Choose mini spritz biscuits for a late-night snack if their smaller size makes it easier to set a portion aside in advance, and the product is available. If you can portion regular spritz biscuits yourself, they’re an option too. In either case, compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g, and check the allergens on the packaging.
You fancy something sweet later in the evening, but would rather set a portion aside first than eat straight from the packet. A smaller biscuit can be practical, as long as you also decide how many to have.
You want to know how your planned portion fits into your diet. Compare the energy, sugars and saturated fat per portion and per 100 g.
You need to be able to assess whether the ingredients and any warnings on a particular packet are relevant to you. The spritz biscuits described here include ingredients such as wheat and milk.
A mini size only helps with portion control if you decide in advance how many to have. Then compare the nutritional information and always check the label on the packet you’re buying for allergen details.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the number of biscuits and the stated grams per portion; for mini spritz biscuits, also check whether the product is available. | If I fancy something sweet late at night, I’d rather set a small amount aside first. Portion control is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Nutritional value | Compare the energy, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and for the portion you plan to have. | I want to know how my chosen amount fits into my diet. This nutritional consideration takes priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the specific packet. | The label determines whether I can choose these spritz biscuits, whatever their size. Allergens are the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
A smaller biscuit doesn’t change the product’s ingredients. The difference your snack makes depends on how much you actually eat.
Set your portion aside in advance and compare the nutritional information per 100 g as well as for that portion.
The page for Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g says the product is no longer part of its online range. So, just because the listing is still there, don’t count on being able to buy these mini spritz biscuits.
Check availability shortly before buying or ask in store.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between spritz biscuit varieties. For example, Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk for Verkade Nobo sprits naturel.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the specific packet every time you buy.
Verkade Nobo sprits naturel is a regular spritz biscuit option. Albert Heijn lists a portion of around 16.8 g.
AH Spritsen are listed in a 200 g pack, with a portion size of 20 g.
Jumbo listed Sprits Staafjes Mini in a 125 g pack.
PLUS lists regular spritz biscuits in 175 g packs and Lunetta spritz biscuits in 200 g packs.
ALDI lists Biscotto roomboterspritsen as 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
No, the number of biscuits you have still matters. Set an amount aside in advance and compare the nutritional information for that portion; a smaller biscuit doesn’t automatically mean different ingredients.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the specific packet: the spritz biscuits described here include wheat and milk, and some listings mention the possible presence of other allergens. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed in the ingredients list for prepacked foods.
Seal the packet tightly after opening and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Exact instructions can vary by product.
If you’re not set on having a biscuit for your late-night snack, you could choose something else. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as vegetables, fruit, nuts and bread; whatever you choose, consider what and how much you’d like to have.
