Which option is right for you?

For a classic biscuit platter

Looking for a crisp spritz biscuit without a chocolate coating for New Year's Eve? Verkade describes NoboSprits Original as a crisp biscuit. A digestive is a different type of product.

For chocolate spritz fans

Want to serve spritz biscuits, but prefer them with milk chocolate? According to Verkade, NoboSprits Melk has a milk chocolate coating. If you’re choosing for guests, check the allergen information too.

For anyone comparing labels

Are ingredients, allergens or nutritional values important to you, or are you specifically looking for a wholemeal digestive? Compare the details on the individual packs. For example, Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour and wheat among the ingredients of its Digestive Volkoren.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want spritz biscuits or digestives for your platter. Then, if you like, choose between the plain and milk chocolate varieties. If you have specific ingredient requirements, check the label of the variety you choose.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it's important to
Type of biscuit Check whether the pack says spritz or digestive; if you prefer wholemeal, check the ingredients too. If I want to serve classic spritz biscuits, I don’t want to accidentally come home with digestives. Around 40% of consumers prioritise getting the right type of biscuit.
Plain or milk chocolate Compare the variety name and, if nutritional values matter to you, the information per 100 g. For my biscuit platter, I want to choose milk chocolate spritz biscuits rather than the plain variety. Around 20% of consumers prioritise choosing the right variety.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. If I’m choosing biscuits for guests with a relevant allergy, I need to know what the specific variety contains. Checking the label is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking spritz biscuits and digestives are the same

    If you’re expecting a crisp spritz biscuit, you could end up with a different type of product on your platter. Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour in its Digestive Volkoren; Verkade describes NoboSprits Original as a spritz biscuit.

    Decide which type of biscuit you want to serve first, then compare varieties within that category.

  • Relying on the product name alone when it comes to allergies

    Ingredients vary between varieties. The product information reviewed lists wheat and milk, and possible traces of nuts and sesame, for Verkade NoboSprits Original; NoboSprits Melk also contains soya.

    Before buying and serving, read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ warnings.

  • Assuming the chocolate coating is the only difference

    According to Verkade, NoboSprits Melk contains milk chocolate, and its allergen and nutritional information also differs from that of Original.

    If those differences matter to your choice, compare the labels of both varieties on the same basis, for example per 100 g.

  • Storing an opened pack somewhere damp

    How you store crisp spritz biscuits can affect the texture. Albert Heijn recommends storing the plain variety reviewed in a dry, preferably cool place.

    Seal an opened pack tightly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands and retailers to consider

Verkade

The NoboSprits varieties reviewed are Original, without a chocolate coating, and Melk, with milk chocolate.

  • Verkade provides product information for each variety, including ingredients and allergens.
  • The ingredients listed for these varieties do not necessarily apply to other Verkade biscuits.

Albert Heijn

The product listing reviewed is for Verkade Nobo spritz biscuits, plain, in a 150 g pack.

  • The product listing provides allergen and storage information for this variety.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both Jumbo Digestive Volkoren and Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel and Melk; these are different types of biscuits.

  • The ingredient information reviewed for Jumbo Digestive Volkoren lists 37,3% wholemeal wheat flour.
  • This digestive contains wheat and is neither a classic spritz biscuit nor a gluten-free option.

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Frequently asked questions

Are spritz biscuits the same as digestives?

No, spritz biscuits and digestives are different types of biscuit. Verkade describes NoboSprits Original as a spritz biscuit; the Jumbo and McVitie's digestives reviewed are wheat biscuits made with wholemeal ingredients. Choose based on the type of biscuit you want to serve, not just the search term.

Which allergens should I check in spritz biscuits?

Check the allergen information for the specific variety on the current packaging. The information reviewed for Verkade NoboSprits Original lists wheat and milk, and possible traces of nuts and sesame; NoboSprits Melk also contains soya. Check for any warnings about possible traces too.

How should I store spritz biscuits until New Year's Eve?

According to Albert Heijn, store the NoboSprits plain variety reviewed in a dry, preferably cool place. Seal the pack tightly after opening and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Does the name ‘digestive’ tell you anything about nutritional value?

No, the name ‘digestive’ is not in itself an indication of nutritional value. If factors such as fibre, sugars or fat matter to your choice, compare the nutritional information for the specific biscuits per 100 g. A difference in one value does not tell you everything about the product as a whole.