Choose a pack of spritz biscuits to suit the number of people sharing them: a 250 g pack may work for a small coffee get-together, while a 300–400 g pack or a box of 40 biscuits gives you more to go round. Then choose your flavour and check the label for allergens. If there are any left, seal the pack carefully.
For coffee or a short visit, look for a pack that’s big enough to share without leaving lots over. The 250 g pack of butter spritz biscuits listed by PLUS is one option to consider; decide how many people will be sharing them.
If a standard pack might not be enough, the net weight and stated number of biscuits can help. ALDI lists Biscotto spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs; Jumbo lists a box of 40 × 38 g De Molen's Banket Spritsen.
If any guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the label on the specific pack you’ve chosen. Do this even if you’ve bought a similar spritz biscuit before.
First decide whether you’d rather have little left over or make sure there are enough portions for everyone. Then check the ingredients in your chosen flavour.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable pack size | Compare the net weight with how many you expect to serve during your visit. | For a small coffee get-together, I don’t want to open a large pack if lots are likely to be left over; around 31% of consumers prioritise a suitable pack size. |
| Enough portions | Check the number of biscuits if it’s stated, or compare the contents of larger packs. | For a larger group, I want to know that everyone can have a biscuit without relying on one small pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having enough portions. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the exact pack you’re buying. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check whether the chosen pack is suitable; around 19% of consumers give checking allergens top priority. |
| Flavour choice | Choose from the available varieties, and check the pack weight and label even when trying a different flavour. | I’d rather choose a flavour that suits the group than simply buy as many biscuits as possible; around 19% of consumers put flavour choice first. |
When you have several guests, a 175–200 g pack may run out sooner than you expect. A larger pack or a box with a stated number of biscuits makes it easier to plan portions.
Work out how many people will be sharing, then compare the net weight or the number of biscuits on the pack.
The name of a spritz biscuit variety doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on that specific pack. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the allergens for its 175 g spritz biscuits; other varieties need to be checked separately.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving, especially if a guest has a food allergy.
Leftover biscuits can go soft or stale. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.
Seal the pack carefully after use or store the rest in an airtight tin. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
ALDI lists Biscotto plain butter spritz biscuits or chocolate spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs.
PLUS lists several spritz biscuit varieties, including 250 g round butter spritz biscuits and 200 g Lunetta spritz biscuits.
Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen, among other products, in a box of 40 × 38 g.
Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate is a 150 g variety.
Compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits with the number of people sharing them. For example, PLUS lists a 250 g pack, ALDI a 300–400 g Biscotto pack, and Jumbo a box of 40 De Molen's Banket Spritsen biscuits.
Check the allergen information on the label of the specific pack. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the allergens for its 175 g spritz biscuits; don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Reseal the pack after sharing or use an airtight tin, and follow the instructions on the packaging.
