For a birthday drinks party, choose based on the net weight and, where stated for that exact pack, the number of servings rather than the term ‘family pack’. Albert Heijn lists its round butter spritz biscuits as 400 g and 20 servings; smaller packs are more convenient if you want to offer a selection of flavours. Check the label of each variety you choose if allergens are a consideration for your guests.
If you want to fill a platter without opening lots of separate packs, check the weight of each pack. Albert Heijn lists its round butter spritz biscuits as 400 g and 20 servings; Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits as 400 g, without stating the number of servings.
If you want to serve plain and chocolate biscuits side by side, you can combine smaller packs. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo spritz biscuits in both flavours in 150 g packs; PLUS offers spritz biscuit varieties in 175 g and 200 g packs.
If allergens are a consideration for your guests, check each pack individually. The allergens listed by Albert Heijn differ between Verkade Nobo plain and milk chocolate spritz biscuits; PLUS lists egg among the allergens in its butter spritz biscuits. Also read any warnings on the packaging you plan to serve.
First decide whether one larger pack or a choice of flavours matters more for your drinks party. Then check the weight and labels of the packs you actually plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per pack | Compare the net weight. Use a serving count only for the variety it applies to: Albert Heijn lists its round butter spritz biscuits as 400 g and 20 servings. | If I’m serving one type of spritz biscuit to a larger group, I want to know how much is in the pack without having to open lots of packs. For around 50% of consumers, having enough in each pack is the top priority. |
| Variety of flavours | Check the flavour and weight of each pack you’re combining; Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo plain and milk chocolate spritz biscuits in 150 g packs each. | I’d rather offer a selection of spritz biscuits, even if that means opening several packs. Around 33% of consumers give variety the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any warnings on the current label for each exact variety; don’t assume the information for one flavour applies to another. | If I need to take guests’ allergies into account, I want to be able to check each type of biscuit I serve. This is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
The name doesn’t tell you how many spritz biscuits you’ll get. According to Albert Heijn, PLUS and Lidl, the packs discussed here range from 150 g to 400 g.
Compare the net weight, and only use serving counts when they’re stated for that exact pack.
Albert Heijn lists soya as an allergen in its Verkade Nobo milk chocolate spritz biscuits; PLUS lists egg in its butter spritz biscuits. So the ingredients in one variety won’t tell you what’s in another.
Read the label on every pack you plan to serve, including any allergen warnings.
If you’re hosting a smaller group, you may have some biscuits left over after the party.
If needed, don’t put everything out at once, and follow the pack’s storage instructions for any opened biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo plain and milk chocolate spritz biscuits, both in 150 g packs.
Albert Heijn lists 400 g packs of round butter spritz biscuits with 20 servings, as well as a separate 200 g spritz biscuit product.
PLUS lists butter spritz biscuits in 175 g packs and Lunetta spritz biscuits in 200 g packs.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in pack sizes ranging from 300–400 g.
Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and presents Sondey separately as a biscuit brand.
This Joybuy option is a smaller pack of milk chocolate spritz biscuits to serve alongside another flavour, rather than a larger pack for anyone mainly looking for a bigger amount of one type.
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A pack that adds a chocolate flavour to a platter of assorted spritz biscuits.
Net weight: 150 g. Check the label on the exact pack before serving these biscuits to guests for whom allergens are a consideration.
Check the net weight and any stated serving count, rather than relying on the ‘family pack’ label alone. Albert Heijn lists its round butter spritz biscuits as 400 g and 20 servings; Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits as 400 g, without stating the number of servings. How much you need also depends on what else you’re serving.
Read the ingredients and any allergen warnings on the current packaging for each variety you choose. Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat in both of the Verkade Nobo flavours discussed, as well as soya in the milk chocolate variety; PLUS also lists egg in its butter spritz biscuits. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on food labels.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve opened. For the spritz biscuits discussed, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a dry place and sealing the pack carefully after opening or keeping them in an airtight tin; check the guidance for your variety.
