Choose spritz biscuits according to how you plan to share them. A bundle of two standard packs is handy for stocking up, but it won’t necessarily give you individual portions for an advent calendar. Packaging that states the number of biscuits can help you plan how many you need for each compartment. For sharing, a larger pack may be suitable if you can store the rest properly once opened. Check the allergen information on the label of the variant you choose, too.
If you want to work out in advance how many compartments you can fill, look for a stated number of biscuits and check how much space each compartment has. Albert Heijn describes its Verkade 2-pack as two separate packs, while AH Spritsen and Biscotto Roomboterspritsen state how many biscuits they contain.
If you’re splitting your spritz biscuits between several packed lunches, think about how to store an opened pack and take individual portions with you. If you’re sharing them with others, check the allergen label on the pack you choose.
For a household or a coffee break with others, you can compare the net weight and portion out the biscuits yourself. PLUS lists packs of 175 and 200 g, among other options, while ALDI and Lidl also offer larger packs.
First, decide whether you want to count the biscuits, take them with you or share a pack. Then check that the packaging and label suit how you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Planning portions for a calendar | Check the number of biscuits and whether they come in separate packs or are individually wrapped. Measure the compartments if needed. | For an advent calendar, I want to know how many biscuits I can divide between the compartments. Around 31% of consumers prioritise being able to plan portions for a calendar. |
| Enough to share | Compare the net weight with how much you want to serve, and think about how you’ll store an opened pack. | For a coffee break with others, I want enough spritz biscuits to share without having lots left over. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the label of the exact variant. | If I’m giving biscuits to others, I need to be able to check which allergens are listed on the pack. Around 25% of consumers give this their highest priority. |
| Storing biscuits for lunchboxes | Read the storage instructions and check whether you can take portions with you protected and reseal the rest. | For several days’ worth of lunchboxes, I want to be able to store an opened pack properly between uses. This is the most important factor for around 19% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn sells the Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel 2-pack as two separate standard packs. That doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits or wrapped portions you’ll get.
If you want to plan ahead, choose a pack that states the number of biscuits and check that they’ll fit in your calendar compartments.
Allergens vary by variant. Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat, and possible traces of nuts and sesame, for Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the allergens in its butter spritz biscuits.
Check the label on the pack you’ll actually use, both before buying and before sharing the biscuits.
If you’re splitting the biscuits between several occasions, you’ll have an opened pack left after the first use. Verkade recommends storing its Nobo Sprits naturel in a cool, dry place and keeping it sealed after opening.
Choose a pack size that lets you store the remainder according to the storage instructions.
ALDI features its larger Biscotto variant as a festive product, while Lidl lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product. That means planning your purchase in advance depends on what’s available locally.
Check shortly before you shop that the variant you want is available, and have another suitable pack size in mind as a back-up.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is listed in a 150 g pack. Albert Heijn also sells the plain variant in a bundle of two separate packs.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as butter spritz biscuits: 10 biscuits in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits, as well as a variant with advocaat flavour.
ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen in a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g, and also features a larger 300–400 g variant.
Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product.
You can’t tell from the words ‘2-pack’ alone. Albert Heijn describes its Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel 2-pack as two separate packs, not 24 individual portions. Check the number of biscuits and the size of your calendar compartments before filling them.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed spritz biscuits must appear on the label. Read the label on the exact variant you’re buying, even if you’ve already looked at a product page.
No, the allergen information varies by variant. Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat, and possible traces of nuts and sesame, for Verkade Nobo Sprits naturel. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk for its butter spritz biscuits. Check the current label on every pack you choose.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal the remaining biscuits well after opening. Verkade recommends storing its Nobo Sprits naturel in a cool, dry place and keeping it in a sealed pack once opened. You can use a clean, airtight container for portions you’re taking with you.
