For anyone hosting brunch for a group
If spritz biscuits are going on a sharing table, start by comparing the net weight. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack, while ALDI Netherlands gives a weight range of 300–400 g for a Biscotto variety.
For a sweet breakfast shared by several people, a 300–400 g pack can be handy if you’ll finish it or can store the leftovers as directed on the packaging. If you’d like to offer a choice of flavours, or serve spritz biscuits alongside other food, compare smaller 150–200 g packs too. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; spritz biscuits are a sweet addition to breakfast, not the main event.
If spritz biscuits are going on a sharing table, start by comparing the net weight. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack, while ALDI Netherlands gives a weight range of 300–400 g for a Biscotto variety.
A smaller pack of each flavour may be a better fit if you want to serve plain, butter and chocolate varieties side by side. Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel at 150 g; Albert Heijn and PLUS also offer varieties weighing 175–200 g.
If you have a food allergy or make specific choices based on nutritional information, the exact variety matters. Product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS shows that allergen details and ingredients vary between spritz biscuit products.
Decide how many spritz biscuits you want to put on the table, then choose a flavour and read the label of your chosen variety before buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight in grams with the number of people eating and what else is on the table. ALDI Netherlands gives a range of 300–400 g, rather than a fixed pack weight. | When I’m having breakfast with a group, I want to put out enough spritz biscuits without having to open a second pack straight away. For around 45% of consumers, having enough in the pack is the main consideration. |
| Flavour and quantity per pack | Compare the variety and pack weight; Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen at 200 g and 10 biscuits. | When I’m serving different flavours, I don’t want to open a large pack of each one. A choice of flavours and a manageable quantity are the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and breakfast choices | Read the allergen information on the exact pack and, if you wish, compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per serving. | I want to know which ingredients I’m putting on the table and whether spritz biscuits fit with the rest of breakfast. For around 22% of consumers, this is their most important consideration. |
The packs listed range from 150 g at Jumbo to 400 g at Lidl Netherlands. A pack’s appearance doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you’re buying for the table.
Compare the net weight, and consider several smaller packs if you’d also like to offer a choice of flavours.
Allergen information varies by product. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists milk and wheat and also warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, even if you know another flavour from the same brand.
Spritz biscuits are biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain products, fruit and yoghurt among the components of a breakfast.
Serve spritz biscuits as a sweet addition, and decide separately what else you’ll offer for breakfast.
Lidl Netherlands lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store-only product.
Before setting off, check whether the variety you want is available at your local branch.
Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel in a 150 g pack; Verkade also provides product information for Nobo Sprits Original.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen in a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits.
PLUS lists Spritsen Per Wikkel at 175 g and Lunetta Spritsen at 200 g.
ALDI Netherlands lists 175 g packs of Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, as well as a larger 300–400 g option, in plain or chocolate varieties.
Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits.
First, compare the net weight with the number of people eating and the rest of breakfast. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack, while ALDI Netherlands lists a 300–400 g variety; a smaller pack may be a better fit if you want to offer several flavours.
It’s best to serve spritz biscuits as a sweet addition rather than the only part of breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes wholegrain products, fruit and yoghurt among the components of a breakfast.
Yes, check the allergen information on the exact pack. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS shows that ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary between varieties.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Product information from Verkade and Albert Heijn says to store the biscuits in a dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.