Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents planning small biscuit breaks

For a day out during the holidays, a playdate or a rainy afternoon, you may want to hand out spritz biscuits in small portions rather than give every child a large biscuit straight away.

Families who need to check the label

If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, the size and brand name aren’t enough. Read the latest packaging before buying or handing out biscuits.

Families who alternate biscuits with other snacks

You want to leave room for the occasional biscuit break, while also having other options ready for regular snacks. The Voedingscentrum recommends vegetables and fruit as good snacks for children.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for small biscuits for a planned break, want to portion out regular spritz biscuits yourself, or need a snack for more frequent occasions. Then consider how many spritz biscuits you’ll hand out and check the latest label.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Small, easy-to-share size Check the net weight and any stated biscuit count or serving suggestion. Decide for yourself how many biscuits to hand out; Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini comes in a 125 g pack. For a playdate, I want to be able to hand out small biscuits without treating the word ‘mini’ as serving advice. For around 40% of consumers, this shareable size is the most important factor.
Allergens and labelling Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the pack before handing it out. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label.
A biscuit break or a regular snack Decide how often you want to serve spritz biscuits. When comparing biscuits, check the nutritional information per 100 g and for the amount you’ll actually give. For an everyday snack, I don’t want to automatically reach for biscuits, even if they’re small. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a standard portion for children

    The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you how many biscuits to hand out at a time. The pack size of Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini is 125 g, but that doesn’t determine how much each child gets.

    Agree in advance how many biscuits you’ll give, and check whether the pack states a biscuit count or serving suggestion.

  • Relying on an allergen label you read previously

    Ingredients and warnings can vary between products or change over time. For example, PLUS Lunetta Spritsen lists wheat, soya and milk, as well as warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

    Check the latest ingredients list, allergen information and warnings every time you buy, before handing biscuits out to children.

  • Choosing biscuits for every snack break

    A small biscuit doesn’t automatically make spritz biscuits the right choice for every snack break. The Voedingscentrum recommends vegetables and fruit as good snacks for children.

    Plan biscuit breaks deliberately, and have vegetables or fruit available for other occasions too.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini is a 125 g mini version, which Jumbo describes as spritz biscuits made with butter.

  • The specifically stated mini size is worth considering if you want to hand out small biscuits.
  • Check the latest packaging for ingredients, allergens and information about the amount per biscuit or serving.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits is available in plain and milk chocolate varieties.

  • Verkade lists the nutritional value of Nobo Sprits Melk as 90 kcal per biscuit.
  • These regular varieties aren’t confirmed mini spritz biscuits. Don’t use the nutritional information for the milk chocolate variety for the plain one.

PLUS

PLUS Lunetta Spritsen is a regular spritz biscuit sold in a 200 g pack.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice.
  • This isn’t a confirmed mini variety. If you have an allergy, check the latest label: PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk, and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a mini spritz biscuit automatically suitable as an everyday snack?

No. The mini size doesn’t tell you how often to serve the biscuit. For regular snacks, the Voedingscentrum recommends vegetables and fruit as good choices for children.

How do I decide on a serving when the pack says ‘mini’?

Decide in advance how many biscuits you want to hand out at a time, and check whether the pack gives a biscuit count or serving suggestion. The 125 g on the Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini pack is the total contents, not a serving recommendation.

What should I look for if a child has a food allergy?

Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the latest packaging for the exact spritz biscuits you plan to hand out. Don’t rely on the brand name or a pack you bought previously.

How should I store spritz biscuits for a day out during the holidays?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose. Jumbo recommends keeping its Sprits Staafjes Mini cool, dry and out of direct light; check the label for other spritz biscuits.