Who is this relevant to?

People looking for 0 g sugars

You want a biscuit with an explicit 0 g sugars on the label to enjoy with your coffee or serve on a snack platter. A biscuit alternative is fine too, even if it isn’t a traditional spritz biscuit.

Spritz biscuit fans comparing sugar content

You want to keep the familiar spritz shape or chocolate variety, but also know how much sugar the product contains. Whether you want less sugar or no sugars at all will guide your choice.

People who check ingredients carefully

You also pay attention to allergens or polyols when serving biscuits. Information about sugars alone won’t tell you whether a biscuit suits the needs of everyone you’re serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether 0 g sugars is essential, or whether the spritz shape matters more. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the products you’re considering.

Biscuits with no sugars

A good fit when: 0 g sugars on the label is your priority and a different type of biscuit is suitable for your snack platter.

The trade-off: You’ll be choosing something other than a traditional spritz biscuit. For products containing sweeteners, check the rest of the nutritional information and the ingredients too.

Chocolate spritz biscuits with less sugar

A good fit when: serving biscuits in the spritz shape matters more to you than having 0 g sugars.

The trade-off: According to PLUS, Elvee Chocolate Spritz Biscuits with Less Sugar still contain 28 g sugars per 100 g, so they’re not suitable if you’re looking for 0 g sugars.

Traditional spritz biscuits

A good fit when: you specifically want to serve traditional spritz biscuits or a chocolate variety.

The trade-off: The PLUS Spritz Biscuits and Verkade Milk Chocolate Spritz Biscuits listed by PLUS contain 21.4 g and 29.2 g sugars per 100 g respectively.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Sugars Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; don’t treat ‘less sugar’ as meaning ‘no sugars’. If you require 0 g sugars, don’t rely on the front of the packaging alone. Around 45% of consumers put this requirement first.
Other nutritional information Compare energy, carbohydrates and serving sizes per 100 g and per serving. If you choose biscuits with no sugars, you’ll also want to know what else is in a serving. For around 33% of consumers, this broader nutritional information is their first consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for allergens and, where applicable, polyols. If you’re serving biscuits to others, you’ll want to take account of ingredients they avoid. This is the top priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘no sugars’

    According to PLUS, Elvee Chocolate Spritz Biscuits with Less Sugar still contain 28 g sugars per 100 g. That doesn’t meet a requirement of 0 g sugars.

    Check the ‘of which sugars’ row in the nutritional information before choosing a product.

  • Looking only at the sugars

    The Céréal coconut biscuit with no sugars listed by PLUS also contains 427 kcal and 72 g carbohydrates per 100 g. So the sugar content doesn’t tell you the whole nutritional story.

    Also compare the energy, carbohydrates and the amount you plan to serve.

  • Overlooking polyols

    According to PLUS, the Céréal coconut biscuit contains 18 g polyols per 100 g. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, especially if you’re serving biscuits to others.

  • Confusing a sugar claim with allergen information

    The biscuit with no sugars described here contains wheat, and the regular spritz biscuits checked also contain allergens. Exact ingredients and possible traces vary from product to product.

    Check the label on each pack separately just before serving, and keep the packaging to hand.

Brands to consider

Céréal

Worth considering if you’re looking for a biscuit with no sugars as an alternative to spritz biscuits.

  • According to PLUS, the coconut variety lists 0 g sugars per 100 g.
  • The same variety lists 427 kcal, 72 g carbohydrates and 18 g polyols per 100 g. Also check the packaging for information about wheat and possible allergen traces.

Verkade

A useful option if you’re specifically looking for chocolate spritz biscuits.

  • Milk Chocolate Spritz Biscuits combine spritz biscuits with milk chocolate.
  • According to PLUS, Verkade Milk Chocolate Spritz Biscuits contain 29.2 g sugars per 100 g. Check the label for wheat, milk, soya and possible traces of nuts or sesame.

PLUS

PLUS product information offers a useful reference when comparing regular spritz biscuits with biscuit alternatives containing no sugars.

  • PLUS Spritz Biscuits list 21.4 g sugars per 100 g, giving you a like-for-like basis for comparing them with other packs.
  • That sugar content means PLUS Spritz Biscuits are not a product with no sugars. Always check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘less sugar’ mean the same as ‘no sugars’?

No. According to PLUS, Elvee Chocolate Spritz Biscuits with Less Sugar still contain 28 g sugars per 100 g, while the Céréal coconut biscuit described here lists 0 g sugars per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information rather than relying on the product name alone.

Are biscuits with no sugars automatically low in calories?

No. The Céréal coconut biscuit with no sugars listed by PLUS contains 427 kcal per 100 g. When choosing, also consider the serving size and the rest of the nutritional information.

What does maltitol on a biscuit packet mean?

Maltitol is a sweetener from the polyol group. If a biscuit contains maltitol, check the ingredients and any warnings: the Céréal coconut biscuit described here states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Which allergens should you check in spritz biscuits and biscuits with no sugars?

Read the current label for every product, as ingredients and possible traces vary. According to the product information listed by PLUS, the Céréal coconut biscuit contains wheat; PLUS Spritz Biscuits contain wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients; and Verkade Milk Chocolate Spritz Biscuits contain wheat, milk and soya.