If you really want to take a sprits biscuit with you, choose a regular sprits for the type of biscuit it is, rather than as a lower-sugar option. If sugar content matters more to you than the sprits flavour, Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers is another type of biscuit to compare. It contains maltitols, and the product information warns that eating too much may have a laxative effect. Think of a biscuit as a possible addition to a packed lunch, not a replacement for lunch.
You want to enjoy a proper sprits biscuit on the go, but also know how much sugar you’re getting in each biscuit. So compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion: the product information for Verkade and Albert Heijn shows different sugar values for their regular sprits biscuits.
You’re happy to consider a different type of biscuit if it better fits your preference for lower-sugar options. Alongside sugars, check the portion size, ingredients, any polyols and allergens. A biscuit with no sugars is still not a lunch.
You need something you can take with you for lunch, with perhaps a biscuit on the side. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread and filled wraps among its portable lunch options.
First decide whether you specifically want a sprits biscuit and whether it will be an addition to your lunch. Then compare the nutrition information for the specific products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A proper sprits | Check the type of biscuit and compare sugars per 100 g and per portion you’ll be taking with you. | If I specifically want a sprits, I don’t want another biscuit to take its place without realising. Around 39% of consumers prioritise the sprits experience. |
| Sugar content | Check the sugars per 100 g and, if you’re considering an alternative, look at its ingredients and polyols too. | I’m open to a different type of biscuit if sugar content is the deciding factor. This is the priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Lunch on the go | Decide whether you’re taking lunch or just a biscuit. If you’re taking lunch, check the rest of the nutrition information and the portion size too. | If I need to have lunch on the go, I don’t want to rely on a biscuit alone. A lunch base is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
A category featuring biscuits with no sugars tells you nothing about the sugar content of an individual sprits biscuit. Verkade lists 24,2 g sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original and 29,3 g for Nobo Sprits Melk; Albert Heijn lists 28 g per 100 g for AH Spritsen.
Check both the type of product and the nutrition information for the exact version you’re buying on the packaging.
Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers is not a sprits biscuit. The product information lists maltitols and warns that eating too much may have a laxative effect.
Check the ingredients and usage warning on the packaging too, not just the sugars line.
Choosing a biscuit with less sugar doesn’t answer the question of what you want to eat for lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread and filled wraps as options you can take with you.
Decide what you’re taking for lunch first, then choose whether you’d like a biscuit with it.
The biscuits mentioned have different ingredients. Verkade lists wheat and milk for the sprits biscuits mentioned, and soya as well for Nobo Sprits Melk. The Céréal biscuit lists wheat, almonds, milk, egg and soya, among other ingredients.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk are two regular sprits varieties to compare separately.
AH Spritsen is a regular own-brand sprits biscuit; the separate sugar-conscious biscuit category also includes products from other brands.
Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers is an alternative for anyone who isn’t set on having a sprits biscuit.
No. A lower sugar content doesn’t automatically make a biscuit a complete lunch. First decide what you’re taking for lunch, then compare the portion size and nutrition information for any biscuit you might have.
No. Céréal Speculoos stukjes amandel zonder suikers is speculoos, not a sprits biscuit. According to the product information, it contains maltitols and eating too much may have a laxative effect. Check that this type of product and its ingredients suit what you’re looking for.
It varies by product and variety. Verkade lists wheat and milk for Nobo Sprits Original, and soya as well for Nobo Sprits Melk. Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and wheat for AH Spritsen. The Céréal biscuit mentioned lists wheat, almonds, milk, egg and soya, among other ingredients. Always check the packaging of the product you buy.
