Choose a large pack of spritz biscuits for King’s Day if you’re expecting lots of visitors, think you’ll get through the whole pack and can store any biscuits left after opening in an airtight container. A smaller pack may be more practical for a small gathering. Whichever you choose, check the label on the variety you’re buying, especially if any guests need to avoid certain allergens.
If you’re expecting several visitors around King’s Day, a large pack is a good place to start. Lidl, for example, lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits. Also think about how you’ll store any biscuits left after opening.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, don’t choose on pack size or flavour alone. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each variety’s pack, as these can differ between spritz biscuit products.
First, work out how many spritz biscuits you want to serve and whether you can store any leftovers properly. Then choose a flavour and check the current label to make sure it’s suitable for everyone in your group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for your guests | Compare the net weight with the number of people you’re serving. Lidl lists a 400 g pack, while Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen as 40 × 38 g. | If lots of people are coming, I don’t want to have to open another pack halfway through the celebrations. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough in the pack. |
| A quantity you can finish | Check the pack size and whether you can reseal it properly after opening. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Original at 200 g and a milk chocolate variety at 150 g. | If it’s a small gathering, I don’t want to be left with a large opened pack sitting in the cupboard for ages. A suitable quantity matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Decide whether you want to serve plain, butter, milk chocolate or cream-filled biscuits, then read the ingredients for that specific variety. | If I’m serving biscuits to a mixed group, I want to choose a variety that suits what I have in mind. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Allergens on the label | Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of other allergens on the physical pack. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s on the pack before serving. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label is their first priority when buying. |
A large pack is most useful when you’ll eat all the biscuits. If an opened pack is left sitting around for a long time, the biscuits may lose their quality.
Choose a quantity that suits your group and seal any leftover spritz biscuits well. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. A product name doesn’t tell you everything someone with an allergy needs to know.
Before buying or serving, read the label on each individual pack, including any information about the possible presence of allergens.
A listing for a large pack doesn’t mean it’s available at the shop you plan to visit. ALDI warns that special-buy items can sell out quickly.
Check shortly before King’s Day that the shop has the variety and pack size you want.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Original at 200 g and a milk chocolate variety at 150 g.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in pack sizes of 300–400 g.
PLUS lists 175 g packs of spritz biscuits and a 175 g advocaat variety.
Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen as 40 × 38 g, or 1,520 g in total.
A family pack is useful if you’re expecting lots of visitors and think you’ll get through the whole pack. A smaller pack may be more practical for a small group, especially if you don’t want to be left with an opened pack afterwards.
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as the Voedingscentrum recommends. Follow the storage instructions on the pack too, and check any leftovers for changes in smell, taste or texture.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve looked at the variety online before. Spritz biscuit products can differ in their ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
