Stallholder planning how many to serve
You want to estimate how many spritz biscuits you’ll need and how many packs you’ll have to open. The weight helps with buying, while a stated number of biscuits is useful if you’re planning one per person.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Seller choosing between plain and chocolate
You want to choose a variety that suits the occasion and be able to tell customers which allergens it contains before serving it.
Seller offering spritz biscuits loose
You’re taking biscuits out of their original packaging. You’ll need a hygienic way to serve them at your stall and information about any allergens they contain, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority for unpackaged food.
What should you consider when choosing?
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portions | Compare the net weight and check whether the number of biscuits is stated. Buy enough packs for the number you plan to serve. | If I want to offer a biscuit to lots of visitors, I need to be able to bring enough packs without opening far more than I need. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack and planning portions. |
| Allergens and serving | Check the label on each specific variety and decide how you’ll keep the biscuits separate when serving them loose. | If I’m serving them loose, I want to be able to tell visitors which allergens are present before they choose. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Variety | Choose between plain, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or butter spritz biscuits, based on the products you actually plan to offer. | If I only want to offer a few varieties at my stall, the flavours I choose need to suit my range. The variety is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Pitfalls when buying and serving
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Assuming a consumer pack will be enough for the whole stall
The packs described contain 150 to 200 g. Without working out how many you plan to serve, you won’t know how many packs you need for the occasion.
First, estimate how many biscuits you want to hand out. Then choose how many packs to buy. Use the stated number of biscuits if you’re planning one per person.
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Choosing based on the flavour name alone
Ingredients and allergens vary by variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about allergens present must be available to customers when food is sold unpackaged.
Check the labels on the packs you’ll use, keep the information at your stall and organise serving so you can tell the varieties apart.
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Assuming a product page proves a product is available
Jumbo says its 200 g plain spritz biscuits are no longer part of its online range. A product description alone is therefore no basis for planning what to buy.
Check that your chosen variety is available before planning how many to serve.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Worth considering if you specifically want to offer plain or milk chocolate Nobo Sprits.
- Verkade provides ingredient information for both varieties.
- The 150 g plain pack listed by PLUS means you’ll need to plan the number of packs around how many you intend to serve.
Jumbo
Offers dark chocolate spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
- Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens for this chocolate variety.
- According to Jumbo, the 200 g plain variety is no longer in its online range. Don’t assume both varieties are equally available.
PLUS
Offers chocolate spritz biscuits and Lunetta Sprits in 200 g packs.
- As both packs weigh the same, it’s easy to compare the two varieties described by pack size.
- For Lunetta, check the allergen information on the pack you choose before serving the biscuits loose.
Biscotto
The butter spritz biscuits described by ALDI are a good option if you want to plan how many to serve individually.
- ALDI lists 12 biscuits in each 175 g pack.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the physical pack before serving this variety loose.
Spritz biscuits at Joybuy
This milk chocolate variety is a good option if you specifically want to offer chocolate spritz biscuits at your stall. Work out how many packs you need separately.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
For anyone wanting to offer a milk chocolate variety of spritz biscuits at their stall.
150 g pack. If you’re serving the biscuits loose, check the label on the specific pack so you can give customers accurate allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to provide allergen information if I serve spritz biscuits loose?
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must be able to get information about allergens present in unpackaged food. Make sure the information for the variety you’re serving is available at your stall before customers choose.
Do all spritz biscuit varieties contain the same allergens?
No, allergens vary by variety. Product information from brands including Verkade, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or gluten in the spritz biscuits described, and depending on the product, milk, egg or soya too. Use the label on the specific pack when serving them.
How should I store spritz biscuits during a day at the stall?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and protect opened biscuits from moisture and contamination. PLUS recommends storing its chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dark place and Lunetta in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires food sold at events to be handled hygienically.
Is 200 g enough if I want to hand out spritz biscuits?
That depends on how many biscuits you want to offer and how many visitors you expect. Compare the pack weight with your serving plan. If the number of biscuits is stated, you can also work out how many you’ll have per pack.
What else should I consider when serving them loose, apart from allergens?
Make sure you store and serve the spritz biscuits hygienically too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says food sold at markets and events must be prepared, sold and stored safely and hygienically.