Hosting a large New Year gathering
You want to have enough spritz biscuits for lots of guests without having to build up the quantity from several small packs. Jumbo lists, among other options, a 40 × 38 g pack of De Molen's Banket spritz biscuits.
Which pack sizes suit different gatherings?
A small gathering where you want to avoid leftovers
You need more than a 150–200 g pack, but don’t want a bulk box. Lidl lists a 400 g pack, while ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g size, depending on the variety.
Checking ingredients for each variety
You want to mix and match flavours, or need to check the ingredients and allergens of each pack for your guests. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS shows that details vary between spritz biscuit varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many spritz biscuits you want on your New Year table. Then choose between one pack size and several varieties, and read the label on every pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for your guests | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of biscuits. Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket as 40 × 38 g. | If I’m expecting lots of guests, I don’t want to run out of spritz biscuits halfway through the evening; having enough is a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| A suitable quantity and a choice of varieties | Check the pack size for each variety and add up the contents of multiple packs. Listed sizes range from 150 g for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel to 400 g at Lidl. | For a smaller gathering, I want to serve a choice of spritz biscuits without buying a large quantity of just one variety. A suitable quantity with a choice of varieties is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the details on every pack you buy, including any allergen warnings and storage instructions. | If I need to consider what my guests can eat, I want to check each variety individually before serving it; this check is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a bulk box for a regular sharing pack
The box of De Molen's Banket listed by Jumbo contains 40 × 38 g spritz biscuits. That’s a much larger quantity than the listed supermarket packs of 150–400 g, and could leave you with stock to spare if fewer guests turn up.
Factor in the other snacks you plan to serve when working out how much you need. Choose a bulk box only if you’ll use or can store the extra stock.
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Assuming all spritz biscuits have the same allergen information
Jumbo lists milk and wheat for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, with warnings that it may contain nuts and sesame. The information may differ for another variety.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of each variety you serve; don’t rely on the flavour name or brand alone.
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Treating online product information as definitive
The pack size, ingredient information and availability relevant to your choice can vary by product or retailer.
Check the current packaging and availability at the shop where you plan to buy, just before making your purchase.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel is an option if you want to combine smaller packs; Jumbo lists a 150 g pack.
- Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens for the plain variety. Albert Heijn also lists a 3-pack of Nobo Sprits Naturel.
- If the quantity is important, check the total net weight of the 3-pack separately.
De Molen's Banket
Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket spritz biscuits in a pack of 40 × 38 g for anyone looking to stock up.
- The listed quantity and weight make it easy to see the total amount in advance.
- Don’t assume that the biscuits are individually wrapped just because the pack contains 40 × 38 g; check the packaging if this matters for serving them.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack and, on a separate product page, a 300–400 g plain or chocolate variety.
- You can choose the listed pack size to suit the quantity you want to serve.
- Check the exact pack size and current availability in store for the variety you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists 175 g butter spritz biscuits and 200 g Lunetta spritz biscuits as separate products.
- PLUS publishes product information so you can check the size and ingredients of each variety separately.
- Read the current label on each pack you choose before buying, especially if the ingredients or allergens are important.
Spritz biscuits at Joybuy
This 150 g pack works as a smaller chocolate option for a modest snack spread or alongside other treats. For a large group, you’ll need to decide how many packs to buy.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate 150 g
A smaller spritz biscuit option coated in milk chocolate, ideal for serving alongside other snacks. The pack contains 150 g; check the allergen information on the label for this variety before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can I serve spritz biscuits to guests with a wheat or milk allergy?
Don’t rely on the product name alone: check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you plan to serve. Jumbo lists wheat and milk for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, along with warnings that it may contain nuts and sesame.
How should I store spritz biscuits I’ve bought in advance?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. PLUS advises keeping its butter spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place; also check the instructions for storing an opened pack.
Is the online ingredient information enough to choose a variety?
Use the online information to compare varieties, but read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. This is especially important if a guest needs to avoid specific ingredients or allergens.
Can I count on finding a 400 g pack of spritz biscuits in store?
Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy. Lidl lists its 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product; for ALDI’s Biscotto varieties, check which pack size is currently available too.