Who is this choice relevant to?

The sugar-conscious party host

You want to serve a lower-sugar biscuit for New Year’s Eve, and it doesn’t have to be a classic spritz. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider which type of biscuit you’d like to choose.

The spritz biscuit fan who likes to compare

You want to serve a traditional spritz biscuit, but you’d like to know how much sugar your chosen variety contains before you buy. Verkade and Albert Heijn list different sugar values per 100 g for the spritz biscuits mentioned.

Anyone buying for guests with dietary requirements

You also take ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg, soya or nuts into account when choosing. For biscuits containing sweeteners, check whether they also contain polyols.

What should you consider when choosing?

Classic spritz biscuit

Choose this: if you specifically want to serve spritz biscuits at your festive gathering.

The trade-off: the regular varieties mentioned do not meet the Voedingscentrum’s stated threshold for ‘low sugar’.

Another biscuit with less sugar

Choose this: if sugar content matters more to you than serving spritz biscuits.

The trade-off: the Céréal biscuits mentioned are not spritz biscuits and contain polyols; check the ingredients for each variety too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Less sugar Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check whether the product is a spritz biscuit or another type of biscuit. I want less sugar on the festive table, even if that means choosing a different type of biscuit. Around 50% of consumers prioritise a lower sugar content.
A proper spritz biscuit Check the product type, then compare the sugars per 100 g in the spritz biscuits you’re considering. For me, New Year’s Eve calls for spritz biscuits, even if another type of biscuit contains less sugar. Around 30% of consumers prioritise sticking with this type of biscuit.
Ingredients and polyols Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen; for biscuits containing sweeteners, check for polyols too. When I’m buying for several guests, I want to check first that the ingredients suit them. For around 20% of consumers, this check is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular spritz biscuit is low in sugar

    Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original. Albert Heijn lists 28 g for AH Spritsen and 24 g for AH Roomboter ronde spritsen. According to the Voedingscentrum, the threshold for a ‘low sugar’ claim on solid foods is no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g rather than relying on the brand or the look of the packaging.

  • Assuming a lower-sugar biscuit is a spritz biscuit

    The Céréal Choco Delight Puur and Céréal Speculoos met amandel listed by Jumbo are biscuits containing sweeteners, not spritz biscuits. So a low sugar value doesn’t mean you’re buying the same type of biscuit.

    Before comparing, decide whether spritz biscuits are a must for your festive table or whether another type of biscuit will do.

  • Only checking sugars in biscuits with sweeteners

    The Céréal varieties mentioned contain polyols. According to the Voedingscentrum, large quantities of polyols can cause digestive discomfort; allergens also vary between products.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack for the exact variety, especially if you’re buying for guests with dietary requirements.

Brands to compare

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Original is a useful comparison if you’re looking for a traditional spritz biscuit.

  • Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original.
  • That’s above the Voedingscentrum’s stated threshold for ‘low sugar’. Also check the listed wheat and milk, and the information about possible other gluten-containing cereals.

AH

AH Spritsen and AH Roomboter ronde spritsen offer two regular spritz biscuit varieties to compare by nutritional value.

  • Albert Heijn lists 28 g and 24 g of sugars per 100 g respectively.
  • Neither value meets the stated threshold for ‘low sugar’. Check the label of your chosen variety for allergen information.

Biscotto

ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties as classic spritz options.

  • The varieties are described as butter spritz biscuits.
  • If you’re choosing based on sugar or ingredients, compare the nutritional information and label for the exact variety in store.

Céréal

An alternative if reducing sugar matters more than serving spritz biscuits.

  • Jumbo lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Choco Delight Puur and 0.4 g per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos met amandel.
  • These are not spritz biscuits. Both varieties mentioned contain polyols; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.

Joybuy products for this topic

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

When can a biscuit be called ‘low sugar’?

According to the Voedingscentrum, solid foods can contain no more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry a ‘low sugar’ claim; for ‘sugar-free’, the limit is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. So compare the nutritional information per 100 g, rather than relying only on general wording on the pack.

Are the Verkade and AH spritz biscuits mentioned low in sugar?

No. Based on the values listed, the varieties mentioned do not meet the threshold for ‘low sugar’. Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original; Albert Heijn lists 28 g for AH Spritsen and 24 g for AH Roomboter ronde spritsen. The Voedingscentrum sets the threshold for that claim at no more than 5 g per 100 g.

Can I serve another type of biscuit instead of spritz biscuits on New Year’s Eve?

Yes, if reducing sugar matters more to you than serving spritz biscuits. Jumbo lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos met amandel and 0.5 g per 100 g for Céréal Choco Delight Puur. Both are biscuits containing sweeteners, not spritz biscuits; check the ingredients on the exact pack.

What should I look out for in biscuits containing polyols?

Check which polyols and warnings are listed on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. According to the Voedingscentrum, large quantities of polyols can cause digestive discomfort. If you’re buying for guests, check the listed allergens separately too.

Should I compare nutritional information online or on the pack?

Use nutritional information online to compare products in advance, then check the current label for the exact variety when you buy it. Compare sugars on the same basis, per 100 g, and if you have dietary requirements, read the allergen information on the pack too.