Parents who want to buy the right amount
You’re organising a small or medium-sized children’s party and want the number of biscuits to suit the group, without having lots left over.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Parents who need to consider allergies
You’re handing out treats to children with different food allergies and want to check before the party whether the exact spritz biscuit variety is suitable for them.
Parents looking for a small treat
You want to offer spritz biscuits as a little extra, perhaps alongside other party snacks, so you’re also considering the size of each biscuit.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many children will have a biscuit. Then compare the number of biscuits or portions, the size of each biscuit and the allergens in the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Number of biscuits | Compare the number of biscuits or portions with the number of children. Albert Heijn lists around 9 portions for 150 g of Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel; Jumbo lists 15 for its 200 g Lunetta pack. | If I’m buying for a small group, I want enough to hand out without having lots left over. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise having the right number of biscuits. |
| Allergens | Ask about allergies in advance and read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’re actually buying. | If children have food allergies, I need to check which spritz biscuits I can hand out to them. For around 36% of consumers, checking allergens would be their first concern. |
| Biscuit size | Check the stated portion size and the size of each biscuit; a portion isn’t always the same as one biscuit. | If spritz biscuits are just a little extra, I don’t want to judge by the total pack weight alone. Around 21% of consumers would mainly look for a small portion to hand out. |
| Availability | Check shortly before the party that the variety and pack size you want are available from your chosen shop. | If I’m shopping at my usual shop, I want to know whether the pack I’ve chosen is available there. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise their choice of shop. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack weight
A heavy pack doesn’t tell you how many small treats you can hand out. Jumbo lists around 13.33 g per portion for its Lunetta pack, while a biscuit from De Molen's Banket weighs 38 g according to the product name.
Count the children and decide how many biscuits you want to give each one. Then compare the stated number of biscuits or portions, as well as their size.
A large pack can also leave you with lots of biscuits if you’re catering for a small group.
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Assuming all spritz biscuits contain the same allergens
For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists milk and wheat, with a warning that it may contain nuts and sesame. Soy is also listed for the Lunetta varieties reviewed.
Ask about allergies in advance and check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you’ll be handing out.
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Relying on an old product page
A pack size you chose previously may no longer be available. For its 125 g Sprits Staafjes Mini, Jumbo says the product is no longer available online.
Check that the exact variety is available before planning how many treats to hand out.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel comes in a standard 150 g pack, which may suit you if you’re considering a smaller pack.
- Albert Heijn lists around nine portions per pack.
- According to Jumbo, this variety contains milk and wheat and may contain nuts and sesame.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 200 g Lunetta Spritsen variety with cocoa and icing.
- Jumbo lists fifteen portions for this pack.
- Check the allergens in this variety, including the listed wheat, milk and soy.
PLUS
PLUS lists Lunetta Spritsen Per Wikkel in a 200 g pack.
- This pack size gives you another option to compare with a standard pack.
- PLUS lists wheat, soy and milk; also check the pack for any other allergen warnings.
De Molen's Banket
De Molen's Banket offers a large pack of 40 × 38 g spritz biscuits if you need a lot of them.
- Jumbo lists 40 biscuits weighing 38 g each.
- Each biscuit is larger than the stated portions in the smaller packs. Check the allergens on the packaging too.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto Roomboterspritsen in a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g.
- The stated number of biscuits makes it easier to plan how many to hand out.
- Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before giving these biscuits to the group.
Spritz biscuits at Joybuy
This Joybuy option is a 150 g pack of spritz biscuits with milk chocolate. For a children’s party, check the pack to find out how many biscuits you can actually hand out; don’t use the portion count for the plain variety as a guide to this chocolate variety.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g
For anyone who’d like to serve spritz biscuits with milk chocolate at a children’s party. This pack contains 150 g; check the number of biscuits on the packaging to see whether one pack will be enough.
Ask about allergies before handing them out, and read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hand out spritz biscuits at school or an after-school club?
First, ask about the rules for treats and any allergies or dietary requirements in the group. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions for treats and suggests a small biscuit as one possible choice; a school or after-school club may have different rules.
Do I need to check the allergens on every pack of spritz biscuits?
Yes, check the exact variety you’re going to hand out. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo lists milk and wheat, and possible nuts and sesame; soy is also listed for the Lunetta varieties reviewed. So check the current label and ask about allergies in advance.
How should I store an opened pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits?
Store Verkade Nobo Sprits in a cool, dry place and seal the pack after opening, as advised by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for this product. Also check the best-before date on the packaging.