For a TV night with several spritz biscuit fans, start by checking the pack size: a 300–400 g pack may be a better fit, while 150–200 g makes more sense for a small group or a table with a variety of snacks. ALDI lists Biscotto packs weighing 300–400 g, while Lidl lists a 400 g pack; Albert Heijn lists 150 g for Verkade Nobo and 200 g for AH Spritsen. Before sharing, check the allergens on the pack you’ve chosen and compare nutritional values per 100 g.
If several people will mainly be eating spritz biscuits, check the net weight rather than judging by the size of the pack. ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits at 300–400 g, while Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits at 400 g. For Biscotto, check the weight of the variant you’ve chosen.
If you’re serving a variety of snacks, a smaller pack may be enough. Albert Heijn lists both Verkade Nobo varieties at 150 g and AH Spritsen at 200 g. Before choosing a larger pack, think about how many people will actually eat the spritz biscuits.
If ingredients or allergens will influence your choice, read the label on the exact variant you plan to share. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g, as manufacturers may use different portion sizes.
Work out how many spritz biscuits you want to serve alongside any other snacks. Then choose a flavour and check the label on the variant you’ve picked.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for the group | Compare the net weight in grams with the number of people eating and the other snacks on the table. For Biscotto, check which weight within ALDI’s listed range of 300–400 g applies to the variant you’ve chosen. | If several people will mainly be eating spritz biscuits, I don’t want to have to open a second pack halfway through the evening. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Enjoy the flavour without too many leftovers | Compare the pack sizes and choose between plain and chocolate. Albert Heijn lists both Verkade Nobo varieties at 150 g. | With a variety of snacks on the table, I want a suitable amount and a flavour the group will enjoy. Around 30% of consumers prioritise minimising leftovers and having a choice of flavours. |
| Ingredients and nutritional values | Read the allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen and compare nutritional values per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | Before sharing spritz biscuits, I want to know what ingredients and allergens they contain. For around 30% of consumers, the label and nutritional values are the first things they consider. |
The spritz biscuit packs listed range from 150 g for Verkade Nobo to 400 g for Lidl. The front of a pack doesn’t always tell you how much there is to share.
Compare the net weights and choose a pack to suit the number of people eating and the other snacks you’re serving.
The Verkade Nobo varieties both come in 150 g packs, but their ingredients differ. Albert Heijn lists 29 g of sugars per 100 g for the milk chocolate variety, compared with 24 g per 100 g for the plain variety; soya is also listed as an allergen for the milk chocolate variety.
Choose the flavour you prefer, then check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for that specific variant.
A flavour name won’t tell you which allergens are listed or how the nutritional values compare per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that portion sizes can vary between manufacturers.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information, and compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g.
Lidl lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store-only item.
Check where it’s currently sold before relying on this pack for your TV night.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo spritz biscuits in plain and milk chocolate varieties, both in 150 g packs with nine stated servings.
AH Spritsen comes in a 200 g pack with ten stated servings. The ingredients list states that it contains 29% butter.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain or chocolate varieties, in packs weighing 300–400 g.
Lidl lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits under item number 1621.
Compare the net weight with the number of people who want to eat spritz biscuits and the other snacks you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo at 150 g and AH Spritsen at 200 g, ALDI lists Biscotto at 300–400 g and Lidl lists a 400 g pack. The stated number of servings is less useful as a fixed guide for your group, as manufacturers set their own serving sizes.
Follow the storage advice on the pack of the spritz biscuits you’ve chosen. For Verkade Nobo, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a dry, preferably cool place and keeping them sealed after opening. For AH Spritsen, it advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
Check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current label for the variant you’ve chosen. For Verkade Nobo plain, Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat, among other allergens; the milk chocolate variety also lists soya. Don’t assume the allergen list is the same for a different flavour or pack.
Where possible, compare similar spritz biscuit varieties per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers decide for themselves how large a stated serving is, making per-serving values less useful when comparing two packs.
