Who might enjoy spritz biscuits on the go?

Walkers looking for a small, sweet treat for a break

You want a crisp biscuit to enjoy during a short rest. Check the pack size and how you’ll keep the biscuits dry and sealed after opening.

Walkers who particularly enjoy chocolate flavour

You’re specifically looking for a spritz biscuit with a chocolate layer or coating. Compare the options: according to Verkade’s product information, Nobo Sprits Melk contains more sugar per 100 g than Nobo Sprits Original.

Shoppers who check ingredients and allergens

You need to know what’s in the specific version. Check the current pack for ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements, as these vary between products.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a biscuit for a short break or a snack that fits in with the rest of your food for the walk. Then compare the nutritional information and storage advice for the version you’re considering.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Role of the snack Compare the nutritional value per 100 g and consider whether you want to bring anything else to eat alongside a biscuit. On a longer walk, I want to fit a treat in with the other food I eat. For around 45% of consumers, balancing snacks would be the main consideration.
Taking it with you and storage Check the pack weight, portion size and storage advice; consider how you’ll seal the pack after opening. For a short break, I want to take a sweet biscuit without it rattling around loose in my bag. Ease of carrying would be the main consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Allergens in each version Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to read the pack for the exact version I’ve chosen. For around 28% of consumers, checking allergens would be the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking of spritz biscuits as a box of chocolates or a complete walking snack

    A spritz biscuit is a biscuit; some versions have a chocolate layer or coating. A chocolate spritz biscuit isn’t a box of chocolates. And a biscuit for a sweet break serves a different purpose from food you take along for a longer walk.

    Before buying, decide whether you’re looking for a treat or something to go alongside the other food you’ll eat during your walk.

  • Assuming all spritz biscuits contain the same allergens

    The versions reviewed have different ingredients. According to Verkade’s product information, Nobo Sprits Melk contains, among other things, soya; egg is also listed for the PLUS spritz biscuit reviewed.

    Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack of the version you’re buying.

  • Putting an opened pack loose in your bag

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, biscuits keep best when stored in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. An opened pack won’t automatically stay protected while you’re out and about.

    Take a sealed pack, or put the biscuits you need in a dry, airtight snack box.

  • Treating the online product description as the definitive label

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change, so the details on a product page may not match those on the pack you buy.

    Use product pages to compare versions, then check the current label before making your choice.

Brands with relevant spritz biscuit options

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk are worth comparing if you want to weigh up a plain version against one with a chocolate layer within the same product range.

  • According to Verkade, Original contains 24,2 g of sugar per 100 g; the product information for Melk lists 15% milk chocolate and 29,3 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • Both versions reviewed contain wheat and milk; soya is also listed for Melk. Check the current pack.

Albert Heijn

The AH butter spritz biscuits reviewed come in a 200 g pack. Albert Heijn lists ten 20 g portions.

  • The product information lists 29% butter, 477 kcal per 100 g and storage in a dry place at room temperature.
  • The version reviewed contains milk and wheat. Also check the current pack for any ‘may contain’ statements.

Jumbo

Jumbo Lunetta is a spritz biscuit with cocoa and a coating, for anyone who wants to compare this flavour with plain or butter spritz biscuits.

  • According to Jumbo, the version reviewed contains 10% coating, 25,7 g of sugar and 16,4 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
  • The product information lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients. Store the product in a dry place after opening, and check the label for possible traces.

PLUS

The PLUS butter spritz biscuits reviewed come in a 175 g pack; the product page provides nutritional information and storage instructions.

  • According to PLUS, this version contains 30% butter, 522 kcal and 21,4 g of sugar per 100 g. The listed Nutri-Score is E.
  • The version reviewed lists wheat, egg and milk, as well as possible traces. Check the current pack if these ingredients matter to you.

Biscotto

The ALDI Biscotto butter spritz biscuits reviewed come in a 175 g pack containing twelve biscuits.

  • ALDI describes this version as made with butter; the number of biscuits and pack weight can help you choose how many to take with you.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are spritz biscuits enough for a snack on a long walk?

A spritz biscuit is a sweet biscuit, and won’t necessarily be all you want to eat on a long walk. Think about what else you’re taking and eating; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests fruit, unsalted nuts and bread as snack options.

What’s the difference between plain spritz biscuits and chocolate spritz biscuits?

It depends on the versions you’re comparing. According to Verkade, Nobo Sprits Melk contains 15% milk chocolate and 29,3 g of sugar per 100 g, compared with 24,2 g of sugar per 100 g in Nobo Sprits Original. Soya is also listed as an allergen for Melk.

How should I store spritz biscuits I’m taking with me?

Keep the biscuits dry and well sealed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place; also follow the instructions on the pack, especially after opening it.

Where can I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?

Read the label on the specific pack, even if you’ve already looked at the version online. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 designated allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Also look out for any warnings about possible traces.