Which pack size works best for you?

If you often have guests

If you regularly make coffee for several people, a larger pack can save you from opening a new one for every coffee break. Just consider how many biscuits might be left once everyone has gone.

A small household

For a small or occasional coffee break, a 175 g pack may be a better match for what you’ll use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that biscuits can become soft, stale or dry over time.

If you’re buying for guests with allergies

Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact variety you’re buying. According to Verkade’s product information, NoboSprits Melk contains ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. Don’t assume other spritz biscuits have the same recipe.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, work out how many spritz biscuits you expect to serve with coffee. Then consider how many you’ll need to store after opening and whether the ingredients in your chosen variety suit your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Having enough in stock Compare the net weight with the number of coffee breaks you have in mind. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits. If I often make coffee for a group, I don’t want to keep opening a new pack; having enough in stock is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Not having too many biscuits left over Choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use, and check how you can seal any opened biscuits. PLUS and ALDI each list a 175 g variety of spritz biscuits. For a small coffee break, I don’t want an opened pack sitting around for ages. Around 30% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in these biscuits; for around 30% of consumers, checking this is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘family pack’ means a standard size

    The name doesn’t tell you how many spritz biscuits you’ll get. Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g for its butter spritz biscuits, while PLUS and ALDI show examples weighing 175 g.

    Compare the net weight in grams on the packaging. If it says ‘2-pack’, check the total weight too, rather than just counting the number of packs.

  • Opening a large pack without a storage plan

    A larger pack is less practical if some of the biscuits are left open for a long time. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits can become soft, stale or dry as they lose quality.

    Choose an amount that suits the coffee breaks you have in mind, and seal the biscuits well after opening. Follow the storage advice on the packaging.

  • Assuming every variety has the same ingredients

    A plain spritz biscuit and a chocolate variety don’t necessarily contain the same ingredients. Verkade’s ingredient information for NoboSprits Melk lists wheat, milk and soya, among other things.

    For each variety you choose, read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack.

Brands compared

These brands offer examples of different spritz biscuit varieties and pack sizes. Compare the specific pack you’re planning to buy, not just the brand name.

Verkade

Verkade is worth considering if you’re choosing between a plain variety and one with milk chocolate, as well as comparing pack sizes.

  • Verkade describes NoboSprits Original as a crisp biscuit and NoboSprits Melk as a variety coated in milk chocolate.
  • Check the pack size and ingredients for your chosen variety separately; the information for NoboSprits Melk doesn’t automatically apply to Original.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH Spritsen and AH Choco spritsen 2-pack.

  • The chocolate variety offers a different flavour from plain spritz biscuits.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutrition and allergy information can change. So check the label on the pack you buy.

Sondey / Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits for anyone looking for a larger pack.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare with 175 g packs.
  • Consider whether 400 g suits how much you’ll use and whether you can store any opened biscuits properly.

Biscotto / ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12, weighing 175 g.

  • Both the number of biscuits and the pack weight are given for this variety.
  • ALDI also lists plain and chocolate varieties; check the pack size and ingredients for each one.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 175 g pack of spritz biscuits, which you can compare with a larger pack for coffee breaks.

  • PLUS advises storing its spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place.
  • If you’re hosting several guests for coffee, one 175 g pack may not provide as many biscuits as you’d like to serve.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose a large pack of spritz biscuits for coffee?

A large pack is best if you regularly have several people over or plan to serve the biscuits at a few different coffee breaks. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack. If you expect to have lots left over, a 175 g pack, such as those listed by PLUS and ALDI, may suit you better.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Seal any opened biscuits well and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists becoming soft, stale or dry as signs of biscuits losing quality; PLUS advises storing its spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place.

Should I check the allergens in every variety of spritz biscuit?

Yes. If you or a guest has a relevant allergy, check each variety separately. Verkade’s ingredient information for NoboSprits Melk lists wheat, milk and soya, among other things; you can’t use this to determine the ingredients in other spritz biscuits.

Can I use online ingredient information instead of checking the label?

Use online information to help you decide what to buy, but check the label on the pack when you make your purchase too. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutrition and allergy information can change.