A 400 g pack of spritz biscuits is a good choice if you have guests or several coffee breaks planned in the same week. For a smaller group, or if you want to offer a variety of flavours, a 150–200 g pack may be more suitable. Think about what will be left after sharing, and check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety before buying.
A larger pack can be practical if you’re expecting guests, have a bigger household or plan to share biscuits on several occasions during the week. Estimate how many spritz biscuits you’ll get through, and whether you can store the rest properly.
A large pack isn’t automatically the right choice. If you don’t expect to eat it all, you could opt for a smaller pack and have fewer biscuits left over once it’s been opened.
Ingredients and possible traces can vary between spritz biscuit brands and varieties. If someone sharing them needs to avoid certain allergens or ingredients, check the latest information on the pack you choose.
First, work out how many spritz biscuits you want to share and how many are likely to be left over. Then check the packaging for the specific variety, especially if you’re buying for other people.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How many you’ll share | Compare the net weight with the number of people and planned coffee breaks. Albert Heijn and Lidl each list a 400 g pack. | If I’m planning to share with several people or on several occasions, I want to have enough biscuits at home. Around 34% of consumers say this quantity for sharing is their top priority. |
| Finishing and storing the biscuits | Work out how many will be left after sharing and read the storage advice on the pack. Check whether you can keep the opened biscuits in a sealed container. | If there are biscuits left over, I want to be able to seal the pack properly between coffee breaks and finish them. This is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on information from another variety. | If I’m buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, these particular spritz biscuits need to be suitable for them. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
| Flavour for the group | Choose a flavour to suit the preferences of the people sharing the biscuits, and check the label for that variety too. | If the group wants a particular flavour, I’d rather buy that variety than any large pack. For around 13% of consumers, flavour is the first thing they consider. |
A pack meant for sharing on several occasions may not be finished in one sitting. In that case, the storage advice for after opening is important.
Read the label and make sure you can keep any leftover spritz biscuits sealed between occasions.
Butter, plain and Lunetta varieties may list different ingredients, allergens or possible traces.
Before buying, check the latest information on the pack you’re actually taking home, especially if you’re buying for guests.
The fact that chocolate, advocaat and other varieties are available doesn’t mean everyone will like the same flavour or that the ingredients are the same.
Choose a variety that suits the group. If you want to offer a selection of flavours, consider whether each pack is likely to be finished.
These examples show the pack sizes and varieties you may come across when choosing. Check the current product in store or when you order.
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter ronde spritsen in a 400 g pack.
Lidl Nederland lists roomboter spritsen in a 400 g pack as a supermarket product.
ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen in a 175 g pack, as well as roomboter spritsen with a stated weight of 300–400 g.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a plain variety in a 150 g pack.
PLUS lists spritsen in a 175 g pack and Lunettaspritsen in a 200 g pack.
A 400 g pack is a good choice for several people or coffee breaks, provided you expect to finish it and can store any leftovers properly. If you’re buying for a smaller group or want to combine flavours, a 150–200 g pack may be more practical. Albert Heijn and Lidl list 400 g packs, while Verkade and PLUS also list smaller packs.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and seal any leftover biscuits properly. Albert Heijn and Verkade’s product information advises storing them in a cool, dry place and recommends a sealed tin or closed pack after opening.
Check the information on the specific pack every time you buy. Ingredients and possible traces vary between spritz biscuit varieties, and product information can change. A similar pack is no substitute for checking the current label.
Yes, if the people sharing them like that flavour and the ingredients in that particular variety are suitable for them. For varieties such as Lunetta, chocolate or advocaat, compare more than just the pack size: read the ingredients and allergen information for each one too.
