Cyclists sharing a treat afterwards
For a coffee stop or a get-together after a club ride, you’ll want to bring enough biscuits for everyone. Compare the net weight before choosing a flavour or brand.
Who buys spritz biscuits for a cycling break?
Cyclists who think about when they eat
Having a biscuit during a break is different from eating a large portion just before strenuous cycling. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat foods shortly before exercise.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
Ingredients vary between spritz biscuit varieties. If you’re buying for a group, check the current pack for any allergens that matter to the people who’ll be eating them.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide when you plan to share the biscuits. Then compare pack sizes and check the ingredients of your chosen variety for everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Compare the net weight in grams and check whether you can buy or bring the pack to your planned stop. | When I’m taking a break with other cyclists, I want to have enough biscuits with me without carrying lots of small packs unnecessarily. Around 33% of consumers put the amount to share first. |
| When you eat around your ride | Decide whether the biscuits are for a break or for afterwards; just before strenuous exercise, bear portion size and fat content in mind. | If I’m going cycling strenuously soon after eating, I want to avoid a large portion and consider what sits well with me. For around 42% of consumers, when they eat is the most important factor. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety, including chocolate or butter versions. | When I take biscuits for other people, the variety I choose needs to suit the allergens they avoid. Around 25% of consumers give this check top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack of biscuits is suitable sports fuel on the go
A pack that’s handy for sharing afterwards isn’t necessarily suitable just before strenuous cycling. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding large portions and high-fat foods at that time.
Choose when to eat them carefully, and consider the length and intensity of your ride as well as what you personally find comfortable to eat.
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Assuming all spritz biscuits have the same ingredients
PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, butter and egg in its 175 g spritz biscuits; soya and milk are also listed for Verkade Sprits Melk. Another variety may have different allergen information.
Check the label on the exact pack every time you buy, including any warnings about allergens the product may contain.
Relevant brands and supermarket ranges
These brands and supermarket ranges offer different pack sizes and varieties to compare; check the details of the product you actually choose.
Verkade
Nobo Sprits Original and Sprits Melk are available in 150 g packs, according to the product pages on Albert Heijn and PLUS.
- For Sprits Melk, PLUS lists ingredients including wheat, milk and soya, so you can check the variety against the label.
- A 150 g pack contains fewer biscuits to share than the 250 g and 400 g options discussed here.
PLUS
PLUS lists 175 g packs of spritz biscuits, 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits and 250 g packs of round butter spritz biscuits.
- The different net weights let you choose between a smaller pack and a larger amount to share.
- Check the pack of your chosen variety for up-to-date ingredient and allergen information.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12, weighing 175 g.
- Both the number of biscuits and the net weight are given, which helps when planning to share them.
- Check the current pack for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Lidl
Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits, available in store.
- The 400 g pack is larger than the other packs discussed here.
- Check in store whether the pack is available, and read the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Are spritz biscuits suitable to eat while cycling?
Spritz biscuits aren’t automatically a suitable choice during a strenuous ride. Think about when you’ll eat them, the portion size and what you find comfortable to eat on the go; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre takes the duration and intensity of exercise into account when giving advice on eating around sport.
Can I eat spritz biscuits just before a strenuous bike ride?
Keep the portion small if you want to eat something shortly before setting off. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat foods just before exercise.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?
Seal the pack after opening and follow the instructions on the label. Verkade advises keeping opened packs of Nobo Sprits Original and Sprits Melk sealed; PLUS advises storing its spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place.
How do I check allergens when buying spritz biscuits for a group?
Read the allergen information on the current pack of the exact variety, rather than relying on the word ‘sprits’ alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.