Who might find a small portion of spritz biscuits useful?

If you only want a small amount

For a quiet moment over New Year’s Eve, a stated portion size can help you gauge how much you’ll be eating. It doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

If you check allergens first

Ingredients vary by brand and flavour. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before you buy, even if you’re already familiar with a previous version.

If you’re comparing plain and chocolate biscuits

Verkade and PLUS list both a spritz biscuit without chocolate and a chocolate version in their product information. Your choice of flavour can also affect which ingredients you need to check.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you really need individually wrapped biscuits. If a standard pack will do, the ingredients and your preferred flavour become more important.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion and packaging Compare the portion weight and number of biscuits; separately look for an explicit statement that the biscuits are individually wrapped. If I only want to open one biscuit, I need to know whether the rest will stay wrapped. Around 42% of consumers prioritise a clearly defined portion.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about traces on the packaging. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the flavour I’ve chosen before buying it. For around 33% of consumers, ingredients and allergens come first.
Flavour Compare plain or butter biscuits with chocolate versions using the product description and ingredients. For my festive treat, the choice between a spritz biscuit without chocolate and a chocolate version could be the deciding factor. Around 25% of consumers give flavour the highest priority.

Common mistakes when buying spritz biscuits

  • Assuming a portion means an individually wrapped biscuit

    A portion weight or number of biscuits tells you how much you can eat or how many biscuits are in the pack. It doesn’t tell you whether each biscuit has its own wrapper.

    If you want to leave the rest unopened, look for an explicit statement that the biscuits are individually wrapped or packed in separate bags.

  • Relying on the flavour name alone

    Plain, butter and chocolate versions may contain different ingredients and allergens. The name on the front isn’t enough to tell you.

    Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact version you’re buying, including any relevant warnings about traces.

  • Assuming a store listing means the product is available

    A product listing doesn’t tell you whether those spritz biscuits will be available at your chosen shop just before New Year’s Eve. For example, Lidl describes its butter spritz biscuits as an in-store-only item.

    Check the current range before counting on a particular version. If you choose an alternative, check the packaging and ingredients again.

Brands to compare

Verkade

Nobo Sprits Original is an option without chocolate; there’s also a milk chocolate version.

  • Albert Heijn lists a portion of around 16.8 g for Nobo Sprits naturel.
  • A stated portion doesn’t confirm that the biscuits are individually wrapped. Check the packaging if this matters to you.

Albert Heijn

AH Spritsen is a butter biscuit option to compare if you’re looking for a pack with a stated number of biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn lists 10 biscuits in a 200 g pack, with portions of 20 g.
  • Check the current packaging to see whether the biscuits are individually wrapped and which ingredients are listed.

Jumbo

Jumbo Roomboter Spritsen is a butter biscuit option to compare by portion information and ingredients.

  • Jumbo lists a 175 g pack, 29.8% butter and nutritional information per 12 g.
  • The portion size doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped, so check the packaging separately.

PLUS

PLUS lists both butter spritz biscuits and a chocolate version.

  • PLUS lists 30% butter for PLUS Spritsen and describes PLUS Chocolade Sprits as a spritz biscuit with 18% dark chocolate.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen version on the current packaging.

Biscotto (ALDI)

Biscotto Roomboterspritsen is an option if you want to know how many biscuits are in a pack.

  • ALDI lists 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging format of the version you pick up in store.

Sondey (Lidl)

Lidl lists butter spritz biscuits as an in-store item in its biscuit range.

  • Lidl lists its butter spritz biscuits in a 400 g pack, available in store only.
  • In store, check the ingredients, allergens and number of biscuits if these details will affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a portion size the same as an individually wrapped spritz biscuit?

No. A portion size describes an amount; it doesn’t confirm that the biscuit has its own wrapper. If you only want to open one biscuit, look for an explicit statement about the packaging format.

Where can I find the allergens in pre-packed spritz biscuits?

Check the ingredients list on the packaging. Under European rules for pre-packed food, as explained by Your Europe, allergens must be highlighted in the list. Also read any warning about traces if it’s relevant to your choice.

Which ingredients should I look out for in plain and chocolate spritz biscuits?

For your chosen spritz biscuit, always check whether wheat and milk are listed. Depending on the brand and version, it may also contain egg or soya, or carry warnings about other allergens. Don’t rely on the ingredients for a different flavour from the same brand.

How should I store spritz biscuits once opened?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging. Product information from brands including Verkade and PLUS recommends storing the biscuits in a cool, dry place and, where stated, sealing the pack after opening.