Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re the only one eating from the pack

You want to enjoy a few biscuits over Christmas and know in advance how many will be left. So check not just the weight, but also the stated number of biscuits or portions and the storage advice.

If you’re looking for milk chocolate sprits

You’re choosing a chocolate coating rather than plain sprits. Compare the ingredients for the exact variety, as the chocolate coating changes more than just the flavour.

If you need to check for allergens

Your choice depends on the ingredients and warnings on the pack. The varieties described contain wheat and milk; soya, egg and warnings about possible traces vary from product to product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with how much you want to buy, then decide which flavour you’re after. Before you buy, always check the label for that specific variety if ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and leftovers Check the weight, number of biscuits or portions, and storage advice. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel as 150 g and around nine portions. If I only want a few sprits biscuits, I want to know how many will be left for later. Around 46% of consumers put pack size first.
Plain or chocolate Check which variety you’re buying and, if needed, compare the nutritional information per portion. Verkade says Nobo Sprits Melk has a 15% milk chocolate coating. With my coffee at Christmas, I want to decide whether to have a sprits biscuit with a chocolate coating. The flavour variety is the deciding factor for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the pack for your chosen variety. If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I need to know exactly what’s in these sprits biscuits. Checking allergens is also the top priority for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small Christmas treat means a single-serve pack

    A pack can be suitable for one person without containing just one individually wrapped biscuit. Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as 10 biscuits; ALDI lists Biscotto roomboterspritsen as 12 biscuits.

    Check how many biscuits or portions you’re buying and think about when you’ll eat the rest. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack.

  • Assuming all sprits biscuits contain the same allergens

    Ingredients vary by recipe and flavour. Verkade lists wheat and milk, along with warnings about possible traces of nuts and sesame, for Nobo Sprits Naturel; soya is also listed for the milk chocolate variety.

    Check the current label for the exact variety you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces. Don’t base your choice on another flavour or brand.

  • Assuming chocolate sprits are the same as plain

    Verkade says Nobo Sprits Melk has a 15% milk chocolate coating. This means its ingredients and nutritional information aren’t necessarily the same as those for Nobo Sprits Naturel.

    Choose the chocolate coating if that’s the flavour you want, and compare the nutritional information per portion for the right pack if it matters to your choice.

Brands compared

These brands offer different types of sprits biscuits. Always compare the specific variety and pack; a brand name alone won’t tell you how many biscuits you’re buying or which allergens they contain.

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Naturel and Nobo Sprits Melk are two 150 g varieties made to different recipes.

  • Albert Heijn lists around nine portions for the plain variety. Verkade says the milk variety has a 15% milk chocolate coating.
  • Both are multi-portion packs. Both varieties contain wheat and milk; the milk variety also contains soya.

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as a pack of 10 biscuits weighing 200 g.

  • The product information lists 29% butter and a 20 g portion.
  • The pack contains several biscuits. The listed allergens are milk and wheat; also check the label for warnings about possible traces.

PLUS

PLUS describes both classic butter sprits and sprits with advocaat-flavoured cream.

  • PLUS lists its classic sprits as 175 g and containing 30% butter; its separate advocaat variety contains 44% advocaat-flavoured cream, according to PLUS.
  • The varieties don’t have the same ingredients, so check the allergens on the pack you’ve chosen.

Biscotto

ALDI describes Biscotto roomboterspritsen as a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g.

  • Knowing the number of biscuits makes it easier to work out how many will be left after a coffee break.
  • The stated number of biscuits doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a pack of sprits for one person also a single-serve pack?

Not necessarily: the packs described contain several portions or biscuits. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel as 150 g and around nine portions, and AH Spritsen as 10 biscuits and 200 g; ALDI lists Biscotto as 12 biscuits and 175 g. Check the number on the pack if you only want a few biscuits.

How should I store sprits after opening?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. Jumbo says to keep an opened pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel sealed; also follow the instructions to store it in a cool, dry place.

Do plain sprits and milk chocolate sprits contain the same allergens?

No. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same for both flavours. Verkade lists wheat and milk for Nobo Sprits Naturel, while Nobo Sprits Melk also contains soya. Check the warnings about possible traces on your pack, too.

Can I rely on a supermarket website for ingredient information?

Use the product page to compare varieties, but read the label on the pack you buy before eating it. Product information can change, and the ingredients and allergens depend on the specific variety.

How can I avoid buying too many sprits biscuits for Christmas?

Decide in advance how many biscuits you want, then compare packs by the number of biscuits or portions. The Voedingscentrum recommends making a Christmas shopping list with the quantities you need; also check what you already have at home before buying another pack.