Parents looking for a lower-sugar spritz biscuit
You want to compare a spritz biscuit with regular versions based on the sugars listed. You’ll also want to consider the portion size and any polyols.
Who might find this choice relevant?
Parents who need to check allergens and school rules
You need to check whether the ingredients and warnings on the packaging suit your child’s needs and comply with the rules at their school or after-school club.
Families considering a regular spritz biscuit
You’re mainly looking for a classic spritz biscuit, but don’t want to confuse it with a version chosen specifically for its lower sugar content.
What should you consider when choosing?
Before packing a biscuit in a school lunchbox, check that it’s allowed and that its allergens are suitable. Then compare the nutritional information and decide whether you’re looking for an occasional biscuit or something for a regular snack break.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Sugars per biscuit | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and check the stated serving size. Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g per 100 g and 0.1 g per 11 g biscuit for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel. | If I want to pack one spritz biscuit, I want to know exactly how much sugar that biscuit contains. Around 36% of consumers prioritise reducing sugar when making this choice. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings. Also check the rules at the school or after-school club. Damhert lists wheat, egg and milk for both of the versions mentioned. | If my child needs to avoid certain ingredients, the biscuit must also comply with the school’s rules. This check is a priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Its place in the school day | Decide whether you’re looking for an occasional biscuit or a regular snack. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options such as vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread for snacks. | For a regular school break, I’d rather choose something other than a biscuit every time. This daily choice is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| A classic spritz biscuit | Even when choosing a familiar brand, check the label: Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen and 24 g per 100 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel. | If I’m mainly looking for a familiar, regular spritz biscuit, lower sugar isn’t my first consideration. Around 14% of consumers prioritise classic flavour and easy availability when making this choice. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘sugar-free’ means allergen-free
According to Damhert Nutrition, Damhert Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel contains wheat, egg and milk, and may also contain rye, nuts and peanuts. A low sugar figure doesn’t change this information or the rules at school.
Check the current packaging before packing the biscuit, and make sure it suits your child’s needs and the rules at their school or after-school club.
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Comparing sugars but overlooking polyols
Damhert Nutrition lists 16 g of polyols per 100 g for the plain version and 21 g for the chocolate version. Both carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems.
As well as the sugar figure, check the ingredients, polyol content and warning on the packaging.
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Treating a lower-sugar spritz biscuit as a standard school snack
A lower sugar figure on the label doesn’t make a spritz biscuit an alternative to the snacks recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for a typical school day.
Decide whether it’s an occasional biscuit. For a regular snack break, choose from the other food groups mentioned.
Brands and product ranges compared
Damhert
Damhert Nutrition provides nutritional information for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel 130 g and Zonder Suikers Sprits Chocolate 120 g.
- The manufacturer lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both versions. Naturel contains 16 g of polyols per 100 g, while Chocolate contains 21 g.
- Both versions contain wheat, egg and milk, and carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen offer a regular spritz biscuit for comparison.
- Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen, so you can compare them using the same nutritional measure.
- According to the product information, AH Spritsen contain wheat and milk. The sugar figure given doesn’t make this a substantiated choice for anyone specifically looking for a lower-sugar option.
Verkade
Nobo Sprits Naturel is a classic spritz biscuit to compare with Damhert’s versions.
- Albert Heijn lists 24 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel.
- The product information lists wheat and milk, and says that it may contain nuts and sesame.
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI Netherlands describes Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate versions as regular spritz biscuits.
- You can check the packaging to see which version you have.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging before choosing these spritz biscuits for a school lunchbox.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands describes a 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits.
- The product description helps you identify the type of biscuit and pack size.
- Check the sugars per 100 g, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before comparing this version with other spritz biscuits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a lower-sugar spritz biscuit suitable as a daily school snack?
A lower sugar figure alone doesn’t make a spritz biscuit a suitable choice for every school day. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends snacks such as vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread, and advises keeping biscuits small and serving them infrequently.
What should I check on Damhert Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel?
Pay particular attention to the allergens, polyols and portion size. According to Damhert Nutrition, this spritz biscuit contains wheat, egg and milk, may also contain rye, nuts and peanuts, and lists 16 g of polyols per 100 g. It carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Why do polyols matter when comparing sugars?
A low ‘of which sugars’ figure doesn’t tell you how many polyols a spritz biscuit contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that large amounts of polyols can cause digestive problems, so check the polyol figure and any warning on the packaging too.
How can I check whether a spritz biscuit is allowed at school?
Read the current allergen information and ask about the rules the school or after-school club applies to lunchboxes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens that must be declared are listed on labels. The label alone won’t tell you which rules apply at your child’s school.
Is PLUS Elvee Chocolade spritsen minder suiker the same type of biscuit?
Don’t assume that it’s a spritz biscuit. PLUS describes this product as milk chocolate and dark chocolate with 30% less sugar. Check the product category before comparing its nutritional information with that of a spritz biscuit.