If you’re sharing spritz biscuits with a small group on a short train journey, a 150–200 g pack is a practical starting point. It’s easier to fit in your bag and means you’re less likely to have an opened pack left over. A 300–400 g pack is better suited to a planned sharing occasion with more people, provided you can protect the biscuits in transit and reseal any leftovers. If you’re sharing with others, check the current label for each variant.
If you’re sharing with one or a few people, consider a 150–200 g pack. Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits, while Albert Heijn lists a 200 g pack of AH Spritsen. Decide in advance where you’ll put the pack if it’s been opened.
If you’re travelling with more people and want to share from one pack, ALDI’s listed 300–400 g pack of Biscotto butter spritz biscuits is an option. Pack the biscuits so they’re protected and you can reseal any leftovers.
Only share a variant if you’ve checked its current label for everyone travelling with you. Product information from PLUS and Verkade lists allergens such as wheat and milk for the variants described; other listings vary by product.
First, work out how many people you want to share with and how much space you have. Then consider how you’ll carry the biscuits and which ingredients matter to your group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight and, if listed, the number of servings. Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen at 200 g and ten 20 g servings; ALDI lists Biscotto at 300–400 g. | If I’m sharing with several people, I want to bring enough without travelling for long with a large, opened pack. Around 40% of consumers put having the right amount for the group first. |
| Keeping them tidy in transit and when sharing | Check whether the pack will fit safely in your bag and how you can reseal any leftover biscuits. | In a shared train carriage, I want to pass round spritz biscuits without leaving lots of crumbs behind. For around 30% of consumers, keeping them tidy in transit is the main concern. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging. | If anyone travelling with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s on the label before sharing. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Compare plain, butter and chocolate varieties by checking the actual ingredients and storage instructions. | Once the quantity and label are right for the group, I like to choose a flavour we’ll enjoy sharing. Around 10% of consumers give flavour the highest priority. |
A 300–400 g pack may suit a planned sharing occasion, but it takes up more room in your bag and you may have some left over if fewer people join in.
Choose a weight that suits your group and take something with you that you can use to reseal any leftover biscuits.
The butter and chocolate varieties described don’t have the same ingredients or allergen information.
Before sharing, check the label on the exact pack you’ve bought, including the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information.
Spritz biscuits can break and crumble when you pass them around. NS’s house rules emphasise keeping your journey clean and pleasant.
Only open the pack when you’re ready to share, then reseal any biscuits left over.
Verkade Nobo Sprits is a branded option available in a plain variety and a 150 g milk chocolate variety.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as butter spritz biscuits in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists a 175 g pack of Spritsen made with 30% butter.
ALDI lists Biscotto plain butter spritz biscuits or chocolate spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g pack.
Lidl describes Sondey as a brand of biscuits and snacks, rather than confirming a specific spritz biscuit variety.
Choose a pack you can open, share and reseal neatly. NS’s house rules emphasise a safe, clean and pleasant journey, so clear away any crumbs and packaging.
A 150–200 g pack is a practical starting point if you’re sharing with a few people. Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen at 200 g and ten 20 g servings. For a larger group you’ve planned for in advance, you could consider a bigger pack, provided you can protect any leftovers in transit.
Check the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information on the current label for the variety you’ve chosen. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the ingredients in its Spritsen; the Verkade milk chocolate variety described lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. Warnings vary by product.
Reseal the pack securely after sharing and follow the storage instructions for your product. PLUS recommends storing its product in a cool, dry place, while Albert Heijn also advises keeping AH Spritsen in a dark place. According to the product information, keep the Verkade chocolate variety described away from heat and moisture.
