Budget-conscious shopper buying for one
You want to buy yourself a treat without accidentally bringing home a large pack. The pack weight and number of biscuits can help you work out how many will be left after your first snack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fan of a particular spritz biscuit flavour
You might be looking for butter spritz biscuits, Verkade Nobo plain or a dark chocolate variety. Compare the flavour with the pack size before deciding.
Shopper checking allergens
You read the ingredients and warnings about possible traces on the current pack. The allergens listed vary between the products covered here.
What should you look for in spritz biscuits?
Start by thinking about how many biscuits you want to buy. Then consider the flavour and, if relevant to you, the ingredients and allergens listed on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the pack weight with the number of biscuits; weight alone doesn’t tell you how many you’ll get. | I want to know in advance how many spritz biscuits I’ll be taking home, so the pack fits in with my shopping. Around 33% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
| Leftover biscuits | Check the number of biscuits or portions, and the storage instructions for an opened pack. | If I only have one biscuit now and then, I want to be able to store the rest properly. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Flavour and recipe | Check whether you’re choosing plain, butter or a chocolate variety, and look at the ingredients for that particular product. | A particular spritz biscuit flavour is the reason I’d choose one pack over another. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the pack you’re buying. | I need to be able to check what’s in the biscuits before I choose. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for an individual bar
The packs covered here contain several biscuits or portions. So, if you’re having just one snack, you’ll have biscuits left over.
Check the number of biscuits and the storage instructions before choosing a pack.
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Guessing the allergens from the product name
Words such as butter, plain or chocolate don’t tell you all the ingredients or possible traces listed on the label. This information varies by product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack containing 9 portions.
- An option if you’re specifically looking for the plain Nobo variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, this plain product contains wheat and milk and may contain nuts and sesame. Check the label on the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, its bakery spritz biscuits come in a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits.
- The stated number of biscuits makes it clear how many you’re buying.
- Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and lactose among the ingredients; check the current pack for the full allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 175 g butter spritz biscuits, as well as 200 g spritz biscuits with dark chocolate.
- You can choose between a butter and a chocolate variety.
- The ingredients and allergens vary by variety; check the label on the pack you choose.
Biscotto
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits: 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
- Both the number of biscuits and the pack weight are stated.
- Check the pack in store for the ingredients and allergen information.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as its own brand of biscuits and snacks. Lidl separately lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits, but doesn’t attribute them to Sondey on the product page cited.
- The butter spritz biscuits listed come in a larger pack to consider if you’re planning several snack occasions.
- Check the packaging to see which brand and ingredients apply to the product in store.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 175 g pack of butter spritz biscuits containing 30% butter, with a Nutri-Score of E.
- The butter percentage tells you about one part of the recipe.
- According to PLUS, this product contains wheat, egg, milk and lactose, among other ingredients, and may contain other allergens. The Nutri-Score doesn’t replace the label information.
Spritz biscuits on Joybuy
This chocolate variety is an option if you’re looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate and a 150 g pack suits you. For a single snack, also check how many biscuits are in the pack.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
For anyone looking for spritz biscuits with milk chocolate who wants to save the rest of the pack for later. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for the number of biscuits and allergens before choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the spritz biscuits covered here as individual bars?
The products covered here come in packs containing several biscuits or portions, not as individual bars. Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits in 200 g, ALDI Nederland lists 12 in 175 g, and Albert Heijn lists 9 portions in 150 g for Verkade Nobo plain. Consider whether you’re happy to store the remaining biscuits.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of spritz biscuits you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advises storing its spritz biscuits in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely. Jumbo advises storing its butter spritz biscuits in a dry place after opening.
What should I compare when buying spritz biscuits for one?
Compare the pack weight and the number of biscuits so you know how many will be left after your first snack. Then check that you’ve chosen the flavour you want and can store the rest according to the instructions.
Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the variety you’re buying. The products covered here differ in their listed ingredients and possible traces. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, prepacked foods must clearly state what they contain.
What nutritional information is useful for comparing products?
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if shown, per portion on the packs you’re considering. For example, look at sugars and fats alongside the portion size; a butter percentage or Nutri-Score alone doesn’t tell you what a portion contains.