Only choose chocolate spritz biscuits whose current packaging or product information explicitly states that they contain Fairtrade cocoa if this is a requirement for you; a product title or general sustainability claim isn’t enough. Before packing the treats, ask about the school’s treat policy and check the allergens on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.
You want to see an explicit Fairtrade cocoa statement for the spritz biscuits you choose, rather than relying on a general sustainability claim. Compare the current packaging with the product information before packing the treats.
Your child will be handing out biscuits to children who may need to avoid certain ingredients. Ask about the school’s arrangements and read the allergen information for the exact variety; wheat, milk and soya are among the relevant allergens in the chocolate spritz biscuits reviewed.
You’re looking for something that needs little preparation and can be handed out in small portions. The Voedingscentrum suggests a small biscuit as an option if you choose biscuits, but check first that this is allowed under the school’s policy.
Start with what you need from this treat: a Fairtrade statement for the specific product, clear arrangements around allergens and a suitable portion size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiable Fairtrade cocoa | Compare the Fairtrade statement for the exact variety on the current packaging with the information alongside the ingredients. The product title alone isn’t conclusive. | I want to be able to see what the Fairtrade claim for these spritz biscuits is based on. Around 46% of consumers prioritise verifiable Fairtrade cocoa. |
| Allergens and school policy | Ask about the school’s arrangements and read the full allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If there are allergies in the class, I want to know whether these biscuits are suitable to hand out before choosing them. For around 36% of consumers, checking this takes priority. |
| A small portion that’s easy to hand out | Check how many biscuits are in the pack and decide in advance how many you want to give to each child. | I want to be able to hand out the treats without much preparation, as long as the school’s policy allows it. For around 18% of consumers, choosing a practical portion size comes first. |
The product title for PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade says Fairtrade, while the information alongside the ingredients mentions Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. This means the Fairtrade status of that specific variety isn’t clear from the title alone.
Check the certification information on the current packaging and ask PLUS for clarification if Fairtrade cocoa is a firm requirement for you.
Albert Heijn’s allergen information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade lists milk, soya and wheat, and also warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame.
Ask which allergies are relevant in the class and check the full allergen list for the variety you’ll actually be handing out.
A product listing doesn’t tell you whether you can buy the variety you’ve chosen in time. Jumbo stated that Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade was no longer available in its online range.
Check availability at the shop you plan to order from. If you choose a different variety, check its Fairtrade statement and allergen information again too.
The Voedingscentrum recommends small portions for treats. Giving each child several biscuits changes the portion size.
Decide on a portion for each child in advance and make sure it fits the school’s treat policy.
Worth considering if you’re looking at Nobo chocolate spritz biscuits and want to check the Fairtrade statement for each variety.
A supermarket own-brand option for chocolate spritz biscuits, where the certification information for the exact variety needs a closer look.
ALDI lists Biscotto roombotersprits in both plain and chocolate varieties.
That depends on the school or after-school club’s treat policy. Ask in advance what the rules are and whether you need to take allergies in the group into account, as the Voedingscentrum also advises.
Read the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade, Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat, with a warning that it may contain nuts and sesame. Don’t assume this information applies to another variety.
No. Check the statement for the exact spritz biscuit on the current packaging. The title of PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade says Fairtrade, but the information alongside the ingredients mentions Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. Ask PLUS to confirm if this will affect your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade recommends storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed container after opening.
