If you want to take smaller biscuits with you
Want to add smaller spritz biscuits to your lunchbox or share them? Jumbo explicitly describes its Sprits Staafjes Mini as a mini version. Check separately how you’d like to pack the biscuits.
Who might prefer each option?
Smaller biscuits and a pre-determined portion size answer different needs when putting together a packed lunch.
If you want to plan a portion in advance
Is the quantity more important than the size of each biscuit? Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 20 g and 10 portions per pack for AH Spritsen. These are regular spritz biscuits, not a confirmed mini version.
If you need to check ingredients or allergens
Read the current label for the exact variety you’re choosing. The ingredients and allergens listed can differ, for example, between Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk and PLUS Advocaat spritsen.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you have allergen requirements, check the label first. Then decide whether the biscuit size or a stated portion size matters more for your lunch.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Compact size | Check whether the spritz biscuits you’ve chosen are explicitly labelled as mini, and look at the type of packaging. | If you want to take smaller biscuits in your lunchbox, size is the main thing to consider; around 42% of consumers put it first. |
| Planning a portion in advance | Check the number of biscuits and the stated portion size. Albert Heijn lists 20 g per portion for AH Spritsen. | If I want to decide how many spritz biscuits to take before setting off, a stated portion matters more to me than mini size; around 33% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. | If I have an allergy, I want to be able to check the ingredients in the spritz biscuits I’ve chosen; around 25% of consumers give ingredients and allergens top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming mini means individually wrapped
The name Sprits Staafjes Mini confirms the size, not that each biscuit has its own wrapper. If you want to take individual portions with you, you may need a tub or bag.
Before buying, check the packaging and product description if individual portions are important to you.
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Relying on the label for a different flavour
Ingredients and allergens vary by variety. The information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk doesn’t necessarily apply to PLUS Advocaat spritsen or another flavour.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the exact product you’re buying.
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Treating regular spritz biscuits as mini ones
A stated portion size doesn’t make a standard biscuit smaller. AH Spritsen can help you plan portions, but that doesn’t make them a confirmed mini spritz.
Choose regular spritz biscuits if you can decide how many to take yourself; choose an explicitly labelled mini version if the size of each biscuit is your priority.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo sells Sprits Staafjes Mini in a 125 g pack.
- The product is explicitly labelled as mini spritz biscuits. Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place.
- Check the packaging if you want to know whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.
Verkade
Verkade sells regular Nobo Sprits varieties, including Original and Melk.
- Verkade publishes an ingredients list for Nobo Sprits Melk.
- These varieties aren’t labelled as mini spritz biscuits. The milk variety contains wheat, milk and soya; check the other allergen information on the pack too.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen are regular spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits.
- Albert Heijn lists 20 g per portion, which can help if you want to decide how much to take before setting off.
- This isn’t a confirmed mini version. Check the current pack for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Biscotto
ALDI sells regular butter spritz biscuits under its Biscotto own-brand range, as well as a separate product called Mini koekjes.
- ALDI lists 12 biscuits and 175 g for Biscotto Roomboterspritsen.
- The 150 g Biscotto Mini koekjes are a different product; the name doesn’t confirm that they’re mini spritz biscuits.
PLUS
PLUS Advocaat spritsen are a flavoured variety, not spritz biscuits labelled as mini.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions for this variety.
- These spritz biscuits contain wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Check the other allergen information on the pack you choose too.
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Frequently asked questions
Are mini spritz biscuits always individually wrapped?
No. Mini describes the size of the biscuits, not whether each one has its own wrapper. Check the packaging if you need individual portions.
Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?
Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact flavour and variety. Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk and PLUS Advocaat spritsen have different ingredients and allergen information, so don’t assume that one product’s ingredients are the same as another’s.
Is allergen information shown on prepacked spritz biscuits?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Read the label on the pack you actually choose.
How should I store any spritz biscuits left over after lunch?
Follow the storage instructions for the spritz biscuits you’ve chosen. For Sprits Staafjes Mini, Jumbo recommends a cool, dry and dark place; for AH Spritsen, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a dry place at room temperature and closing the pack securely after use.