Which spritz biscuits are right for you?

For stocking up for tea and coffee

If spritz biscuits are a regular part of your weekly shop, the main thing to consider is whether the pack size suits the number of times you plan to serve them.

For choosing by flavour

You can choose between spritz biscuits without a chocolate coating and a chocolate-coated variety. Check the product name and ingredients to make sure you pick the right one.

For taking to guests or giving as a small gift

You want the biscuits to look the part. As well as the packaging, check the best-before date and allergen information when giving spritz biscuits to someone else.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re buying spritz biscuits for home, for the flavour or as a gift. Then compare the pack and the exact variety to find the right match.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and stock Check the net weight, the number of biscuits if stated, and the best-before date. If I’m buying spritz biscuits for several coffee breaks, I want a quantity we’ll get through at home. Around 33% of consumers prioritise finding a pack size that suits them.
Plain or chocolate Read the product name and ingredients to check the variety and type of chocolate. When I fancy chocolate spritz biscuits, I don’t want to accidentally pick a variety without a chocolate coating. For around 25% of consumers, flavour is the deciding factor.
Own label and choice of retailer Check which varieties and pack sizes are available at the shop where you do your shopping. I want to do my usual shop at one retailer and find a suitable own-label option there. Around 25% of consumers prioritise their choice of retailer.
Presentation Take a look at the packaging and check the best-before date and allergen information before giving the biscuits to someone. When visiting someone, I want to take biscuits that I can hand over neatly. Around 17% of consumers consider presentation the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a bigger pack without thinking about how you’ll use it

    The retailer pages we looked at show spritz biscuits in a range of pack sizes. A bigger pack isn’t useful if the biscuits are left uneaten.

    Choose a quantity that suits your coffee breaks or visit, and check the best-before date on the pack.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the variety name

    Ingredients vary between spritz biscuit varieties. For example, Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients in Nobo Sprits Original; the name alone doesn’t tell you everything on the label.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, especially if you’re buying the biscuits for someone else.

  • Confusing chocolate spritz biscuits with a box of chocolates

    Even with a chocolate coating, spritz biscuits are still biscuits. Smart packaging doesn’t turn them into a box of chocolates.

    First decide whether you want to give biscuits or a chocolate gift, then consider the presentation.

  • Confusing online listings with availability

    Jumbo stated on a page for Sprits Staafjes Mini that the product was no longer part of its online range. Lidl describes the butter spritz biscuits mentioned as an in-store product.

    Before you shop, check whether the variety you want is available from your chosen retailer or through your preferred way of ordering.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Verkade

Verkade lists Nobo Sprits Original and Nobo Sprits Melk as separate varieties.

  • Verkade publishes an ingredients list for Nobo Sprits Original; the brand describes the milk variety as a biscuit coated in milk chocolate.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergens on the pack for the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers AH Spritsen, 200 g, in packaging that the product page says is suitable for serving to guests.

  • The product page lists 29% butter in the ingredients.
  • Check the physical pack for the current ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists, among other options, 175 g butter spritz biscuits and 200 g dark chocolate spritz biscuits.

  • These product names make it easy to search specifically for a butter or chocolate variety.
  • Check that the specific variety is currently available before relying on it.

Biscotto

ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack and a larger 300–400 g pack.

  • You can choose a pack size based on how many spritz biscuits you expect to use.
  • Check which pack is available at your shop and read the label.

Sondey

Sondey is a biscuit brand sold by Lidl; Lidl also lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product.

  • The stated pack size gives you a useful starting point when deciding how much to stock up on.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in store.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

This product selection is for anyone looking for milk chocolate spritz biscuits to add to their weekly shop. Consider separately whether the pack size suits the amount you need for home or for guests.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

Verkade Nobo Spritzed Milk Chocolate, 150 g

A good choice if you’re looking for milk chocolate spritz biscuits to add to your weekly shop. The pack contains 150 g. Check the ingredients, allergens and best-before date on the pack, especially if you’re giving the biscuits to someone else.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Should I check the allergens in spritz biscuits?

Yes. Read the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients, among other things, for Nobo Sprits Original; the ingredients may differ in another variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that, for prepacked foods, allergens that must be declared are listed in the ingredients list on the label.

When should I choose a bigger pack of spritz biscuits?

Choose a bigger pack if the quantity suits your plans and you’ll use it before the best-before date. ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in 175 g and 300–400 g packs; before you buy, consider which quantity is practical for your household.

How should I store spritz biscuits after buying them?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo advises keeping its dark chocolate spritz biscuits in a cool, dry place away from light; check the instructions for your variety too, including what to do once the pack is open.

Can spritz biscuits replace a box of chocolates as a gift?

Only if you want to give biscuits: chocolate spritz biscuits are still biscuits, not a box of chocolates. First decide which type of product you want, then, if you choose spritz biscuits, consider the packaging, best-before date and allergen information.