Who is size important for?

Anyone serving small biscuits

If you want to put one small biscuit on each person’s plate, check the weight per biscuit and the pack size. Van Strien Banketbakkers lists mini spritz biscuits at 7.0 g each, but sells them in a catering-size pack.

Home cooks using spritz biscuits in recipes or as decoration

For a dessert or small baking project, both the size and type of biscuit may matter. Try a small amount first if you want to crumble or use spritz biscuits in a recipe; you can’t tell how they’ll behave from the product description alone.

Anyone who needs to check the label carefully

If you need to check ingredients, allergens or nutritional values, you’ll need the details for the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk in Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, which may also contain nuts and sesame.

What should you consider when choosing?

Genuine mini spritz biscuits

Choose these: if each biscuit needs to be small when serving or decorating.

Bear in mind: Van Strien Banketbakkers sells this size in a catering pack; check with a local baker what quantity you can buy.

Regular spritz biscuits

Choose these: if you can decide how many biscuits to set out or use in a recipe, and don’t need them to be mini-sized.

Bear in mind: a regular spritz biscuit is larger than a genuine mini spritz biscuit; counting them in advance won’t change the size of each biscuit.

Another type of mini biscuit

Choose these: if small biscuits matter more than the specific shape and flavour of spritz biscuits.

Bear in mind: ALDI’s Biscotto Mini Biscuits are filled with milk and white chocolate and are not spritz biscuits.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Small size per biscuit Check the weight per biscuit or the number of biscuits, and check the pack size. If I want to give everyone one small biscuit, I need to know the size of each one in advance. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a small size.
Type of biscuit and how you’ll use it Check whether it’s a spritz biscuit or another type, possibly with a filling; if you’re using it in a recipe, try a small amount first. If I want to use spritz biscuits in a dessert, the type of biscuit matters more to me than simply having a mini size. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this preference.
Allergens and nutritional value Read the ingredients, allergens and possible traces information on the current packaging; compare nutritional values per 100 g. If I’m setting out biscuits for someone else, I want to know what the variety I’ve chosen contains. For around 21% of consumers, checking the label is their top priority.
Availability and pack size Check where it’s sold, whether it’s currently available and how many biscuits you need. For a little biscuit treat, I don’t want to buy a pack that’s much bigger than I need. Around 14% of consumers prioritise finding an available pack in a suitable size.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means different nutritional values

    A smaller biscuit doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about its nutritional value per 100 g. Jumbo lists 509 kcal and 30.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Mini Sprits Staafjes.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide separately how many biscuits you want to serve.

  • Assuming an old product listing means it’s still available to buy

    Jumbo’s product page says its 125 g Mini Sprits Staafjes are no longer in its online range.

    Check current availability with the retailer before planning your biscuit treat around this product.

  • Assuming every mini biscuit is a spritz biscuit

    ALDI’s Biscotto Mini Biscuits, filled with milk and white chocolate, are a different type of biscuit from butter spritz biscuits.

    Choose a different mini biscuit only if your recipe or presentation doesn’t specifically call for spritz biscuits.

  • Guessing allergens from the brand or product name

    Ingredients and information about possible traces vary between varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on prepacked foods.

    Read the current packaging for the exact product you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel in a 150 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists a serving size of around 16.8 g and provides information about ingredients and allergens.
  • This product isn’t described as a mini spritz biscuit; Albert Heijn says it contains wheat and milk and may contain nuts and sesame.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a product page for 125 g Mini Sprits Staafjes and a separate mini biscuits category.

  • The Mini Sprits Staafjes product page lists ingredients and allergens.
  • Jumbo says on the page that the product is no longer in its online range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 10, weighing 200 g.

  • The product page lists 29% butter, a serving size of 20 g and allergen information.
  • AH Spritsen aren’t mini spritz biscuits; check the possible traces listed on the packaging.

Biscotto

ALDI Netherlands lists both butter spritz biscuits and Mini Biscuits under the Biscotto brand.

  • The butter spritz biscuits are listed as 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack; the Mini Biscuits come in six small packs.
  • The Mini Biscuits filled with milk and white chocolate aren’t mini spritz biscuits.

PLUS

PLUS lists Verkade Sprits Naturel and PLUS Roomboter ronde spritsen in its online biscuit range.

  • The category page lists pack sizes of 150 g and 250 g respectively.
  • Check the product details page or packaging for the size of each biscuit and allergen information for your chosen variety.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

These milk chocolate spritz biscuits are a good choice if you want regular spritz biscuits and prefer to decide how many to serve. If you’re looking for uncoated spritz biscuits or a specific mini size, check that this product suits your plans.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

For anyone who wants to serve milk chocolate spritz biscuits and choose how many to offer. The pack contains 150 g; check the number of biscuits or the weight per biscuit if you need a precise small size.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do mini spritz biscuits have different nutritional values from regular spritz biscuits?

You can’t tell from the smaller size alone. Compare the nutritional values of the exact products per 100 g, and also check how many grams you’re actually serving; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the ingredients and nutrition table.

Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?

Check the label for the exact variety, including its ingredients, allergens and any information about possible traces. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Verkade product pages mentioned list wheat and milk; information about other possible allergens varies by product.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it well after opening. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack sealed after opening.

What information should be on a pack of prepacked spritz biscuits?

Prepacked foods must display mandatory food information, including details about the contents and date marking. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list; check the packaging for the variety you’re buying.