Who is this choice relevant to?

Dark chocolate lover

You’re looking for a spritz biscuit to enjoy with coffee and cake that specifically mentions dark chocolate, rather than chocolate in general.

Host planning a coffee break

You want to choose a pack that suits your serving plans, so you’re paying attention to pack size, chocolate type and current availability.

Label-conscious shopper

You check the ingredients, allergens and any sweetener warnings before choosing between spritz biscuit varieties.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which type of chocolate you’d like to serve with the cake. Then compare the packs and check the latest ingredient information. If you need to take allergens into account, read the label before weighing up the flavours.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter to?
Type of chocolate Look for a specific mention of dark chocolate. The amount of chocolate in the spritz biscuit is different from the cocoa percentage of that chocolate. I want to choose a spritz biscuit to go with my coffee based on the stated type of chocolate, not the colour of the packaging. For around 36% of consumers, clear information about the chocolate comes first.
Pack size and availability Compare pack weights and check whether your preferred variety is available at your chosen shop. When I’m shopping for several guests, I don’t want to count on finding a pack that the shop doesn’t stock. Around 29% of consumers put pack size and availability first.
Pairing with cake Choose deliberately between a milk chocolate coating with extra pieces and a spritz biscuit that specifies dark chocolate. I want to know in advance what combination of biscuit and chocolate I’ll be serving alongside the cake. This is the most important consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and warnings Check the current label for allergens, any ‘may contain’ statements and sweeteners. Before I buy anything for the coffee table, I need to be able to check which ingredients and warnings are relevant to my guests. For around 14% of consumers, this check takes priority over the other criteria.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘double chocolate’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    According to the product descriptions on Albert Heijn and Jumbo, Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade has a milk chocolate coating. Jumbo and PLUS, by contrast, describe their listed spritz biscuit varieties as containing dark chocolate.

    If that distinction affects your choice, check the type of chocolate in the product description and ingredients list.

  • Counting on a variety without checking availability

    On the product pages consulted, Albert Heijn and Jumbo marked Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade as no longer part of their online range. This doesn’t tell you what’s available in an individual shop.

    Check availability at your chosen shop before adding these spritz biscuits to your shopping list.

  • Skipping the label because it’s only a biscuit

    The spritz biscuit varieties described list ingredients including wheat, milk, egg or soya. The Damhert variety with sweeteners also lists polyols and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

    Read the current packaging, including the allergens and warnings, when choosing for yourself or your guests.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade is an alternative to spritz biscuits coated in dark chocolate.

  • According to the product information on Albert Heijn, this variety contains 15% milk chocolate, 2.3% chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs.
  • The coating is milk chocolate; Albert Heijn and Jumbo marked the variety as no longer part of their online range on the pages consulted.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-brand spritz biscuits with dark chocolate offer a clearly specified chocolate variety.

  • Jumbo lists 18% dark chocolate and a pack size of 200 g.
  • Jumbo also lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. ‘Dark’ does not mean that the product is free from milk.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Choco spritz biscuits combine butter spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.

  • The product information lists 25% butter and 15% dark chocolate.
  • Before buying, check the current packaging for the listed allergens, including milk, gluten and soya.

PLUS

PLUS Chocolade sprits is a supermarket variety with a specified type of chocolate.

  • PLUS lists 18% dark chocolate in a 200 g pack.
  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, egg, soya and milk. Check the label if the ingredients affect your choice.

Damhert

Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade is a separate variety with dark chocolate and sweeteners.

  • The product information on Jumbo lists 13% dark chocolate.
  • The variety contains polyols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the other ingredients on the packaging too.

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Frequently asked questions

Which spritz biscuits should I choose if I want dark chocolate with my coffee?

Look for spritz biscuits whose description specifically mentions dark chocolate. Jumbo and PLUS each list 18% dark chocolate in their stated varieties. This percentage refers to the proportion in the spritz biscuit, not the cocoa percentage of the chocolate.

Are double chocolate spritz biscuits the same as spritz biscuits with dark chocolate?

No, not in the case of Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade. According to the product description on Albert Heijn, this variety has a milk chocolate coating with chocolate pieces and cocoa nibs.

What should I look for on the label if allergens are important?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The varieties described list different combinations of wheat, milk, egg and soya; also look for any ‘may contain’ warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

How does Damhert spritz differ from the other varieties?

According to the product information on Jumbo, Damhert Nutrition Sprits Pure Chocolade contains sweeteners and 29 g of polyols per 100 g. The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; also read the ingredients and allergen information.

How should I store spritz biscuits for a later coffee break?

Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened biscuits in an airtight pack; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.