Which size works best for you?

Breakfast eaters who like to portion ahead

Would you rather put a few small biscuits on a plate than eat straight from the packet? Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini is a specific example of the mini size. You still decide how many biscuits to have.

Fans of regular butter sprits biscuits

If the smaller size isn’t a priority, you can portion out regular sprits biscuits individually too. Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits in the pack.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If you have an allergy or want to compare nutritional values, the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information matter more than the word ‘mini’. Check these details for the variety you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing sprits biscuits for a weekend breakfast, first decide whether the size will help you portion them out. Then check the packaging and the information on the label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Small size and portion Check whether they are mini sprits biscuits and decide how many you want to have per portion. I want to put a few small biscuits on a plate before breakfast, so I don’t keep taking them from the packet. Portion size is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Regular sprits biscuits and packaging Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits, if this is shown on the pack. I prefer regular butter sprits biscuits and want to know whether the pack suits the number of biscuits we’ll have. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the current allergen information and compare nutritional values per 100 g and, if stated, per portion. I need to be able to check which ingredients and allergens are in this particular sprits biscuit, or I want to take nutritional values into account. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means nutritionally lighter

    A smaller biscuit doesn’t tell you anything about its nutritional value per 100 g. Without the details for both specific products, you can’t tell how their nutritional values per biscuit compare either.

    Use the mini size to portion out a number of biscuits for yourself. To compare their nutritional value, check the current information per 100 g and per portion, if given.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The name ‘sprits’ doesn’t tell you which allergens the variety you’ve chosen contains. Ingredients and warnings can vary between products.

    Read the label every time you buy, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how mandatory allergens are listed on food labels.

  • Making sprits biscuits the main part of breakfast

    Biscuits are different from the other parts of a breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives biscuits as an example of a product that may be high in saturated fat.

    If you like, serve sprits biscuits as a treat alongside other breakfast foods, such as wholemeal bread or fruit, rather than making biscuits the whole breakfast.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo’s Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g is a recognisable mini variety for anyone who wants to portion out smaller biscuits.

  • Jumbo describes this variety as sprits biscuits made with butter.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

PLUS

PLUS Spritsen is a regular 175 g sprits biscuit variety, not the mini option in this comparison.

  • PLUS lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this product.
  • PLUS says that product information can change, so read the label on the pack you buy.

Biscotto

Biscotto Roomboterspritsen from ALDI Nederland is a regular pack containing 12 biscuits and weighing 175 g.

  • The stated number of biscuits is useful if you want to portion them out in advance.
  • These aren’t mini sprits biscuits; check the pack for the current ingredients and nutritional information.

Verkade

Verkade NoboSprits Melk is a sprits biscuit with a milk chocolate coating, for anyone looking for that particular difference.

  • Verkade lists nutritional values per biscuit and per 100 g for NoboSprits Melk.
  • These details apply to the milk chocolate variety and not automatically to NoboSprits Original or other Verkade biscuits.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen is a regular sprits biscuit option for anyone who doesn’t need the mini size.

  • The product listing gives you a starting point for comparing the AH Spritsen you’ve chosen.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Is mini sprits automatically a lighter choice?

No. ‘Mini’ describes the size and doesn’t prove that a product contains less sugar, fat or fewer calories. Compare the nutritional information for the specific mini and regular sprits biscuits per 100 g and, if stated, per portion.

Which allergens should I check in sprits biscuits?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the product you choose. PLUS Spritsen lists, among other things, wheat, milk and egg, as well as warnings about possible traces of nuts; don’t assume the same applies to other varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the labelling rules for mandatory allergens.

How should I store sprits biscuits after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place; PLUS advises storing its sprits biscuits in a cool, dry place.

Are sprits biscuits suitable as the only breakfast item?

It’s best to think of sprits biscuits as a treat with weekend breakfast rather than the whole breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives biscuits as an example of a product that may be high in saturated fat; you can serve sprits biscuits alongside other breakfast foods.

Why might the product information on my pack be different?

Ingredients and other product details can change. That’s why PLUS and Albert Heijn recommend checking the current packaging. In particular, check the allergens and nutritional values again if they’re important to your choice.