Choose a spritz biscuit if you’re looking for a classic, crisp biscuit to enjoy with your Easter coffee; Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as crisp. If you want to compare digestives, check the nutrition information per 100 g for similar biscuits rather than relying on the name or a claim. If you have gluten or allergen requirements, always read the label for the exact variety: a gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens.
You want to serve a familiar biscuit with coffee or tea and are choosing between a spritz biscuit, a plain digestive and a chocolate variety based on flavour and appearance. Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as crisp.
You want to compare fibre, sugars, saturated fat and salt in similar biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the values per 100 g rather than relying on the product name alone.
You need to read the label for the variety you’ve chosen. According to PLUS product information, regular PLUS Digestive contains wheat; the gluten-free Schär Digestive listed there contains soya and may contain lupin and egg.
First decide whether flavour, nutrition information or allergens matter most for your Easter table. Then check the packaging of the spritz biscuit or digestive you actually plan to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour and appearance | Choose between a spritz biscuit, a plain digestive and a chocolate variety; check which type is in the pack. | I’m looking for a biscuit to serve with Easter coffee, and the flavour I want matters more to me than a nutrition claim. For around 40% of consumers, flavour and appearance come first. |
| Nutrition information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g for similar biscuits, including fibre, sugars, saturated fat and salt. | If I’m choosing between biscuits, I want to compare their nutrition information rather than rely on the name. Around 30% of consumers give this comparison their highest priority. |
| Gluten and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack; check a gluten-free label separately from information about other allergens. | When I’m buying biscuits for a guest with an allergy or who needs to avoid gluten, the variety I choose must meet their requirements. For around 30% of consumers, this check matters most. |
Plain and chocolate digestives are different varieties; the name doesn’t tell you how their overall nutrition information compares with that of another biscuit.
Compare similar products per 100 g and check fibre, sugars, saturated fat and salt side by side, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends.
The gluten-free Schär Digestive listed by PLUS contains soya and may contain lupin and egg. So a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens.
When buying, read the full allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn lists an AH Digestive 0% sugar. The product name alone tells you nothing about its other nutritional values or ingredients.
Compare the current nutrition information per 100 g and the ingredients for this variety with those of the alternative you’re considering.
Verkade sells Nobo Sprits Original; Albert Heijn also lists Verkade Digestive Original. These are different types of biscuit to consider for your Easter table.
Albert Heijn lists AH Digestive and AH Digestive 0% sugar under its own brand.
Jumbo lists products including Jumbo Krokante Digestive Biscuit and McVitie's Digestives Original.
PLUS lists a plain own-brand digestive, a dark chocolate variety and a gluten-free Schär Digestive.
Jumbo lists McVitie's Digestives Original; PLUS lists a McVitie's variety with dark chocolate.
This selection includes a plain digestive, two chocolate digestives and a spritz biscuit with milk chocolate. First choose the type of biscuit you want for your Easter table; then use the label to assess the specific variety.
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A plain digestive for anyone who doesn’t want a chocolate coating. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g with that of another biscuit, and check the label if you have allergen requirements.
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For anyone who wants to serve a digestive with dark chocolate at Easter rather than a plain variety. According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, soya and milk; check the packaging if allergens are a concern.
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A digestive with milk chocolate for anyone who prefers it to a plain or dark chocolate variety. Check the nutrition and allergen information for this pack separately; don’t assume it’s the same as another chocolate variety.
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A spritz biscuit variety with milk chocolate for Easter coffee, rather than a plain spritz biscuit. Check the packaging if you want to compare nutrition values or allergens with those of a classic spritz biscuit.
No. The name digestive doesn’t tell you anything conclusive about its nutritional value. Compare similar biscuits per 100 g, looking at the values that matter to you, such as fibre, sugars, saturated fat and salt; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g.
Don’t assume it is: according to PLUS, regular PLUS Digestive contains wheat. If you need a gluten-free option, look for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging you choose, and also read the information about other allergens.
Read the allergen information and ingredients list on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory declaration of 14 allergens on food labels; when choosing, also check for any warnings about other allergens.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you’ve chosen. PLUS says that PLUS Digestive Puur Fairtrade will keep for a few days after opening if stored in a tightly sealed pack; don’t assume the same advice applies to another variety.
