Fans of a pronounced cocoa flavour
You’re looking for a spritz biscuit whose dark chocolate content is stated on the packaging, rather than relying on its dark appearance or product name.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Festival organisers and stallholders
You’re buying spritz biscuits to serve at a street festival and want to plan storage, hygiene and allergen information in advance.
Consumers for whom allergens are a priority
Your choice depends on the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you want to buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the type of chocolate listed, then make sure the packaging and storage instructions suit the way you plan to serve the spritz biscuits at the festival.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Read the product description and check what any stated chocolate or cocoa percentage refers to. | If you’re looking for a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate, you’ll want this to be stated clearly on the packaging. This confirmed chocolate type matters most to around 44% of consumers. |
| Storage and serving | Check the storage instructions and make sure the packaging is sealed and undamaged, with a suitable place to store it. | If you’re serving spritz biscuits at a festival, you’ll need to be able to store them as directed on the packaging. This practical requirement is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about traces. | If you have a food allergy, you’ll want to know what this particular spritz biscuit contains before choosing it. Checking allergens is the first priority for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘double chocolate’ means dark chocolate
Albert Heijn lists milk chocolate, chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs in Verkade Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz. These ingredients don’t automatically mean the coating is dark chocolate.
Look for ‘dark chocolate’ in the product description and check which part of the spritz biscuit any stated percentage refers to.
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Relying on an online description alone when dealing with allergies
Allergens vary by product: PLUS lists egg among the allergens in its Chocolate Spritz, while the information for Verkade Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz also warns that it may contain nuts and sesame.
Check the packaging of the variety you’re actually buying, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
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Leaving festival storage arrangements until you arrive
PLUS says to store its Chocolate Spritz in a cool, dry and dark place. If you’re serving food at an event, it’s also important to protect it from contamination.
Plan a dry, dark storage area in advance and keep the packaged spritz biscuits away from dirty materials. GHOR Hollands Midden also advises organisers to take steps to prevent food and drink from becoming contaminated or spoiled.
Brands worth comparing
Compare the information for each variety separately: a chocolate claim for one product doesn’t automatically apply to other spritz biscuits from the same brand.
Verkade
Worth considering for chocolate Nobo Spritz varieties, including Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz.
- Albert Heijn lists 15% milk chocolate, 2.3% chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs in Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz.
- This product specification doesn’t give a percentage for dark chocolate or the total cocoa content of the biscuit. Verkade describes Nobo Milk Spritz as a biscuit coated with milk chocolate.
PLUS
Worth considering if you want a spritz biscuit whose product description explicitly mentions dark chocolate.
- PLUS describes its Chocolate Spritz as a spritz biscuit containing 18% dark chocolate.
- The 18% refers to the proportion of dark chocolate in the spritz biscuit, not the cocoa content of the whole biscuit. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, egg, soya, milk and lactose as allergens.
Elvee
Worth considering if you’d also like to look at the description of Elvee Chocolate Spritz alongside spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
- PLUS lists milk chocolate and dark chocolate; for the dark chocolate, the product page states at least 55% cocoa solids.
- This percentage applies to the dark chocolate component, not the whole biscuit. Check the latest packaging and make sure this variety is the spritz biscuit you’re looking for.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ in a spritz biscuit’s name mean the whole biscuit is high in cocoa?
No. The term alone doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the whole biscuit. PLUS lists 18% dark chocolate in its Chocolate Spritz, while Albert Heijn describes Verkade Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz as containing milk chocolate, chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs. Only compare percentages once it’s clear which part of each product they refer to.
How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits at a street festival?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the spritz biscuit you’ve chosen. PLUS says to store its Chocolate Spritz in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep the packaging sealed and protect it from moisture and contamination; GHOR Hollands Midden advises organisers to take steps to prevent food and drink from becoming contaminated or spoiled.
What allergen information do I need to provide when serving spritz biscuits?
If you’re a food business serving consumers, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must tell them which allergens are present. For prepacked spritz biscuits, this information is on the label; for unpackaged products, it must be made available in another way.
Which allergens are listed for the chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned?
PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, egg, soya, milk and lactose in its Chocolate Spritz. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten for Verkade Nobo Double Chocolate Spritz, with a warning that it may contain nuts and sesame. Check the latest packaging for your chosen variety before buying or serving it.