Who is this choice relevant to?

Dark chocolate lovers

You’re looking for a spritz biscuit with dark rather than milk chocolate. Check the label to see what proportion of the biscuit is chocolate and whether it also states the cocoa percentage of the chocolate coating.

Parents packing a treat for school or an after-school club

You want to pack or share a spritz biscuit, so check the allergens on the packaging and your school or after-school club’s policies first. The Voedingscentrum recommends asking about relevant allergies and other dietary requirements when bringing in treats.

Shoppers considering a no added sugar variety

You’re comparing this variety with regular spritz biscuits. Check which sweeteners it contains and what warnings appear on the packaging; the sugar information alone won’t tell you whether the product is right for you.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a school occasion, check the allergens and school policies first. Then compare the type of chocolate, packaging and any sweeteners, based on what matters most to you.

What to consider What to check Who is it important to?
Allergens and school policies Read the latest ingredients and allergen information; check what your school or after-school club allows. I want to pack something that suits the group’s allergies and policies. For around 36% of consumers, allergens and school policies come first.
Dark chocolate and cocoa Compare the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit and check whether the cocoa percentage of the chocolate coating is stated. If I’m deliberately avoiding milk chocolate, I want to know what the ‘dark’ label means for this biscuit. Around 29% of consumers prioritise choosing dark chocolate and checking the cocoa information.
Portions and packing Compare the pack size and number of portions; check how to store the biscuits. For a school occasion, I want to be able to pack a suitable amount and store the rest properly. Around 21% of consumers focus most on portion size and convenience for taking treats along.
No added sugar Read the sweetener information and warnings on the label; check where the variety is available. I’m specifically looking for a spritz biscuit with no added sugar, but I also want to know which sweeteners it contains. For around 14% of consumers, this product choice is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means the biscuit has a high cocoa content

    According to Jumbo, its spritz biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate. This percentage describes the amount of chocolate in the biscuit, not the proportion of cocoa solids in the chocolate coating.

    If a particular cocoa percentage is important to you, check whether it’s stated separately on the latest packaging.

  • Choosing based on taste alone for a school occasion

    For its spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, Jumbo lists wheat, egg, milk and soya among the allergens. Your school or after-school club’s policies may also determine what you can pack or share.

    Check the latest label and ask about relevant allergies and school policies in advance.

  • Using ‘no added sugar’ as your only deciding factor

    The Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade listed by Jumbo contains sweeteners. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Read the sweetener information and warnings on the latest packaging. Also check availability before planning to bring the product to a school occasion.

  • Forgetting the storage instructions when packing

    Jumbo recommends storing its spritz biscuits with dark chocolate in a cool, dark, dry place. Keep this in mind when taking the biscuits with you, too.

    Close an opened pack securely and protect the biscuits from heat and moisture while you’re travelling.

Brands and varieties compared

These brands offer different types of spritz biscuits for comparison; not every variety mentioned contains dark chocolate.

Jumbo

Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade is a 200 g variety for anyone specifically looking for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate.

  • Jumbo states that it contains 18% dark chocolate and provides ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.
  • The proportion of dark chocolate doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate coating contains.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk is a useful comparison if you’re also considering milk chocolate.

  • Verkade states that this variety contains 15% milk chocolate.
  • It isn’t a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate; check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging, too.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen are butter spritz biscuits without a chocolate coating, making them a different option.

  • Albert Heijn states that they contain 29% butter and come in a pack of 10.
  • This variety won’t suit anyone looking for dark chocolate; the allergen information lists wheat and milk, among other things.

Lidl

Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits as a variety with no chocolate coating mentioned.

  • The listed pack contains 400 g.
  • If you’re looking for dark chocolate or packing treats for school, check the type of biscuit and the allergens on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate automatically have a high cocoa content?

No. Jumbo states that its spritz biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate, but that isn’t the cocoa percentage of the chocolate coating. The Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum explains that the cocoa percentage doesn’t always have to be stated for chocolate in a composite food. Check the packaging if a specific percentage matters to you.

Can I pack spritz biscuits with dark chocolate for school or an after-school club?

Only if the biscuits are suitable for any relevant allergies and comply with your school or after-school club’s policies. Check the latest label and ask in advance what you’re allowed to pack or share; the Voedingscentrum recommends taking allergies and other dietary requirements into account when bringing in treats.

Are the spritz biscuits mentioned gluten-free?

No. The Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade contain wheat and gluten, and AH Spritsen contain wheat. If gluten-free is a requirement, don’t rely on the product category: check the label and allergen information for the specific product.

What should I look for in spritz biscuits with no added sugar?

Check which sweeteners are used and what warnings appear on the packaging. For Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, Jumbo gives a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Also check current availability if you’re planning to take this variety to a school occasion.