If you want to serve small biscuits
Want to put small biscuits out for several guests without breaking up larger spritz biscuits? A product explicitly described as mini spritz biscuits is a natural fit, such as Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini.
Who are the different options suitable for?
If you’re mainly looking for regular spritz biscuits
If a smaller size isn’t essential, you could look at regular spritz biscuits from brands including Verkade, Albert Heijn, ALDI, Lidl and PLUS. Decide how many biscuits to put on the plate; a regular spritz biscuit isn’t the same product as a mini spritz biscuit.
If you want to compare labels
A small biscuit doesn’t automatically have different nutritional values per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information on the same basis and, if anyone has an allergy, read the label on the pack you’re actually serving, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
What should you look for when choosing?
Mini spritz biscuits
Choose these if: small spritz biscuit sticks for the tea plate matter more to you than having a choice of different spritz varieties.
Bear in mind: the pack weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits or servings are inside.
Regular spritz biscuits
Choose these if: you want spritz biscuits and don’t need them to be small individual pieces.
Bear in mind: you decide how many larger biscuits to serve; chocolate and other flavours differ from plain.
Another type of mini biscuit
Choose these if: a small size matters more than the biscuit being a spritz.
Bear in mind: a mini biscuit may have a different flavour and composition from a spritz biscuit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Small portions | Check whether the product is described as mini spritz biscuits, and look at the pack weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits. | When I put biscuits out for guests, I want them to be able to pick up small pieces without breaking up a larger spritz. For around 50% of consumers, having small portions is the priority. |
| Regular spritz biscuits | Check whether you’re choosing plain, butter or a flavoured variety, and whether the size will fit on your plate. | I mainly want to serve spritz biscuits with tea; they don’t need to be a mini version. For around 30% of consumers, the type of biscuit is the priority. |
| Label information | Compare nutritional values per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. | Before choosing, I want to be able to compare the biscuits’ ingredients or check for allergens. Around 20% of consumers say checking the label is their priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every mini biscuit is a mini spritz
A small biscuit can be a completely different type. For example, ALDI and Lidl list mini biscuits alongside their regular spritz products.
If you specifically want mini spritz biscuits, check both the product name and description. Choose another mini biscuit only if it doesn’t have to be a spritz.
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Expecting a smaller biscuit to have a lighter composition
Size alone says nothing about the nutritional values per 100 g. How many you ultimately serve is a separate choice.
Compare similar products per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, then decide how many biscuits to put out.
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Treating online ingredient information as definitive
Product information can change, as Albert Heijn also points out. This is particularly important if a guest has an allergy.
Before serving, read the allergen information on the current packaging of the product you bought.
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Assuming a chocolate variety is the same as plain
Verkade describes NoboSprits Melk as a biscuit with a milk chocolate coating. It’s therefore a different flavour option from plain.
Choose the variety you want first, then compare the ingredients and nutritional values on the relevant packaging.
Spritz biscuit brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo explicitly describes Sprits Staafjes Mini 125 g as mini spritz biscuits and says they’re made with butter.
- The product name combines the word mini with the spritz biscuit type.
- Check the pack for the number of biscuits and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
Verkade
Verkade sells Nobo Sprits Original and NoboSprits Melk; according to Verkade, the latter has a milk chocolate coating.
- This product range lets you choose between the named original and chocolate varieties.
- Don’t assume these are mini-sized based on the product names; check which version you’re buying.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen and AH Roomboter ronde spritsen as separate products.
- The product names distinguish between spritz biscuits and the round butter variety.
- Check the size and read the packaging: Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.
ALDI
ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as a pack of 12 weighing 175 g, and also sells separate Biscotto Mini biscuits.
- You can take the number of biscuits and pack weight into account for the butter spritz biscuits mentioned.
- The separate mini biscuits aren’t automatically mini spritz biscuits, so check the type of biscuit.
Lidl
Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits and also sells mini biscuits under the Sondey brand.
- You can distinguish the spritz product mentioned from other small biscuits.
- Sondey Mini star biscuits aren’t spritz biscuits; check the product name if spritz is your priority.
PLUS
PLUS lists Spritsen Per Wikkel 175 g as butter spritz biscuits.
- The pack weight of the regular spritz biscuits mentioned is provided.
- The product name doesn’t confirm a mini size; also check whether you’re choosing regular spritz biscuits or a flavoured variety.
Mini biscuits as an alternative at Joybuy
These are small biscuits for anyone who mainly wants to serve individual biscuits with tea. They aren’t confirmed mini spritz biscuits: choose them only if another type of biscuit and, for some varieties, a different flavour suit your plate.
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Lu Bastogne Mini Biscuits 160 g
An option if you want to serve mini biscuits and aren’t specifically looking for spritz biscuits.
Pack weight: 160 g. Check the pack for the number of biscuits if you want to plan your plate in advance.
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HSU FU CHI Mini Pancake Biscuits 425 g
For a shared plate of mini biscuits if the larger pack weight suits your plans; these aren’t spritz biscuits.
Pack weight: 425 g. Check the pack for the number of biscuits and the flavours if you want to choose portions or a particular variety.
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Aji Small Round Biscuits with Fermented Tofu Flavour 160 g
Only suitable if you’re also considering a savoury flavour for your tea plate; these biscuits aren’t sweet spritz biscuits.
Pack weight: 160 g. Check the pack for the number of biscuits if you want to count them in advance.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit 3 × 77 g
An alternative when small biscuits in individual packs work better for serving than one pack of spritz biscuits.
Pack: 3 packs of 77 g. Check the number of biscuits in each pack and the nutritional information on the label if you want to compare them.
Frequently asked questions
Does the size of mini spritz biscuits mean they have a different composition from regular spritz biscuits?
You can’t tell from the size. For similar products, compare the nutritional information per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and decide separately how many biscuits to serve.
How do I decide how many mini biscuits to put on the tea plate?
Decide in advance how many you want to put out, and check whether the pack lists the number of biscuits. Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini has a stated weight of 125 g; that weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can serve.
Where can I check allergens in pre-packed spritz biscuits?
Read the allergen information on the label of the pack you bought. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must appear on the label of pre-packed food; if you have an allergy, don’t rely solely on an online product description.
How should I store Jumbo Sprits Staafjes Mini?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. Jumbo says to store Sprits Staafjes Mini in a cool, dry and dark place.