If you’re looking for a replacement for spritz biscuits because of coeliac disease, choose a biscuit whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free. According to Verkade, NoboSprits Original contains wheat flour, so the regular spritz biscuit is not a gluten-free alternative. Gluten-free oat biscuits, almond biscuits and chocolate chip cookies are different types of biscuit; check their ingredients and allergen information too.
You’re looking for a biscuit to enjoy with coffee or tea, but a clear gluten-free statement matters more than how closely it resembles a regular spritz biscuit. Verkade lists wheat flour as an ingredient in NoboSprits Original.
As well as gluten, wheat as an allergen, oats and ingredients such as milk, egg, soya and nuts may be relevant to your choice. Always read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the specific biscuit.
You want to choose between different types of biscuit and pack sizes without assuming that a product in a changing range will be available every time you shop.
First, check the gluten-free statement on the current packaging. Then compare the ingredients, type of biscuit and pack size according to what matters to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free statement | Look for the words ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging; don’t rely solely on the type of biscuit or where it is displayed in the shop. | If I’m replacing spritz biscuits because of coeliac disease, I first want to know whether the biscuit I’ve chosen is explicitly labelled gluten-free. This check is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Other ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each product, including gluten-free oat biscuits. | Anyone who needs to avoid specific ingredients as well as gluten shouldn’t rely on the gluten-free statement alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise these additional checks. |
| Type of biscuit | Decide whether you’d prefer an oat biscuit, an almond biscuit or a chocolate chip cookie; none of these is a spritz biscuit. | I mainly miss having a biscuit with my coffee or tea, and want to know which other type of biscuit appeals to me. This is the main question when choosing for around 21% of consumers. |
| Shop and packaging | Check current availability and the pack size. | If I want to pick up a suitable biscuit during my regular shop, the store’s range and pack size are what matter most. This practical consideration is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Original. A search result or a shelf next to gluten-free products doesn’t change the ingredients.
Check the current packaging to make sure the biscuit is explicitly labelled gluten-free.
Albert Heijn explains that gluten-free wheat must still be declared as a wheat allergen. Gluten-free biscuits may also contain other allergens that are relevant to you.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product, especially if you also have a wheat allergy or another food allergy.
According to Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, oats in a product labelled gluten-free must meet certain conditions to avoid contamination with specific gluten-containing cereals. Nairn’s also states that its Syrup Oat Biscuit Breaks are not suitable for people who react to avenin.
For oat biscuits, check the gluten-free statement and any warnings about oat ingredients.
A gluten-free biscuit shown online by a shop may not be available every time you visit. Lidl, for example, states that its extended gluten-free range is no longer available.
Check the current range just before you shop, and check the packaging when you buy.
Verkade sells both regular NoboSprits and separate Oaties biscuits.
Albert Heijn offers a range of gluten-free biscuits, including almond biscuits.
Jumbo offers a range of biscuit types under Lekker Vrij as alternatives to regular spritz biscuits.
PLUS sells gluten-free chocolate chip cookies if you’re looking for a biscuit with chocolate.
Nairn’s offers Syrup Oat Biscuit Breaks, a gluten-free oat biscuit that’s a different type of biscuit.
If you’re considering a gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate instead of spritz biscuits, an Oaties variety is shown below. It’s a different biscuit from the Original variety, and it isn’t a gluten-free spritz biscuit.
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A gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone looking for a different type of biscuit from spritz.
Pack size: 150 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging, especially if oats or other ingredients are a concern for you.
You can’t assume that based on the type of biscuit: Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Original. If you have coeliac disease, choose an alternative whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free.
According to Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a product sold as gluten-free in the Netherlands may contain no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Oats in such a product must also meet specific conditions to avoid contamination with cereals including wheat, rye and barley.
Albert Heijn explains that gluten-free wheat may still need to be declared as a wheat allergen. So don’t automatically assume that ‘gluten-free’ means ‘wheat-free’ if you also have a wheat allergy.
A gluten-free oat biscuit is a different type of biscuit from spritz, and other ingredients and product warnings can vary too. Nairn’s, for example, states that Syrup Oat Biscuit Breaks are not suitable for people who react to avenin, so check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you choose. PLUS, for example, recommends storing its gluten-free chocolate chip cookies in a cool, dry and dark place.
