Choose a spritz biscuit that explicitly lists dark chocolate if you’re looking for a dark chocolate option to serve with coffee and friends. Jumbo and PLUS each list 18% dark chocolate in their spritz biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists 15% for its AH Choco spritz biscuits. These percentages show the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit, not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate itself. Compare the pack sizes too, and check the label on the exact pack if anyone has an allergy.
If you want more to go on than the word ‘chocolate’, check whether the product information lists dark chocolate. Jumbo and PLUS each list 18% dark chocolate in their spritz biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists 15% for its AH Choco spritz biscuits. These proportions alone don’t tell you how dark the biscuits will taste.
If you’re having several friends over for coffee, it’s useful to compare the net weight and serving sizes. Jumbo and PLUS list 200 g packs, while Albert Heijn lists a 180 g pack and five 36 g servings for its AH Choco spritz biscuits.
If a guest needs to avoid allergens, sugar or sweeteners, the name of the biscuit isn’t enough. The product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn lists different allergens. Jumbo’s Damhert version also lists sweeteners and includes a usage warning.
First check that they really are spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, then decide how many you want to share and read the label before serving to make sure it’s suitable for everyone.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Look for the words ‘dark chocolate’ and check its proportion in the biscuit. If the cocoa percentage matters to you, look for that separately. | I want to choose a biscuit to have with coffee that clearly contains dark chocolate. This assurance is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Pack size and servings | Compare the net weight and the number of servings listed: Jumbo lists 200 g for its dark chocolate spritz biscuits, while Albert Heijn lists 180 g for its AH Choco spritz biscuits. | When I’m sharing biscuits with friends, I want to know how many are in a pack before deciding what to put on the table. Around 33% of consumers give this question top priority. |
| Ingredients and sweeteners | Check the current pack for any allergens it contains or may contain. For a version with sweeteners, also check the nutritional information and usage warning. | If a guest needs to watch what they eat, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Around 22% of consumers say this check is their top priority. |
‘Double chocolate’ doesn’t automatically mean dark chocolate: Albert Heijn describes Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as having a milk chocolate coating. Jumbo and PLUS explicitly list dark chocolate in their spritz biscuits.
Read the product description and ingredients. If the cocoa percentage is a deciding factor for you, look for it to be listed separately.
According to Jumbo, Damhert spritz biscuits with dark chocolate contain sweeteners. The product information also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as checking the nutritional information, see which sweeteners have been used and read the warning on the pack before choosing this version for guests.
The Jumbo and PLUS spritz biscuits described here list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk and soya. AH Choco spritz biscuits list milk, cereals containing gluten and soya, and may contain egg and almond, among other allergens.
If a guest has an allergy, ask them to check the allergen information on the current label of the exact pack.
A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the same spritz biscuits will be available when you’re getting ready to meet for coffee.
Check current availability well before your coffee get-together. If necessary, choose an alternative in advance and check its label too.
Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade is worth comparing if you’re also considering spritz biscuits with milk chocolate.
The dark chocolate spritz biscuits are a good option if you’re looking for a pack to share with several coffee guests.
AH Choco spritz biscuits are an option if you’re looking for butter spritz biscuits with an explicitly listed proportion of dark chocolate.
PLUS chocolate spritz biscuits offer another 200 g pack to compare, with dark chocolate clearly listed.
Spritz biscuits with dark chocolate and sweeteners call for a different set of considerations from the other biscuits listed here.
No. Jumbo and PLUS state that their spritz biscuits contain 18% dark chocolate; this doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the chocolate itself. If that percentage matters to you, look for it to be listed separately on the pack.
No, you can’t tell that from the words ‘dark chocolate’. The Jumbo and PLUS spritz biscuits described here list both egg and milk; AH Choco spritz biscuits contain milk and may contain egg. If you’re buying for a particular guest, always check the current label on the exact product.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn recommend storing the spritz biscuits described here in a cool, dry and dark place. Albert Heijn also advises closing the pack securely after use.
On the pack label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. If you have an allergy, check both the listed ingredients and any information about the possible presence of allergens.
Use the listing to compare products, but check current availability before counting on it. Also check the label on the pack you actually buy, especially if you need to account for allergens or sweeteners.
