If you’re looking for a crisp biscuit
If you fancy something sweet with breakfast, coffee or tea, spritz biscuits are a good choice for a biscuit break. Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as crisp.
Which option is right for you?
If you want chocolate on a spritz biscuit
Looking for a chocolate-flavoured biscuit rather than an assortment of chocolates or bars? According to Verkade’s ingredient information, Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate.
If you want to give or share chocolate
If giving or sharing is your priority, a chocolate assortment is a different choice from a pack of spritz biscuits. Jumbo offers chocolate gifts as a separate product category.
What should you look out for?
First decide whether you want a biscuit, chocolate flavour in a biscuit, or an assortment to share. Then check the packaging of the exact product you plan to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| A crisp biscuit break | Check that you’re choosing spritz biscuits, and decide whether you want a plain or chocolate variety. | If I want a crisp biscuit with breakfast or coffee, a chocolate assortment isn’t what I’m looking for. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this kind of biscuit break. |
| Chocolate on spritz biscuits | Read the product name and ingredients; Verkade states that Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate. | I want a chocolate flavour, but still want a spritz biscuit rather than a gift box. For around 33% of consumers, that chocolate accent is the main priority. |
| Gifting, sharing and allergens | Check the assortment and read the ingredients and allergen information for the packaging you’ve chosen. | If I’m giving chocolate to others or sharing it with them, I want to know what’s in the box. For around 17% of consumers, sharing or gifting is the main reason for their choice. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of a box of chocolates as a substitute for spritz biscuits
A chocolate assortment doesn’t satisfy the same craving as a crisp biscuit with breakfast or coffee.
Before comparing flavours, decide whether you want a biscuit or something to give as a gift or share.
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Assuming allergens are the same across different varieties
According to Verkade, Nobo Sprits Melk contains, among other ingredients, wheat, milk and soya. The ingredients in another chocolate assortment may differ.
Read the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually buying, especially if you’re sharing the product with others.
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Thinking of a sweet treat as a complete breakfast
Spritz biscuits are biscuits, while a box of chocolates is an assortment of confectionery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that biscuits and sweets contain few valuable nutrients.
Think of them as a sweet part of an eating occasion, rather than judging them only by their flavour or gift packaging.
A relevant brand to consider
Verkade
Verkade makes Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk: two spritz biscuit varieties for anyone choosing between a plain biscuit and one with chocolate.
- Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as crisp and states that Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate.
- According to Verkade, Nobo Sprits Melk contains wheat, milk and soya, and may contain other cereals containing gluten. This product information doesn’t make spritz biscuits the same as a box of chocolates.
Products for biscuit breaks and sharing
The chocolate assortments below are suited to giving or sharing; the Verkade spritz biscuits are biscuits with milk chocolate. Choose based on the occasion, and check the allergens on the packaging if you’re sharing.
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Celebrations Chocolate Assorted, 385 g
A chocolate assortment for sharing, not for anyone looking for a spritz biscuit.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before sharing.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A chocolate gift to share or sample a range of flavours; it isn’t a spritz biscuit.
If you’re buying it for others, read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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Merci Petits Chocolate Collection, 125 g
A chocolate assortment for a small gift or thank you, rather than a crisp biscuit break.
Check the ingredients and allergens if you’re giving the box to someone else.
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Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g
For anyone who wants spritz biscuits with milk chocolate rather than a box of assorted chocolate flavours.
Check the allergens for this exact variety on the packaging.
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Milka Chocolate Assortment Party Pack, 143 g
A chocolate assortment for sharing; choose spritz biscuits if what you really want is a crisp biscuit.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Are spritz biscuits a complete breakfast?
No, spritz biscuits are biscuits, not a complete breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that biscuits and sweets contain few valuable nutrients, so think of spritz biscuits as a sweet part of an eating occasion.
When should I choose a box of chocolates instead of spritz biscuits?
A box of chocolates is a good choice when your main aim is to give or share. If you’re specifically looking for a crisp biscuit with breakfast or coffee, spritz biscuits are better suited to the occasion.
Should I check the allergens in chocolate varieties?
Yes, check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated on the label; don’t assume the ingredients are the same as those in another spritz biscuit or box of chocolates.
Can I compare spritz biscuits and a box of chocolates using Nutri-Score alone?
No, first decide whether you want a biscuit or an assortment. According to Albert Heijn, Nutri-Score can help you compare the nutritional composition of similar types of product, but it won’t tell you which occasion or allergens matter to you.
How should I store an opened pack of spritz biscuits?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing Verkade Originals Nobo Sprits Melkchocolade in a sealed pack after opening; check the instructions for other varieties separately.