Caterers planning a busy coffee break
If you’re expecting lots of guests, a larger pack can reduce the number of packs you need to open. Check that your chosen option is available, and find out how to store any leftovers.
Who needs to think about pack size?
Organisers with varying attendance
Smaller packs with a clear weight or biscuit count make it easier to plan quantities for each break without opening everything at once.
Caterers providing allergen information
Check the label on the exact product you buy, and keep information about the allergens present available when serving the spritz biscuits unpackaged.
What should you look for?
First, estimate how many biscuits you’ll need for each coffee break. Then choose a pack size that lets you manage leftovers, flavour options and information for unpackaged biscuits.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits. Check availability at your chosen retailer. | For a busy coffee break, I want to put out enough spritz biscuits without constantly opening new packs. For around 34% of consumers shopping for this kind of break, having enough to go round is the top priority. |
| Allergen information | Read the label for the exact product, and keep information about the allergens present available if you’re serving the biscuits unpackaged. | If I put spritz biscuits from the pack onto a platter, guests need to be able to check which allergens are present. For around 33% of consumers, this information is their main concern. |
| Leftovers | Decide how many packs to open for each break and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | When attendance varies, I want to be able to save unopened packs for the next break. Managing leftovers is the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and presentation | For each plain, chocolate or decorated option, check the ingredients, allergens and pack size. | If I’m serving more than one type of spritz biscuit, I want to know what’s on each platter. For around 13% of consumers, the choice of options is the deciding factor. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘family pack’ means a standard size
The label doesn’t tell you how many spritz biscuits you’ll get for a coffee break. For example, Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as 200 g and 10 biscuits, while Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack.
Plan using the current pack weight, and use the biscuit count if one is given for the pack you’ve chosen.
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Unpacking the biscuits and putting the label away
Ingredients and allergens vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must also be given allergen information for unpackaged products, including catering products.
Keep the information from the pack you bought and make it available beside the platter. Update it if you switch to a different product.
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Counting on a larger pack without checking stock
Lidl lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product. ALDI notes that promotional products can sell out quickly.
Before the conference, check that the pack you’ve chosen is available at the retailer you plan to shop at.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Verkade
The Verkade Nobo Sprits listings reviewed include plain and milk chocolate options, both in 150 g packs.
- Verkade lists ingredients for both options; Jumbo also gives storage advice for Nobo Sprits Naturel after opening.
- The plain option contains wheat and milk, among other ingredients. The milk chocolate option also contains soya; check the label on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen are listed in a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits.
- The biscuit count helps you plan how many to serve at a coffee break.
- Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk as ingredients and also notes that other allergens may be present. Check the current label.
PLUS
PLUS lists 175 g packs of spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of its decorated Lunetta Spritsen.
- Ingredients are listed for both products, so you can check them separately.
- The 175 g spritz biscuits contain wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients; Lunetta contains wheat, soya and milk. Use the allergen information for the product you’re actually serving.
Biscotto
ALDI lists 175 g packs of Biscotto butter spritz biscuits containing 12 biscuits, as well as 300–400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate options.
- The biscuit count for the 175 g pack and the stated weight of the larger option give you different ways to plan quantities.
- Before relying on the larger option for a conference, check the exact pack, allergens and availability.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit brand. Lidl also lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product.
- The stated 400 g pack size is useful when planning to serve a larger quantity of spritz biscuits.
- Before serving, check the exact product name, ingredients and allergens on the pack in store.
Spritz biscuit products on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Is a ‘family pack’ automatically suitable for a conference?
No. The label alone doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can serve. Compare the stated weight, the biscuit count if given, and how many you expect to use at each coffee break.
Do you need to provide allergen information for spritz biscuits served on a platter?
Yes. Guests must be able to get information about the allergens present when spritz biscuits are served unpackaged. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority specifically includes catering when outlining the information required for unpackaged products, so keep the details for your chosen product available alongside the biscuits.
Do plain and chocolate spritz biscuits contain the same allergens?
Don’t assume they do. According to Verkade’s ingredient information, Nobo Sprits Original contains wheat and milk, among other ingredients, while Nobo Sprits Melk also contains soya. Always check the label for the exact product, whatever the brand.
How should I store spritz biscuits left over after a break?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo advises storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed pack after opening.