For a larger group, a 300–400 g pack may be more practical than a 150–200 g pack, but the weight won’t tell you how many biscuits are inside. First, work out how many children and adults will be eating, and what else you’ll be serving. Ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, too. If one type of spritz biscuit isn’t suitable for everyone, don’t choose solely on the basis of pack size.
You want to know whether one pack will be enough to share. ALDI lists a 300–400 g pack of Biscotto biscuits; Jumbo lists a 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel. Also check the number of biscuits if it’s shown on the pack.
You want to know what the children attending can eat before you go shopping. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking about allergies and dietary requirements in advance; then check the label on the pack you buy.
If you’re serving other snacks too, you may want spritz biscuits to be just one small part of the party spread, rather than ending up with lots left over. So choose the number of packs based on your guest list and what else you’ll be serving.
First, check that spritz biscuits are suitable for the children attending. Then decide how many biscuits you want to serve and choose a pack size to match.
When to choose it: ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, plain or chocolate-coated, in a 300–400 g pack. This quantity may be suitable if adults will be eating too.
Things to consider: The stated weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits are inside. Check the variety you choose and don’t buy more packs than you expect to serve.
When to choose it: A smaller pack may suit a smaller group or work well if spritz biscuits are just one of the snacks. Albert Heijn lists 200 g packs of AH Spritsen, PLUS lists a 175 g pack, and Jumbo lists 150 g packs of Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel.
Things to consider: You may need several packs for a larger group. If you want to serve one biscuit per child, don’t rely on the weight alone.
When to choose it: Offer something else if the known allergies or dietary requirements of the children aren’t compatible with the spritz biscuits you were planning to buy.
Things to consider: Even with an alternative, check what the children can eat and read the information on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough biscuits | Compare the pack weight with your guest list and check whether the number of biscuits is stated. | If lots of children are eating, I want to know whether one pack contains enough biscuits. For around 30% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Ask about dietary requirements in advance. On the pack you buy, read both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If a child has an allergy, I need to be able to make a choice without relying on the flavour name. Allergens and dietary requirements are the most important consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Portions and leftovers | Decide how many biscuits you want to serve and take any other snacks into account. | If there are already other treats, I don’t want lots of spritz biscuits left over. For around 20% of consumers, small portions and minimal leftovers are the top priority. |
A 300–400 g pack contains more spritz biscuits than the 150–200 g packs mentioned, but the weight alone doesn’t tell you how many children will get a biscuit.
Check whether the number of biscuits is shown on the pack, then use your guest list to work out how many packs you’ll need.
Different types of spritz biscuits may contain different ingredients and carry different warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The flavour name won’t tell you whether a biscuit is suitable for every child’s dietary requirements.
Ask about allergies and dietary requirements in advance, then read the label on the exact pack you’ll be serving.
If you’re serving other snacks too, you may end up with extra biscuits left uneaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends offering a small portion of biscuits or sweets as a treat, and buying no more than you need.
First, count your guests and decide what else you’ll be serving. Then choose the combination of packs that suits the portions you’ve planned.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, plain or chocolate-coated, in a 300–400 g pack. It also lists a separate 175 g pack of Biscotto biscuits containing 12 biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen in a 200 g pack, divided into 10 portions of 20 g.
PLUS lists its own-brand spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack.
Verkade makes Nobo Sprits Original; Jumbo lists a 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel. Check the details for the variety you choose.
Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel in a 150 g pack, making it a place to buy this specific variety.
Lidl lists Sondey as a biscuit brand and also lists a butter spritz biscuit product.
These milk chocolate spritz biscuits come in a 150 g pack and may be suitable if spritz biscuits are just one part of the party spread. For a larger group, work out how many packs you’ll need based on the number of guests.
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For a smaller party spread, or when spritz biscuits are one of the snacks. The pack contains 150 g of spritz biscuits coated in milk chocolate.
The product descriptions give conflicting information about nuts and sesame. Check the label on the pack you buy before serving the biscuits.
It depends on the number of guests and how many biscuits you want to serve. ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g pack, but the weight alone won’t tell you how many biscuits are inside. Check whether the number of biscuits is shown on the pack you choose, and take any other snacks into account.
First, ask about any allergies and dietary requirements, then read the label on the spritz biscuits you’re actually buying. Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens; this information may vary between varieties.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you bought. The product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS for the spritz biscuits mentioned recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. Seal an opened pack as directed on the packaging.
