If you're specifically looking for Fairtrade chocolate
You want to take spritz biscuits with you whose chocolate is described as Fairtrade at product level. Check that the claim also appears on the packaging.
Who is this for?
If you want something sweet alongside your lunch
You're looking for a biscuit to enjoy as an extra while you're out and about, rather than as a substitute for lunch.
If you need to check for allergens
You want to be able to check the label before buying or sharing. Verkade's ingredient information lists wheat, milk and soya, among other things.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim | Check whether the claim applies to the chocolate in this product and whether it appears on the current packaging. | If I'm choosing spritz biscuits specifically for the Fairtrade chocolate, I want to know which ingredient the claim applies to. This is the most important purchasing criterion for around 42% of consumers. |
| Pack size and portion | Check the pack weight and decide how many biscuits you want to take with you; the Verkade pack described contains 150 g. | When I'm out and about, I want to take something sweet to have with lunch without treating the whole pack as one portion. Around 33% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the label for allergen information and check the nutritional details per 100 g and per portion. | If I'm eating the biscuit myself or sharing it with someone, I need to know whether the ingredients are suitable and what role it will play in lunch. This is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking the Fairtrade claim as a statement about nutritional value
Albert Heijn describes the spritz biscuits as having Fairtrade milk chocolate. That says nothing about the nutritional value of the biscuit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks can be high in sugar or saturated fat.
Check the nutritional information on the packaging and, for lunch on the go, take other foods too, such as bread, fruit or vegetables.
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Assuming a general Fairtrade claim applies to every chocolate spritz biscuit
A claim about a supermarket's range doesn't tell you which chocolate in an individual biscuit is described as Fairtrade.
Look for the claim on the specific product, then check the packaging of the one you're buying.
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Relying on a product page alone for allergen information
For Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, among other things. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, prepacked foods must carry allergen information on the label.
Read the label on the pack you're actually buying, even if you're sharing the biscuits with others.
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Assuming a product page means the item is in stock
The fact that a product page exists doesn't mean that a particular variant will be available when you order.
Check the current availability and product variant before you pay.
Brands and retailers to consider
Verkade
Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade is the Verkade variant whose milk chocolate layer is described as Fairtrade by Albert Heijn and Joybuy.
- Verkade's ingredients list states that it contains 15% milk chocolate.
- The ingredient information also lists wheat, milk and soya; the Fairtrade claim for the chocolate says nothing about the nutritional value of the spritz biscuits.
Albert Heijn
Here, Albert Heijn is a retailer, not the manufacturer of the Verkade spritz biscuits mentioned.
- The product description for the 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade mentions a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate.
- A claim about the wider range doesn't confirm that another chocolate spritz biscuit has the same feature.
Jumbo
Jumbo is a retailer with a product page for the 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Dubbel Chocolade, a different variant.
- Jumbo listed this variant as no longer part of its online range. The page doesn't confirm a Fairtrade claim for the chocolate or tell you whether the milk chocolate variant is currently available.
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Frequently asked questions
Which spritz biscuits have a Fairtrade claim for the chocolate?
Albert Heijn and Joybuy describe Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade as spritz biscuits with a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate. Check the current packaging to see exactly what the claim applies to.
Can I take chocolate spritz biscuits for lunch?
It's better to take chocolate spritz biscuits as a sweet extra rather than as lunch itself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that many snacks can be high in sugar or saturated fat, so check the nutritional information per portion and take other food too.
Which allergens should I check in Verkade Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade?
At the very least, check for wheat, milk and soya: these appear in Verkade's ingredient information. Also read the full allergen information and any warnings on the pack you're buying.