Hosting a small gathering
If you’re serving sprits biscuits alongside other snacks, a smaller sharing pack can help limit how many biscuits you open at once. Check the net weight and think about how many of your guests are likely to want one.
Which pack size is right for you?
Sharing with a group or organising an event
If you want to hand out biscuits individually or give guests some to take away, a box of individually wrapped portions is a different option from an open sharing pack. Jumbo and Makro Nederland list a box of De Molen's Banket sprits biscuits, with 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each.
Guests who need to check ingredients
When choosing between butter, chocolate and iced varieties, check the exact packaging. Ingredients and allergens can vary from product to product, so read the label before serving the biscuits.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll serve the biscuits from a shared pack or hand them out individually. Then choose the quantity and variety to suit your guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Limiting leftovers | Check the net weight and how many other snacks you’ll be serving. | If sprits biscuits are just one of the snacks, I don’t want lots of opened biscuits left over. For around 31% of consumers, choosing a suitable sharing quantity is the top priority. |
| Handing out individually | Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and how many are in the box. | At a gathering, I want to be able to give each guest their own biscuit or let them take one away. Individual portions are the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Quantity per guest | Compare the number of biscuits, if stated, with the net weight. | If several guests will take sprits biscuits from the same plate, I want to know roughly how many there are. Around 23% of consumers put this first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for the exact variety, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this variety before serving it. For around 15% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a catering box for a small gathering
A box of 40 individually wrapped sprits biscuits is intended for a very different way of serving than a standard sharing pack. You could be left with a lot over if you’re hosting a small group.
Decide whether you’ll put the biscuits on a plate or hand them out individually, then choose the pack size.
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Assuming all sprits biscuit varieties contain the same allergens
Ingredients and warnings can differ between butter, chocolate and iced varieties. The brand name is no substitute for checking the label.
Check the packaging for the exact flavour and pack size you’re serving.
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Relying only on the online product information
The information you see when choosing a product may not match the wording on the pack you receive later.
When your order arrives, check the label again for ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage instructions.
Brands to consider
Verkade
With Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk, you could serve a classic sprits biscuit alongside a chocolate variety.
- Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Melk as a sprits biscuit coated in milk chocolate.
- If any guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the allergens on the packaging for the variety you choose.
De Molen's Banket
An option for handing out sprits biscuits individually at larger gatherings.
- Makro Nederland lists a box of 40 individually wrapped sprits biscuits, weighing 38 g each.
- For a small gathering, consider whether you’ll use all the portions.
PLUS
PLUS has sprits biscuit varieties in different sharing pack sizes, including 250 g butter sprits biscuits.
- The net weight can help you choose a quantity that suits your group.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety rather than relying on the own-brand name alone.
Jumbo
Lunetta sprits biscuits with cocoa and icing are a chocolate and iced variety in a 200 g pack.
- Jumbo lists 15 portions in this Lunetta pack.
- After opening, follow the storage instructions on the pack and check the ingredients for this variety.
Biscotto
Biscotto offers butter sprits biscuits in a smaller standard pack.
- ALDI lists 12 biscuits in this product, with a net weight of 175 g.
- Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before serving them to guests.
Sprits biscuits for a small gathering
This 150 g chocolate variety is an option if you want to put a smaller pack of sprits biscuits on the table. If you’re handing them out individually, check separately whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g
A good choice if you’d like to offer a smaller pack of sprits biscuits with milk chocolate alongside other snacks. The net weight is 150 g; check the pack for the number of biscuits and whether they’re individually wrapped. Before serving, also read the label for this variety, especially the information about nuts and sesame.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack always a good choice for a drinks gathering?
No. The right size depends on how many guests will eat sprits biscuits and whether you’ll share them or hand them out individually. If you’re serving them alongside lots of other snacks, a smaller sharing pack can help you avoid opening a large quantity at once.
How should I store an opened pack of sprits biscuits?
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing its Lunetta sprits biscuits in a dry place after opening; for AH Spritsen, Albert Heijn recommends, among other things, closing the pack tightly.
Can I rely on the product name to check for allergens?
No. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety on the label. Butter sprits biscuits may differ from varieties with chocolate or icing; also read any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
Do all sprits biscuits contain wheat, milk, egg and soya?
You can’t tell from the product category alone. Check each pack to see which allergens are listed as ingredients and which may appear in a warning, especially if you’re serving the biscuits to other people.