Who are these options relevant to?

A host who looks for Fairtrade cocoa

You want to serve chocolate spritz biscuits on New Year’s Eve and know which ingredient a Fairtrade claim applies to. The product name alone doesn’t give you enough information.

An organiser looking to fill the serving plate

You’re looking for a pack that suits the number of guests, rather than judging by pack size alone. The information about the cocoa should still match what you want to serve.

An organiser checking allergens

You’re serving biscuits to a range of guests and want to check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging in advance, rather than discovering at the table that someone needs to avoid them.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the cocoa and allergen information on the packaging. Then choose how much you want to serve and think about when you’ll open the pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Fairtrade cocoa Check the certification mark and read the packaging to see which ingredients it applies to. Fairtrade also recommends reading the explanation on the back if the logo has an arrow. I want to serve chocolate spritz biscuits and know whether the cocoa is Fairtrade-certified; around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to verify the cocoa claim.
Quantity Compare the net weight with the amount you want to serve. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk as 150 g; PLUS lists its chocolate spritz biscuits as 200 g. If more guests will be sharing the same plate, I want to work out how many packs I’ll need in advance; around 29% of consumers prioritise having enough for their group.
Allergens Read the ingredients and any warnings on the pack you’re buying, even if you already know the product name. I need to consider guests who avoid certain ingredients and want to know before serving; around 21% of consumers give checking allergens top priority.
Keeping them until the celebration Check the best-before date and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. If I buy the biscuits well before New Year’s Eve, I want to open them at the right time and seal any leftovers properly; around 14% of consumers prioritise when to store and open them.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on Fairtrade in the product name alone

    Fairtrade appears in the name of PLUS Chocolate Spritz Biscuits, while PLUS specifies Rainforest Alliance on the ingredients list for the cocoa mass and cocoa butter. So the product name alone doesn’t tell you which Fairtrade claim applies to the biscuits.

    Check the certification mark on the pack and the explanation of the ingredients before serving them as a Fairtrade option.

  • Choosing a larger pack without planning how to serve it

    A pack that suits a large serving plate may not be practical if lots will be left over or the ingredients aren’t suitable for your guests.

    Decide how much you want to serve, then check the net weight and ingredients of the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Checking allergens only at the table

    According to the product listings, Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk and PLUS Chocolate Spritz Biscuits contain, among other things, milk, wheat and soya. Albert Heijn also warns that Verkade biscuits may contain nuts and sesame; PLUS lists egg.

    Read the label on the pack you’ve actually bought before serving, and take account of any ingredients your guests need to avoid.

  • Opening the pack long before New Year’s Eve

    Once opened, chocolate spritz biscuits need to be kept in a tightly sealed pack to maintain their quality.

    If possible, leave the pack sealed until you’re ready to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.

Brands to consider for chocolate spritz biscuits

Verkade

For Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk, Albert Heijn states that the chocolate on and in Verkade biscuits contains Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

  • A focused option if a mention of Fairtrade cocoa is what matters most to you.
  • A claim about cocoa doesn’t mean every other ingredient is Fairtrade-certified. If any guests have allergies, check the label too.

PLUS

PLUS sells 200 g packs of chocolate spritz biscuits with Fairtrade in the product name.

  • The 200 g pack could suit you if you want to put more biscuits out on a shared plate.
  • The ingredients list specifies Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. Check the certification mark on the pack before choosing these as a Fairtrade option.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties, with a stated pack size range of 300–400 g.

  • A larger pack could be practical for sharing; check the weight of the variety you choose.
  • ALDI’s general policy on certified cocoa doesn’t tell you which certification mark appears on this specific pack of spritz biscuits. If Fairtrade cocoa is a must, check the chocolate variety itself.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

These milk chocolate spritz biscuits are a good fit for a New Year’s Eve spread if you’re looking for a 150 g pack and want to check the Fairtrade cocoa claim. Check the ingredients on the pack for your guests too.

Verkade Nobo Spritz Milk Chocolate, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Spritz Milk Chocolate 150 g

For a plate of chocolate spritz biscuits where Fairtrade cocoa in the chocolate is an important consideration; Albert Heijn states that the chocolate on and in Verkade biscuits contains Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

Pack size: 150 g. If any guests have allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack, particularly the information about nuts and sesame.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairtrade in the product name mean the whole biscuit is Fairtrade-certified?

No. The product name doesn’t automatically tell you which ingredients the claim applies to. If the logo has an arrow, Fairtrade recommends checking the back of the pack for information about the ingredients and sourcing. The ingredients list for PLUS Chocolate Spritz Biscuits specifies Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa, so check the certification mark on the pack.

Which allergens should I look out for in these chocolate spritz biscuits?

For Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk, Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose, wheat and soya, and warns that the biscuits may contain nuts and sesame. For its chocolate spritz biscuits, PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya, milk and lactose. Always read the label on the pack you’re serving.

How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits until New Year’s Eve?

For an unopened pack, follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.

Is a larger pack always more practical for a party?

No. Choose a pack size based on how much you want to serve and store. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk as 150 g, while PLUS lists its chocolate spritz biscuits as 200 g. As well as the weight, check the ingredients and cocoa claim on the pack you choose.