Bulk buyer looking for less sugar
You buy several packs at once and want to know whether the claim applies to the spritz biscuit you’ve chosen. A shop category name isn’t enough: compare the current nutritional information per 100 g.
Who should pay particular attention to these checks?
Buyer who keeps an eye on portions
You want to keep enjoying classic spritz biscuits with your coffee, so you check both the sugars per 100 g and the serving size on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that comparing products per 100 g is a useful starting point when serving sizes differ.
Bulk buyer who checks allergens
Ingredients and allergens are important for your household. Check these on every pack you choose before buying several, even if you’ve looked at another variety from the same brand before.
What should you check before buying in bulk?
Start by checking the exact type of spritz biscuit: a category of biscuits aimed at sugar-conscious shoppers doesn’t make an individual product a spritz biscuit with less sugar. Then work out how many packs you can use before their best-before dates and whether the ingredients are suitable for your household.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Check the sugars per 100 g and any claim on the pack you’ve chosen. Compare it with a similar standard spritz biscuit. | If I’m looking for less sugar, I want to know what the claim is based on for this specific spritz biscuit, rather than relying on the name of the shop category. Around 50% of consumers put this check first. |
| Stock and shelf life | Check the number of packs, the best-before dates on the products delivered and the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to stock up on several packs without leaving them unused or storing them incorrectly. For around 33% of consumers, managing their stock is the main consideration. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the current ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement for the variety you’ve chosen. | If ingredients or possible cross-contamination matter to my household, every pack needs to be suitable. An estimated 17% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Pitfalls when buying in bulk
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Assuming ‘sugar-conscious’ describes the spritz biscuit itself
A shop category doesn’t tell you which nutritional claim applies to an individual pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo have categories for sugar-conscious biscuits, but you should check the spritz biscuit’s own label and nutritional information.
Before buying several packs, compare the sugars per 100 g and any claim on the exact spritz biscuit you’ve chosen with a similar standard product.
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Looking only at the sugar figure
A product that suits you based on its sugars per 100 g may still be unsuitable for your household because of its ingredients. Verkade’s product information for Nobo Sprits Original lists wheat and milk ingredients, among other things.
Also check the ingredients, allergen information and, if relevant to your household, details of possible cross-contamination on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Buying more packs than you can store and use
Storage advice for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to every spritz biscuit. Albert Heijn advises keeping AH Spritsen in a sealed pack in a cool, dark, dry place; Jumbo says to store its spritz biscuits with cocoa and icing in a dry place after opening.
Check the best-before dates on the packs delivered and follow the instructions on each product’s own label, whether the pack is opened or unopened.
Brands to consider
These examples can help you compare specific spritz biscuits and their product information. A brand name or a category of biscuits aimed at sugar-conscious shoppers doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much sugar the variety you’re buying contains.
Verkade
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a standard spritz biscuit; Verkade also offers other varieties.
- According to Verkade’s product information, Nobo Sprits Original contains 24,2 g of sugars per 100 g. Its ingredients include wheat, butter oil and milk ingredients.
- Don’t use the nutritional values for this Original variety as the values for another Verkade spritz biscuit. If milk or wheat is relevant to your household, check the label of the variety you’ve chosen too.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen are butter spritz biscuits; Albert Heijn also has a separate category for sugar-conscious biscuits.
- Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars and 25 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen, along with ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
- The sugar-conscious biscuit category doesn’t support a claim about AH Spritsen. Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the pack you receive.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers standard spritz biscuit varieties, including Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and a spritz biscuit with cocoa and icing, alongside a separate sugar-conscious category.
- For Jumbo Lunetta Spritsen met Cacao en Glazuur, Jumbo says the pack should be stored in a dry place after opening.
- Don’t assume that a Jumbo spritz biscuit contains less sugar because it appears in the sugar-conscious category; check the nutritional information for the specific variety.
Lidl / Sondey
Lidl offers butter spritz biscuits; Sondey is a brand with a wider range of biscuits and snacks.
- Lidl’s product description makes clear that the spritz biscuit shown is made with butter.
- A Sondey product isn’t automatically a spritz biscuit. Check the nutritional information, ingredients and current availability of the specific spritz biscuit you’ve chosen.
ALDI / Biscotto
ALDI offers Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties.
- The product information distinguishes between the plain and chocolate varieties.
- Don’t assume the varieties are interchangeable: before buying in bulk, check the label of the variety you’re actually choosing.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a spritz biscuit in a sugar-conscious biscuit category automatically contain less sugar?
No, the category doesn’t tell you anything conclusive about the nutritional value of an individual spritz biscuit. Check the current information for the pack you’ve chosen and compare the sugars per 100 g with a similar product.
How do I compare two spritz biscuits if I’m looking for less sugar?
Compare similar spritz biscuits by their sugars per 100 g rather than per serving alone, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends when comparing labels. Also check the ingredients and any claim on the packaging you’ve chosen.
How should I store several packs of spritz biscuits?
Follow the instructions on each pack you’ve chosen and check the best-before dates on the products delivered. For AH Spritsen, Albert Heijn recommends storing the product in a tightly sealed pack in a cool, dark, dry place; another product may have different storage instructions.
What does ‘less sugar’ mean on packaging?
It’s a nutrition claim that must comply with European rules, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the claim on the specific spritz biscuit and the nutritional information and comparison that support it; a shop category isn’t a claim on the pack.
Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?
Check the allergens for the variety you’ve chosen, as ingredients differ between products. Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients for Nobo Sprits Original; Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and wheat for AH Spritsen, as well as the possible presence of other allergens. Check the current label before buying.