Anyone looking for biscuits to take along
You’re looking for a pack of spritz biscuits for home, with a cup of coffee or for visitors, and are mainly choosing between plain and chocolate varieties.
Who is this for?
Anyone looking for a small gift
You want something you can give to someone, so you need to check whether the packaging contains biscuits or is actually a box of chocolates.
Anyone checking for allergens
You compare the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, especially if the biscuits or chocolate are for someone else.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want biscuits to share or a chocolate gift. Then check the chocolate variety, the label and availability.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits or a gift | Read the product name and check the contents and packaging: is it spritz biscuits or a chocolate box? | If you’re giving something as a gift, you’ll want the contents and presentation to suit the occasion. For around 40% of consumers, this product type is the deciding factor. |
| Chocolate variety | Check whether the spritz biscuits are plain or have chocolate on or in them. | If you’re mainly buying them to have with coffee, the combination of biscuit and chocolate you want may be the deciding factor. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this choice of flavour. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging. | If you’re sharing with others, you’ll want to check which ingredients they need to avoid. For around 20% of consumers, this check matters most. |
| Taking them with you straight away | Check availability at your chosen shop, and read the best-before date and storage instructions. | If you need something for later while you’re out, you’ll want to be able to take it with you straight away and store it appropriately. For around 10% of consumers, convenience comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a chocolate spritz for a box of chocolates
Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Melk as a biscuit with milk chocolate. A layer of chocolate doesn’t turn a pack of spritz biscuits into a box of chocolates.
If you’re buying a gift, check the product name, contents and packaging. Choose spritz biscuits when biscuits are the intended gift.
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Guessing the allergens from the product name
The name ‘chocolate spritz’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are listed for that particular variety. This matters when you’re sharing the product, too.
Before you buy, read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings on the packaging.
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Relying on an old shop listing
A product listed in an online range isn’t necessarily available at your chosen shop now. For example, Jumbo says that a double-chocolate spritz it previously sold is no longer available.
Check the current product listing or availability at your shop shortly before buying.
Brands to consider
These brands and own-label ranges can help you choose spritz biscuits or other biscuits; their inclusion here says nothing about the range of chocolate boxes available.
Verkade
Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk as separate varieties.
- With Verkade, you can distinguish between spritz biscuits without a chocolate coating and a variety with milk chocolate.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the packaging; the product range name alone isn’t enough.
AH
Albert Heijn lists, among other products under its own brand, AH Spritsen and AH Roomboter ronde spritsen.
- The separate product names help you choose the type of spritz biscuit you want.
- A pack of spritz biscuits isn’t automatically a chocolate gift; check what’s inside before choosing something for someone else.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, as well as a separate butter variety.
- The product names make it clear whether chocolate is part of the spritz biscuits you’ve chosen.
- Check that the specific variety is currently available before counting on being able to take it with you.
Biscotto
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, including plain and chocolate varieties.
- Among the spritz varieties listed, you can check whether you want plain or chocolate.
- Check which variety is available at your chosen shop and read the label on that pack.
Sondey
Lidl presents Sondey as its own brand for various types of biscuits.
- This brand is worth considering if you’re open to buying biscuits other than spritz biscuits while you’re out.
- Check the specific product name if you’re looking for spritz biscuits or a chocolate box in particular.
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Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate spritz biscuits the same as a box of chocolates?
No. Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Melk as a biscuit with a milk chocolate coating. If you want to give a box of chocolates as a gift, check that the product name and packaging actually indicate a box of chocolates or pralines.
How do I check for allergens in chocolate spritz biscuits?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety, including any warnings about possible traces. Don’t rely on the name of the biscuit or type of chocolate alone.
Why should I read the label if a shop’s website lists the ingredients?
Product information can change, so the current packaging is the best place to check when you buy. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change.
What information is useful when comparing pre-packed biscuits?
Start with the product name, ingredients and allergen information, so you know what you’re buying and can check whether it’s suitable for sharing. Your Europe includes these details in its guidance on labelling pre-packed foods. If they matter to your choice, also compare the contents and nutritional information on the specific packs.