If you’re putting out a platter of spritz biscuits for a larger neighbourhood group, check the net weight first: both Albert Heijn and Lidl list a 400 g pack. For a smaller gathering or more choice of flavour, several smaller packs may be a better fit. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of each variety you buy.
You want to serve spritz biscuits to a larger neighbourhood group without opening lots of individual packs. Albert Heijn lists twenty 20 g portions in its 400 g pack. Use this as a guide when planning, rather than as a fixed number of guests.
You may want to offer a chocolate or another flavour alongside the plain variety. Smaller packs give you the flexibility to mix and match; check the ingredients of each variety separately.
If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, choosing a suitable pack comes before choosing the flavour or pack size. Compare the current labels with what the guest can eat, and keep a suitable alternative separate from the shared platter.
First decide how many spritz biscuits you want to share and whether there are any ingredients your guests need to avoid. Then choose the flavours and pack sizes that suit your group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How much to share | Compare the net weight and, where listed, the portion information. Albert Heijn lists twenty 20 g portions in its 400 g pack. | If I want to fill one platter for a larger group, I don’t want to rely on lots of individual packs. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Flavour choice | Consider which varieties you’ll combine and read the ingredients list for each flavour; a chocolate or cream variety may have different ingredients from plain spritz biscuits. | For a smaller gathering, I’d rather have a choice of flavours than open one large pack. Around 30% of consumers put flavour variety first. |
| Allergens | Check the current label for both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces. Ingredients vary between varieties. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know whether that specific type of spritz biscuit is suitable before serving it. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
The label on a sharing pack doesn’t tell you how many spritz biscuits it contains. Albert Heijn and Lidl both list a 400 g pack, but their product information doesn’t use one standard name for this size.
Compare the net weight and any portion information rather than relying on a search term alone.
ALDI’s advertised promotion for 300 g BISCOTTO Spritsen ran from 28 September to 4 October 2026 inclusive, while stocks lasted. After that period, it’s no basis for your October shopping list.
Check which packs are actually available shortly before your get-together.
If you’re counting on a promotion that’s no longer available, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops.
Different flavours of spritz biscuits may also contain different ingredients and allergens. When they’re all on a shared platter, it may not be clear which variety a guest is picking up.
Check the physical label on each pack and keep an alternative for guests avoiding certain ingredients clearly separate.
Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter spritz biscuits in a sealed tin once opened.
Put out the amount you expect to serve and seal the rest as directed on the packaging.
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter ronde spritsen in a 400 g pack.
Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk, a milk chocolate variety.
ALDI featured 300 g BISCOTTO Spritsen in a limited-time promotion.
PLUS lists butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack.
Use the net weight and any portion information to plan how much you need. Albert Heijn lists twenty 20 g portions in its 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits. How many guests this will serve also depends on what else you’re offering.
Before buying and serving, check the label on the exact pack you’re using and confirm the information with your guest. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information. Spritz biscuit varieties may contain wheat, milk or egg, among other things, and may carry additional warnings.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the remaining biscuits. For its butter spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening.
Not without checking current availability. ALDI’s advertised promotion for 300 g BISCOTTO Spritsen ran from 28 September to 4 October 2026 inclusive, while stocks lasted.
