Who is this choice relevant to?

Families who regularly top up the biscuit tin

If one pack disappears quickly, check the net weight and how many packs you’ll need for the amount you want to keep in stock. The products listed by Albert Heijn, ALDI and PLUS range from 175 to 200 g.

Shoppers comparing own-label and branded products

You’re open to different spritz biscuits, but want to make sure you’re comparing like with like. Jumbo, for example, lists a cocoa-and-icing variety, while Albert Heijn also describes butter spritz biscuits.

Shoppers checking ingredients or allergens

The ingredients determine whether a pack is suitable for you. For Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat, and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame. Check the information on the pack you buy.

What should you consider when choosing?

Decide how many spritz biscuits you want to keep in stock, then compare packs with a flavour and ingredients that suit you. That way, the look of the packaging alone won’t sway your choice.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Amount for your stock cupboard Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits. ALDI lists 12 biscuits in its 175 g Biscotto pack. If the biscuit tin needs topping up often, I want to know whether one pack will last long enough; having enough in the pack is a priority for around 36% of shoppers.
Like-for-like varieties Compare packs with similar flavours; a cocoa-and-icing variety has different ingredients from plain spritz biscuits. When shopping on a budget, I want to compare own-label and branded products without treating different types of biscuit as the same. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise this comparison.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces of allergens on the pack you choose. If an ingredient or allergen is a deciding factor for me, a pack may not be suitable whatever its size; the ingredients are the main concern for around 21% of shoppers.
Storage after opening Check the storage instructions and consider whether you can seal an opened pack properly. I only want to buy several packs if the biscuits won’t be left uneaten or stored carelessly; this is the most important factor for around 14% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large-looking pack is a family pack

    A pack that looks generous may not contain enough for your biscuit tin. The Verkade, ALDI and Albert Heijn packs listed contain 150 g, 175 g and 200 g respectively.

    Work out how much your household gets through and check the net weight before deciding how many packs you need.

  • Comparing different flavours as if they were the same product

    Plain spritz biscuits, butter spritz biscuits, and spritz biscuits with cocoa and icing don’t have the same recipe. Comparing only the pack size overlooks these differences.

    First choose a flavour and ingredients that suit you, then compare the relevant varieties.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    The ingredients on the pack you buy are what matter. For Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame.

    Before eating, read the physical label, including any warnings about possible traces of allergens.

  • Buying more packs than you can store properly

    Stocking up is less practical if opened biscuits can’t be sealed properly or are left uneaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.

    Seal an opened pack carefully or use an airtight biscuit tin, and buy an amount that matches how much you get through.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Verkade

Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits are an option if you’re specifically looking for this branded variety.

  • Albert Heijn lists this product in a 150 g pack.
  • Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame; check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

The supermarket’s own-label range includes a spritz biscuit variety made with butter.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the 200 g pack of spritz biscuits contains 29% butter.
  • The recipe and allergen information for this variety won’t necessarily apply to other AH biscuits.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Lunetta spritz biscuits with cocoa and icing, among other products.

  • The Lunetta variety listed by Jumbo comes in a 200 g pack.
  • Cocoa and icing make this a different flavour from plain spritz biscuits; compare the ingredients on the pack you’re considering.

Biscotto bij ALDI

Biscotto butter spritz biscuits are worth considering if you also want to know how many biscuits come in a pack.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
  • The pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether one pack will be enough for your family’s stock cupboard.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own-label butter spritz biscuits.

  • PLUS product information gives the pack size as 175 g.
  • Check the ingredients and storage instructions on the pack you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits as a variety to look out for while shopping.

  • The product description makes clear what type of spritz biscuit is on offer.
  • Check the net weight, ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose before comparing it with other varieties.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 175 or 200 g pack of spritz biscuits a family pack?

Not necessarily: whether one pack is enough depends on how much your household gets through. Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits if it’s listed; ALDI, for example, lists 12 Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack.

Can I compare plain spritz biscuits and cocoa spritz biscuits in the same way?

Bear in mind that the flavour and recipe are different. Jumbo describes a Lunetta variety with cocoa and icing; if you’re looking for plain spritz biscuits, check first whether that variety suits your preference.

Where can I check the allergens in packaged spritz biscuits?

Read the label on the pack you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens in prepacked food must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; also check for any warnings about possible traces of allergens.

How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?

Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Carefully reseal the pack after use or transfer the biscuits to an airtight tin.