Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers filling a biscuit tin

If you’re expecting several guests, work out how many you’ll need before combining packs. Jumbo lists 150 g examples, while PLUS and ALDI list 175 g spritz biscuits.

Shoppers choosing by flavour

If you’re sharing a biscuit tin, it matters whether you want to serve classic spritz biscuits or a more distinctive variety. Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Original and a milk chocolate variety, while PLUS also lists advocaat-flavoured spritz biscuits.

Hosts checking allergens

If you’re buying for a guest with a food allergy, read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the pack you’ll actually be serving. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.

What should you look for when buying?

Before the Christmas market, work out how many spritz biscuits you want to put out. Then choose the flavour and check the labels on the packs you buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Quantity Check the net weight and work out how many packs you need. Compare packs with different weights by price per kilo. If I’m shopping for several guests, I want enough spritz biscuits without having lots of packs left over; around 44% of consumers put quantity first.
Flavour Check whether the pack contains plain, butter or a specific flavour variety, such as milk chocolate or advocaat. For a shared biscuit tin, I want to choose a flavour that suits my guests; for around 33% of consumers, flavour is the top priority.
Label and storage Read the ingredients, allergens, any cross-contamination warning, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. If a guest has a food allergy, I want to know what’s in the pack before serving it; around 23% of consumers put checking the label first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a slightly larger pack is a family pack

    The 150 g spritz biscuits listed by Jumbo and the 175 g varieties from PLUS and ALDI shouldn’t be considered family packs based on their weight alone.

    Work out the total quantity you want to buy, calculate how many packs that means, then compare the weight of each pack.

  • Relying only on online allergen information

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn therefore recommends checking the packaging itself. This is important if you have a food allergy, as you need to check the specific pack you’re serving.

    Before serving, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on that pack.

  • Assuming a distinctive flavour is a standard choice

    Verkade lists a milk chocolate spritz biscuit, while PLUS lists an advocaat-flavoured variety. These aren’t the same as classic spritz biscuits.

    Choose a variety to suit your guests’ preferences; if you don’t know what they like, don’t choose only distinctive flavours.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Verkade

Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk. This gives you a choice between the original version and a milk chocolate variety.

  • Jumbo lists a 150 g pack for certain Verkade Nobo Sprits varieties.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack of your chosen variety; the flavours aren’t interchangeable.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own AH Spritsen and AH Roomboter ronde spritsen, as well as a Verkade variety.

  • The range gives you options for comparing own-label and branded products on the same shopping list.
  • Albert Heijn says that online information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change, so check the pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Verkade Specials Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade in a 150 g pack.

  • The listed pack size helps you work out how much to buy for a larger biscuit tin.
  • This product listing is for a chocolate variety, not a Jumbo own-label spritz biscuit or a family pack.

Biscotto (ALDI)

ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen in a pack of 12 biscuits, weighing 175 g.

  • Both the number of biscuits and the net weight are listed, making it easier to plan how many packs you’ll need.
  • That doesn’t automatically make it a family pack; work out how many packs you’ll need for your guests.

PLUS

PLUS lists Spritsen in a 175 g pack and a separate 175 g advocaat variety.

  • The separate product names make it clear which flavour you’re comparing.
  • The storage instructions listed for PLUS Spritsen say to store in a cool, dry place; check the label on the variety you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 150 g or 175 g pack of spritz biscuits automatically a family pack?

No, the weight alone doesn’t mean a pack is sold as a family pack. Jumbo lists 150 g spritz biscuits, while PLUS and ALDI list 175 g varieties. Use the net weight to work out how many packs you want to buy for your guests.

Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits for my guests?

Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warning on the pack you’ll actually be serving. Albert Heijn notes that online ingredients and allergen information can change.

How should I store spritz biscuits until the Christmas market?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve chosen. PLUS says to store its Spritsen in a cool, dry place; Verkade’s stated shelf life assumes the biscuits are kept in their original packaging.