For Friday afternoon drinks, choose spritz biscuits based on the net weight, flavour and allergens, not the term ‘sharing bag’: the packs listed by Jumbo and PLUS range from 150 g to 200 g. If spritz biscuits are the centrepiece, use the size of your group and the other snacks on offer to decide whether you need more than one pack. For a mixed group, check the flavour and the label on every pack.
You want to fill a sharing plate without one small pack disappearing straight away. Jumbo and PLUS list spritz biscuit packs in 150 g, 175 g and 200 g sizes. How many packs you need also depends on the other snacks on the table.
You can choose plain spritz biscuits or varieties with milk chocolate, cocoa or decoration. Think about which flavours you want to serve rather than buying several packs of the same variety.
You’re buying for guests who need to consider ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg or soya. Ingredients vary between spritz biscuit varieties, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be listed on the label. So check the exact pack you’re going to serve.
First, decide how many spritz biscuits you want to serve alongside the other snacks. Then choose a flavour and check the ingredients and storage instructions on the pack before sharing.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the size of your group and the other snacks; use a stated serving count only for that specific product. | If I’m filling a plate for several guests, I don’t want to run out of spritz biscuits halfway through. For around 33% of consumers, having enough in the pack would be the main priority. |
| Flavour | Check whether you’re choosing plain spritz biscuits or a variety with milk chocolate, cocoa or decoration. | If guests enjoy different flavours, I don’t want to buy every pack in the same variety. Flavour choice would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read both the listed ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the exact pack. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know what’s in these particular spritz biscuits before sharing them. For around 27% of consumers, checking the label would be their first concern. |
| Leftovers | Choose a suitable pack size and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once it’s opened. | For a small gathering, I want to avoid having a large opened pack left over. Around 13% of consumers would therefore focus mainly on leftovers and storage. |
The spritz biscuit packs listed by Jumbo and PLUS have different net weights: 150 g, 175 g and 200 g. The packaging term doesn’t tell you how much you’ll have on your plate.
Compare the weights and decide whether spritz biscuits will take centre stage or be one of several snacks. If necessary, buy more than one pack.
The listed ingredients and warnings differ between the plain, butter and chocolate varieties reviewed. A different flavour or brand means you’ll need to check again.
Read the label on each individual pack before offering spritz biscuits to guests with relevant allergies.
Biscuits can lose quality once opened. A larger pack is less practical if there’s a lot left over and you can’t store it properly.
Seal leftovers well and follow the instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place.
Verkade says its Nobo Sprits are available as Original and with milk chocolate; Jumbo lists both in 150 g packs.
Jumbo lists Lunetta Spritz Biscuits with Cocoa and Icing in a 200 g pack containing 15 portions.
PLUS lists spritz biscuits in 175 g packs and Lunetta spritz biscuits in 200 g packs.
ALDI lists Biscotto Butter Spritz Biscuits in a pack of 12, weighing 175 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritz Biscuits and AH Lunetta Spritz Biscuits as separate products.
This is a 150 g pack of Verkade spritz biscuits with milk chocolate, for anyone who wants to serve a chocolate variety alongside other drinks-party snacks. If you’re hosting a larger group, decide whether one pack will be enough.
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An option if you’d like to serve spritz biscuits with milk chocolate alongside other drinks-party snacks.
The pack contains 150 g. Choose how many packs to buy based on the size of your group, and check the allergen information on the physical label before sharing.
It depends on the size of your group and what else you’re serving. The packs listed by Jumbo and PLUS range from 150 g to 200 g; Jumbo also lists 15 portions for its 200 g pack of Lunetta Spritz Biscuits with Cocoa and Icing. Don’t use that serving count as a guide for other products.
Choose only after checking the label on the exact pack. Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens vary between spritz biscuit varieties, so don’t rely on the product category or flavour name alone.
Yes, as long as you seal it well and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened biscuits in a cool, dry and dark place. Before serving them at another get-together, also check the best-before date and the condition of the biscuits.
Use the webshop to compare products, but read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. Ingredients and allergen information can change, and when you’re catering for a mixed group, the information on that pack is what matters.
