Start by checking the school’s allergen policy, then choose spritz biscuits whose ingredient information you can keep with each variety you offer. Next, work out how many biscuits or portions you need. A pack containing several biscuits isn’t necessarily a multipack with individually wrapped biscuits.
You’ll want to know before you buy which ingredient information you can keep with the spritz biscuits and whether the school requires a separate alternative. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
You’ll want to work out how many biscuits you can portion out for sales or lunchboxes. For example, ALDI lists 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack of Biscotto Butter Spritz Biscuits.
You’ll want enough packs for the portions you’ve planned, without having lots of opened packs left over after the bazaar. It’s not just the pack weight that matters, but also how many usable portions you can get from it.
First, check the school’s requirements and the label on the exact spritz biscuit variety you’re buying. Then work out how many portions you need and whether you’ll serve the biscuits in their original packaging or repackage them yourself.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergen information | Read the label on the variety you’ve chosen and decide how the information will remain available if you offer the biscuits individually. | If I offer spritz biscuits individually, I want to be able to tell visitors which allergens the exact variety contains. For around 33% of consumers, this would be the main consideration. |
| Portions | Check the number of biscuits and the net weight; don’t assume they’re individually wrapped without checking. | For sales or lunchboxes, I want to know how many biscuits I can actually portion out. Around 27% of consumers would put portion planning first. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Match the number of packs to the portions you’ve planned, and allow for packs you’ll open during the bazaar. | I want to have enough spritz biscuits ready, but not open more packs than necessary. For around 20% of consumers, minimising leftovers would be the top priority. |
| Variety and presentation | Check the ingredient information for each plain, butter or chocolate variety before offering different varieties together. | If I want to offer different spritz biscuits, visitors need to be able to tell which information applies to each variety. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise their choice of variety. |
The pack weight or number of biscuits doesn’t tell you whether each one is individually wrapped. Repacking them yourself takes time, and it’s important to keep the ingredient and allergen information with the biscuits you’re offering.
Check how the biscuits are packed before you buy. If you’re repacking them, use suitable bags and keep the original label available at the point of sale.
The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Original lists wheat flour and milk ingredients. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the ingredients in its spritz biscuits, and notes that they may contain nuts. Ingredients therefore vary between varieties.
Ask about the school’s policy in advance, use the information on the packaging of the product you’re actually offering, and keep any suitable alternative separate from regular spritz biscuits.
A size listed online may not be available when you’re preparing for the bazaar. Jumbo listed its 125 g Sprits Staafjes Mini as no longer available in its online range.
Before buying, check the current availability, best-before date and packaging of the variety your portion plan is based on.
Nobo Sprits Original is an option if you’re looking for a classic spritz biscuit and can check the label on the product you choose.
PLUS lists a 175 g pack of Spritsen, so you can factor the pack weight into your portion plan.
Biscotto Butter Spritz Biscuits are worth considering if you’re planning portions based on the number of biscuits.
A mini size may be suitable if you want to prepare small portions for sales or lunchboxes.
AH Spritsen is a variety you can assess by checking the packaging and ingredient information in store.
You can if the school allows it and visitors can get information about the allergens present before choosing. Keep the original label available at the point of sale and make sure it’s clear which information applies to each spritz biscuit.
No, the regular varieties mentioned aren’t gluten-free alternatives: Verkade lists wheat flour for Nobo Sprits Original, and PLUS lists wheat in its spritz biscuits. If the school requires a gluten-free alternative, check the label on a separate product and keep it apart from regular spritz biscuits.
Yes, check the packaging of the pack you’re going to offer. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the label includes information such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity and best-before date. Online product information may have changed since it was published.
