If you want to crumble spritz biscuits for a Christmas baking recipe, plain spritz biscuits are a handy choice: Verkade uses Nobo Sprits Original as a crumb in one of its recipes. A milk chocolate variety is a good fit when you want that flavour, for example to enjoy the biscuit as it is. If you’re buying biscuits for a single snack, check the difference between a smaller pack containing several biscuits and an individually wrapped portion.
If you only want a few biscuits at a time, compare the pack size and number of biscuits. A smaller pack will still contain several biscuits, so check separately whether they’re individually wrapped.
Check which flavour and quantity the recipe calls for. Verkade uses finely ground Nobo Sprits Original as a crumb in a crumble recipe.
Read the label on the pack you’re buying. Verkade lists wheat and milk in Nobo Sprits Original; the ingredients in a chocolate variety may differ.
First, decide whether you want to eat the spritz biscuits as they are or use them in a recipe. Then compare the pack with the quantity you need and check the ingredients on the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Compare the net weight and number of biscuits; check separately whether they’re individually wrapped. | I don’t want to be left with lots of biscuits after a single snack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Using them in a recipe | Check whether the recipe calls for crumbled spritz biscuits and whether plain or chocolate will go with the other ingredients. | When I bake with spritz biscuits, I want their flavour to suit the recipe. Baking use is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information, even for a plain variety. | If I’m buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label is the deciding factor. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Storage after opening | Check the best-before date and storage instructions if you won’t finish the pack in one go. | If I have biscuits left for another baking session, I want to be able to store them properly. Storage is the first consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
A 150 g pack still contains several biscuits. The pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re individually wrapped.
Check the number of biscuits and look on the current packaging for information about individual wrappers.
A chocolate coating will change the flavour of the finished dish. Verkade uses finely ground Nobo Sprits Original as a crumb in a crumble recipe.
Choose a variety based on the other ingredients and the flavour you want in your recipe.
Plain doesn’t mean allergen-free. Verkade lists wheat and milk in Nobo Sprits Original.
Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re actually buying.
If you won’t finish a pack straight away, storing the remaining biscuits properly is important for keeping them in good condition.
Store opened spritz biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for biscuits.
Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk. Dutch supermarket listings show 150 g packs.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12 weighing 175 g, as well as varieties in 300–400 g packs.
No, a 150 g pack contains several biscuits. If you’re looking for a single individually wrapped portion, check the number of biscuits and the packaging information; you can’t tell from the weight alone.
Plain spritz biscuits are a handy option if the recipe calls for biscuit crumbs: Verkade uses finely ground Nobo Sprits Original in a crumble recipe. Check how many biscuits your recipe needs before choosing a pack.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. Verkade lists wheat and milk in Nobo Sprits Original; don’t assume other varieties contain the same ingredients.
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, following the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for biscuits. Also check the instructions on the packaging.
