Choose a 300–400 g sharing pack if you’ll be topping up an open serving dish, or a box of individually portioned spritz biscuits if set portions matter more than one large pack. Several 150–200 g packs give you room to offer a choice of flavours, but take more planning to stock. Whichever option you choose, check the weight, number of portions and allergens on the exact pack.
If you want to open fewer small packs, compare the weight of each sharing pack with the number of spritz biscuits in a box. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack; the box of De Molen's Banket sold by Jumbo contains 40 spritz biscuits weighing 38 g each.
You’ll need the allergen information for each chosen variety before putting the biscuits out. Don’t rely on names such as ‘plain’, ‘butter’ or ‘chocolate’ alone: check the current labels individually.
Topping up an open serving dish calls for a different approach from offering biscuits for guests to pick up individually. Plan in advance how you’ll arrange the spritz biscuits on the buffet table and how much stock you’ll open at once.
Choose this if: you’ll be topping up an open serving dish and want more in each pack than the 150–200 g packs mentioned here.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to store an opened pack appropriately. Also check whether your preferred variety is available locally.
Choose this if: you want to divide a set number of biscuits between guests or tables.
Bear in mind: a box of individual portions is not the same as one large sharing pack, and it makes for a different presentation.
Choose this if: spritz biscuits are just one part of the buffet, or you’d like to offer both plain and chocolate varieties.
Bear in mind: you’ll have more packs to plan for, and ingredients and allergens may vary between varieties.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the total weight with the stated number of biscuits or portions; check whether a multipack contains separate packs. | If I’m expecting lots of guests, I want to know how many spritz biscuits I can put out without constantly opening new packs. Having enough in each pack is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the label for each exact variety and keep that information available when serving. | If any guests need to check allergens, I want to be able to tell them which ingredients are in each biscuit. Clear allergen information is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portions and presentation | Check the number of biscuits, the type of packaging and the storage instructions after opening. | For self-service, I want guests to be able to pick up a biscuit easily and to divide the stock between serving areas neatly. Around 21% of consumers care most about having portions that are easy to manage. |
| Flavour | Compare plain, iced and chocolate varieties by their ingredients and pack weight. | If spritz biscuits are displayed alongside other bakes, I want to choose flavours and a look that work well together. This variety is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
The Verkade 2-pack at Albert Heijn consists of separate items. That’s different from one 300–400 g pack or a box of individually portioned spritz biscuits.
Check the pack format before working out how many packs you’ll need for the serving dishes.
The name of a spritz biscuit variety doesn’t tell you which allergens it contains or may contain.
Check the current pack for each variety and make sure guests can access that information.
A larger pack works well for a serving dish you’ll top up; individual biscuits may be more convenient when you’re dividing set portions between several areas.
First decide how guests will help themselves, then compare the weight and number of biscuits.
The ingredients and allergens on the variety you receive determine what you can tell guests at the buffet.
When your order arrives, check the label and best-before date, and make sure you’ve received the variety you wanted.
Nobo Sprits is available in plain and milk chocolate varieties, among others.
Jumbo has 200 g spritz biscuit varieties, including Lunetta with cocoa and icing, and a dark chocolate variety.
AH Lunetta Spritsen is a 200 g pack with icing.
PLUS lists 175 g and 200 g spritz biscuit varieties, including Lunetta and chocolate spritz biscuits.
ALDI Netherlands lists 175 g Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, as well as 300–400 g packs in plain or chocolate varieties.
Jumbo lists De Molen's Banket Spritsen as a box of 40 × 38 g biscuits.
This 150 g pack is a good fit if you’re choosing several smaller packs, for example if you’d like to offer a milk chocolate variety alongside other biscuits. If you’re looking for one pack to top up a large serving dish, compare the sharing packs mentioned earlier.
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This pack is a handy milk chocolate option when spritz biscuits are a small part of your wedding buffet.
The pack contains 150 g. Check the number of biscuits before planning quantities, and read the current label for allergen and storage information.
Compare the total weight and stated number of portions or biscuits with your guest numbers and the other sweet treats on the table. For Verkade Nobo Sprits plain, Albert Heijn lists 150 g and nine portions; Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits, and Jumbo sells De Molen's Banket Spritsen in a box of 40 × 38 g. For each pack size, consider how much you actually want to serve.
Keep the labels for the exact spritz biscuit varieties available so guests can check which allergens they contain. If a business or caterer serves food to customers, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires customers to be given information about allergens present.
Don’t assume they are: ingredients and allergens vary between products and varieties. Check the current label for both plain and chocolate spritz biscuits, even if the packs are from the same brand.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and reseal any biscuits left over. For AH Lunetta, the recommendation after opening is to store the biscuits in a sealed tin; for Verkade Nobo Sprits Original, the recommendation is to keep them in a sealed pack.
