If you need to avoid gluten strictly, don’t choose an ordinary spritz biscuit based on its name or shape: Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Original. Instead, choose a biscuit whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain trademark. An oat biscuit, chocolate chip cookie or rice biscuit can take the place of a spritz biscuit as a travel snack, but the taste and texture won’t be the same. Check the other ingredients that matter to you, too.
If you have coeliac disease, start with the label, not the familiar shape of a spritz biscuit. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the Crossed Grain trademark also indicates that the production process is monitored. Keep your chosen biscuit separate from gluten-containing crumbs while you’re on the go.
If you’re mainly after a sweet, crunchy biscuit, you could try a gluten-free oat biscuit, a chocolate chip cookie or a rice biscuit. These are different types of biscuit, and none has to look, taste or feel like a spritz biscuit.
If you’re stopping at a supermarket, it’s most useful to have a specific product in mind whose packaging you can check in store. An online range doesn’t tell you whether the same biscuit is available at your chosen branch.
If you need to avoid gluten strictly, check the current packaging first. Then consider taste, how easy it is to take with you and availability to decide which gluten-free biscuit is most convenient for your journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Read the ingredients and look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain trademark on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid gluten strictly because of coeliac disease, I want to know first whether this particular biscuit is suitable for me. For around 42% of consumers, this labelling would be their main concern when buying. |
| Keeping it separate | Choose an intact pack and keep the biscuit apart from bread, crackers and ordinary biscuits. | When there are different snacks in the car, I want to be able to keep my biscuit sealed, away from shared crumbs. For around 25% of consumers, this practical consideration would come first. |
| Flavour and type of biscuit | Decide whether you’d prefer an oat biscuit, chocolate chip cookie or rice biscuit; check the other ingredients, too. | If what I really want is a spritz biscuit, once I’ve checked the label I’m mainly looking for a biscuit with a flavour or crunch I’ll enjoy. For around 17% of consumers, this would be their main consideration. |
| Availability | Check the range at your chosen branch and read the packaging of the product you’re taking with you. | If I’m shopping just before setting off, I want to be able to find a suitable biscuit without relying on a single online listing. Availability would be the biggest consideration for around 16% of consumers. |
Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Original. An oat biscuit isn’t gluten-free just because it contains oats, either.
For the specific product, check the current gluten-free labelling or Crossed Grain trademark, as well as the ingredients.
What’s available can vary from shop to shop. Lidl, for example, says its additional gluten-free products are currently unavailable.
Check your chosen branch before setting off, and read the label in store on the biscuit you’re actually buying.
A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for other food allergies or dietary requirements.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information if, for example, you need to avoid milk, eggs, soya or nuts.
Crumbs from gluten-containing bread or biscuits could get onto a gluten-free snack you’ve chosen to keep separate during the journey.
Keep the biscuit sealed and store it separately. Don’t use a shared bag or tin with crumbly snacks.
A familiar biscuit brand, with an important distinction between spritz biscuits and a gluten-free alternative.
A supermarket where you can compare different types of gluten-free biscuits.
A supermarket with an online category for gluten-free biscuits and snacks.
A shop to check if you’re looking for a specific gluten-free biscuit alternative.
A shop where you can compare separately labelled gluten-free biscuit alternatives.
A shop where you can check the current standard range in person.
This oat biscuit is labelled gluten-free and is an alternative for anyone who wants to take a biscuit on the go instead of an ordinary spritz biscuit. If you need a strictly gluten-free option, check the current packaging as well.
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An oat biscuit for anyone looking for an option labelled gluten-free instead of a spritz biscuit; it isn’t a spritz biscuit.
The product listing mentions milk chocolate and a 150 g pack. Check the current label before buying, especially if other ingredients or warnings matter to you.
You can’t tell from the product name alone: Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Original and also mentions the possibility of other gluten-containing grains. If you need to avoid gluten strictly, choose a specific biscuit whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain trademark.
If you have coeliac disease, it’s sensible to keep it sealed and separate to avoid contact with gluten-containing crumbs. Keep the biscuit apart from ordinary sandwiches, crackers and other biscuits, even when you’re sharing snacks with other travellers.
No. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you whether a product contains milk, eggs, soya or nuts, for example. If you also need to avoid any of these ingredients, read the allergen information for the biscuit you choose.
Yes, check the packaging of the product you’re taking with you every time you buy it. That way, you can make your choice based on the current ingredients, gluten-free labelling and any other information that matters to you.
