According to Verkade, Verkade NoboSprits Melk contains wheat flour, so it isn’t a gluten-free option for people with coeliac disease. When ordering online, look for a biscuit explicitly labelled gluten-free, such as a plain biscuit or oat biscuit, and bear in mind that the taste and shape will be different from a Sprits biscuit. Choose an oat biscuit only if you can tolerate oats, and check the label when your order arrives.
You’re looking for a biscuit instead of a Sprits biscuit, but first want to make sure it’s labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society also highlights the importance of warnings about possible cross-contamination.
You don’t mind choosing a different shape from a Sprits biscuit and are comparing options such as a gluten-free plain biscuit, cookie or oat biscuit. If you’re considering oats, it’s important to know whether you can tolerate them.
You want to add a suitable biscuit to your order and have another type in mind in case your first choice is unavailable. Check the label of any substitute, too.
If you have coeliac disease, first check that the specific biscuit is labelled gluten-free and read its label. Then compare the type of biscuit and your online ordering options.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the ingredients and warnings on the pack. | I don’t want to choose a regular Sprits biscuit made with wheat flour, so I check for a gluten-free label first. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Type and taste of biscuit | Compare a plain biscuit or cookie with an oat biscuit; choose oats only if you can tolerate them. | I want a crunchy biscuit to enjoy with coffee, even if it tastes different from a Sprits biscuit. For around 30% of consumers, the biscuit itself is the main consideration after checking it’s gluten-free. |
| Online availability | Check delivery to your postcode and reassess any substitute that’s offered. | If my first choice can’t be delivered, I want to be able to choose another suitable biscuit. For around 20% of consumers, availability is the biggest consideration, but they still check the label. |
Verkade lists wheat flour as an ingredient in NoboSprits Melk. A familiar taste or shape doesn’t mean it’s suitable as a gluten-free option.
Start by checking for an explicit gluten-free label and reading the pack; compare the taste afterwards.
It’s important for oat biscuits to be explicitly labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society also says that a small number of people with coeliac disease react to pure oats.
Check the specific oat product and choose a different type of biscuit if you know you react to oats.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. A category page isn’t a substitute for checking the product details and the packaging you receive.
Read the product details before ordering, then check the label again when your order arrives.
A suggested substitute may be a different type of biscuit or contain different ingredients, even if its name looks similar.
Have a second, separately checked type of biscuit in mind and assess every substitute by its own label.
Verkade sells both regular Sprits biscuits and Oaties oat biscuits; these are different types of biscuit.
Albert Heijn offers oat biscuits and other types of biscuits under its AH Glutenvrij range.
PLUS offers gluten-free double cookies for anyone looking for a different crunchy biscuit.
Schär Digestive Landtaler is sold as a gluten-free biscuit.
Consenza offers a gluten-free oat biscuit with raisins and cranberries.
This oat biscuit is an alternative for anyone looking for a biscuit labelled gluten-free instead of a Sprits biscuit, provided you can tolerate oats. It isn’t a Sprits biscuit.
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A gluten-free oat biscuit with milk chocolate, for anyone looking for a different type of biscuit from a Sprits biscuit and who can tolerate oats.
The pack contains 150 g. When it arrives, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
Not as a gluten-free option: Verkade lists wheat flour as an ingredient in NoboSprits Melk. Look for a specific biscuit labelled ‘gluten-free’ as an alternative, and check the label.
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term ‘gluten-free’ may only be used on a food intended for the final consumer if its gluten content is no more than 20 mg/kg. Check the label on the specific product you’re buying.
No. Choose an oat biscuit only if it’s explicitly labelled gluten-free, and bear in mind how you personally react to oats. The Dutch Coeliac Society says that a small number of people with coeliac disease also react to pure oats.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. That’s why Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging. If you’re offered a substitute biscuit, check the packaging of the product that’s actually delivered, too.
