Choose regular spritz biscuits if you can pack a portion yourself and the label meets your school’s requirements. If you’d rather pack a biscuit in its own wrapper, check that the packaging explicitly says ‘individually wrapped’: the spritz products reviewed don’t confirm this. Also check the allergens in the specific variety; the spritz biscuits reviewed include ingredients such as wheat and milk.
Having an individual wrapper matters if you want to put the biscuit in the bag without repacking it. Check the packaging: a pack containing several biscuits doesn’t necessarily mean they’re individually wrapped.
Compare the ingredients and allergens in your chosen variety with the school’s requirements. The spritz varieties reviewed list cereals containing gluten; other allergens and warnings vary by product.
You can put a portion of spritz biscuits in a lunchbox at home, or choose a product with individual portions. If you’re buying a multipack, check exactly what’s in each bag.
First decide whether you need an individual wrapper or whether packing a portion yourself will do. Then compare the label and portion size with what you want to pack and the school’s requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrapping | Look for the words ‘individually wrapped’; don’t assume each biscuit has its own wrapper based on the number of biscuits in the pack. | If I want to pack a sealed portion of biscuits without repacking them at home, the packaging is the deciding factor. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Allergens and school requirements | Read the label for your chosen variety, including any warnings about possible traces, and make sure the product meets the school’s requirements. | If there’s a food allergy or a class requirement, I need to know what this specific biscuit contains before packing it. This is the most important factor for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of biscuits or portions, and check what’s in each bag. | I want to decide in advance how much to put in the lunchbox, without opening a large pack at school. Portion size is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Standard supermarket packaging | Check whether the spritz biscuits available suit the way you portion and store them at home. | If packing portions myself works for me, I want to be able to choose spritz biscuits from my usual shop. Around 14% of consumers say this convenient way of buying is their top priority. |
A stated number of biscuits doesn’t confirm that each one has its own wrapper. This matters if you want to pack a sealed portion without repacking it.
Check the current packaging or product page for the words ‘individually wrapped’.
The spritz varieties reviewed contain other allergens too. According to product information from Verkade and PLUS, ingredients and warnings vary by variety.
Read the full allergen information on the pack you’re buying rather than relying on the brand name or another flavour.
A suitable label doesn’t automatically tell you what food requirements apply in the class. This is especially important when biscuits will be shared.
Ask the school about its food and allergy requirements before packing anything to share.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a good choice if you want to portion the biscuits yourself at home.
AH Spritsen is a pack of spritz biscuits for anyone who wants to portion them at home.
Jumbo’s biscuit range includes butter spritz biscuits.
PLUS Spritsen is a standard pack of spritz biscuits that you can portion yourself.
These biscuits, spiced biscuits and crackers are alternatives if you want to pack a portion; they aren’t spritz biscuits. For each product, check whether an individual bag contains the portion you want to pack. Read the current label before packing and make sure the product meets the school’s requirements.
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A biscuit alternative if you’re looking for a portion for the lunchbox; these aren’t spritz biscuits. The product name states that the pack contains seven biscuits. Check whether they’re individually wrapped and read the current label and school requirements with allergens in mind.
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A lime-flavoured biscuit alternative to spritz. The product name states that the pack weighs 93 g; check how many biscuits are in each individual pack and read the current allergen information.
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Spiced biscuits for anyone who wants to pack an individually wrapped portion, not for anyone specifically looking for spritz biscuits. The product name states that the pack contains eight biscuits and weighs 200 g. Check what’s in each bag and read the label for allergens.
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Sandwich crackers are an alternative if spritz biscuits aren’t essential. The product name states that the pack weighs 270 g; check how many crackers are in each individual pack and read the allergen information on the packaging.
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Lemon-flavoured soda crackers for anyone considering a different kind of packaged snack. The product name states that the pack weighs 270 g. Check the contents of each pack and the full, current allergen information before packing them.
Don’t assume they are: the product information reviewed for Verkade Nobo Sprits, AH Spritsen and PLUS Spritsen doesn’t confirm that each biscuit has its own wrapper. If you need this for the lunchbox, look for an explicit statement on the current product page or packaging.
A wrapper tells you nothing about the allergens in the biscuit. Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the specific pack, and discuss food requirements with the school. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
Check the food and allergy requirements at your child’s school, even if you don’t intend to share the biscuits. If your child has a food allergy, the Food Allergy Foundation recommends discussing in advance with the school how they can take part safely.
For Verkade Nobo Sprits Original, the recommendation is to store the product in a dry, preferably cool place and reseal the packaging after opening. You can then pack a portion at home, but sealing a large pack doesn’t mean the biscuits are individually wrapped.
