Coffee guests looking for a classic treat
If you’re after a familiar spritz biscuit to enjoy with coffee or tea, you can choose between a plain biscuit and one with a chocolate coating.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers who need to consider allergens
If you’re serving guests with an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. Plain and chocolate versions don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
Older people and carers keeping an eye on the rest of the diet
If you’re planning to enjoy a biscuit with coffee alongside other snacks, you can take portion size and nutritional information into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that some older people may need to pay extra attention to the nutritional quality of their diet.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you’re looking for spritz biscuits to enjoy with coffee or a box of chocolates as a gift. If you’re comparing spritz biscuits, consider the variety, the label and how many you want to serve.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to know whether this particular biscuit is suitable before serving it. Allergen checks are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Plain or chocolate | Check whether the spritz biscuit has a chocolate coating. For a chocolate variety, see whether it’s milk or dark chocolate. | When serving coffee, I want to choose a biscuit that suits my guests’ preferences. Around 25% of consumers put the treat they want first. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the portion size and the stated energy, sugars and saturated fat per portion. | If I’m also keeping an eye on the rest of the diet, I want to know what I’m serving in one portion. For around 25% of consumers, nutritional balance comes first. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack weight, the number of biscuits if stated, and whether the variety you want is available. | If I’m buying for several guests, I want to know whether I can get enough biscuits. Practical shopping is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing chocolate spritz biscuits with a box of chocolates
A spritz biscuit is still a biscuit, even when it has a chocolate coating. A box of chocolates isn’t another type of spritz biscuit.
If you’re looking for biscuits to serve with coffee, compare spritz biscuits. If you want a gift box, choose from the selection of chocolates instead.
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Assuming plain biscuits don’t contain relevant allergens
According to the product information, Verkade Nobo Sprits Original contains milk and wheat. Albert Heijn also states that the product may contain nuts and sesame.
Before buying and serving, check the label on the pack you’ll actually be using.
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Passing a biscuit off as a nutritious snack
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that many snacks contain sugar or saturated fat, and that some older people may need to pay extra attention to the rest of their diet.
Serve spritz biscuits as a treat with coffee, and consider the portion as part of what someone eats throughout the day.
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Judging by the front of the pack alone
Varieties and packs can differ in weight, ingredients and allergens, among other things. So the front of the pack doesn’t tell you everything you need to know before serving.
Read the label and check how many biscuits, or what pack weight, you need for your coffee guests.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk: two varieties to compare if you’re deciding whether you want a chocolate coating.
- For Original, Verkade provides nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. Verkade says the Melk variety has a milk chocolate coating.
- Original contains wheat and milk; soya is also relevant for Melk. If you’re serving guests with allergies, check the label for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo has its own-brand spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, for anyone specifically looking for biscuits with this kind of coating.
- Jumbo states that this variety comes in a 200 g pack and provides product information about allergens.
- According to Jumbo, the dark chocolate variety contains egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Biscotto
Biscotto is ALDI’s own brand of butter spritz biscuits. ALDI also lists plain and chocolate varieties.
- ALDI lists a 175 g pack of butter spritz biscuits containing 12 biscuits.
- For the variety you want, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging.
Sondey
Sondey is a biscuit brand from Lidl. Lidl also lists butter spritz biscuits, so check the pack to see which brand the spritz biscuits you choose are sold under.
- Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits as a product to consider if you’re shopping there.
- Before comparing your chosen variety with other spritz biscuits, check its packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I check if a coffee guest has a food allergy?
Before serving, check the label on the exact spritz biscuit variety you bought. Verkade Nobo Sprits Original contains milk and wheat and, according to Albert Heijn, may contain nuts and sesame. The allergens in a chocolate variety may differ.
Can spritz biscuits replace a nutritious snack?
Treat spritz biscuits as a biscuit to enjoy with coffee, not as a replacement for a nutritious snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that some older people may need to pay extra attention to nutritional quality, so consider the portion size as well as the rest of the diet.
Are chocolate spritz biscuits always sweeter than plain ones?
You can’t tell from the chocolate coating alone. Compare the sugar content per 100 g in the nutritional information for the exact products you’re considering.
How should I store spritz biscuits?
Follow the storage and resealing instructions on the packaging. PLUS says to store its Spritsen Per Wikkel in a cool, dry place. If you choose a different variety, check its packaging for the relevant instructions.