Who is this choice relevant to?

Sugar-conscious traveller

You want to take a packaged biscuit with you and look beyond words such as ‘zero’. Compare the sugars and energy per 100 g and per serving, and check the ingredients on the pack.

Classic spritz biscuit fan

You’re specifically looking for spritz biscuits and don’t want to treat a biscuit with no added sugars as the same type of product. The distinction between the two influences your choice.

Last-minute Schiphol traveller

You want to buy a packaged snack just before you travel. A shop that sells snacks won’t necessarily stock the spritz biscuits or alternative you had in mind.

What should you look for in spritz biscuits before you travel?

First decide whether you’re actually looking for spritz biscuits or mainly a biscuit with no added sugars. Then compare the label and decide whether to buy the pack you want before you travel.

Standard spritz biscuits

Choose this if: you’re specifically looking for spritz biscuits.

Consider: According to Jumbo, Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel contains 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g; this does not establish that it has less sugar than a comparable spritz biscuit.

Biscuit with no added sugars

Choose this if: having no added sugars matters more than choosing spritz biscuits.

Consider: Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars, not as a spritz biscuit. Check the nutrition table to assess the total amount of sugars.

When choosing a packaged biscuit to take with you before travelling from Schiphol, three different needs may take priority: comparing nutritional values, choosing spritz biscuits specifically or being able to buy a snack in time.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Sugars and nutritional values Compare sugars and energy per 100 g and per serving; check the serving size too. If I want to keep an eye on sugars, I want to compare the biscuits’ nutritional values on the same basis. This comparison is the top priority for around 43% of these consumers.
Spritz biscuits as a product type Check that the product you’ve chosen is actually a spritz biscuit, and read the ingredients and allergen information. If you specifically want spritz biscuits, you’re not just looking for another biscuit with a sugar claim. The product type matters most to around 29% of these consumers.
Buying and taking it with you If necessary, buy a specific variety in advance; if buying it in person, check the pack and best-before date. Just before travelling, I want to be able to take a packaged snack with me without relying on one specific shop having it in stock. This practical consideration comes first for around 28% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a biscuit with no added sugars for a lower-sugar spritz biscuit

    Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and Verkade San Francisco Zero are different types of product. Comparing the two doesn’t tell you how much sugar a reduced-sugar spritz biscuit would contain.

    Decide which type of product you’re looking for, then compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving before choosing.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A statement about added sugars doesn’t tell you on its own how much total sugar or energy a serving contains. Allergens also need to be checked separately.

    Check the nutrition information, ingredients and allergen information on the current pack.

  • Relying on Schiphol to stock a specific biscuit variety

    Schiphol lists snacks at Albert Heijn and Grab&Fly, but this general shop information doesn’t tell you which biscuits will be available when you visit.

    If the exact product matters, buy the variety you want before travelling. If you choose in person, check the label again.

Relevant brands and shops

These names can help you distinguish between product types and when to buy them. Mentioning a shop doesn’t guarantee that a specific pack will be available at Schiphol.

Verkade

Producer of Nobo Sprits Naturel and San Francisco Zero, which Verkade describes as a biscuit with no added sugars.

  • Nutritional values and allergen information for Nobo Sprits Naturel are available in Jumbo’s product listing.
  • San Francisco Zero isn’t a spritz biscuit, so don’t treat the two products as a direct comparison between standard and reduced-sugar spritz biscuits.

Albert Heijn

A supermarket chain with a location before security at Schiphol, which Schiphol says sells snacks among other things.

  • An option for choosing a packaged snack before you go through security.
  • Check which biscuits are available in store if you’re looking for Nobo Sprits Naturel or San Francisco Zero.

Jumbo

Lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, 150 g, as a product to look at before you travel.

  • The product listing provides nutritional values and allergen information for this variety.
  • The product listing doesn’t say whether it’s in stock at Schiphol, and this standard spritz biscuit isn’t a lower-sugar variety.

PLUS

Lists Verkade Sprits Naturel, 150 g, as an option to look at before you travel.

  • The product listing includes nutritional values and allergen information.
  • PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take a pack of dry spritz biscuits in your hand luggage from Schiphol?

Yes. Schiphol says food can generally be taken in your hand luggage, as long as it isn’t a prohibited item. Different rules may apply to liquid or spreadable food; also check any conditions set by your airline and destination.

Is it proven that Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel has less sugar?

The product information cited doesn’t show that it has less sugar than a comparable spritz biscuit. Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel as containing 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g and 4.0 g per 17 g serving. Use the same basis when comparing it with another biscuit.

Does a biscuit with no added sugars also mean it is sugar-free?

No, those terms don’t mean the same thing. Verkade describes San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars. Check the nutrition table on the pack for the total sugars per 100 g and per serving.

Which allergens are listed for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel?

Wheat and milk are listed for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel; it may also contain nuts and sesame. Check the current pack before buying, as ingredient and allergen information can change.