Who is this choice for?

People who avoid animal-derived ingredients

You want to compare the ingredients with any vegan labelling before buying spritz biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that some E-numbers can come from either plant or animal sources.

People looking for a small portion

You’re looking for a small biscuit for a snack, but want to use the pack size and nutritional information to work out how much you’ll actually eat. ‘Mini’ confirms neither a portion size nor vegan suitability.

People comparing groceries online

You want to check a product claim against the ingredients and inspect the packaging when it arrives. A PLUS listing for Lotus Biscoff with Belgian chocolate claims the product is vegan, but the ingredients include milk derivatives.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing between mini spritz biscuits and a small-biscuit alternative for vegan shopping, ingredients come first. Size and the ability to compare products online are only useful once the product information checks out.

What to consider What should you check? Who might this matter to?
Vegan suitability Compare any vegan labelling with the current ingredients. Look out for butter and milk derivatives in particular. I want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, even if that means giving up the mini size. Vegan suitability would be the main concern for around 50% of consumers.
Small portion Check the net weight, the number of biscuits if listed, and the nutritional information per portion. For a snack, I want to decide for myself how many biscuits to have, rather than assuming ‘mini’ means a standard portion. Size would be the priority for around 30% of consumers.
Online product information Compare the product claim with the ingredients and check the packaging when it arrives. When shopping online, I want to make an informed choice rather than rely on a claim that contradicts the ingredients. For around 20% of consumers, being able to verify the product information would be the main concern.

Pitfalls to avoid with mini spritz biscuits

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘vegan’

    Jumbo describes Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g as spritz biscuits made with butter. The size tells you nothing about where the ingredients come from.

    Check the ingredients before deciding whether the smaller size suits your needs.

  • Reading ‘vegetarian’ as ‘vegan’

    PLUS labels its butter spritz biscuits as vegetarian. That label doesn’t rule out butter or other milk derivatives.

    Check vegan suitability separately and read the current ingredients list.

  • Relying solely on an online product claim

    A PLUS listing for Lotus Biscoff with Belgian chocolate calls the product ‘100% vegan’, even though the ingredients include skimmed milk powder and milk fat.

    Don’t rely on a conflicting listing when choosing vegan products. Check the packaging and choose a product whose information is consistent.

Brands worth comparing

Jumbo

Jumbo describes Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g as a mini spritz biscuit product.

  • The product name specifies the mini size and the 125 g pack.
  • According to Jumbo, these are spritz biscuits made with butter, so this particular product isn’t vegan.

PLUS

For PLUS Spritsen Per Wikkel 175 g, PLUS lists both the product type and a vegetarian label.

  • The vegetarian label and product description are shown separately, so you can compare them.
  • PLUS calls the product butter spritz biscuits; ‘vegetarian’ doesn’t confirm that it’s vegan.

Verkade

Verkade provides an ingredient list for Nobo Sprits Melk at product level.

  • The ingredient list lets you assess this specific variant.
  • Verkade lists milk chocolate, butter oil and whey permeate powder, among other ingredients; this milk variant isn’t vegan. Check other variants separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g vegan?

No. Jumbo describes them as spritz biscuits made with butter, so this product isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

Is a vegetarian label on spritz biscuits enough to make them suitable for vegans?

No. PLUS also describes its vegetarian-labelled spritz biscuits as butter spritz biscuits. So check the ingredients and assess any vegan labelling separately.

Can I rely on an online ‘100% vegan’ claim?

Not if the ingredients contradict the claim. A PLUS listing for Lotus Biscoff with Belgian chocolate makes this claim but also lists skimmed milk powder and milk fat. In this situation, check the packaging before making your choice.

Is the allergen information enough to assess whether a product is vegan?

No. Allergen information can help you spot milk derivatives, but assessing whether a product is vegan means checking the full ingredients list. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that the source of some E-numbers may also need to be considered.