Hosts with a busy party table
If you want to fill a shared bowl without opening lots of packs, you could look at the 300–400 g butter spritz biscuit packs listed by ALDI. Compare the weight with the number of guests who’ll be eating them.
Which option is right for you?
Hosts putting together a mix of flavours
Smaller packs let you choose how many plain and chocolate spritz biscuits to serve. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Plain Spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack, with around nine servings. Choose the number of packs to suit the other snacks on offer.
Hosts catering for guests with allergies
Check each pack you choose before serving. The Verkade and PLUS varieties reviewed have different ingredients and allergens, so the label on one pack won’t tell you what’s in another type of spritz biscuit.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many spritz biscuits you want to serve alongside the other snacks. Then decide whether one larger pack or several smaller packs in different flavours would suit you better, and check the labels of the varieties you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for your group | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits or servings in each pack. | If I’m filling a bowl for several guests, I don’t want to have to open extra packs halfway through. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough spritz biscuits for their group. |
| Flavour choice and leftovers | Think about how much of each flavour you want to serve and which pack sizes would suit. | For a smaller group, I’d rather choose the quantity of each flavour so I don’t end up with lots left over from one variety. Around 33% of consumers prioritise getting the quantities right. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary warnings on each current pack. | If guests need to know what’s in the biscuits, I want to be able to show them the packaging. Checking ingredients and allergens is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a standard pack for a large sharing pack
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Plain Spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack, with around nine servings. ALDI also lists butter spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs, so the weight on the front of the pack can make a difference to your plans.
Work out how many guests will be eating spritz biscuits, then check the net weight and any serving information before deciding how many packs to buy.
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Assuming the allergens in one variety apply to all spritz biscuits
According to product information from Verkade and PLUS, ingredients vary between varieties. Even if you’re serving them together in the same bowl, check the label on each one.
Read the current packaging for every pack you buy, and keep it by the bowl for guests who’d like to check the information themselves.
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Assuming that an online listing means you can order it
Lidl describes its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store-only product. So, seeing a product on a website doesn’t necessarily mean you can order it online.
Check in good time how you can buy the pack you’ve chosen, and keep another suitable size in mind as a back-up.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Verkade Nobo Plain Spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack.
- A smaller pack lets you adjust the quantity of plain biscuits to suit the other flavours.
- Albert Heijn lists around nine servings per pack. For a larger group, work out how many packs you’ll need.
- Verkade’s ingredient information lists wheat and milk. Check the warnings on the pack you buy too.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12 (175 g), as well as plain or chocolate spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g pack.
- The 300–400 g size is an option if you want to fill a shared bowl with one variety.
- Check the weight, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists plain spritz biscuits and advocaat-flavoured spritz biscuits, both in 175 g packs.
- The advocaat variety can be served as a separate flavour alongside plain spritz biscuits.
- PLUS product information lists wheat, milk and soya for its advocaat spritz biscuits. Check the label on each variety separately.
Sondey
Lidl describes Sondey as a range of different cookies and biscuits.
- Lidl also lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product, a size worth comparing when planning a shared bowl.
- In store, check the brand name, ingredients and allergens on the specific pack of spritz biscuits you choose.
Spritz biscuits for a bowl of different flavours
This 150 g pack of chocolate spritz biscuits is a good option for adding different flavours to a Halloween snack bowl. Work out how many packs you’ll need based on the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
A milk chocolate variety to serve alongside other flavours in the bowl.
The pack contains 150 g. Choose the number of packs to suit the number of guests and the other snacks on offer. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
Frequently asked questions
How many spritz biscuits do I need for a Halloween party?
Choose a quantity to suit the number of guests who’ll be eating spritz biscuits and the other snacks you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Plain Spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack, with around nine servings. Compare this with the net weight of the pack you’re planning to buy.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits before the party?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Verkade recommends keeping an opened pack of its Nobo Spritz biscuits sealed. For other varieties, check their own packaging.
Can I serve spritz biscuits to guests with an allergy?
Don’t rely on the product name alone. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety. The information reviewed for Verkade and PLUS lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients; soya is also listed for PLUS advocaat spritz biscuits. Keep the packaging handy so guests can check it for themselves.
Can I order a large pack of spritz biscuits online?
It depends on the product. Lidl lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as available in store only. Before your party, check how you can buy the pack you’ve chosen.