check the current pack before buying. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information may change.
