Choose spritz biscuits if you want to put out one type of biscuit for everyone to enjoy during the game. A chocolate box is a better choice as a gift for the host, or if you want guests to be able to choose from a selection of chocolates. With either option, check the ingredients and the current label, especially if anyone in the group has a food allergy.
If you want guests to be able to help themselves during the game, a plate of spritz biscuits is a good fit. You’ll be offering one type of biscuit, rather than the choice of flavours you get with an assorted chocolate box.
A chocolate box is a good option if you’d like to bring a gift for the host. An assortment of individual chocolates also lets the recipient choose between flavours. Check the packaging to see how the contents are divided.
Before buying, read the label on the specific spritz biscuits or chocolate box. The products reviewed include ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya and nuts. Ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings vary by pack.
First, decide whether you’re looking for something to enjoy during the game or a gift to take along. Then check the portions and ingredients on the pack you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to share | Check the pack size and number of biscuits, and find out how to store any leftovers once opened. | I want to put a plate out during the game without having to unwrap something for every guest. This convenience is the main consideration for around 46% of consumers. |
| A gift and a choice of flavours | Check how many chocolates are in the box, which flavours it contains and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I’m bringing something for the host, I want the box to offer guests a choice too. Around 36% of consumers give priority to this combination. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. | If someone at the table has a food allergy, I need to be able to check which ingredients are in the snack. This is the first consideration for an estimated 18% of consumers. |
A pack of biscuits to share during the game and a gift box for the host don’t necessarily serve the same purpose.
Before you buy, decide whether you want something to put out on the table, something to give to the host, or both.
Different chocolate flavours can contain different ingredients. For example, Albert Heijn lists several allergens and possible traces of other allergens for its Merci Gift Box.
Check the label on the exact box you’ve chosen. If someone has a relevant allergy, don’t rely on the brand name or product photo alone.
The pack you buy is what matters when it comes to the contents, ingredients and storage instructions relevant to your game night.
Before serving the snack, check the current packaging against what you need.
Heat can affect the quality of chocolate. Jumbo also recommends storing its double-chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place.
Follow the instructions on the pack, and store any leftover spritz biscuits in a sealed container once opened.
Verkade describes its Nobo Sprits Melk as a biscuit with a milk chocolate coating. This product range is worth considering if you want to put spritz biscuits out during the game.
The Merci Gift Box is an example of a chocolate box you could take for the host or share with guests.
Biscotto is an option to consider if you’re specifically looking for butter spritz biscuits to put out on the table.
Lidl lists Sondey as a brand offering a range of biscuits and snacks. It’s an alternative to consider if you’re looking at other types of biscuits alongside spritz biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists a Celebrations Assortiments mix among its chocolate gifts, making it worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate selection to give as a gift.
This selection includes chocolate assortments to take as a gift or share, as well as a spritz biscuit option to put out during the game. Choose based on how you plan to use it, and always check the current packaging if anyone has an allergy.
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A chocolate assortment to take as a gift or put out on the table. The pack contains 385 g; check the number of portions if you’re planning to offer something to every player.
If anyone has a food allergy, read the label on the pack you’ve chosen before sharing the contents.
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A chocolate gift for anyone who wants to offer a choice of flavours. The pack contains 288 g; check the packaging for tips on sharing the contents.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information if you’re planning to share the chocolates with a group.
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A spritz biscuit option if you want to put biscuits out during the game instead of bringing a chocolate box. The pack contains 150 g; check the number of biscuits if you’re planning portions.
Check the current label for your group, and follow the storage instructions once opened.
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A 125 g chocolate collection if you’re looking for a small gift with a choice of flavours. Check the pack if it’s important to hand them out individually during the game.
Before sharing, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Choose spritz biscuits if you want to put out one type of biscuit for everyone to enjoy; choose a chocolate box if you’re mainly looking for a gift for the host or a choice of different chocolates. If you want to hand them out during the game, check whether the chocolates in the box are individually wrapped.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the label of the pack you buy. For Nobo Sprits Melk, Verkade lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. For its Merci Gift Box, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including milk, hazelnut, almond and soya, as well as possible traces of peanuts and egg. This information doesn’t necessarily apply to other varieties or boxes.
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade, Jumbo says to store the biscuits in a cool, dry place and put them in a sealed container once opened. Check whether the same instructions apply to your variety.
