For a little something alongside an oliebol
A consumer pack could be just right for a biscuit with a cup of tea or coffee, or for sharing with a small group. Check the number of biscuits or portions if you don’t want a large pack.
Which size is right for you?
For anyone looking for a butter spritz biscuit
Compare the ingredients of the specific variety. Jumbo and PLUS list butter in their butter spritz biscuits. If you have an allergy, check the latest allergen information on the pack too.
For stallholders serving spritz biscuits individually
The number of biscuits and the inner packaging matter when serving them. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information about any allergens present in unpackaged food must be available to customers before they buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many biscuits you need and whether you want to hand them out individually. Then compare the flavour and the information you need when buying or selling them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size and inner packaging | Compare the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions. If you need individual wrappers, check the inner packaging. | If I only want a few biscuits alongside an oliebol, I don’t want to take home an unnecessarily large pack. The right pack size is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Butter or flavour | Read the ingredients list and compare the stated butter, chocolate or cream in the specific variety. | If you’re looking for a classic butter spritz biscuit, or prefer chocolate or advocaat, focus on the ingredients and flavour. This is the main priority for around 37% of consumers. |
| Allergens when buying and serving | Check the latest allergen information. If selling unpackaged, make sure customers can access it before they buy. | If you’re selling spritz biscuits individually or buying them for someone with an allergy, you’ll want to know which allergens they contain. This check matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a pack contains individually wrapped biscuits
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Original as 150 g and around nine portions; AH Spritsen comes in a pack of ten. The 40 × 38 g stated for De Molen's Banket doesn’t, by itself, mean that each biscuit has its own wrapper either.
If you need to serve the biscuits individually, ask about the inner packaging or check it before buying.
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Assuming all spritz biscuits contain the same allergens
Ingredients vary between varieties. Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Nobo Sprits Melk; Jumbo also lists egg in its butter spritz biscuits.
Check the latest label for each variety, especially if you’re buying for someone with an allergy.
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Leaving an opened pack unprotected
How you store biscuits affects how long they stay in good condition.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, store an opened pack in a cool, dry, dark place and seal it well. Follow the instructions on the packaging too.
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Forgetting allergen information when selling biscuits individually
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says customers must be able to get information about any allergens present in unpackaged food before they buy.
Keep the allergen information from the packaging of the biscuits you’re using available at your stall, and update it whenever you change products.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
These examples show the pack sizes and varieties you can compare. Always check the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Verkade
Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk are different varieties to compare if you’re choosing between plain and chocolate.
- Albert Heijn lists the plain variety as 150 g and around nine portions; Verkade says the milk variety contains 15% milk chocolate.
- The portion information doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped. For the milk variety, check the listed wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen comes in a 200 g pack containing ten biscuits.
- The stated number of biscuits helps you work out whether a pack is suitable for sharing or serving.
- Check the latest packaging for ingredients, allergens and how the biscuits are packed inside.
Jumbo
The range in this comparison includes 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and De Molen's Banket Spritsen at 40 × 38 g.
- Jumbo lists 29,8% butter in its butter spritz biscuits, and gives the number and weight of each biscuit in the catering-size pack.
- Wheat, milk and egg are among the ingredients listed for the butter spritz biscuits. The catering-size pack doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped.
PLUS
This PLUS selection includes butter spritz biscuits and advocaat-flavoured spritz biscuits, both in 175 g packs.
- PLUS lists 30% butter in the butter variety and 44% advocaat-flavoured cream in the advocaat variety.
- The varieties have different ingredients, so check the allergen information on the pack you choose.
Lidl
Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack.
- The higher net weight could be useful if you want to buy more biscuits at once.
- Before choosing this size, check the pack in store for the number of biscuits, ingredients and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy spritz biscuits for someone with an allergy to wheat, milk or egg?
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. Verkade Nobo Sprits Original lists wheat and milk; Jumbo also lists egg in its butter spritz biscuits. Don’t rely on the brand name alone or on a pack you’ve bought before.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?
Store it in a cool, dry, dark place and seal it well, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for biscuits. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
What allergen information do I need if I sell spritz biscuits individually?
When selling unpackaged food, customers must be able to get information about any allergens present before they buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens. Base the information at your stall on the latest packaging for the spritz biscuits you’re selling.