For a large Oranje watch-party group, a sharing pack makes sense if you match the quantity to the number of people eating: Jumbo lists a pack of 40 spritz biscuits at 38 g each, while Albert Heijn also offers standard packs of 150 and 200 g. If you’re watching with a smaller group or serving plenty of other snacks, smaller packs can help limit leftovers and let you offer a choice of flavours. If any guests have a food allergy, always check the label on the variety you choose.
You want to put out enough spritz biscuits without having to go shopping again during the match. Compare the pack size and number of biscuits with the number of people you expect: Albert Heijn lists a 150 g pack of Verkade biscuits, Lidl a 400 g pack and Jumbo a sharing pack of 40 × 38 g.
If spritz biscuits are being served alongside other snacks, a smaller pack may suit your plans better. With the 150 to 200 g packs listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo, you can also offer plain and chocolate varieties without opening one large pack of a single flavour.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, the exact variety matters more than the front of the pack. The spritz varieties described list different combinations of wheat, milk, egg, soya and possible traces of nuts. So check the current label before serving them.
First, work out how many people will be eating and what other snacks you’ll be serving. Then choose a suitable quantity, flavour and pack, and check the label to make sure it’s suitable for all your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits or stated servings with the number of people eating and the other snacks. | When I’m hosting a full room, I want enough spritz biscuits to share without having lots left over. Getting enough for everyone is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether your chosen shop stocks the size you want; Lidl lists its 400 g pack as an in-store product. | If I’m shopping just before kick-off, I need to be able to find the pack I’ve chosen in my local shop. Availability is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and variety | Choose between plain or butter varieties and options such as chocolate; consider two smaller packs if you want to offer a choice of flavours. | If not everyone likes the same flavour, I’d rather put a choice on the table than serve one large pack of a single variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise variety. |
| Label | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety, including figures per 100 g and per serving where available. | If a guest needs to avoid allergens, I want to know what’s on the pack before serving. Checking the label is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
The name doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can share out. The listed pack sizes range from 150 g for Verkade to 400 g for Lidl and 40 × 38 g for De Molen's Banket, according to product information from Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo.
Count the guests you expect, then compare the net weight and number of biscuits. Also consider whether spritz biscuits will be the only snack.
Ingredients vary by variety. The products described include wheat and milk, while other packs also list egg, soya or possible traces of nuts.
Check the current label on the exact variety you plan to serve every time you buy it, especially if a guest has a food allergy.
If there are biscuits left after the match, storage becomes part of your decision. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack tightly.
Before buying, think about whether you can seal any leftover spritz biscuits and serve them later. If not, smaller packs may be more practical.
A flavour name or Nutri-Score doesn’t replace the ingredients list and nutritional information. The stated amounts of sugars, saturated fat and salt can also vary between varieties.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per serving. If there’s a Nutri-Score, check the label too rather than relying on that letter alone to judge the product.
Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits are an option if you’re looking for a smaller pack with a classic flavour.
AH Spritsen is a standard-sized pack for a smaller group or to serve alongside other snacks.
Jumbo has a dark chocolate spritz variety for anyone who wants to offer another flavour alongside plain biscuits.
Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits, a size between the standard packs described and the 40-biscuit sharing pack.
Biscotto butter spritz biscuits come in a pack with a set number of biscuits, so you know how many are inside.
PLUS lists 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits, alongside spritz biscuits in other flavours.
Match the quantity to the number of people eating and the other snacks you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a 150 g pack and a pack of 10 biscuits weighing 200 g; Lidl lists 400 g and Jumbo a sharing pack of 40 × 38 g. The number of servings on a pack can help you compare products, but it may not match how much your guests actually eat.
Check the allergen information on the current label for the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods. The spritz biscuits described here include wheat and milk, among other ingredients; depending on the variety, egg, soya or warnings about nuts may also be relevant.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal it tightly once opened. For its spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack well; for Verkade Nobo spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them somewhere dry and preferably cool.
No, check the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety too. For example, compare the stated values for sugars, saturated fat and salt per 100 g; don’t use a Nutri-Score, if shown, as the only way to judge what’s right for your snack table.
