Who is this choice relevant to?

Snack buyers who look for Fairtrade

You’re looking for spritz biscuits for a night in front of the TV and want to check the Fairtrade cocoa claim on the product. It matters to you whether the claim applies to the cocoa alone or to the whole biscuit.

Chocolate spritz biscuit fans

You’re choosing between spritz biscuits with a milk chocolate coating and a variety with extra chocolate components. As well as flavour, portion size, nutritional information and availability matter to you.

Careful label readers

You want to check the ingredients and allergens before buying, perhaps because someone you’re sharing with needs to avoid certain ingredients. In that case, the information on the current pack matters more than an older product description.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the Fairtrade claim for the exact spritz biscuit variety. Then compare the chocolate components and portion information, and always check the current label for any relevant allergens.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Read the exact cocoa claim on the pack. PLUS lists mass balance for Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate 150 g; this is not a claim about all the ingredients. If I’m choosing Fairtrade cocoa, I want the claim to apply to these spritz biscuits, not just to the retailer’s policy. Around 42% of consumers prioritise a claim that applies to the specific product.
Chocolate and portions Compare the chocolate components, portion size and nutritional value per 100 g or per portion. The product information consulted lists 15% milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate 150 g; also check whether your chosen variety is available. For my night in front of the TV, I want a suitable amount of spritz biscuits and a chocolate variety I enjoy. Around 33% of consumers put flavour and portion choice first.
Allergens and labelling Check the current pack for information about milk, wheat and soya, as well as any warnings about nuts and sesame. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. If someone I’m sharing with needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s on the pack I’ve received before serving. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the cocoa claim applies to the whole biscuit

    According to Fairtrade Netherlands, a certification mark on a composite product can apply to a certified ingredient. PLUS also lists mass balance for the Fairtrade cocoa in Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate. This doesn’t mean that the cocoa in every pack is physically segregated and tracked.

    Check exactly which ingredients the claim refers to. If you require the whole product to be certified, rely only on a claim that explicitly says so.

  • Mistaking a supermarket policy for a product claim

    ALDI and Lidl describe several certification options for cocoa. A general policy like this doesn’t confirm that a specific chocolate spritz biscuit contains Fairtrade cocoa.

    Check the certification mark and wording on the pack you want to buy.

  • Relying only on an online product description

    A product description may differ from the packaging you receive. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo pages consulted also listed the double chocolate variety as unavailable in their online ranges.

    When you buy, check the exact variety and read the ingredients, allergens, Fairtrade claim and best-before date on the pack you receive.

  • Guessing allergens from the name or product photo

    The information consulted for Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate lists milk, wheat and soya; the product may also contain nuts and sesame.

    If you have a relevant allergy, check the allergen information on the current packaging before serving the spritz biscuits.

Brands to consider

Verkade

For Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate 150 g, Albert Heijn and PLUS list a Fairtrade cocoa claim. Albert Heijn also describes a double chocolate variety made with Fairtrade chocolate.

  • For the milk chocolate variety, you can assess a claim made for the specific product.
  • PLUS says the Fairtrade cocoa uses mass balance. So the claim doesn’t automatically apply to all the ingredients or confirm that the cocoa in each pack is physically segregated.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties. They’re an alternative to consider if Fairtrade cocoa isn’t a must-have.

  • You can choose between plain and chocolate varieties in the product range listed.
  • ALDI’s general cocoa policy doesn’t confirm a Fairtrade claim for these specific spritz biscuits. Check the packaging to be sure.

Lidl-eigenmerken

Lidl describes a cocoa sourcing policy for its own-label products, but this doesn’t confirm a Fairtrade claim for any specific spritz biscuit.

  • The cocoa sourcing policy can help you assess a claim on a specific product more closely.
  • According to Lidl, several certification routes are possible for standard own-label cocoa. So check the label on the spritz biscuits themselves.

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Frequently asked questions

Are all the ingredients Fairtrade if the spritz biscuits say ‘Fairtrade cocoa’?

No. A Fairtrade cocoa claim doesn’t automatically apply to all the ingredients. Fairtrade Netherlands distinguishes between claims for certified ingredients and claims for the whole product, so check the exact wording on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check in Verkade Nobo Sprits Milk Chocolate?

The product information consulted lists milk, wheat and soya, and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame. If you have a relevant allergy, always read the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

How should I store chocolate spritz biscuits until my night in front of the TV?

Store the spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening, as recommended in the product information consulted for the Verkade variety. Follow any storage instructions on the pack you buy.

Does the label on packaged spritz biscuits in the Netherlands show allergen information?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the current pack, especially if the online product information says something different.