To serve lower-sugar spritz biscuits at Easter brunch, compare the nutritional information for the exact variants: Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and Chocolate, compared with 24.2 g per 100 g for Verkade NoboSprits Original, according to Verkade. Also check the sweeteners and allergens for your guests; a lower sugar content doesn’t make portion size any less important.
If they’re mainly comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g, the exact variants matter. Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both its Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and Chocolate; both also contain sweeteners.
If a guest has allergies or concerns about tolerating sweeteners, the ingredients list takes priority over the sugar content. For these spritz biscuits, Damhert Nutrition lists wheat, egg and milk, possible traces of rye, nuts and peanuts, and a warning about excessive consumption.
If the familiar spritz flavour comes first and lower sugar isn’t essential, a standard variant could be a good fit. Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original, so it doesn’t serve the same purpose as the Damhert spritz biscuits mentioned above.
First, consider which requirement matters most to your guests: the sugar content, the ingredients or the place of biscuits in the brunch menu. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack you’ll actually be serving.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of sugars | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check the sugar claim on the exact pack. | If I want to serve less sugar, I look for spritz biscuits whose sugar content I can compare directly. Around 42% of consumers give low sugar content the highest priority. |
| Allergens and sweeteners | Read the ingredients, allergen information, ‘may contain’ statements and any warning about polyols. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients or has questions about sweeteners, I want to be able to check before serving. For around 33% of consumers, ingredients matter most. |
| Portion size as part of brunch | Check the energy per 100 g and, if listed, per portion; decide how many spritz biscuits to serve alongside the other dishes. | When there are already several sweet dishes on the table, I want spritz biscuits to be a small part of the spread. Portion size and the rest of the brunch come first for around 25% of consumers. |
Damhert Nutrition lists 370 kcal per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and 387 kcal per 100 g for Chocolate. The amount of sugars doesn’t tell you how much energy a portion provides.
Compare both ‘of which sugars’ and the energy per 100 g, and bear in mind how many biscuits you’ll serve.
The Damhert spritz biscuits mentioned above contain maltitol. The product pages warn that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the ingredients and warning on the pack, especially if you’re choosing one type of spritz biscuit for several guests.
For the variants mentioned, Damhert Nutrition lists wheat, egg and milk, with possible traces of rye, nuts and peanuts. For NoboSprits Melk, Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
If allergies are a concern, check the current packaging for the specific variant before buying and serving it.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn have listed certain older Damhert chocolate spritz biscuits as no longer available in their online ranges. This doesn’t tell you which other variant is currently available.
Check the current variant and packaging before choosing an alternative, and compare the sugars and allergens again.
The Zonder Suikers Sprits range is worth considering if the listed amount of sugars per 100 g is your main selection criterion.
NoboSprits offers a standard spritz biscuit for comparison when lower sugar isn’t the main requirement.
ALDI Nederland describes Biscotto Roomboter spritsen in plain and chocolate variants as standard spritz biscuits.
No. The sugar content alone doesn’t tell you the energy value. Damhert Nutrition lists 370 kcal per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel and 387 kcal per 100 g for Chocolate; also consider the portion you plan to serve.
The Damhert spritz biscuits mentioned above contain maltitol and, according to Damhert Nutrition, carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the ingredients and warnings for your chosen variant on the pack.
Serve spritz biscuits as one part of the brunch and decide on the portion in advance. The Diabetes Fonds recommends limiting biscuits, sweets and cakes at Easter; remember to take the rest of the menu into account when making your choice.
