Who is this choice relevant to?

The host who’s watching their sugar intake

Wants to serve a biscuit with a clearly stated sugar content and is happy to choose a different type of biscuit instead of a spritz.

The classic spritz biscuit fan

Primarily wants to serve spritz biscuits with tea or coffee and compares the nutritional information per 100 g of the options before buying.

The organiser who considers allergens

Needs to check the ingredients and allergens listed on each biscuit’s packaging, as these can differ between spritz biscuits and other types of biscuit.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to serve spritz biscuits specifically or whether another type of biscuit would work too. Then compare the sugar content per 100 g and check the packaging of the option you choose.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
Sugar content Read the exact claim and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. A biscuit with no added sugars is not automatically sugar-free. If I’m mainly concerned about the amount of sugar, I want to be able to check it before deciding whether to serve spritz biscuits or another type of biscuit. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this.
Recognisable spritz biscuits Check the product name and ingredients so you don’t mistake a different type of biscuit for a spritz. I specifically want to serve spritz biscuits with coffee for my guests, even if that means reducing sugar isn’t the deciding factor. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice.
Quantity Compare the pack weight with the amount you want to serve; a larger pack tells you nothing about its sugar content. When I’m catering for a larger group, I want to have enough biscuits without ending up with lots left over. This is the most important consideration for around 17% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the actual pack to see which ingredients and allergens are listed for the option you’ve chosen. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which biscuits I can offer them. This check is the top priority for around 8% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    These claims don’t mean the same thing. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product labelled ‘sugar-free’ can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g.

    Read the exact wording on the packaging and also compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Don’t describe a specific spritz biscuit as ‘lower in sugar’ unless you have a substantiated comparison for that option.

  • Assuming a biscuit is the same as a spritz biscuit

    Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit containing ingredients including maltitol and soya; it is not a spritz biscuit. The ingredients guests need to check may also differ.

    Decide whether the spritz shape matters for your table. If you serve both types, keep them clearly separate and let guests check the packaging.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    A large pack can be handy when you’re catering for several guests, but the pack weight tells you nothing about the sugar content or allergens.

    Choose an amount that suits your group, and check the nutritional information and ingredients for each option.

  • Relying on product information you viewed earlier

    For guests who need to avoid certain ingredients, the information on the option you’re actually serving is what matters.

    Check the label when you buy it and keep the packaging so you can refer to the information during the party.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Offers spritz biscuits with Nobo Sprits and a different type of biscuit with San Francisco Zero.

  • According to Jumbo, Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel contains 24.2 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • Verkade states that San Francisco Zero contains 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g and has no added sugars. It is not a spritz biscuit and contains ingredients including maltitol, milk, wheat and soya.

Albert Heijn

Offers several spritz biscuit options, including AH Spritsen and AH Roomboter ronde spritsen.

  • Albert Heijn states that AH Roomboter ronde spritsen contain 24 g of sugar per 100 g, while AH Spritsen contain 28 g per 100 g.
  • Choose an option based on the label on that product; the sugar figures given here do not substantiate a ‘reduced sugar’ claim.

Jumbo

Lists products including Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and a Jumbo option with mini spritz biscuits.

  • For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists 24.2 g of sugar per 100 g and the allergens milk and wheat.
  • Check which option you’re buying and whether it’s available; the product listing for Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini stated that it was no longer part of the online range.

PLUS

Lists both PLUS Spritsen and PLUS Lunetta spritsen.

  • According to PLUS, PLUS Spritsen contain 21.4 g of sugar per 100 g and PLUS Lunetta spritsen contain 25.7 g per 100 g.
  • The options don’t have the same nutritional information; also check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.

ALDI

Lists Biscotto-roomboterspritsen in different pack sizes.

  • ALDI lists a 175 g pack of Biscotto-roomboterspritsen and a product listing for butter spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g pack.
  • If you’re watching your sugar intake, check the nutritional information for the specific option on its packaging; the pack size tells you nothing about its sugar content.

Lidl

Lists butter spritz biscuits alongside other biscuits.

  • Lidl lists a 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits, available in store only.
  • If sugar content or allergens affect your choice, check the nutritional information and ingredients for this option in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean a biscuit is sugar-free?

No, these are different claims. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product labelled ‘sugar-free’ can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. So, even with a biscuit that has no added sugars, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure on the packaging.

Is Verkade San Francisco Zero a lower-sugar spritz biscuit?

No, San Francisco Zero is a biscuit, not a spritz biscuit. Verkade states that it contains 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g and has no added sugars. When serving it, also check the ingredients, including maltitol, wheat, milk and soya.

Which allergens should I check when serving spritz biscuits and other biscuits?

Check the allergens on each individual pack, not just the type of biscuit. Jumbo lists milk and wheat for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel; Verkade San Francisco Zero’s product information includes wheat, milk and soya.

How should I store spritz biscuits until the garden party?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the spritz biscuits you buy and seal an opened pack tightly. For AH Roomboter ronde spritsen, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo recommends keeping Verkade Nobo Sprits in a sealed pack.