Families checking allergens and school policies
If you’re taking spritz biscuits to school or childcare, it’s not just what’s in the biscuit that matters. Check for any warnings about traces and find out what the rules are on bringing in food.
Who is this choice important for?
Families with a well-stocked biscuit tin
If you serve spritz biscuits after school on several days, compare the net weight and stated number of portions with the space you have to store an opened pack securely.
Families comparing packs
A greater weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in a pack or which variety you’ll get. Compare the portion information and product description too.
What should you look for in after-school spritz biscuits?
Start with the specific pack you want to take with you or keep at home. Then you can decide whether the quantity and variety suit the way your family will use them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and policies | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current pack. Check what policies the school or childcare setting follows. | If I’m taking spritz biscuits in, I want to know whether the pack is suitable for the children concerned and the setting’s policies. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the net weight and stated portions, and check how to store the pack after opening. | For several snack times, I want enough for the biscuit tin without having an opened pack sitting around for too long. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this when considering how much to buy. |
| Type of spritz biscuit | Check whether you’re choosing plain spritz biscuits or an iced variety, and read the ingredients for that specific variety. | If family members have different preferences, I want to know which spritz biscuits are in the pack. For around 27% of consumers, the variety is the most important place to start. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming any spritz biscuit can go to school
The spritz biscuits described by Albert Heijn and PLUS list wheat and milk; warnings about possible traces vary by product. School or childcare policies may also be relevant.
Read the current label on the specific pack and check which policies apply before packing it.
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Opening a large pack without a storage plan
A 400 g pack gives you more to keep in stock than a 175 or 200 g pack, but it may be less suitable if spritz biscuits are rarely eaten or you can’t store the opened biscuits in a securely sealed pack.
Choose an amount that suits your family’s habits and follow the storage instructions on the pack after opening.
Brands compared
Verkade
Albert Heijn describes Nobo plain spritz biscuits as a 150 g pack containing 9 portions.
- A smaller pack for anyone who doesn’t want to open a large quantity.
- The product described contains wheat and milk and may contain nuts and sesame; check the current label.
AH
Albert Heijn describes both regular AH Sprits biscuits and AH Lunetta Sprits biscuits in 200 g packs.
- AH Sprits biscuits list 10 portions of 20 g; the Lunetta variety is iced and lists 15 portions of around 13 g.
- Both varieties described list wheat and milk. Lunetta also lists soya; check the full allergen information on each pack.
PLUS
PLUS describes regular spritz biscuits in 175 g packs and Lunetta Sprits biscuits in 200 g packs.
- The two varieties offer different pack sizes for your biscuit tin.
- The regular spritz biscuits described list wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients; the Lunetta variety lists wheat, soya and milk, among others.
Biscotto
ALDI Netherlands describes Biscotto butter spritz biscuits as a 175 g pack containing 12 biscuits.
- The number of biscuits is stated for this pack.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
Sondey
Lidl Netherlands describes butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack.
- This size may suit a family that regularly takes spritz biscuits from the same pack.
- Before packing them for school or childcare, check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the current pack.
Spritz biscuits at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take spritz biscuits to school or childcare?
First, check the school or childcare setting’s policies and the label on the pack. The Association for Public Education says that schools can set their own rules about treats; for an everyday snack, check what applies at the specific setting.
How can I tell whether a spritz biscuit product contains gluten?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. The spritz biscuit products described by Albert Heijn and PLUS list wheat; according to Your Europe’s EU food labelling information, allergens must be declared on prepacked foods.
Does ‘may contain’ mean the same as an ingredient?
No. ‘May contain’ warns that the product could be present due to cross-contact; it doesn’t mean the substance has deliberately been added as an ingredient. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes this as precautionary allergen labelling. Check the statement on each individual pack.
How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the opened spritz biscuits securely. The products described by Albert Heijn and PLUS say to store them in a dry place and keep the pack closed after opening.