Which size is right for you?

For anyone serving smaller portions

If you want to offer each guest a smaller biscuit, look beyond the word ‘mini’. The number of biscuits and the weight of each one determine how you can divide up the pack.

For hosts serving coffee or tea

If you mainly want to serve regular spritz biscuits, knowing the number of biscuits or the serving size can help you work out how many to put out for your guests.

For anyone checking allergens

Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant you’re buying. Product information from retailers including Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk in their spritz biscuits; the size and brand are no substitute for checking the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’d rather have a smaller size for sharing or a predictable number of regular spritz biscuits. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label for the specific variant before making your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Consumer
Smaller portions for sharing Check whether they’re mini spritz biscuits, and look at the number of biscuits and the weight of each one. I want to be able to give each guest a smaller biscuit rather than serving a regular spritz biscuit as a portion. For around 50% of consumers, this sharing size would be the main selection criterion.
Number to serve Compare the number of biscuits, total weight and any stated serving size. If I’m serving spritz biscuits with coffee, I want to know how many to put out. For around 30% of consumers, a predictable number of biscuits would be the priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’re buying. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this variant first. For around 20% of consumers, checking this would be the first selection criterion.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a set portion size

    Jumbo listed a 125 g pack of Sprits Staafjes Mini. This information alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in the pack or how much each one weighs.

    If you’re planning for a specific number of guests, check the number of biscuits and the weight of each one on the pack. If this information isn’t available, don’t assume you’ll get a set number of portions to share.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available

    Jumbo’s product page for Sprits Staafjes Mini said that this variant was no longer part of its online range. So finding a product page doesn’t confirm that you can order the biscuits.

    Check current in-store or delivery availability before planning your Christmas shopping. If mini size is important to you, take care not to choose regular spritz biscuits by mistake.

  • Assuming allergens based on the brand or size

    Ingredients and warnings can vary between spritz biscuit variants. Albert Heijn also states that product information may change.

    So always read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re actually using, even if you’ve bought a different variant from the same brand before.

Brands and ranges to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo listed 125 g packs of Sprits Staafjes Mini alongside regular spritz biscuits in its biscuit range.

  • The mini name and net weight make it easier to search specifically for a smaller size.
  • The product page said Sprits Staafjes Mini was no longer part of its online range, so check current availability.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen are regular spritz biscuits. Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits in a 200 g pack, with a serving size of 20 g.

  • The number of biscuits and serving size can help you plan how many to serve.
  • This isn’t confirmed as a mini variant. Check the information on the pack you buy, as it may change.

Verkade

Verkade lists NoboSprits Original and NoboSprits Melk; according to Verkade, the Melk variant has a milk chocolate coating.

  • The variants offer a choice between spritz biscuits without a chocolate coating and ones with a chocolate coating.
  • The Melk variant hasn’t been identified as a mini spritz biscuit. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for this flavour.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen in packs of 12, weighing 175 g.

  • The stated number of biscuits can help you plan how many to serve.
  • These butter spritz biscuits aren’t labelled as a mini size.

Lidl

Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack as an in-store product.

  • The total weight is stated, which is useful if you’re looking for a pack of regular spritz biscuits.
  • The product isn’t labelled as mini spritz biscuits; check the pack and availability in store.

Spritz biscuits at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini spritz biscuits automatically a good choice for smaller portions?

Not necessarily: the name doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are in a pack or how much each one weighs. Jumbo listed a net weight of 125 g for Sprits Staafjes Mini; if you’re planning to serve one to each guest, check how many biscuits are in the pack too.

Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. The product information we looked at lists wheat and milk, among other things, while additional warnings can vary by product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list on the label.

How should I store spritz biscuits until it’s time for coffee or tea?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought, as this can vary between variants. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Spritsen in a dry place at room temperature and closing the pack securely after use.

What pack information is useful when comparing spritz biscuits?

At the very least, check the net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. The number of biscuits or serving size can also help you plan. Your Europe describes this basic information as part of the labelling requirements for prepacked food in the EU, along with storage or use instructions where needed.