Which option works best for you?

Hosting with one large serving plate

You don’t want to keep opening new packs. Lidl’s 400 g pack contains more spritz biscuits than the 150–200 g alternatives mentioned here, but you’ll need to be able to buy it in store.

A small group choosing between flavours

For a smaller coffee or tea break, you can choose between plain or butter spritz biscuits and a cocoa or chocolate variety. In that case, the flavour you want may matter more than getting the largest possible pack.

Shopping with allergens in mind

If any of your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on each pack you buy before serving. Look for warnings about possible traces as well as the ingredients, as these vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many spritz biscuits you’d like to serve, then compare the net weight. If anyone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label before choosing based on flavour or pack size.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the net weight. Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits at 400 g and says they’re only available in store. If I want to fill one serving plate for a group, I need to know whether one pack will be enough. That’s why pack size comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and statements such as ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on every pack you buy; don’t rely on the product name alone. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging myself. For around 25% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Flavour Check whether they’re plain or butter spritz biscuits, or a variety with cocoa, coating or chocolate. Check the corresponding ingredients too. If my guests would prefer a flavour other than plain, I want to be able to choose accordingly. For around 25% of consumers, flavour is the most important factor.
Storing leftovers Think about how many packs you’re likely to open and whether you can store any leftover biscuits in a sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place. If I don’t want to be left with a large opened pack, I’ll choose an amount I can finish or store. That’s the deciding factor for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small pack will be enough to share with a group

    A 150–200 g pack contains less than the 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits listed by Lidl. You may need several smaller packs for a larger gathering.

    Compare the net weight before choosing a flavour, and think about how many packs you want to open.

  • Only checking the flavour name when considering allergies

    The allergens listed and possible traces vary between the plain, butter and Lunetta varieties reviewed. So a familiar name doesn’t tell you enough about the pack you’re serving.

    Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually buy.

  • Opening a large pack without being able to store the leftovers

    According to the Voedingscentrum, biscuits can go soft or stale after opening, among other things. A larger pack is less practical if you can’t seal the leftovers properly.

    Have an airtight storage container ready and follow the storage advice on the pack.

  • Assuming you can pick up the 400 g pack straight away

    Lidl says its 400 g butter spritz biscuits are only available in store. If your plan depends on this particular pack, you’ll need to visit a store.

    Check availability at your local store shortly before you shop, and decide which smaller pack you’d choose as an alternative.

Brands to compare

Verkade

Nobo Sprits is available in a plain variety; Verkade also describes a milk chocolate variety.

  • Jumbo lists Nobo Sprits Naturel at 150 g. Verkade says Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate.
  • For the plain variety, Jumbo lists milk and wheat, and possible traces of nuts and sesame. Check the label if this matters to your guests.

Albert Heijn

Own-brand butter spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists 29% butter and 10 servings per pack, which can help when planning a smaller get-together.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack when you buy it, including details about milk, lactose and wheat.

Jumbo

Lunetta spritz biscuits with cocoa and icing in a 200 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists 10% coating and 15 servings for this variety. The stated number of servings may not match the number of guests you can cater for.
  • The ingredients information lists wheat, milk and soya, among other things; check the warnings about possible traces too.

Lidl

400 g of butter spritz biscuits for anyone looking for one larger pack.

  • Lidl’s 400 g pack contains more than the other 150–200 g packs mentioned here.
  • Lidl says ‘in store only’. Check availability at your local store and read the physical label for the ingredients and allergen information.

PLUS

A 175 g pack of butter spritz biscuits and a 200 g pack of Lunetta spritz biscuits.

  • The two packs mentioned give you a choice between classic butter spritz biscuits and a Lunetta variety.
  • Check the ingredients for each variety: PLUS lists wheat, soya and milk, among other things, in its Lunetta spritz biscuits.

Biscotto (ALDI)

Butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12, weighing 175 g.

  • ALDI lists both the number of biscuits and the net weight, so you can compare the pack with what you need for your get-together.
  • Check availability in store and read the label before serving the biscuits to your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

How many spritz biscuits do I need for a King’s Day get-together?

Choose a pack based on the size of your group, the other snacks you’re serving and how many packs you want to open; there’s no set weight per guest. Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits, while the other packs mentioned contain 150–200 g. The 400 g variety is only available in store.

Are all spritz biscuits suitable if a guest needs to avoid allergens?

No. Don’t assume all spritz biscuits have the same ingredients. The products mentioned include wheat and milk; depending on the variety, egg or soya and warnings about possible traces may also be relevant. Check the label on every pack you buy before serving.

How should I store spritz biscuits left over after King’s Day?

Store opened spritz biscuits in a sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum lists a soft or stale texture and loss of flavour as signs that biscuits have lost quality.

Can I order Lidl’s 400 g butter spritz biscuits online?

Lidl says this pack is ‘in store only’. If you’re looking for this particular size, check whether it’s available at your local store shortly before you shop.