Who might be interested in these spritz biscuits?

Fans of dark chocolate

You’re looking for spritz biscuits explicitly described as containing dark chocolate for your Christmas coffee spread, rather than just a biscuit with a chocolate coating.

If you’d like to serve a range of flavours

You want to offer a chocolate variety alongside classic spritz biscuits. A milk chocolate coating is fine by you, as long as you don’t mistake that variety for one described as containing dark chocolate.

If you’re keeping an eye on added sugar

You’re looking for a variety described as having no added sugar, and you also want to check the sweeteners, polyols and warnings on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which type of chocolate you’re looking for, then check the ingredients, allergens and practical suitability for your Christmas table.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Explicitly described as dark chocolate Look for dark chocolate in the product description. Distinguish between the proportion of chocolate in the biscuit and the cocoa percentage of that chocolate. For my Christmas coffee spread, I want a spritz biscuit with a clearly stated type of chocolate, not just the word chocolate on the packaging. Around 36% of consumers prioritise an explicit mention of dark chocolate.
Double chocolate Check which type of chocolate is used for the coating and whether chocolate pieces or cocoa nibs are listed. I want to serve a second chocolate flavour, and I don’t mind a milk chocolate coating. For around 22% of consumers, this variety matters more than a strict dark chocolate requirement.
Added sugar Check the claim on the exact product and also read the information about sweeteners, polyols and usage warnings. If I’m keeping an eye on added sugar, I want to know which ingredients are used instead before putting out a plate of biscuits. This is the first consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Practical shopping Check the pack size, current range and label on the pack you’re buying. I want to be able to buy enough spritz biscuits for the Christmas table and know in advance whether my chosen variety is available. This practical consideration comes first for around 21% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming double chocolate means dark chocolate

    Albert Heijn describes Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as a spritz biscuit with, among other things, a milk chocolate coating. So the product name alone doesn’t confirm that it’s a dark chocolate variety.

    Read the product description and, if dark chocolate is your priority, choose a pack that explicitly names this type of chocolate.

  • Checking for allergens only when you’re serving them

    Jumbo and PLUS state that their dark chocolate spritz biscuits contain, among other things, wheat, egg, milk and soya. This matters if your guests need to avoid certain allergens.

    Read the label on your chosen variety before buying and check the packaging again before serving the biscuits.

  • Assuming no added sugar means you can eat as much as you like

    For Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, Jumbo lists sweeteners and 29 g of polyols per 100 g. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Read the ingredients and the warning on the packaging before choosing this variety for a group.

  • Assuming a product page guarantees Christmas availability

    A spritz variety shown online may not be available when you do your Christmas shopping. Albert Heijn lists the Verkade variety mentioned here as discontinued; Jumbo says the Damhert variety is no longer in its online range.

    Check just before buying whether your chosen product is available. If you choose an alternative, check the type of chocolate and allergens again.

    If the variety isn’t available, you may need to choose another product or visit a different shop.

Brands and supermarket varieties to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 200 g pack of spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.

  • The product information states that the biscuit contains 18% dark chocolate and lists its ingredients and allergens.
  • The stated 18% doesn’t tell you the cocoa content of that chocolate; the biscuits also contain wheat, egg, milk and soya.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 200 g Chocolade sprits Fairtrade as spritz biscuits containing 18% dark chocolate.

  • The product information clearly identifies the type of chocolate and lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • The 18% refers to the proportion of dark chocolate in the biscuit, not the cocoa percentage of that chocolate.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade combines chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs with a milk chocolate coating.

  • An option to consider if you’re mainly looking for different chocolate elements and are happy with milk chocolate.
  • The milk chocolate coating doesn’t confirm that it’s a strictly dark chocolate variety. Albert Heijn lists this product as discontinued.

Damhert Nutrition

Jumbo describes Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade, 150 g, as spritz biscuits with 13% dark chocolate, no added sugar and sweeteners.

  • The product information specifies the type of chocolate, 0 g of sugars per 100 g and 29 g of polyols per 100 g.
  • The information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Jumbo lists the product as no longer available in its online range.

Biscotto / ALDI

ALDI lists Biscotto roombotersprits in both plain and chocolate varieties.

  • The chocolate variety may be worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate flavour alongside plain spritz biscuits.
  • Check the packaging to see which type of chocolate is used before choosing this variety as one with dark chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise spritz biscuits with dark chocolate?

Look for an explicit mention of dark chocolate in the product description, then check the ingredients list on the pack. The proportion of dark chocolate in a biscuit doesn’t automatically tell you the cocoa percentage of that chocolate. For nutritional information, compare the figures per 100 g, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.

Does double chocolate mean dark chocolate too?

No, the name doesn’t confirm the type of chocolate. Albert Heijn describes Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as containing chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs, as well as a milk chocolate coating.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate spritz biscuits?

Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. The dark chocolate spritz biscuits mentioned from Jumbo and PLUS contain, among other things, wheat, egg, milk and soya. Don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.

How should I store spritz biscuits for the Christmas table?

Follow the storage advice on your chosen pack. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing their products in a cool, dry and dark place; Verkade also advises keeping the pack sealed after opening.

What should I look for in spritz biscuits with no added sugar?

As well as checking that claim, read the ingredients and any warnings. The product information for Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade lists sweeteners, 29 g of polyols per 100 g and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Also check whether the variety is available.