For a sweet treat on the train, a pack of Sprits biscuits is most practical if you portion some out in advance or can reseal the pack properly after opening. The packs reviewed contain several biscuits; individual wrappers have not been confirmed. Choose between plain, milk chocolate and butter Sprits biscuits based on flavour and the label. If a sealed, single-serving snack is essential, look specifically for a product that clearly states it is individually wrapped.
You want to take a few biscuits with you without opening or eating the whole pack during your journey. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Original as a 150 g pack with around nine portions, so being able to reseal any leftovers is worth considering.
Flavour is your main consideration. Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as the classic variety and Nobo Sprits Melk as a biscuit with a milk chocolate coating.
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in your chosen variety before eating it. The Verkade varieties reviewed list wheat and milk; soya is also relevant for Nobo Sprits Melk.
First decide whether you need a sealed, single-serving portion. Then compare the flavours and read the label on the exact pack you plan to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Check whether portions are individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Original as 150 g with around nine portions; ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits as 12 biscuits in 175 g. | If I only want to take a few biscuits, I want to be able to reseal the rest rather than leave an open pack in my bag. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour | Compare Verkade Nobo Sprits Original with Nobo Sprits Melk, which Verkade says has a milk chocolate coating. | I want to choose between a classic Sprits biscuit and one with chocolate. For around 25% of consumers, flavour is the deciding factor. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on your chosen pack, including any warnings about traces. Check for soya in Verkade Melk too. | If I have a relevant food allergy, I need to know whether the exact variety is suitable for me before eating it. Checking the label is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per portion with the amount you actually eat. Verkade lists 4,0 g of sugars and 89 kcal per portion for Original, compared with 4,9 g of sugars and 90 kcal for Melk. | If I eat more than one stated portion, I don’t want to rely only on the figures per portion. That’s why around 17% of consumers look at the nutritional information first. |
According to Albert Heijn, the pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Original contains several portions. ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits as twelve biscuits per pack. Individual wrappers have not been confirmed for either product.
If you only want to take one portion, pack it separately or make sure you can reseal the opened pack. Otherwise, look for a product that clearly states it is individually wrapped.
Wheat and milk are relevant allergens in the Verkade varieties reviewed; Nobo Sprits Melk also lists soya. Choosing based only on the front of the pack could mean missing important information.
Before buying and eating the biscuits, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on the exact variety.
The nutritional values for a stated portion don’t necessarily reflect how many biscuits you’ll have during your journey. Your total intake of sugars, fats and energy also depends on how many portions you eat.
Check the portion size and nutritional information on the pack, then compare them with the amount you plan to take.
On a train, you also need to think about leftover packaging and any crumbs. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
Close the pack after use and clear away the packaging and crumbs before you get off.
Verkade offers the Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk varieties reviewed here. You can compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for these two varieties.
Biscotto is the butter Sprits option reviewed here. ALDI Nederland lists butter Sprits biscuits with twelve biscuits in 175 g and also shows plain or chocolate butter Sprits biscuits.
Albert Heijn describes Verkade Nobo Sprits Original as a 150 g pack with around nine portions, not as an individually wrapped bar. Individual wrappers have not been confirmed. For a single snack, pack a portion separately or reseal the pack after opening.
Verkade lists 4,0 g of sugars per portion for Nobo Sprits Original and 4,9 g for Nobo Sprits Melk. Check the portion size too, along with how much you actually plan to eat.
Put the packaging in a bin, in line with NS’s house rules. Clear away any crumbs too, and keep an opened pack closed when you put it back in your bag.
For the Verkade Original reviewed here, check for wheat and milk; for Nobo Sprits Melk, check for soya too. PLUS also states that Original may contain nuts and sesame. Always read the current label on your chosen pack, including any warnings about traces.
After opening, store Verkade Nobo Sprits Original in a sealed container, as advised by Jumbo. Keep the pack somewhere cool and dry too, and protect the biscuits from being crushed in your bag.
