Choose individually wrapped spritz biscuits when people need to be able to help themselves to a sealed portion at a reception or coffee point. For a small team that gets through an opened pack quickly, regular spritz biscuits in an airtight tin may be enough. Luto Kantoorinrichting describes a box of De Molen Spritsen containing 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each. Whatever you choose, check the storage instructions and allergen information on the current packaging.
If you want to offer biscuits individually at a reception, in a staff kitchen or beside a coffee machine, individually wrapped spritz biscuits suit the way you serve them. Luto Kantoorinrichting lists a box of De Molen Spritsen with individually wrapped biscuits for this purpose.
You could choose a regular pack of spritz biscuits if you store the contents in a sealed tin after opening. Albert Heijn gives this storage advice for AH Roomboter Spritsen; the product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits also says to keep the biscuits sealed after opening.
You need to be able to let colleagues check the information on the packaging of the biscuits being served. The Verkade and AH varieties reviewed list wheat or other cereals containing gluten, as well as milk; the AH variety also lists egg.
When to choose them: For self-service, you can offer each biscuit as a sealed portion. Luto Kantoorinrichting describes De Molen Spritsen as 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each.
The trade-off: You’ll be buying a box of 40 relatively large portions. Individual wrappers don’t replace the need to check the ingredients and allergen information.
When to choose them: For a small team that gets through an opened pack quickly and can keep the biscuits sealed between servings.
The trade-off: You’ll need to manage the opened pack yourself, and you won’t be offering individually sealed portions. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving individual portions | Check that each biscuit is individually wrapped; the total pack weight won’t tell you this. | For self-service, I want to be able to put out a sealed biscuit without sharing an open pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of biscuits, the weight of each one and how quickly your office will get through the stock. | If our team doesn’t eat many biscuits, I don’t want to choose a box that will sit around for a long time. Around 29% of consumers say the right pack size is their main concern. |
| Spritz biscuits in a tin | Choose between a regular pack for an airtight tin and individually wrapped spritz biscuits. | I want to serve spritz biscuits from a shared tin and can keep the opened pack sealed. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Allergens and labelling | Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of the exact variety. | If colleagues need to avoid allergens, I want to check what’s in the biscuit before serving it. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label is the deciding factor. |
A weight of 150 g or 175 g describes the pack, not the wrapping around each biscuit. For the regular varieties of Verkade, AH and PLUS reviewed, this information doesn’t mean that the spritz biscuits are individually wrapped.
For self-service, look for an explicit description such as ‘individually wrapped’ or ‘wrapped individually’. Luto Kantoorinrichting uses this kind of wording for its box of De Molen Spritsen.
With a regular pack, some biscuits will still be left in the opened packaging after you’ve filled the tin. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Roomboter Spritsen in a sealed tin after opening; Jumbo says to keep Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel in a sealed pack.
Top up the tin as needed and store the remaining biscuits according to the instructions on the pack you choose.
Ingredients and possible traces vary between varieties. This means the allergen information on one pack can’t replace the label on another.
Before serving, check the current label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
An option for serving individual portions: Luto Kantoorinrichting describes De Molen Spritsen as a presentation box containing 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a regular 150 g pack listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
AH Roomboter Spritsen is a regular 175 g pack, suitable for storing in an airtight biscuit tin.
PLUS lists spritz biscuits in a regular 175 g pack, with instructions to store them in a cool, dry place.
Not if a small team gets through a regular pack quickly and stores the biscuits in a sealed container after opening. For a reception or coffee point where people help themselves to a sealed portion, individually wrapped spritz biscuits are better suited to the way you serve them. Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise keeping the regular varieties reviewed sealed after opening.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen and seal the pack securely again after opening. For AH Roomboter Spritsen, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and using a sealed tin after opening. For Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack sealed after opening.
Check all listed allergens and possible traces on the current label of the exact pack you’re serving. The Verkade and AH varieties reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk; the AH variety also lists egg. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
No, that wording doesn’t mean that each biscuit has its own wrapper. The information listed by PLUS refers to a 175 g pack. If you want to serve biscuits individually, check that the retailer explicitly describes them as ‘individually wrapped’ or ‘wrapped individually’.
