Who is this relevant to?

Runners who want to take a biscuit with them

If you want to pop a biscuit in your bag, look for an explicit mention of a wrapper or pocket. A pack containing several servings doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

Runners who pay attention to when they eat

If you’re going running soon after eating, the size and composition of your snack matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.

Runners who need to check allergens

Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging. PLUS Spritsen lists wheat, milk and egg; ingredients may vary between product variants.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide when you want to eat the biscuit and whether individual wrapping is essential. Then compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important to?
When to eat it and portion size Check the fat content per 100 g and per serving. Try your chosen biscuit and decide when to eat it during a regular training day first. If I eat shortly before running, I want to avoid a large or high-fat portion that could sit in my stomach for a long time. For around 42% of consumers, when to eat it would be the first consideration.
Individual wrapping Check that the packaging explicitly says the biscuits are wrapped individually or in pairs; a serving size doesn’t tell you this. I want to be able to take a biscuit with me separately and know in advance how it’s wrapped. Individual wrapping would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Range and labelling Check which variant is available and compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g. I want to compare the ingredients and nutritional value of the spritz biscuits I can buy. For around 25% of consumers, this would be the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a serving means the biscuits have their own wrappers

    Albert Heijn lists around nine servings in a 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel. This tells you how many servings are in the pack, not how each biscuit is wrapped.

    If individual wrapping is essential, look for an explicit statement on the product page or packaging.

  • Automatically choosing spritz biscuits as a snack just before running

    According to Verkade, Nobo Sprits Original contains 28,71 g of fat per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating high-fat foods just before exercise, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.

    Try an appropriate portion and timing on a regular training day first, rather than for the first time during a long run.

  • Relying on an earlier purchase when checking allergens

    Ingredients vary between variants. For example, PLUS Spritsen lists wheat, milk and egg.

    Always check the label on the pack you’re actually using, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

Brands to compare

Verkade

Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk, among other products. Check the ingredients and packaging of your chosen variant separately.

  • According to Verkade, a serving of Nobo Sprits Original contains 10,4 g of carbohydrates and 4,81 g of fat.
  • Nobo Sprits Melk contains milk chocolate and soya as ingredients. The serving information for the Original variant doesn’t confirm that it’s individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS has its own spritz biscuit varieties, including Spritsen and Advocaat spritsen. Compare the information for the specific variant you’re considering.

  • PLUS lists its Spritsen in a 175 g pack, with 29,1 g of fat per 100 g.
  • PLUS Spritsen lists wheat, milk and egg among its ingredients. If it matters to you, check the packaging of your chosen product to see how the biscuits are wrapped.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g.

  • ALDI lists the number of biscuits and the pack weight.
  • The number of biscuits doesn’t show whether each one has its own wrapper; check the packaging to find out.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Can I eat spritz biscuits just before marathon training?

Spritz biscuits aren’t an obvious choice just before running. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that time, as they can stay in your stomach for longer. Verkade lists 28,71 g of fat per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original; try the portion size and timing during a regular training session first.

Do I need energy bars or gels for every training session?

No, not for every session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says energy bars and gels aren’t necessary for exercise lasting less than an hour. For prolonged, intense exercise, your choice depends on the session and what you can tolerate while running.

How can I tell if spritz biscuits are individually wrapped?

Check whether the packaging explicitly says that each biscuit has its own wrapper. The number of biscuits or servings doesn’t prove this. Verkade describes Trouwe Vriendjes as biscuits wrapped in pairs in a pocket; they aren’t spritz biscuits, nor are they individually wrapped.

Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?

Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for your chosen variant. PLUS Spritsen lists wheat, milk and egg; other variants may have different ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly shown on the label.