Households stocking the biscuit tin
If several people help themselves from the same tin, or you want to fill it for several snack breaks, the net weight is a sensible place to start. Also think about how quickly you’ll get through an opened pack.
Which option is right for you?
Fans of classic butter spritz biscuits
If this is the option you’re after, a smaller pack may be enough. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits; compare the ingredients of the option you’re buying.
Evening snackers who check the label
If you need to consider ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, the exact option matters more than the brand or pack size alone. Check the information on the pack, especially when comparing plain biscuits with chocolate ones.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many spritz biscuits you want to buy for your biscuit tin. Then compare the flavour options and check the label before making your final choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight. For a supermarket or promotional option, check which pack size is available. | If I’m filling the biscuit tin for several evenings, I don’t want to keep needing a new pack. That’s why around 27% of consumers prioritise larger packs. |
| Flavour and finish | Check whether the option is plain, covered in milk chocolate or decorated, and read the ingredients for that version. | For my late-night snack, I want to choose the flavour of butter, chocolate or a decorated spritz biscuit. This flavour preference comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Portion and nutritional information | Compare the stated serving size and nutritional information per 100 g, including sugars and saturated fat. | If I’m having a few spritz biscuits from the tin, I want to be able to assess the portion and nutritional information. For around 27% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the pack of your chosen option. | If I need to take allergens into account, I want to know exactly what’s in these spritz biscuits. Checking ingredients and allergens is the most important consideration for around 26% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘family pack’ means a fixed quantity
The name doesn’t tell you how many grams of spritz biscuits you’ll get. Lidl Netherlands lists a 400 g pack, while Albert Heijn also sells 175 g and 200 g packs. A larger pack may also be less suitable if it stays open for a long time.
Check the net weight and think about how quickly your household will get through the pack. For the 300–400 g option listed by ALDI, check the weight of the version available.
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Assuming chocolate spritz biscuits are the same as plain ones
A chocolate coating or decoration changes the ingredients. Verkade lists milk chocolate for NoboSprits Melk, so its ingredients and allergens may differ from those of a plain option.
Choose the version you want, then check the ingredients and allergens on that specific pack.
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Checking only the supermarket website for allergen information
Product information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products should be shown on the label.
Before eating, check the label on the pack you receive, including any ‘may contain’ statement.
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Buying a larger pack without thinking about storage
A larger pack may stay in the biscuit tin for longer once opened. Lidl Netherlands also lists its 400 g spritz biscuits as an in-store product, while the larger ALDI option appears in a promotional or range context.
Check whether you have an airtight tin, how quickly you’ll get through the biscuits and whether the pack you want is available in store.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Verkade offers NoboSprits Original and NoboSprits Melk, giving you the choice between a plain biscuit and one covered in milk chocolate.
- According to Verkade’s product information, NoboSprits Melk has a milk chocolate coating; the manufacturer lists 15% milk chocolate in the ingredients.
- Original and Melk have different ingredients. Check the information for each option, including details of wheat and milk, and soy in Melk.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Roomboter spritsen in 175 g packs and AH Spritsen in 200 g packs.
- Albert Heijn states that the 175 g pack contains 30% butter and the 200 g pack contains 29%.
- These are different products. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the pack you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Roomboter Spritsen in a 175 g pack.
- Jumbo’s product information states that the biscuits contain 29.8% butter and provides nutritional information per serving.
- According to Jumbo, this option contains wheat, milk and egg; also check the pack for possible trace warnings.
Biscotto
Under the Biscotto brand, ALDI Netherlands lists both 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and a larger plain or chocolate option.
- The larger option listed by ALDI is 300–400 g; the weight depends on which version is available.
- This listing appears in a promotional or range context. Check the version, pack size and label in store.
Sondey
Sondey is a Lidl biscuit brand. Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits.
- The listed 400 g pack gives you a clear point of comparison if you’re filling your biscuit tin.
- Lidl lists these spritz biscuits as available in store only. Check the pack itself for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Spritz biscuits at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
When is a larger pack of spritz biscuits right for my biscuit tin?
A larger pack is a good fit if you’ll get through it over several snack breaks and can store the biscuits properly once the pack is open. Compare the net weight: Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g, while ALDI Netherlands lists a larger Biscotto option at 300–400 g. For the latter, check which version is available.
How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?
Follow the storage advice on the label of your pack and close it securely. Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH Roomboter spritsen in a closed tin, in a cool, dark and dry place.
Can I choose butter spritz biscuits if I need to avoid milk, egg or gluten?
Don’t rely on the product name alone: check the label on the exact option before eating. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists milk, egg and wheat or cereals containing gluten among the ingredients of the butter spritz biscuits mentioned. Possible trace warnings may also be relevant.
What changes if I choose chocolate spritz biscuits?
You’re choosing a different flavour and set of ingredients, not just a different finish. Verkade lists a milk chocolate coating and 15% milk chocolate in the ingredients for NoboSprits Melk. For this option, also compare the allergen and nutritional information with that of the plain version you’re considering.
Where can I find information to compare the nutritional value of spritz biscuits?
Check the nutritional information on the pack, both per 100 g and per stated serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends checking the ingredients list on the back. Compare the information for the specific options rather than relying on the front of the pack alone.