Who is this choice relevant to?

Stocking up for the biscuit tin

You want to serve spritz biscuits on several afternoons. Compare the number of packs and the net weight, and consider how quickly you’ll get through them.

Families who like to mix up the flavours

Plain, butter and milk chocolate flavours won’t suit everyone equally. Check whether one large pack will suit everyone, or whether smaller options would be more practical.

Snack shoppers who check the label

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional information matter to you, compare the current labels for the specific varieties. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you need to take allergens into account, start by checking the current label. Then choose a pack that suits your preferred flavour, the number of snack occasions and how you’ll store the biscuits once opened.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the number of packs and the net weight. Check that you’ll get through the contents before choosing a larger pack. I want to fill the biscuit tin for several afternoons without having to buy another pack each time. Around 27% of consumers put this need to stock up first.
Flavours to suit everyone Choose between one regular variety and several smaller packs in different flavours; check the label again if the recipe is different. If everyone doesn’t want the same spritz biscuits, I’d rather have a choice of flavours than one large pack. Around 20% of consumers put flavour variety first.
Portions and storage Check the serving size and the storage instructions for after opening. A multipack doesn’t guarantee that each portion is individually wrapped. I only put some of the biscuits out each afternoon and want to be able to store the rest as instructed on the pack. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the label. Compare sugars, fats and other nutritional values per 100 g and, if shown, per serving. When I buy spritz biscuits for several people, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are in the variety I’ve chosen. Around 33% of consumers put ingredients, allergens and nutritional information first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all spritz biscuits contain the same allergens

    Recipes vary between varieties. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Nobo Sprits Melk; wheat, milk and egg are among those listed for PLUS butter spritz biscuits.

    Check the current label for each different flavour or pack, even if you already know the brand.

  • Choosing a large pack without a storage plan

    A larger pack is less practical if you won’t eat the biscuits soon enough after opening.

    Think about how many you’ll serve at each snack time and follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.

  • Assuming old product information is still current

    Ingredients, nutritional information and product ranges can change. For example, a 200 g pack of Jumbo Naturel Spritsen that was previously available is no longer listed in Jumbo’s online range.

    Check the current range before buying, and read the label on the pack you purchase for ingredient and allergen information.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Nobo Sprits is available in varieties including Original and Melk. Albert Heijn lists a plain 2-pack and a milk chocolate 3-pack.

  • The different flavours and multipacks give you the choice of stocking up on a regular variety or opting for a chocolate version.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and pack size for each variety; the number of packs doesn’t tell you how the biscuits are packaged inside the multipack.

PLUS-huismerk

PLUS lists 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and also offers an advocaat spritz variety.

  • The 175 g pack gives you a clear starting point for deciding how much you need.
  • Check the current label for the ingredients and allergens in the variety you choose.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12 weighing 175 g, as well as a larger 300–400 g pack of plain or chocolate butter spritz biscuits.

  • The listed pack sizes give you different quantities to fill the biscuit tin.
  • Check which variety and pack size are available in store.

Albert Heijn-huismerk

Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Spritsen, its own-brand variety.

  • You can include the own-brand variety when comparing flavours and pack sizes.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current label.

Jumbo-huismerk

Jumbo has a product page for 200 g packs of Naturel Spritsen.

  • The listed pack size makes it clear which previous own-brand product is being referred to.
  • Jumbo says this pack is no longer in its online range, so don’t assume it’s currently available.

Sondey

Lidl presents Sondey as a brand for biscuits and snacks. There’s no specific spritz variety listed.

  • The brand is a useful reference point when browsing Lidl’s biscuit range.
  • Check in store whether spritz biscuits from this brand are available, and read the pack for the weight and ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store spritz biscuits once the pack is open?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of spritz biscuits you’ve chosen. Check whether you need to reseal the pack after opening and whether there are any additional instructions for that variety.

Does allergen information have to be shown on packaged spritz biscuits in the Netherlands?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the current label for the specific spritz variety before eating it.

Which nutritional information should I compare across different spritz biscuits?

Compare the nutritional values of the specific varieties per 100 g and, if shown, per serving. Look at sugars and fats, for example, and check the ingredients and allergens too, rather than relying only on the front of the pack.