Who is this choice relevant to?

Party hosts who prioritise low sugar

For New Year’s Eve, you’re mainly looking for a biscuit with a low stated sugar content. You’d also consider a plain biscuit, as long as you don’t expect it to have the same shape or taste as a spritz biscuit.

Fans of classic spritz biscuits

You want to serve the familiar piped biscuit with coffee or tea. Check the nutritional information if you also want to keep an eye on the sugar content.

Putting together a mixed biscuit selection

You’re serving guests a selection of biscuits and want to compare the nutritional information, ingredients and any warnings on each pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Classic spritz biscuits

Choose these: if having a familiar spritz biscuit matters more to you than a low sugar content.

The trade-off: the spritz biscuits mentioned from Albert Heijn and Verkade contain sugar, so they aren’t sugar-free.

A different type of biscuit

Choose this: if sugar content matters more than the spritz shape; a biscuit labelled 0% sugar is one option to compare.

The trade-off: a digestive isn’t a spritz biscuit. AH Digestive 0% sugar contains sweeteners and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g, and check any claim about added sugars separately. If I want as little sugar as possible for New Year’s Eve, I’m happy to choose a different shape. Around 42% of consumers prioritise low sugar content.
Spritz shape Check whether the product is a spritz biscuit or a different type of biscuit. For me, the familiar piped spritz belongs on the coffee table; a plain biscuit isn’t the same. Around 33% of consumers care most about the spritz shape.
Information for guests Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warning about sweeteners. When serving a selection of biscuits, I want to be able to tell guests what each one contains. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this clarity.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming a small spritz biscuit is a low-sugar choice

    Its size or handmade appearance tells you nothing about its sugar content. Albert Heijn lists 25 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen; Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original.

    Before adding your chosen product to the biscuit selection, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘no sugars’

    According to the Voedingscentrum, a product with no added sugars may still contain naturally occurring sugars.

    As well as reading the wording on the front, check the nutritional information for the specific biscuit.

  • Overlooking the warning about sweeteners

    AH Digestive 0% sugar contains sweeteners. Albert Heijn states on the pack that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Check the ingredients and warning on the pack if you’re planning to serve these biscuits to guests.

  • Expecting a digestive to be an identical substitute for a spritz biscuit

    A spritz biscuit is made from piped dough, while a digestive is a different type of biscuit. A sugar claim doesn’t tell you whether its taste and texture are similar to a spritz.

    Decide in advance whether the spritz itself is important, or whether another type of biscuit would also work on the table.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers both AH Spritsen and an AH Digestive labelled 0% sugar. They’re different types of biscuit.

  • Albert Heijn lists 25 g of added sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen, giving you a figure to consider when choosing.
  • AH Digestive 0% sugar isn’t a spritz biscuit, contains sweeteners and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

Verkade

NoboSprits Original is an option if you specifically want to serve a classic spritz biscuit.

  • The product name makes clear that this is the NoboSprits Original spritz variety.
  • Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t a sugar-free choice.

Céréal

Albert Heijn lists Céréal biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’ in its biscuit category for people keeping an eye on their sugar intake.

  • An option to look at if you’re happy to choose a different type of biscuit instead of a spritz.
  • Check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the specific pack you choose rather than relying on the category label.

A biscuit alternative on Joybuy

This biscuit is worth considering if the spritz shape isn’t essential. Check any sugar claims against the nutritional information on the pack.

Panpan oat biscuits, 216 g pack

Panpan oat biscuits, 216 g

A biscuit to consider if a different type of biscuit from a spritz would suit your celebration table. The pack contains 216 g. The product title uses the claim ‘Sugar-Free’, but the stated sugar content contradicts this. Don’t assume it’s sugar-free; check the pack before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular spritz biscuits sugar-free?

The AH Spritsen and Verkade NoboSprits Original mentioned here aren’t sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 25 g of added sugars per 100 g for its spritz biscuits; Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original. Check the pack of the spritz biscuits you actually choose.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean a biscuit contains no sugar?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, sugars may occur naturally in the product. So check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information too.

What should I look for in a biscuit with sweeteners?

Check which sweeteners are listed on the label and whether the pack carries a warning. AH Digestive 0% sugar is a biscuit with sweeteners; Albert Heijn warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

How do I compare spritz biscuits with another type of biscuit?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide whether the other type of biscuit is right for your celebration table. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing products per 100 g; also check the ingredients and any warnings on both products.