A multipack of sprits biscuits is better thought of as a supply to share than an obvious snack for a toddler. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing everyday snacks for babies and toddlers from the Wheel of Five. If you’re planning an occasional biscuit treat, decide on a small amount beforehand and check that the packaging, allergens and childcare or school rules are suitable.
If you want to give your toddler a sprits biscuit now and then, choose an amount in advance rather than treating a whole pack or bag as one portion. For everyday snacks for babies and toddlers, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Wheel of Five.
If you’re buying a supply to share between family members or on different occasions, it’s important to distinguish between a bundle of separate retail packs and individually wrapped biscuits.
For childcare or school, both the allergens in the exact variety and the setting’s rules matter. A multipack, by itself, tells you nothing about either.
First decide whether this is for an occasional biscuit treat. Then compare the amount you want to give, the allergens and how the sprits biscuits are packaged.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit treat and portion size | Check the nutritional information for your chosen variety per biscuit or portion, and decide how much to give before opening the pack. | If I give sprits biscuits occasionally, I want to be able to choose a small amount without seeing the whole pack as one portion. Around 46% of consumers put portion size first when making this choice. |
| Allergens and setting rules | Check the current label, including any ‘may contain’ statements, and ask the childcare provider or school about its food policy. | When packing a snack, I want to know whether this particular type of sprits biscuit is suitable for the allergies and rules at the setting. For around 27% of consumers, this is their first concern. |
| Packaging and sharing | Check how many separate packs or biscuits you get, the weight of each pack and the storage instructions after opening. | If you want to share sprits biscuits over several occasions, a pack size that suits your needs is most useful. Packaging is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn states that AH Choco spritsen 4-pack and Verkade Nobo sprits melkchocolade 3-pack are supplied as separate items. So the number of packs doesn’t tell you how many biscuits to give at one time.
Check the contents of an individual pack and the nutritional information per biscuit or portion. Decide on the amount before snack time.
Ingredients vary between varieties. Information from Verkade, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat and milk among the allergens in the relevant sprits products; other allergens and possible presence statements vary.
Read the label on the pack you’re buying, and check the childcare or school rules before packing a snack.
According to Verkade’s product specifications, NoboSprits Original contains 89 kcal per biscuit and NoboSprits Melk contains 90 kcal per biscuit. The milk chocolate variety also has different ingredients, including soya lecithins.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety, and don’t let the outer packaging determine how much you plan to give.
The manufacturer provides product information for NoboSprits Original and NoboSprits Melk.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen and bundles of AH Choco spritsen and Verkade Nobo sprits melkchocolade.
Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen in a 40 x 38 g format.
PLUS lists Spritsen in a 175 g pack.
The Spritsen 40 x 38 g format may be worth considering if you want to divide a larger quantity.
Don’t make sprits biscuits a regular snack: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends snacks from the Wheel of Five for babies and toddlers, such as fruit, vegetables or some wholemeal bread. If you’d like an occasional biscuit treat, decide on a small amount beforehand.
You can’t tell from the terms 3-pack or 4-pack alone. Albert Heijn describes the Verkade Nobo sprits melkchocolade 3-pack and AH Choco spritsen 4-pack as bundles supplied as separate items; check the contents of each pack before packing a snack.
Read the current label for the exact variety you’re buying, including any statements about possible presence. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly indicated in the ingredients list; the sprits products mentioned have different allergen information.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. Product information from retailers including Jumbo and Albert Heijn advises storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place or sealing the packaging securely after use. This is particularly important if you’re sharing a pack over several occasions.
