Choose a bulk pack of spritz biscuits if you need plenty for a large group and can store the rest in an airtight container. De Molen's Banket offers a pack of 40 biscuits weighing 38 g each; for a smaller get-together, packs of 150 to 200 g are often more practical. Compare the number of biscuits or portions, decide whether you want plain spritz biscuits or a flavoured variety, and always check the label on the pack you choose if anyone has allergies.
If you want to serve plenty of the same biscuits, check both the number of biscuits and the net weight. Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket as containing 40 spritz biscuits weighing 38 g each, considerably more than the standard 150 to 200 g packs in this comparison.
If you’re serving spritz biscuits alongside other nibbles, a standard pack may be a better fit for the amount you need. Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits in its 200 g AH pack; Jumbo lists 15 portions for the 200 g Lunetta variety. Biscuits and portions aren’t the same thing, though.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety before serving spritz biscuits. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows differences between plain spritz biscuits and a variety with cocoa and icing. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label.
Start by working out how much you want to serve. Then consider whether allergens, a different flavour or storing leftovers might affect your choice.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions; one portion isn’t always one biscuit. | If I’m serving spritz biscuits to a large group, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. About 45% of consumers prioritise having enough biscuits for everyone. |
| Allergens | Check the current label for both the allergens the product contains and any warnings about what it may contain. | If guests have allergies, I need to know exactly which variety I’m serving. About 33% of consumers prioritise checking allergen information. |
| Flavour and leftovers | Choose between plain spritz biscuits and a coated variety; also consider how many opened biscuits you can store. | For a mixed platter, I want a bit of variety without lots of biscuits left over. For about 22% of consumers, getting that balance right is the main consideration. |
According to Jumbo, the De Molen's Banket pack contains 1,520 g of spritz biscuits. That’s far more than the standard 150 to 200 g packs in this comparison, so it may be too much for a small get-together.
Decide how many biscuits you want to serve alongside the other nibbles, then compare the number of biscuits with the net weight.
You’ll need room to store the remaining biscuits in an airtight container once you’ve opened a large pack.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original lists wheat and milk, and may contain traces of nuts and sesame. Jumbo Lunetta also lists soy, among other allergens. So the same type of biscuit doesn’t necessarily have the same allergen information.
Before serving, read the label on each variety you’ve chosen, even if you’ve bought the brand before.
Once opened, biscuits can go soft or stale and lose some of their flavour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container.
Put out only the amount you need and seal the rest properly after opening.
Nobo Sprits Original is a plain variety in a 150 g pack, ideal if you’re looking for spritz biscuits to add to a smaller platter.
AH Spritsen is a 200 g pack of 10 butter spritz biscuits, suitable for a smaller platter.
Jumbo Lunetta Spritsen met Cacao en Glazuur is a 200 g flavoured option alongside plain spritz biscuits.
The Banket Spritsen pack contains 40 biscuits weighing 38 g each, making it a good option when you want to serve plenty at once.
PLUS Spritsen Per Wikkel is a standard 175 g pack of butter spritz biscuits.
Compare the number of biscuits or portions with how many you want to serve alongside the other nibbles. Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits in its 200 g AH Spritsen pack, Jumbo lists 15 portions for its 200 g Lunetta variety, and De Molen's Banket contains 40 biscuits weighing 38 g each. Check what the pack means by a portion before comparing quantities.
Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. This helps stop them going soft or stale; also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Yes. Check the current label for the exact variety you’re serving, including any warnings about what it may contain. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different allergens for the spritz biscuit varieties discussed here; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label.
