Who is this choice relevant to?

Families looking to share biscuits

For a shared snack, it matters whether you want to serve plain spritz biscuits or biscuits with a chocolate coating. Also check how many biscuits are in the pack and what portion you’d like to serve.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients for the Nobo Sprits varieties mentioned here. If you need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen.

Gift-givers looking for chocolates

A chocolate-coated spritz doesn’t automatically meet the brief if you’re looking for a box containing a selection of chocolates. Decide what type of product you want first, then check the contents and presentation of the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve biscuits or give chocolates as a gift. Then compare the ingredients and portion information for products that suit your needs.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Biscuit or gift Check the product name and contents: plain spritz biscuits, chocolate-coated spritz biscuits or an assortment of chocolates. I want something to share at the table, or I want to give a box of chocolates as a gift; the product type determines whether my purchase fits the occasion. For around 45% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any may-contain warning on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. If I need to take an allergen into account, I can’t rely on the flavour name or a picture alone. Around 33% of consumers give this check top priority.
Portion and nutritional information Compare the nutritional values per biscuit or portion and per 100 g, then decide how much you want to serve. When sharing biscuits, I want to know what one portion contains, rather than seeing only the values per 100 g. For around 22% of consumers, portion size matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking chocolate-coated spritz biscuits for a box of chocolates

    A chocolate coating doesn’t turn a spritz biscuit into an assortment of chocolates. This matters especially if you’re looking for a gift rather than biscuits to serve.

    Before choosing a flavour, decide whether you want to share biscuits or give a box of chocolates.

  • Relying on the product title alone when checking for allergens

    Ingredients vary between products. Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients for the Nobo Sprits varieties mentioned here; soya is also listed for the milk chocolate variety.

    Check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the current packaging of the product you’re buying.

  • Comparing nutritional values per 100 g only

    A value per 100 g doesn’t tell you what’s in one biscuit or a portion you’ve chosen to serve. Make sure you compare values for the same quantity, too.

    Look at the nutritional information per biscuit or portion alongside the values per 100 g, then decide how much you want to serve.

Brands to consider

Verkade

Verkade lists products including Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk. These are two varieties to consider if you’re choosing between spritz biscuits without and with a chocolate coating.

  • Verkade provides ingredients and nutritional information per biscuit for both of the varieties mentioned.
  • According to Verkade’s product information, these varieties contain wheat and milk ingredients; soya is also listed for the milk chocolate variety. Check the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists its own spritz biscuit varieties as well as Verkade Nobo Sprits Original. Check the exact product name when comparing them: a round butter spritz biscuit isn’t necessarily the same as a standard spritz biscuit.

  • The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Original includes details such as ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. For an ingredients or allergen check, use the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists mini spritz biscuit sticks, butter spritz biscuits and spritz biscuits with dark chocolate. Compare the varieties separately if the shape or chocolate coating matters to you.

  • Jumbo lists a 125 g pack for its mini spritz biscuit sticks and a 200 g pack for its dark chocolate spritz biscuits.
  • A variety name or pack weight doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy; check the information for the specific product.

PLUS

PLUS lists 175 g packs of spritz biscuits, as well as a separate advocaat variety. Check which flavour you’re looking for before treating these products as alternatives.

  • The product names and pack weights help you distinguish the standard spritz biscuits from the advocaat variety.
  • A flavoured variety may not suit someone looking to serve classic spritz biscuits; check the ingredients and product description.

Sondey

Sondey is a biscuit and snack brand from Lidl. Choose a product from the range based on its specific features, rather than the brand name alone.

  • Lidl describes Sondey as a brand offering a range of biscuits and snacks.
  • The fact that the brand includes vegan options doesn’t mean every Sondey product is vegan. Check the details on the pack you’ve chosen.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate-coated spritz biscuits the same as a box of chocolates?

No. Chocolate-coated spritz biscuits are biscuits with a chocolate coating, while a box of chocolates is designed to contain chocolates. For a shared biscuit moment, choose the type of spritz biscuit you’d like; if you’re looking for an assortment to give as a gift, choose a box of chocolates.

Can I choose Nobo Sprits Original if I need to avoid wheat or milk?

Don’t assume that Nobo Sprits Original is suitable: Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients. Soya is also listed for Nobo Sprits Melk. If you have an allergy, always check the current ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.

What should I check on the packaging of spritz biscuits or chocolates?

Check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net weight, best-before date and any storage instructions. The information on the specific pack will help you decide whether the product suits the snack occasion or gift you have in mind.

How should I store spritz biscuits after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the spritz biscuits you’ve bought. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Original, Albert Heijn advises storing the product in a cool, dry place; check the packaging for any other variety.