Want to put an individually wrapped spritz biscuit in each advent calendar compartment? Choose a pack that explicitly says the biscuits are individually wrapped. According to Bidfood, the Molen Sprits Koek box contains 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each; just check that the wrapper will fit in your compartments. With ordinary packs of spritz biscuits, you can’t assume from the outer packaging that each biscuit has its own wrapper.
If each spritz biscuit needs to be individually wrapped before you fill the calendar, the product packaging details are crucial. Bidfood describes the Molen spritz biscuits in its box as individually wrapped.
The wrapped biscuit needs to fit in the compartment without stopping the calendar from closing. Bidfood’s stated weight of 38 g per Molen spritz biscuit doesn’t tell you the length, width or thickness of the wrapped biscuit. Measure the compartment and compare it with the wrapped biscuit.
If you’re filling a calendar for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, read the label on the exact product you’ve bought. Ingredients and allergens vary between spritz biscuit varieties, so check for any warnings about other allergens too.
Start with the requirement for one sealed biscuit per compartment. Then check the available space, the information for the recipient and how many biscuits you need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrapping | Look for an explicit statement that the biscuits are individually wrapped, and check how many biscuits are in each wrapper. | If you want to set aside a sealed spritz biscuit for every day the calendar is opened, a resealable outer pack isn’t enough. For around 36% of consumers, individual wrapping is the top priority. |
| Compartment size and quantity | Compare the internal dimensions of a compartment with the wrapped biscuit, then count how many compartments you need to fill. | With small compartments, I want to avoid the calendar being left open because a biscuit is too large. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the fit and the quantity they need. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, including any relevant warnings. | If I’m filling the calendar for someone with a known allergy, I need to know whether they can eat this particular spritz biscuit. For around 21% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Variety and pack contents | Compare the flavour variety and pack contents with what the recipient likes and what you plan to give out. | If the packaging and fit aren’t an issue, I want to choose a suitable variety without having lots of biscuits left over. For around 14% of consumers, this is the deciding factor. |
An outer pack may contain several biscuits, but that doesn’t mean each one stays sealed individually once the pack is open. Storage advice for an opened pack doesn’t tell you whether each spritz biscuit has its own wrapper either.
Before filling the calendar, check that the packaging explicitly says each biscuit is individually wrapped.
Bidfood lists 40 individually wrapped Molen spritz biscuits, weighing 38 g each. Even if that’s enough, a wrapped biscuit may be too large for a narrow or shallow compartment.
Measure the width, height and depth of a compartment and compare them with the complete wrapper around one biscuit, not just the biscuit itself.
Allergens vary between spritz biscuit varieties, and recipes or labels can change. An ingredients list you looked at online earlier is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re actually giving them.
Before filling the calendar, read the ingredients, allergens and relevant warnings on the pack. Don’t give the spritz biscuit to the recipient if you can’t establish whether it’s suitable for them.
These product ranges show why you shouldn’t choose spritz biscuits for an advent calendar based on brand or pack size alone. Check how the individual biscuits are wrapped and read the label for the variety you choose.
According to Bidfood, the Molen Sprits Koek box contains 40 biscuits weighing 38 g each, individually wrapped.
Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk as different spritz biscuit varieties.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen in a 200 g pack and AH Roomboter spritsen in a 175 g pack.
PLUS lists 175 g spritz biscuits and an advocaat variety with advocaat-flavoured cream.
ALDI Netherlands describes Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as a pack of 12 biscuits with a total weight of 175 g.
Yes, if the biscuits fit in the compartments and having an individual sealed wrapper isn’t a requirement. If you want a separately wrapped biscuit for each day, check that this is explicitly stated on the packaging for the spritz biscuits you choose. A pack containing several biscuits doesn’t prove that they’re individually wrapped.
Check the date and storage advice on the pack you buy before filling the calendar. If you’re filling it in advance, choose a pack whose best-before date is later than the final planned opening day, and keep the individual wrappers intact.
Read the allergen information for the specific spritz biscuits you’re giving out, especially if wheat, milk, egg or soya are relevant to the recipient. Check for warnings about other allergens too. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the allergens that must be declared on prepacked foods need to be clearly distinguishable on the label.
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority distinguishes between the minimum durability date, ‘best before’, and the final consumption date, ‘use by’. Check which date appears on the spritz biscuits you’ve bought and follow the relevant storage advice if you’re filling the calendar in advance.
