Who is this relevant to?

Walkers who want to portion out their snacks in advance

A small biscuit isn’t automatically one serving. Jumbo lists the nutritional values for Sprits Staafjes Mini per 40 g, so decide how much you’ll actually take before setting off.

Walkers taking regular sprits biscuits

If you’d rather pack a few regular biscuits separately, you can choose how many to take at home. Jumbo lists a product serving of 17 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

The sprits varieties mentioned contain ingredients including wheat and milk; the milk chocolate variety also lists soya. Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging when you buy.

What should you look for when buying?

When choosing sprits for a walk, first decide how much you want to take. The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you the weight of a serving; you can portion out regular sprits in advance too.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant for
Portion and size Check the pack weight and decide how many grams or biscuits to take separately. Check availability if you’re looking for Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini. If I only want a few biscuits on the way, I want to decide at home how many to take. Portion control is a priority for around 40% of consumers.
Nutritional values Compare energy, sugars and saturated fat for your own portion, not just per 100 g. Jumbo gives values per 40 g for mini sprits; for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, it lists values per 17 g biscuit. When I stop for a break on a walk, I want to know how much sugar and fat are in the amount I’m taking. Around 30% of consumers care most about these nutritional values.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current packaging, including warnings about allergens that may be present. For a milk chocolate variety, also check whether soya is listed. If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to read the information on that particular pack before setting off. Checking the label is the first priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means a measured serving

    Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini comes in a 125 g pack, while the nutritional values are listed per 40 g. So a biscuit’s size doesn’t determine how much you eat during a break.

    Before setting off, decide how many grams or biscuits you want to take and pack that amount separately.

  • Counting on a mini product without checking availability

    Jumbo says Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g is no longer in its online range. That means it may not be a reliable choice for shopping just before you set off.

    Check whether this variety is available at the shop where you plan to buy it, or take regular sprits that you can portion out yourself.

  • Looking only at the nutritional values

    The sprits varieties mentioned contain ingredients including wheat and milk; Verkade NoboSprits Melk also lists soya. A warning that a product may contain another allergen could also be important.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Relying on sprits as your only food plan for the walk

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks contain a lot of sugar or saturated fat. A smaller biscuit doesn’t automatically change the nutritional value of the amount you eat.

    Decide separately how much food and drink you want to take for your walk; don’t use ‘mini’ as a guide to nutritional value.

Brands to compare

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g, an explicitly mini product.

  • The product information gives the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 40 g.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer in its online range; check availability if you want to buy it.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and NoboSprits Melk are options if you want to portion out regular sprits yourself.

  • Jumbo lists nutritional values per 17 g product for Nobo Sprits Naturel; Verkade publishes product information for NoboSprits Melk.
  • Don’t assume these varieties are mini-sized, and check the ingredients and portion information on each pack.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as regular sprits biscuits.

  • ALDI lists a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g.
  • This isn’t a variety labelled ‘mini’, so you’ll need to pack a smaller number of biscuits separately yourself.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen is a regular sprits option to assess by pack.

  • Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Spritsen.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information may change; check the current label for portion details and allergens.

Sondey

Sondey is Lidl’s range of biscuits and snacks; Lidl also features butter sprits biscuits.

  • If you’re looking at sprits biscuits at Lidl, you can compare the information on the relevant pack.
  • Check the brand and size of the specific product rather than assuming it’s mini sprits.

Regular sprits at Joybuy

This milk chocolate variety is an option if you want to portion out regular sprits yourself before a walk, not if you’re specifically looking for mini sprits.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

If you want to take regular sprits on a walk, you can pack the amount you want from this variety separately in advance.

Milk chocolate variety; 150 g pack.

When choosing a portion, check the weight per biscuit and the allergens on the packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a mini sprits automatically one serving for the walk?

No, the name ‘mini’ doesn’t determine how much you eat during a walking break. Jumbo lists the nutritional values for Sprits Staafjes Mini per 40 g; decide for yourself how many grams to take. For regular Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists a product serving of 17 g.

How should I pack sprits for a walk?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging and pack your chosen amount before setting off. Jumbo advises storing Sprits Staafjes Mini in a cool, dry and dark place; for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed pack after opening.

Do allergens have to be listed on pre-packed sprits in the Netherlands?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on food labels. Read the packaging you buy: Albert Heijn says that ingredient and allergy information may change.

Are sprits enough as the only food for a walk?

Don’t assume sprits will replace all the food you need for a walk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks contain a lot of sugar or saturated fat, so decide what other food and drink you want to take separately from your choice of sprits.