Who is this choice for?

Parents baking with children

If you’re using the spritz biscuits in a recipe or sharing them between several children, the pack weight matters more than simply the 2-pack label. Before buying, compare the quantity you need with the net weight.

Families sharing biscuits across several occasions

If you want to save some for another occasion or a lunchbox, separate product units can be useful. That doesn’t mean each biscuit is individually wrapped.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

If several children will be eating them, the ingredients in your chosen variety matter. The listed allergens differ between the spritz biscuits compared here, so check the label on the pack you buy, including any warnings about traces.

What should you look for on the pack?

First decide whether you’re planning two separate occasions or mainly need enough spritz biscuits for one baking session. Then choose a weight and variety that suit your recipe and the people eating them.

2-pack with separate items

When to choose it: AH says the Choco spritz biscuits 2-pack comes as two separate items, making it a good fit for two planned occasions.

Trade-off: Two separate items are not the same as individually wrapped biscuits for a lunchbox.

Larger pack for a group

When to choose it: ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs, while Lidl lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits. These are options when you need a larger quantity for one activity.

Trade-off: A large pack doesn’t provide two separate product units. For these in-store products, check local availability too.

Standard pack

When to choose it: A 150–200 g pack may be enough if you want a smaller quantity or need to match the recipe weight precisely.

Trade-off: Check the variety: Verkade’s fruit crumble recipe calls for 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original, while the 150 g pack of Nobo Sprits Naturel listed by Albert Heijn contains less.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity for your baking session Compare the net weight with your recipe. If you’re sharing the biscuits, check the number of biscuits too, if it’s shown on the pack. If several children will be crumbling or sharing biscuits, I want enough to weigh out without having to switch to a different recipe halfway through. For around 31% of consumers, having enough is the top priority.
Splitting them between occasions Check whether a 2-pack contains separate items and read the storage instructions for an opened pack. I want to save some for later or take them along separately without opening everything at once. Around 23% of consumers give this way of splitting them top priority.
Allergens and ingredients Read the label for your chosen variety, including the ingredients list and any warnings about traces. If other children will be eating them, I need to know which ingredients and allergens are in these particular spritz biscuits. For around 31% of consumers, this check matters most.
Flavour and use in the recipe Choose between the listed plain and chocolate varieties, and check how many grams you need for the biscuit base. For a crumb layer, I want a variety whose flavour works with my recipe. Around 15% of consumers put this choice first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 2-pack contains individual portions

    Albert Heijn describes the AH Choco spritz biscuits 2-pack as two separate items. That doesn’t mean the biscuits inside each item are individually wrapped, so one opened item may contain more than you want to use for a lunchbox.

    Check how many packs are included and how many biscuits there are, and read how to store an opened pack.

  • Not checking the pack weight against the recipe

    Verkade’s fruit crumble recipe calls for 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original. A 150 g pack won’t provide that weight, even if the biscuits look like more once they’ve been crumbled.

    Check the required weight first and weigh out the biscuits before you start baking. Also make sure you have the variety named in the recipe.

  • Assuming another variety has the same ingredients

    Allergen information varies by product. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk, among other allergens, for its butter spritz biscuits; for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, Jumbo lists wheat, milk and soya, among other allergens.

    Before serving, read the label on the pack you’ve actually bought, including any information about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

  • Assuming a larger in-store pack will be available

    ALDI presents its larger Biscotto variety as an in-store product, with availability subject to change. Lidl also lists its 400 g pack as an in-store product.

    Check your store’s range before counting on a particular large pack for a group activity.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

AH Choco spritz biscuits are listed as a single item and as a 2-pack containing two separate product units.

  • The 2-pack lets you split them between two occasions.
  • The listing says the items are separate, but doesn’t say whether the biscuits have individual wrappers.

Verkade

Nobo Sprits comes in plain and milk chocolate varieties. Verkade also uses Nobo Sprits Original as the biscuit base in a fruit crumble recipe.

  • The listed 150 g pack of Nobo Sprits Naturel has a stated weight and allergen information you can compare with your baking plans.
  • The recipe calls for 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original, so one 150 g pack wouldn’t provide enough. Check which variety you’re using too.

ALDI / Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, plain or chocolate, in a larger 300–400 g pack.

  • The stated weight gives you a helpful guide when planning an activity that involves weighing out or sharing a lot of biscuits.
  • Check the variety and availability at your local store.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other products, 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits.

  • The Lunetta pack weighs the same as the 200 g of biscuits called for in the Verkade recipe mentioned above. Check that the variety works for your recipe.
  • Compare the ingredients and allergens for each product, as they’re not the same across all PLUS spritz biscuits.

Lidl

Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product.

  • The stated weight is useful when planning a larger quantity to share.
  • Check availability in store and read the pack information before choosing this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the biscuits in a spritz 2-pack individually wrapped?

Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists the AH Choco spritz biscuits 2-pack as two separate items, not as biscuits with individual wrappers. Check the actual pack if you want to take or store the biscuits separately.

What if my baking recipe calls for 200 g of spritz biscuits?

Make sure you can weigh out 200 g of biscuits. Verkade’s fruit crumble recipe calls for 200 g of Nobo Sprits Original; a 150 g pack doesn’t contain enough. As well as checking the weight, make sure the variety you choose works for the recipe.

Should I check the allergens again for each variety?

Yes. Read the label on the variety you buy. Listed ingredients differ between plain, butter and chocolate products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.

Are spritz biscuits an obvious choice for every lunchbox?

No. A suitable pack size doesn’t automatically make biscuits an everyday choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that children aged 4 to 12 shouldn’t be given biscuits too often or in large quantities, so consider whether spritz biscuits are right for this particular lunchbox or baking occasion.