Lunchbox packers checking allergens
Parents and carers who want to check the ingredients of the exact spritz biscuit variety against known allergies and school rules.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Practical lunchbox shoppers
Shoppers who want to know how many biscuits or portions a pack contains and how to store their chosen variety.
Shoppers choosing a chocolate version
Shoppers looking for chocolate spritz biscuits who want to compare their ingredients with those of a plain version.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check that the exact spritz biscuit variety meets the school’s rules and any allergy-related requirements. Only then compare portion sizes and choose between plain and chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school rules | Check the current packaging for both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information, and find out what rules the school has about bringing in food. | If I need to take an allergy or a school rule into account, I want to know before packing whether this particular biscuit can go in the lunchbox. For around 50% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Portion size and packaging | Compare the portion size, number of biscuits and storage instructions for the pack you have chosen. | If I want to pack one biscuit, I want to be able to work out the quantity easily. For around 30% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most. |
| Plain or chocolate | Check the product description and ingredients for the exact variety. The Jumbo dark chocolate spritz biscuits, for example, list wheat, milk, egg and soya among their ingredients. | If I’m looking for chocolate spritz biscuits, I want to make sure I’ve picked the right variety and that its ingredients are suitable. Around 20% of consumers give this preference top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all spritz biscuits are the same
Ingredients vary by variety. For example, Jumbo lists wheat, milk, egg and soya in its dark chocolate spritz biscuits. The word ‘spritz’ alone doesn’t tell you enough about allergens.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack again if you switch brands or change from plain to chocolate.
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Confusing chocolate spritz biscuits with a box of chocolates
Chocolate spritz biscuits are still biscuits, not the same product as a box of chocolates. The distinction determines which ingredients and packaging you need to check.
Decide which of these product categories you’re looking for before buying, then check the label of your chosen product.
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Checking the school’s rules only after buying
According to VOO, schools can set their own rules about treats. For a lunchbox, also check what rules apply to food brought from home and individual allergies.
Check the information from the school or ask them before packing the spritz biscuits.
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Relying on a product page you read earlier
Albert Heijn points out that product allergy information can change. So a variety you checked before may no longer have the same ingredients.
Check the current packaging when you buy, especially if an allergen or school rule is a deciding factor.
Brands to compare
Verkade
Verkade’s Nobo Sprits range includes an Original variety and a milk chocolate variety.
- These two varieties make it easy to compare plain and chocolate biscuits within the same product range.
- Verkade lists wheat flour and milk ingredients in Original. Check the current packaging separately for allergens in the chocolate variety.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn provides portion information for its spritz biscuit varieties, which can help you choose a pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, AH Spritsen contains 10 portions of 20 g.
- AH round butter spritz biscuits list wheat, milk and egg among their allergens. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging for up-to-date allergy information.
Jumbo
Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade is a chocolate variety you can compare by its ingredients.
- For this specific variety, Jumbo lists wheat, gluten, milk, egg and soya.
- Don’t assume the allergens in this chocolate variety are the same as those in another Jumbo spritz biscuit or a plain variety.
Biscotto
ALDI’s Biscotto butter spritz biscuits are listed with a biscuit count and pack weight.
- ALDI describes the pack as containing 12 biscuits, with a net weight of 175 g.
- Before choosing this variety when an allergy restriction applies, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.
PLUS
PLUS offers butter spritz biscuits and Lunetta spritz biscuits, among other varieties, with different allergen information.
- PLUS product information lets you compare allergen details for each variety.
- PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the allergens in its butter spritz biscuits, and wheat, soya and milk among those in its Lunetta spritz biscuits. Also check the packaging for any ‘may contain’ information.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the spritz biscuit varieties mentioned gluten-free?
No. The varieties described by Verkade, Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS, among others, list wheat or gluten-containing cereals. Always check the current packaging of the exact variety before choosing it for a lunchbox.
Can a school restrict spritz biscuits in a lunchbox?
Check the rules your school has for food brought from home; don’t assume that rules about treats also apply to lunchboxes. VOO explains that schools can set their own rules about treats, and individual allergy requirements may also matter.
Which allergy information should I use: the product page or the packaging?
Read the current packaging for the variety you’re actually buying. Albert Heijn says allergy information can change, so don’t rely on a product page you viewed earlier instead of checking the label.
How should I store spritz biscuits before putting them in a lunchbox?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Product information for the spritz biscuit varieties described advises storing them in a dry, cool or dark place, among other instructions. The guidance depends on the variety.