If you want lower-sugar spritz biscuits for a wedding buffet, Elvee lower-sugar chocolate spritz biscuits are only a suitable choice if a chocolate product can take the place of classic butter spritz biscuits and you confirm availability in advance. PLUS lists this product as containing 30% less sugar, but it still has 28 g of sugars per 100 g. If recognisable spritz biscuits are more important, choose a standard variety without presenting it as low in sugar. For open platters, keep the allergen information for each product to hand.
You want to offer a lower-sugar option, but also need to know whether it is actually a spritz biscuit or a different product. Compare the sugars per 100 g and read the product description: ‘less sugar’ does not mean sugar-free.
You want a familiar spritz biscuit to serve with coffee or tea. A standard butter spritz biscuit could fit the bill, but don’t present it as a lower-sugar choice without evidence. Check the latest nutrition information and allergen details before you order.
When biscuits are served on open platters, it should be clear which allergens are in each product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has requirements for allergen information when a business or caterer offers unpackaged food to consumers.
For your wedding buffet, first decide whether lower sugar, clear allergen information or the classic spritz shape matters most. A biscuit with no sugars is not necessarily a spritz biscuit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar and product type | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check whether you are buying a spritz biscuit or a chocolate product. | I want to offer less sugar without guests being unknowingly served a different type of product. For around 42% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Allergens on the buffet | Check the latest packaging and keep the allergen information clearly identified with each platter. | With open platters, I want to be able to tell guests clearly what is in each biscuit; this is estimated to be the deciding factor for 33% of consumers. |
| Classic spritz biscuits | Read the product description and ingredients if you specifically want a butter spritz biscuit. | For serving with coffee, I want the familiar spritz shape and flavour, even if ‘less sugar’ isn’t a firm requirement. This is the main preference for around 25% of consumers. |
PLUS describes Elvee lower-sugar chocolate spritz biscuits as milk and dark chocolate with 30% less sugar. According to the same product page, they still contain 28 g of sugars per 100 g and are not a confirmed substitute for butter spritz biscuits.
Compare the nutrition information and product description before adding them to the buffet as a spritz option. A sample pack can help you decide whether the product type suits your menu.
Jumbo lists almonds, barley, egg, milk, soya and wheat among the ingredients and allergens in Céréal Speculoos with almond pieces. The ‘no sugars’ claim says nothing about whether it is suitable for guests with a food allergy.
Use the allergen information for the exact variety you have chosen for each platter, and don’t make a general claim that the biscuits are suitable for everyone.
The Céréal varieties described contain polyols. The Official Journal of the European Union notes that consuming high amounts of polyols may have a laxative effect.
Make the product information easy to see and consider portion sizes when serving these biscuits alongside other buffet options.
The PLUS product page checked for Elvee lower-sugar chocolate spritz biscuits said that the product was unavailable at the selected store. This makes it unsuitable as an unverified basis for a fixed buffet order.
Confirm availability for your order before finalising the menu and quantities, and choose an alternative in advance that also suits your guests and buffet.
A chocolate option with ‘lower-sugar spritz biscuits’ in the product name, but not a confirmed classic butter spritz biscuit.
Standard butter spritz biscuits for anyone looking for the classic shape.
Nobo Sprits Original is a spritz biscuit to enjoy with coffee or tea.
AH Spritsen are butter spritz biscuits for when a traditional biscuit is what you’re after.
The coconut and Speculoos varieties are alternative biscuits, not spritz biscuits.
No. PLUS lists both the ‘30% less sugar’ claim and 28 g of sugars per 100 g for Elvee lower-sugar chocolate spritz biscuits. If you’re comparing products for your buffet, check the ‘of which sugars’ line on the packaging.
Check the ingredients and portion size. The Céréal biscuits described contain polyols; the Official Journal of the European Union notes that consuming high amounts may have a laxative effect. Also, don’t present these biscuits as spritz biscuits if the product type matters to your guests.
When a business or caterer offers unpackaged biscuits to consumers, allergen information must be available where the food is offered. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to information about 14 allergens; for cereals containing gluten and nuts, specify the particular cereal or nut. Base the information for each platter on the latest packaging for the product you have chosen.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and only put the biscuits on open platters shortly before serving. PLUS and Verkade recommend storing the spritz biscuits described in a cool, dry place; Verkade recommends keeping the pack sealed after opening.
