Spritz Biscuits for Cycling: Pack Size and When to Eat Them

Who is this choice relevant to?

Cyclists who want to share spritz biscuits

For a coffee break or several lunchboxes, the number of biscuits or stated portions in a pack matters. Also think about how you’ll store the rest once the pack is open.

Cyclists who want to eat on the go

On a long, strenuous ride, you’ll want to take food and drink with you and plan your carbohydrate intake. So think of spritz biscuits differently from a biscuit for a break.

Cyclists who consider when they eat or check ingredients

If you want to eat something shortly before setting off, consider the portion size and how you find eating before exercise. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label for the exact variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the spritz biscuits are for sharing, for a break or to eat while cycling. Then you can assess the pack size and portion size properly.

What to consider	What should you check?	Who is it important for?
Eating during the ride	Compare the carbohydrates per portion and consider whether the product is easy to eat on the go; also plan what you’ll drink.	If I’m cycling for a long time at high intensity, I want to plan what I eat and drink on the go. Around 37% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Sharing and portioning	Check the pack size, the number of biscuits or stated portions, and how to reseal the pack once it’s open.	For several lunchboxes or a shared break, I want to know in advance how many biscuits to take. Around 36% of consumers prioritise sharing and portioning.
Eating shortly before setting off	Check the portion size, the fat per portion and when you’ll be cycling.	If I’m hungry shortly before setting off, I want to consider what sits comfortably with me. Around 18% of consumers are most concerned about stomach comfort before setting off.
Ingredients	Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen.	If I need to avoid an ingredient, I don’t want to rely on the label for another flavour. Around 9% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

Assuming a large pack contains individually wrapped portions

The pack size and portion information won’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. That matters if you want to divide the spritz biscuits between lunchboxes or take them with you on the go.

Check the packaging format and the number of biscuits or portions. If necessary, divide a standard pack up yourself before setting off.
Taking spritz biscuits on a long ride without a plan

Choosing a biscuit for a break is different from planning food and drink for prolonged, strenuous exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses quickly absorbed carbohydrates for endurance exercise lasting 1 to 2.5 hours and advises against large portions and high-fat foods just before exercise.

Before setting off, decide what you can eat and drink during the ride. Compare the nutritional information per portion if you want to plan your carbohydrate intake.
Using the label for a different variety

An Original, butter or milk chocolate variety may have different ingredients. So the information for one type of spritz biscuit is no substitute for checking the packaging of another.

For every variety you choose, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Nobo Sprits is available in varieties including Original and milk chocolate.

For Nobo Sprits Original, Albert Heijn lists a 150 g pack with around nine portions.
Check the ingredients and portions again if you switch varieties.

AH

AH Spritsen are a supermarket own-brand option, sold in a 200 g pack.

Albert Heijn lists ten 20 g portions, which can help when dividing the biscuits up in advance.
A stated portion won’t tell you how much you need during a bike ride; consider when you’ll be eating them separately.

Biscotto

ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack.

The stated quantity of twelve biscuits is useful if you want to portion them out in advance.
For a nutritional comparison, use the information on the pack you’ve chosen.

PLUS

PLUS lists 175 g spritz biscuits and 250 g round butter spritz biscuits.

The different pack sizes give you the choice of a limited number of portions or enough for several sharing occasions.
For the larger size, check how to store the biscuits once opened and portion them out yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

Are spritz biscuits suitable to eat during a long bike ride?

Spritz biscuits aren’t necessarily the most practical choice if you want to plan what you eat on the go. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses quickly absorbed carbohydrates for endurance exercise lasting 1 to 2.5 hours. So consider what food you can eat easily on your bike and how you’ll also take enough to drink.

Can I eat spritz biscuits just before cycling?

If you want to eat spritz biscuits just before setting off, consider the portion size and what sits comfortably with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.

Which pack of spritz biscuits is best for lunchboxes or sharing?

Choose based on how many occasions you’re planning for and how many portions you want to divide up yourself, rather than just the pack weight. Albert Heijn lists around nine portions in 150 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Original; ALDI Netherlands lists twelve Biscotto biscuits in 175 g, and PLUS also has a 250 g size.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Close the opened pack securely and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Check those instructions again if you divide the spritz biscuits between lunchboxes in advance.

Can I rely on the allergen information for a similar variety of spritz biscuits?

No, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. Original, butter and milk chocolate varieties may differ.