Choose spritz biscuits whose packaging specifies a type of chocolate that suits your taste: Jumbo and PLUS each state that their biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate, while Albert Heijn lists 15% dark chocolate and 25% butter for AH Choco spritz biscuits. These percentages indicate the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit, not its total cocoa content. Check the allergens before you set off, and pack the biscuits in a way that protects them and makes it easy to clear up your rubbish, as NS asks passengers to do.
You’re looking for spritz biscuits with a clearly stated dark chocolate component to enjoy on the go, rather than just a butter spritz biscuit. Jumbo and PLUS each list 18% dark chocolate; Albert Heijn lists 15% for AH Choco spritz biscuits. Compare the ingredients and type of chocolate, not just the product name.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, the current label is what matters. Product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn lists allergens such as wheat or gluten, milk, egg and soya in these chocolate spritz biscuits; the specific allergens vary by product.
You want to keep your spritz biscuits dry and protected in your bag, even after opening the packet on the way. Check the storage instructions on the packet and bear in mind NS’s house rule to put rubbish in the bin.
If dark chocolate is the reason you’re buying spritz biscuits, start by checking how the chocolate is described. Then make sure the label meets your dietary requirements and that the packaging is practical for your journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Compare the ‘dark chocolate’ description and the proportion listed. Jumbo and PLUS state 18%; Albert Heijn lists 15% for AH Choco spritz biscuits. These figures are not the total cocoa content of the biscuit. | If I’m choosing these biscuits for their chocolate flavour, I want to know what type of chocolate is actually in them. For around 44% of consumers, the inclusion of a clearly stated dark chocolate component is the top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ statements, and check for ingredients you need to avoid. | If I have an allergy or intolerance, I want to base my choice on the packaging rather than the name of the biscuit. Around 33% of consumers give this label check top priority. |
| Taking them with you and availability | Check the storage instructions, think about how you’ll protect an opened packet, and check whether the variety you want is available. | For my train journey, I want to be able to take biscuits with me without putting an open packet loose in my bag. This practical consideration matters most to around 23% of consumers. |
The 18% dark chocolate in Jumbo and PLUS spritz biscuits and the 15% in AH Choco spritz biscuits refer to an ingredient in the biscuit. They do not indicate its total cocoa content.
If you’re looking for a strong dark chocolate flavour, compare the type of chocolate and the ingredients list on the current packaging.
Product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn lists various allergens for these varieties, including wheat or gluten, milk, egg and soya. A chocolate coating doesn’t remove the need to read the entire label.
Before eating them, check the packaging of the product you actually bought, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn’s pages show Verkade Spritz Biscuits Double Choc as no longer available online or discontinued. Jumbo’s page also describes milk chocolate, not a spritz biscuit with a clearly stated dark chocolate component.
Check current availability and the chocolate description before relying on a particular variety.
Biscuits can get crushed on the way, and an opened packet means you’ll need to think about crumbs and packaging waste. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in the bin.
Protect the opened packet in your bag and clear up any foil, cardboard and crumbs.
These product ranges show the chocolate descriptions you can compare; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you what type of chocolate is in a particular spritz biscuit.
Jumbo Spritz Biscuits with Dark Chocolate is a 200 g own-brand option for anyone specifically looking for spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
PLUS Fairtrade Chocolate Spritz Biscuits come in a 200 g packet and clearly state that they contain dark chocolate.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritz biscuits combine butter spritz biscuits with dark chocolate and come in a 180 g packet.
Verkade Spritz Biscuits Double Choc is a branded variety that you should assess using current product information only.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties.
NS’s house rules don’t have a specific rule about eating spritz biscuits. However, NS asks passengers to put rubbish in the bin, so clear away the packaging and crumbs.
Read the current label on the spritz biscuits you’re buying, including any ‘may contain’ statements. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, mandatory allergens must be clearly identifiable on the label. The chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned here list various allergens, including wheat or gluten, milk, egg and soya.
No. A stated percentage of dark chocolate describes the proportion of that chocolate component in the biscuit, not the spritz biscuit’s total cocoa content. Jumbo and PLUS each list 18% dark chocolate, while Albert Heijn lists 15% for AH Choco spritz biscuits. Compare the ingredients list too if the composition is what will determine your choice.
Close the packet after use and protect the biscuits in your bag from moisture and getting crushed. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging too: Jumbo and PLUS advise storing their biscuits in a cool, dry place away from light, while Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Choco spritz biscuits in a cool, dark and dry place.
