For a single break with a larger walking group, choose a 300–400 g pack if someone can carry it and the biscuits will stay dry and protected once opened. If you want to carry less weight or share them at several points along the way, you could choose a regular 150–200 g pack and portion out what you need in advance. Whatever you choose, check the allergens for the exact variety.
If one person is carrying the biscuits, a larger pack can be handy for sharing during a group break. ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in 300–400 g packs, while Lidl Nederland lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits.
If you only want to take as much as you expect to eat or share on the way, look for a smaller pack or portion out the biscuits in advance. Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo Sprits in 150 g packs, while PLUS lists 175 g spritz biscuits.
If you’re sharing with a group, it’s important to check the label for the variety you choose: declarations for wheat, milk, egg, soya, nuts and sesame vary by product. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re actually taking with you.
First, work out how many people will be sharing the same pack and whether you’ll be eating the biscuits during one break. Then choose a size that’s comfortable to carry and protect, and check the exact variety for allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Compare the net weight with the number of people who’ll be sharing. ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland list larger packs of 300–400 g and 400 g respectively. | If we’re all sharing one pack during the same break, I want to avoid choosing one that’s too small. Having enough to share is the priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Weight and portioning | Compare a regular 150–200 g pack with a larger one and consider whether you want to portion out what you need in advance. Check how you can protect the biscuits while carrying them. | On a longer walk, I don’t want to carry a larger opened pack than I need to. That’s why around 30% of consumers prioritise a smaller amount that’s easy to carry. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for the exact variety, including any statements about allergens the product may contain. | If I’m sharing spritz biscuits with others, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are relevant to them. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their first concern. |
| Variety and storage | Choose between plain, butter and chocolate varieties based on the group’s preferences and the ingredients. Also check the storage instructions on the pack. | Once the practicalities are sorted, I want to take a variety the group will enjoy. For around 10% of consumers, the choice of variety matters most. |
A 150–200 g pack contains less to share than the larger 300–400 g packs listed by ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland.
Decide in advance how many people you’ll be sharing the biscuits with. Depending on the group, choose a larger pack or take several smaller ones.
Plain, butter and chocolate varieties don’t necessarily have the same ingredients or allergens. For example, Albert Heijn lists different allergens for Verkade Nobo Sprits plain biscuits and the milk chocolate variety.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the physical pack of the exact variety you’re buying.
Spritz biscuits can break if other items press against the pack. Product pages for various varieties also recommend storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place.
If you want to portion out the biscuits on the way, take a dry, sturdy, resealable container with you.
Jumbo says its 200 g plain spritz biscuits are no longer part of its online range. Lidl lists its 400 g butter spritz biscuits as available to buy in store.
Before setting off, check where the variety you want is available and have a suitable alternative size in mind.
According to Albert Heijn product pages, Verkade Nobo Sprits is available in plain and milk chocolate varieties, in 150 g packs.
PLUS lists 175 g spritz biscuits, as well as 200 g chocolate and Lunetta varieties.
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g pack.
Jumbo lists 200 g spritz biscuits with dark chocolate, with 15 portions according to the product information.
Lidl Nederland lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits as a product available in store only.
No. A 300–400 g pack can be handy for one shared break, especially if someone is happy to carry it. If you want to share the biscuits at several points along the way or carry less weight, you could portion out what you need from a smaller pack in advance.
Check the allergens on the pack for the exact variety, as the information varies by product. The varieties mentioned include wheat and milk; some also list egg or soya, or state that they may contain nuts or sesame.
Ideally, portion out the amount you need into a dry, sturdy, resealable container. This will protect the biscuits from pressure in your rucksack and help you follow the storage advice to keep them cool and dry.
