Choose spritz biscuits that are clearly labelled as individually wrapped if you want to put an unopened biscuit out for each guest or keep portions in their wrappers. For a small group sharing from a plate, a standard packet may be enough. In either case, check the label of the exact variety you choose for allergen information, and follow the storage instructions once opened.
Want to hand each guest an individually wrapped biscuit, or keep any leftovers unopened? Bidfood lists a box of 40 individually wrapped Molen Sprits Koek biscuits, each weighing 38 g. Check that the quantity suits your guest list.
If you’re serving spritz biscuits from a plate with coffee or tea, individual wrappers may not be necessary. Albert Heijn lists a 150 g packet of Verkade biscuits, while PLUS lists a 175 g packet. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
If you need to take a guest’s allergies into account, check the ingredients and warnings on the packet of the exact variety you’ll be serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on labels for prepacked foods; an individual wrapper doesn’t replace this check.
First decide whether you want to hand out individually wrapped portions or put out a plate to share. Then compare the number of biscuits, the exact variety and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions and quantity | Look for an explicit statement that the biscuits are individually wrapped. Compare the number of biscuits with your guest list and check whether there’s a minimum order. | If I want to give each guest an unopened biscuit, I want to know in advance how many portions I can set out. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Allergens on the label | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, including any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to take allergies into account when handing out biscuits, I want to be able to check what’s in the one I’ve chosen. Around 33% of consumers give this label check top priority. |
| Variety and storage | Compare the flavours and check how to store an opened packet. | If I’m serving spritz biscuits from a plate, I want to choose a suitable variety and know what to do with the opened packet. This combination matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
The weight of an outer pack doesn’t tell you whether each biscuit has its own wrapper. Bidfood explicitly states that the 40-piece box of Molen Sprits Koek biscuits is individually wrapped.
Before ordering, check both that the biscuits are labelled ‘individually wrapped’ and how many there are.
For a small party, ordering 40 biscuits may leave you with more unopened portions than you need.
‘Butter’ or ‘chocolate’ doesn’t tell you which allergens or warnings apply to the exact variety. The product information reviewed for Molen, Verkade and PLUS lists different ingredients and potential allergens.
Before serving, read the current label on the variety you’ve bought, even if you know another flavour from the same brand.
For an opened consumer packet, it’s important to follow the storage instructions for the remaining biscuits. Albert Heijn states that Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel should be kept sealed after opening.
Only put out what you want to serve, and store the rest according to the instructions on the packet you’ve bought.
A specific option to consider if you want to give each guest an individually wrapped spritz biscuit: Bidfood describes Molen Sprits Koek as a box of 40 individually wrapped biscuits, each weighing 38 g.
Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Original and a milk chocolate variety. Check the exact variety if you’re planning to serve spritz biscuits from a plate.
PLUS lists a 175 g packet of spritz biscuits for anyone considering a standard packet for the festive table.
No, it depends on how you’re serving them. Individual wrappers are useful if you want to set out unopened portions; for a small group sharing from a plate, a standard packet may be enough, as long as you store the rest according to the packaging once opened.
Check the label of the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list for prepacked foods. Also read any warnings about possible traces.
No, don’t assume every variety has the same ingredients. The Molen Sprits Koek product information reviewed lists wheat and milk, with possible traces of egg and soya; the PLUS spritz biscuits reviewed list wheat, egg and milk, and also warn about possible traces of other allergens. Always check the label on the packet you’re actually serving.
Follow the instructions on the packet you’ve bought. For Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel, Albert Heijn says the product should be kept in a sealed pack after opening.
