Fans of classic spritz biscuits
You’re looking for a spritz biscuit without a chocolate coating and are comparing plain varieties with butter spritz biscuits. Check the packaging to see which ingredients your chosen variety contains.
Who might like each variety?
Fans of a chocolate touch
You want your late-night snack to feel more like a treat. Check whether the chocolate is milk or dark, and look at the nutritional information and allergens for that variety.
Anyone looking to measure out a portion
You want to decide in advance how many spritz biscuits to have. A stated serving weight helps you check the nutritional value of that amount.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a classic spritz biscuit, chocolate or a portion you can measure out. Then use the label to compare varieties for the same amount.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Classic spritz biscuit | Check whether it’s a plain or butter spritz biscuit, and look at the ingredients. | If you want a familiar spritz biscuit without a chocolate coating, prioritise the recipe over decoration. Around 45% of consumers put this classic variety first. |
| Chocolate touch | Check the type of chocolate and compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g. | If you want your late-night snack to feel more like a treat, a chocolate coating could be the deciding factor. For around 33% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Portion you can measure out | Check the stated serving weight and nutritional information per serving; compare per 100 g too if needed. | If you want to choose a set number of biscuits in advance, a clearly stated serving size can help. This measurable amount is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming butter means something about the nutritional value
The mention of butter describes an ingredient, but doesn’t tell you how much energy, sugar or saturated fat a serving contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and use the amount you actually plan to eat.
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Assuming dark chocolate means a variety is free from milk or other allergens
Jumbo lists egg, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in its dark chocolate spritz biscuits. So the type of chocolate alone isn’t enough to assess a variety.
If you have a food allergy, read the current label on the exact pack you’re buying.
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Using an old product listing as up-to-date shop information
Jumbo says its Mini Sprits Staafjes are no longer in its online range. A size you found previously may therefore not be available when you shop.
Check availability when you place your order or visit the shop, and read the information on the packaging before eating.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
Verkade
Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade offer a choice between a variety without a chocolate coating and one with milk chocolate.
- Verkade provides nutritional information per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original, making it possible to compare it with the portion you choose.
- For the milk chocolate variety, check the ingredients and allergens separately; don’t assume it has the same recipe as Original.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen is a butter spritz biscuit for anyone specifically looking for that recipe.
- Albert Heijn says it uses 100% butter and lists a pack of 10 biscuits weighing 200 g.
- If you have allergies, check the current packaging; the product information reviewed lists wheat and milk.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists butter spritz biscuits and spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
- For its 175 g butter spritz biscuits, Jumbo states that they contain 29,8% butter.
- Jumbo says the previously listed Mini Sprits Staafjes are no longer in its online range.
Lidl
Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack.
- Lidl’s listing says these spritz biscuits are only available in store.
- For nutritional or allergen comparisons, check the information on the packaging.
Aldi
Aldi lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, as well as a shop listing for plain or chocolate spritz biscuits.
- One listed Biscotto pack contains 12 biscuits and weighs 175 g.
- Check in store which variety is available, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
Plus
Plus lists butter spritz biscuits and decorated Lunetta spritz biscuits.
- Plus says its butter spritz biscuits contain 30% butter; the description of Lunetta mentions 10% decoration.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for these two varieties separately.
Chocolate spritz biscuits on Joybuy
This selection is for anyone looking for a milk chocolate spritz biscuit for a late-night snack. If you’re mainly after a plain or butter variety, use the selection criteria above to compare your options.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
A spritz biscuit with milk chocolate for anyone looking for a chocolate touch in a late-night snack.
The pack contains 150 g. To check the nutritional value of the amount you’re having, refer to the serving information on the packaging.
The product information lists milk, soya and wheat, and warns that it may contain nuts and sesame. If you have an allergy, check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Is a chocolate spritz biscuit automatically a better choice for a late-night snack?
No. Chocolate mainly changes the flavour of the spritz biscuit. Choose the variety that suits what you want to eat, and compare the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g if it matters to your choice.
Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?
At the very least, check the ingredients and allergen information for the spritz biscuit you choose. The varieties reviewed include wheat and milk, while some chocolate varieties also list egg or soya. If you have an allergy, always read the current label, including any warnings about other allergens.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?
Seal the pack securely after opening and follow the storage advice on the packaging. This helps you follow the instructions for the exact variety you’ve bought.