Who is this choice relevant to?

Stallholders who want to serve small portions

A small biscuit is easier to serve individually alongside an oliebol if it is mini-sized to begin with. Breaking up a standard spritz biscuit takes a different approach and creates crumbs.

Stallholders selling spritz biscuits individually

If you sell biscuits unwrapped, you’ll need allergen information for the exact product you’ve bought. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must also be informed about allergens present in unpackaged food.

Stallholders who don’t need mini size

If you’re simply looking for a spritz biscuit to add to your existing range, a standard butter or chocolate spritz biscuit could also be an option. A stated nutritional serving size doesn’t tell you how large an individual biscuit is.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether individual mini biscuits are essential, then check that your chosen product is available. Next, decide whether you’ll keep the spritz biscuits in their original packaging or sell them individually.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant for
Genuinely mini size Check that the exact product is labelled as mini and look at the size of the biscuits. Confirm availability before planning how many to stock at your stall. If you want to serve small portions without breaking up the biscuits, the size of each one is crucial. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this kind of portion control.
Allergens when selling individually Read the current packaging for the product you’ve bought and have the relevant allergen information available for customers. If you’re serving unpackaged biscuits, you’ll want to be able to answer questions about the ingredients in that particular product. Around 33% of consumers prioritise clear allergen information when buying loose products.
Standard spritz biscuits as an alternative Check the biscuit size and product information for your chosen variety. Don’t assume it’s mini-sized based on the serving size on the label. If small biscuits aren’t essential, you could consider a standard butter or chocolate spritz biscuit. An estimated 25% of consumers prioritise this product choice over a confirmed mini size.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a nutritional serving for a mini biscuit

    Albert Heijn lists a 13 g serving size for AH Lunetta Spritsen, but that doesn’t tell you how large an individual biscuit is. A serving size listed for another variety also doesn’t prove that it’s sold as a mini biscuit.

    If serving biscuits individually is important, check the product name and look at the biscuits themselves.

  • Planning to stock a mini variety without checking availability

    Jumbo lists Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g, but says the product is no longer in its online range. So a product listing doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to buy the packs you need.

    Check current in-store stock before planning your event. Also decide whether a standard spritz biscuit would be acceptable if mini size isn’t essential.

    Checking availability and possibly switching to another variety takes time to prepare.

  • Using allergen information for a different variety

    Product information varies between spritz biscuits. Jumbo lists wheat and milk for Sprits Staafjes Mini, with a possibility of almond; Albert Heijn also lists soya for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk, and says it may contain nuts and sesame. Information for one product can’t automatically be used for another.

    Use the current packaging of the product you’ve actually bought to provide information for customers. Update it if you switch products.

Brands and product ranges compared

Jumbo

Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g is a specific mini variety to consider if you want to serve small biscuits individually.

  • Jumbo identifies these as mini biscuits and lists a pack size of 125 g.
  • Jumbo also says the product is no longer in its online range. Check current availability before relying on it.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk is a spritz biscuit coated in milk chocolate, for a stall where mini size isn’t essential.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 150 g pack and a milk chocolate coating for this variety.
  • The product information doesn’t confirm that these are mini-sized. Check the allergens for this variety, including wheat, milk and soya, as well as the stated possibility of nuts and sesame.

Albert Heijn

AH Lunetta Spritsen is a standard iced spritz biscuit, not a mini variety confirmed by its stated serving size.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 200 g pack and nutritional information for a 13 g serving.
  • The serving size doesn’t prove that these are mini biscuits. If you’re serving them individually, check the current allergen information on the packaging.

Biscotto

Biscotto Roomboterspritsen from ALDI is a standard butter variety to consider if mini size isn’t essential.

  • ALDI lists 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
  • The product listing doesn’t confirm a mini size. Check the packaging for product-specific allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS Spritsen is a standard butter spritz biscuit for a stall that wants to choose its own way of serving them.

  • PLUS lists a 175 g pack and 30% butter for this variety.
  • A mini size isn’t confirmed. Check the current packaging, including the ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Which mini spritz biscuits can I consider serving at an oliebollen stall?

Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g is explicitly labelled as a mini spritz biscuit. However, Jumbo says the product is no longer in its online range, so check current availability before choosing it for an event.

Can I sell spritz biscuits individually without providing allergen information?

No. When selling unpackaged food, you must be able to give customers information about any allergens present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says rules also apply when you provide this information verbally. Make sure it’s available before purchase and that customers can clearly see how to ask for it at your stall.

Which allergens should I check for in Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini?

Jumbo lists wheat and milk for Sprits Staafjes Mini and says it may contain almond. Base the information you give customers on the current packaging of the exact variety you’ve bought.

Can a standard spritz biscuit replace a mini spritz biscuit?

A standard spritz biscuit is only an alternative if small biscuits aren’t essential. The product information for the listed Verkade, Albert Heijn, Biscotto and PLUS varieties doesn’t confirm that they’re mini-sized. If you portion them yourself, you’ll also need to adapt how you serve them and provide allergen information accordingly.