Who is this choice relevant to?

The study-break planner

You want something sweet for a break, without constantly eating from an open pack while you study. Voedingscentrum advises against snacking continuously while studying.

The allergen checker

You’re buying spritz biscuits for yourself or a study group and need to check the ingredients in the variety you choose. The varieties described by Verkade and Jumbo list different combinations of wheat, milk, egg and soya.

The portion-pack comparer

You’re looking for biscuits for several breaks or to share, so you’re checking the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions. The packs described by Jumbo and ALDI differ in these respects.

What should you look for in spritz biscuits?

First decide whether you’re looking for biscuits for study breaks or a box of chocolates as a gift. If you’re comparing spritz biscuits, look at the portions, the ingredients in the exact variety and the flavour you want.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Planned portion Check the number of biscuits or stated portions, and set one portion aside before your study break. When I’m studying, I want to take a break without continuing to eat from an open pack; a planned portion is the top priority for around 44% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for the exact variety, including any warning about the possible presence of allergens. If I’m buying biscuits for someone with a food allergy, I need to be able to check the variety in advance; ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Flavour and pack size Check whether the spritz biscuits are plain, made with butter or covered in chocolate, and how many biscuits the pack contains. Compare nutritional values on the same basis per 100 g, as Voedingscentrum recommends when checking labels. For several breaks or a study group, I want a flavour and pack size that work well for sharing; around 23% of consumers say this is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Treating spritz biscuits and a box of chocolates as the same purchase

    Spritz biscuits are biscuits, even when a variety contains chocolate. A box of chocolates as a gift calls for a different product choice from biscuits for study breaks.

    Decide whether you’re looking for something for your own breaks, a study group or a gift before comparing packs.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the name

    Plain, butter and dark chocolate don’t tell you everything about the recipe. The spritz varieties described by Verkade and Jumbo list different allergens.

    Before buying or sharing, check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’ve chosen.

  • Leaving an open pack next to your study materials

    Voedingscentrum advises against snacking continuously while studying. Having an open pack nearby makes it harder to stick to your planned break.

    Set a portion aside beforehand and put the rest of the pack away.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade’s NoboSprits Melk is a spritz biscuit variety with a milk chocolate coating.

  • Verkade lists the ingredients and nutritional values for NoboSprits Melk.
  • According to Verkade, this variety contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain other cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes, among other options, spritz biscuits with dark chocolate and plain spritz biscuits.

  • Jumbo’s spritz biscuits with dark chocolate come in a 200 g pack and list 15 portions.
  • For this chocolate variety, Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat as allergens. Check the current label for each variety you choose.

Biscotto

ALDI describes Biscotto butter spritz biscuits as a 175 g pack containing 12 biscuits.

  • The stated pack size and number of biscuits help you decide whether the pack is right for your plans.
  • Check the pack of the biscuits you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey as a brand offering a range of biscuits and cookies.

  • Check the specific product before choosing a Sondey biscuit as a spritz biscuit; a brand name doesn’t tell you the ingredients in a particular variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I have spritz biscuits instead of a meal while studying?

Enjoy spritz biscuits as a treat during a break, not as a meal replacement. During test and exam periods, Voedingscentrum recommends eating regularly, drinking enough and avoiding constant snacking.

Do I need to check the allergens for every spritz biscuit variety?

Yes, if allergens matter to you or the person you’re buying for. The varieties described by Verkade and Jumbo differ in their ingredients and allergen information, so check the pack of the exact variety.

How do I compare spritz biscuits when the packs list different portion sizes?

Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, and also check the net weight and the number of biscuits or stated portions. Voedingscentrum recommends comparing labels per 100 g, so differences in portion size don’t affect the comparison.