For a solo TV night, first choose a spritz biscuit that lets you work out the amount you want by number of biscuits or portions. Then decide whether you’d prefer a plain or chocolate variety. A stated portion size doesn’t mean the biscuits are individually wrapped. Also check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety on the packaging.
If you want to take out a set number of biscuits in advance, a stated number of biscuits or portion size can help you plan. Albert Heijn lists ten 20 g portions for AH Spritsen; ALDI states that Biscotto Roomboterspritsen contains twelve biscuits per pack.
Alongside Verkade NoboSprits Original, Verkade describes a milk chocolate variety. Jumbo lists spritz biscuits with dark chocolate. The ingredients vary between varieties.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information may all influence your choice. Product information from brands including Verkade, Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why it’s important to check the details for the specific variety.
First decide how much you want for your TV night, then choose a flavour and check the label for that specific spritz before you buy. If you’re looking for a particular variety, also check whether it’s available at your chosen shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount for one evening | Check the number of biscuits and the stated grams per portion. A portion size doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. | I want to take some out of the pack before my TV night starts. Portion control is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Plain or chocolate | Choose between a variety without a chocolate coating, one with milk chocolate or one with dark chocolate; check the ingredients for your chosen variety. | For my snack, it matters whether I want a classic spritz or a chocolate coating. This flavour choice is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers. |
| Label and allergens | Check the latest ingredients and allergen information. Compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the flavour name alone. For around 31% of consumers, the label and ingredients are the first thing they consider when buying. |
| Availability | Check that your chosen shop actually stocks the variety you want. | I want to know whether I can buy the spritz I’ve chosen, rather than relying on an old search result. Current availability is a priority for around 19% of consumers. |
The number of biscuits or portions on the label tells you how many biscuits or how many grams the manufacturer counts as a portion. It doesn’t tell you whether each spritz has its own wrapper.
If you want individually wrapped spritz biscuits, check the packaging description or the physical pack specifically for confirmation that they’re wrapped separately.
The flavour name doesn’t tell you the nutritional value. Verkade lists 529 kcal and 14.81 g of saturated fat per 100 g for NoboSprits Original.
Compare the nutritional information for each variety per 100 g, and check the stated portion size to see how it relates to the amount you plan to eat.
Allergens vary by product: Verkade lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in NoboSprits Melk. Possible traces can also vary between varieties.
Always check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
Jumbo stated that Sprits Staafjes Mini was no longer part of its online range. So finding a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can order the product.
Check availability with the shop where you plan to buy your spritz biscuits, especially if you’re looking for a particular size or shape.
Verkade describes NoboSprits Original as having no chocolate coating, and NoboSprits Melk as containing 15% milk chocolate.
AH Spritsen are an option if you’re looking for a pack with a clearly stated quantity: Albert Heijn lists ten biscuits and ten 20 g portions.
Jumbo lists spritz biscuits with dark chocolate for anyone specifically looking for that variety.
ALDI describes Biscotto Roomboterspritsen as a pack of twelve biscuits with a total weight of 175 g.
PLUS lists its Spritsen as weighing 175 g and publishes product information about their ingredients.
Compare similar spritz biscuits per 100 g, looking at factors such as energy, sugars and saturated fat. The Voedingscentrum recommends this basis for comparison because manufacturers set their own portion sizes. Use the information per portion to see what the stated amount contains.
Always check the allergens for the specific variety: the products discussed here list wheat and milk, among other ingredients, while soya, egg and possible traces vary by product. Check the current packaging before making your choice.
Seal the pack well after opening and follow the storage advice for your chosen product. Albert Heijn advises keeping AH Spritsen in a dry place at room temperature and sealing the pack well after use; Jumbo advises storing its dark chocolate variety in a cool, dry place away from light.
