Which type of packaging is right for you?

Office host who wants to hand out biscuits individually

Wants to offer each colleague one individually wrapped spritz biscuit with their coffee or at a meeting, rather than having everyone reach into the same open pack.

Person in charge of a small biscuit tin

Refills the tin themselves and would rather not manage a box with dozens of individual portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits from an opened pack in a tightly sealed container.

Buyer who needs to check allergens

Wants to check the label of the chosen variety before filling a shared tin. Jumbo’s product information lists milk and wheat, among other ingredients, for the spritz biscuits reviewed; additional allergen warnings vary by variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether everyone should be able to take an individually wrapped biscuit or whether someone will manage a standard pack in a tin. Then compare the quantity, storage advice and label for the specific spritz biscuit.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Handing out biscuits individually Look for an explicit statement that the biscuits are individually wrapped; also check the number of biscuits and the weight of each one. If colleagues are helping themselves, I want to be able to offer them an individually wrapped portion. This would be the main concern for around 36% of consumers.
Stock and storage Compare the pack size with how much you use and check how the biscuits should be stored after opening. For a small office supply, I only want to refill the tin with as many biscuits as it can hold while still sealing properly. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise stock and freshness.
Allergen information Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the label of the variety you choose. Before putting spritz biscuits out for colleagues, I want to check which allergens are listed on the specific pack. This label check would be the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour Check which variety you’re choosing, and compare the portion size and ingredients again. If I want to offer chocolate as well as plain biscuits, I want to know that I’m choosing a different variety. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise having a choice of flavours.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the number of biscuits means they’re individually wrapped

    A label such as 40 x 38 g tells you how many spritz biscuits are in the box and the weight of each one, but doesn’t by itself confirm that every biscuit is individually wrapped.

    Look for ‘individually wrapped’ in the product description. Luto explicitly states this for the box of De Molen Spritsen 40 x 38 g.

  • Leaving an opened pack next to the tin without checking how it’s stored

    If you refill a tin yourself, how well the biscuits keep depends on how you store them after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.

    Use a clean tin that seals properly, and refill it as needed. Also follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming all spritz biscuits list the same allergens

    According to Jumbo’s product information, the De Molen spritz biscuits reviewed contain milk and wheat, while the Jumbo variety with dark chocolate also lists egg and soya. Warnings about possible traces may vary too.

    Check the current label for each variety you choose, and keep the packaging available for colleagues who want to check the information.

Brands to consider

De Molen

For anyone who wants to hand out individually wrapped portions: Luto describes a presentation box containing 40 individually wrapped spritz biscuits, each weighing 38 g.

  • The individual wrapping is explicitly stated for this specific box.
  • Check that 40 biscuits at 38 g each are right for you. Jumbo lists milk and wheat for this variety, which may also contain egg, nuts, rye and soya.

Verkade

The 150 g pack of Nobo Sprits Naturel is an option if you’re refilling a biscuit tin yourself; the reference portion listed by Jumbo is 17 g.

  • A standard consumer pack for a tin that someone manages.
  • Individual wrapping hasn’t been confirmed for this variety. According to Jumbo’s product information, the pack should be sealed after opening; check the allergens on the current pack too.

Jumbo

The own-label range includes several spritz biscuit varieties. Choose based on the specific pack, not just the brand name.

  • The product information reviewed distinguishes between varieties by their ingredients and allergens.
  • A chocolate or iced variety isn’t necessarily individually wrapped; check the label and packaging description for each variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Which spritz biscuits should I choose if everyone needs to be able to take one themselves?

Choose spritz biscuits whose product description explicitly confirms that they’re individually wrapped. Luto describes De Molen Spritsen as a box of 40 individually wrapped biscuits, each weighing 38 g. Also check that the weight of each biscuit and the quantity suit your office.

How should I store spritz biscuits in an office tin?

Store the biscuits in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If you’re using a standard pack, transfer the biscuits to a clean, sealable tin and follow the pack’s storage advice after opening.

What does the best-before date mean for an opened pack?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the best-before date on the pack applies to the unopened product. If the pack has already been opened, follow the specific storage advice for after opening and check the quality of the biscuits before serving them.

Where can I find allergen information for a shared biscuit tin?

Check the current label for the exact spritz biscuit variety you’re putting in the tin, and keep the label available for colleagues who want to read it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling for prepacked foods; the Jumbo product descriptions reviewed show that allergens can vary by variety.