Who might find these options relevant?

Student with coeliac disease

You’re looking for a biscuit to enjoy while studying, without relying on its shape or the Sprits name. Check the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging and keep your snack away from crumbs containing gluten.

Student who wants to take a biscuit with them

You want to take a portion with you and store it separately, perhaps at a shared study table. If a gluten-free biscuit is individually wrapped, you can keep it sealed until you’re ready to eat it. Remember to read the ingredients and allergen information too.

Oat biscuit fan with coeliac disease

You’re looking for an oat-style biscuit rather than the flavour of classic Sprits. Check that the oat product is labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society points out that even pure oats are not suitable for everyone with coeliac disease.

What should you look for when choosing?

For people with coeliac disease, checking that the current packaging says a product is gluten-free is always the first step. After that, where you study and the type of biscuit you prefer will determine which other features matter.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free labelling and contact with crumbs Check the current packaging for gluten-free labelling and ingredients. Think about how you’ll keep the biscuit separate from ordinary biscuits. If I’m studying at a shared table with coeliac disease, I want to be able to choose and eat my biscuit without it coming into contact with crumbs containing gluten. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Taking it with you and storage Check the portion size and packaging: can you take the biscuit with you sealed and store it separately? For a study session on the go or in the library, I want to open my biscuit only when I’m ready to eat it. Ease of carrying and storage is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Type of biscuit and ingredients Compare the biscuit base and allergens. For oat biscuits, check the gluten-free labelling and take your own reaction to oats into account. When I’m looking for an alternative to Sprits, it matters to me whether I choose an oat biscuit or another sweet biscuit. This taste and texture preference is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all Sprits biscuits or all biscuits from one brand are gluten-free

    Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Melk. So the shape of a biscuit or its brand name doesn’t tell you whether a different, specific biscuit is suitable.

    Check the current packaging of the biscuit you want to eat to see whether it is explicitly labelled gluten-free.

  • Assuming every oat biscuit is gluten-free

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, oats can come into contact with gluten during production and processing. A small number of people with coeliac disease also react to pure oats.

    Only choose an oat product labelled gluten-free or bearing an appropriate certification mark. If oats aren’t suitable for you, compare biscuits that don’t contain oats.

  • Putting a gluten-free biscuit next to ordinary biscuits

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, crumbs and shared kitchen utensils can contaminate gluten-free food.

    Keep your biscuit in its packaging for as long as possible, and use clean hands and a separate, clean surface.

  • Relying only on an online product page

    A product description you looked at earlier is no substitute for the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’re actually using.

    Read that packaging again before eating the biscuit, even if you’ve bought the same product before.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade is worth considering if Sprits is your starting point and you’d also like to look at a different type of biscuit.

  • Verkade describes Oaties Melkchocolade as gluten-free oat biscuits; they are not Sprits.
  • Verkade lists wheat flour in NoboSprits Melk. The gluten-free labelling of Oaties does not automatically apply to other biscuits from the brand.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes different types of biscuits to compare by ingredients and packaging.

  • Albert Heijn describes its AH Glutenvrij almond biscuits as gluten-free and made in a completely gluten-free environment.
  • According to Albert Heijn, these almond biscuits also contain almonds, egg, soya and wheat starch. If you have additional allergies, check the information on the current packaging.

Schär

Schär is a brand to consider if you’d like to compare other types of biscuits as well as own-brand options.

  • Albert Heijn describes Schär Choco Chip Cookies as gluten-free.
  • The same product information lists soya. Check the allergens and gluten-free labelling for each product and on its current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Are ordinary Sprits biscuits gluten-free?

Don’t assume they are: Verkade lists wheat flour as an ingredient in NoboSprits Melk. If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free labelling on the current packaging of the specific biscuit, rather than relying on the name Sprits alone.

What does gluten-free labelling on a biscuit mean?

According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product can be called gluten-free if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. The European Commission sets out harmonised EU rules for this. When buying, check that the current packaging carries the relevant labelling.

What should I look for in a gluten-free oat biscuit?

Check that the oat product is explicitly labelled gluten-free or bears an appropriate certification mark. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that oats can come into contact with gluten during production, and notes that a small number of people with coeliac disease also react to pure oats.

How can I keep my biscuit separate during a group study session?

Keep the gluten-free biscuit wrapped for as long as possible and don’t put it next to ordinary biscuits. Use clean hands and a separate, clean surface to limit contact with crumbs containing gluten, as advised by the Dutch Coeliac Society.

Why should I read the label again if I already know the biscuit?

The current packaging is your guide to the ingredients, allergens and gluten-free labelling of the biscuit you’re about to eat. Check this information again, even if the product name looks familiar.