Who might enjoy these varieties?

Coffee and tea drinkers

If you’d like a classic spritz biscuit for a break, start with the plain variety and check its texture, ingredients and serving size.

Those serving biscuits

A butter or chocolate variety could be a tempting choice for a plate of biscuits when you have guests. Check how many portions the pack contains and how much each weighs.

Those who read labels carefully

If you compare ingredients, sugars, fats or allergens, the current packaging is more useful than the variety name alone. The products reviewed list ingredients including wheat and milk; the Jumbo Lunetta reviewed also lists soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type of spritz biscuit you’d like to serve. Then compare the portions and nutritional information, so you’re not comparing figures for biscuits of different weights.

What to consider What to check Who should consider this?
Flavour variety Check whether it’s a plain, butter, chocolate or iced variety; read the ingredients list too. With coffee or tea, I mainly want a classic, crisp spritz biscuit without a chocolate coating. This flavour choice comes first for around 38% of consumers.
Portion and serving Check the weight per portion and the number of portions on the pack; compare nutritional values per 100 g as well. If I’m putting biscuits out for a visit, I want to know how many portions the pack contains. Around 37% of consumers prioritise quantity and serving.
Nutritional information and allergens Check sugars and saturated fats per 100 g and per portion, along with the current allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements. I want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens in my chosen variety before buying. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing based on the name ‘spritz’ alone

    The name doesn’t tell you whether the biscuit contains butter, chocolate or icing. The stated portion sizes also vary. Verkade lists 4.0 g of sugars per 17 g portion for Nobo Sprits Original and 4.9 g per portion of around 17 g for Nobo Sprits Melk.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional values per portion and per 100 g before choosing a variety.

  • Guessing allergens from the front of the pack

    A plain variety isn’t automatically free from milk or wheat. The Jumbo Lunetta with cocoa and icing reviewed also lists soya. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

    Check the current allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack.

  • Judging a biscuit without checking the portion size

    Nutritional values per 100 g don’t automatically tell you how much you’ll eat as an afternoon snack. Jumbo gives a portion size of 17 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel; Albert Heijn lists 20 g for AH Spritsen.

    Consider how many biscuits you plan to have, and use the portion weight on the label to put the nutritional information into context.

Brands worth comparing

Verkade

Verkade’s Nobo Sprits range includes a plain variety and one with milk chocolate. This lets you compare two options from the same product range.

  • Verkade lists ingredients and nutritional values for Nobo Sprits Original; for Nobo Sprits Melk, the brand states that it contains 15% milk chocolate.
  • The nutritional values differ between the two varieties. Compare portions of the same weight and check the packaging you choose for allergen information.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen is a butter variety for anyone specifically looking for a biscuit made with butter.

  • Albert Heijn lists 29% butter, a 200 g pack and ten portions of 20 g.
  • Ingredients and nutritional information can change; check the current pack if you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens.

Jumbo

At Jumbo, you can check the listed nutritional information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and look at its own Lunetta variety with cocoa and icing.

  • For Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists values per 100 g and per 17 g; for Lunetta, it states that each pack contains fifteen portions.
  • The Lunetta reviewed lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Check the current pack of the variety you choose.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

This milk chocolate spritz biscuit is a good match if you’d like a chocolate variety for an afternoon snack. Compare the pack with a plain or butter variety if those are the flavours you prefer.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g

A great choice if you’d like a spritz biscuit with milk chocolate for an afternoon snack.

150 g pack. Before comparing this variety with other spritz biscuits, check the current packaging for portion size, nutritional information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a spritz biscuit the same as another biscuit I might be looking for as an afternoon snack?

Don’t rely on the search term alone: check the product name and ingredients of the biscuit you want to buy. When choosing between the spritz varieties discussed here, the additions, portion size and nutritional information are the most relevant factors.

Can I have a spritz biscuit as an everyday snack?

Think of a spritz biscuit as one type of biscuit within your overall diet, rather than as a substitute with the same nutritional profile as, for example, fruit or wholemeal bread. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that many popular snacks are high in energy, sugar, salt or saturated fat, so check the portion size and nutritional information for the spritz biscuit you choose.

Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the current pack. The spritz varieties reviewed contain wheat and milk, while the Jumbo Lunetta with cocoa and icing reviewed also lists soya. Check for any ‘may contain’ statements too.

How do I compare plain, butter and chocolate spritz biscuits?

First compare the ingredients and portion weight, then look at the sugars and fats per portion and per 100 g. This helps avoid being misled by a smaller stated portion size when comparing two products.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack and reseal it properly after use. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Spritsen in a cool, dark and dry place; Jumbo advises storing Verkade Nobo Sprits in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack sealed after opening.