If you’re specifically looking for a biscuit labelled ‘sugar-free’ to enjoy with your tea, check the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g rather than relying on words such as ‘zero’: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can make this claim only if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. A biscuit with that value isn’t automatically a spritz. If the classic spritz matters more to you, compare the sugar values and ingredients. For biscuits containing polyols, also check the serving size and the warning on the packaging.
You’re looking for a biscuit with no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the limit set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. ‘No added sugars’ doesn’t mean that a product also meets this limit.
You want a biscuit with no added sugars to enjoy with your tea, and you’re happy for it to still contain some sugars. Check which sweeteners are listed in the ingredients, too.
You’re mainly looking for a familiar spritz biscuit, so you compare the sugar values and ingredients of products such as Verkade NoboSprits Original and AH Spritsen.
First decide whether ‘sugar-free’, no added sugars or a classic spritz biscuit is your main priority. Then compare the nutritional information for biscuits that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘sugar-free’ claim means a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Compare this limit with the ‘of which sugars’ figure on the label. | I want a biscuit with my tea that meets the ‘sugar-free’ limit, even if it isn’t a spritz. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| No added sugars | Read the exact claim and check the ingredients for sweeteners such as maltitol. | A biscuit with no added sugars suits me with my tea, even if it still contains sugars. Around 33% of consumers give this priority. |
| Classic spritz | Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and check the ingredients if butter or allergens are important to your choice. | I want to enjoy the familiar spritz with my tea, even if another biscuit contains less sugar. This is the preferred option for around 25% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, Verkade San Francisco Zero contains no added sugars, but it does contain 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g. That’s above the limit of 0.5 g per 100 g set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for the ‘sugar-free’ claim.
Check both the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
AH Digestive 0% suiker is a digestive biscuit, while Verkade San Francisco Zero is a different type of biscuit; neither is a classic spritz.
First decide whether the sugar claim or the spritz itself matters more to you. Don’t expect another type of biscuit to have the same shape or ingredients.
According to Albert Heijn, both AH Digestive 0% suiker and Verkade San Francisco Zero carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the ingredients, serving size and warning on the packaging before choosing a biscuit containing polyols.
The biscuits mentioned have different ingredients. The products discussed include ingredients such as wheat, milk, soya and egg.
Before eating, check the allergen information on the current packaging of the specific product.
Verkade offers a standard spritz biscuit with NoboSprits Original and a biscuit with no added sugars with San Francisco Zero.
The own-brand products AH Digestive 0% suiker and AH Spritsen are two different types of biscuit.
Céréal Minder Suikers Choco Delight Puur is a chocolate biscuit for anyone considering types of biscuit other than spritz.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for the ‘sugar-free’ claim, while a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. For example, Albert Heijn lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero.
Yes, if you’re mainly looking for a biscuit to enjoy with your tea and aren’t specifically after a spritz. AH Digestive 0% suiker is listed as containing 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g, but it’s a digestive biscuit. Compare the ingredients and don’t expect it to be identical to a spritz.
Check the serving size and the warning on the packaging. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, excessive consumption of AH Digestive 0% suiker and Verkade San Francisco Zero may have a laxative effect. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also notes that a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea.
Yes, check the current packaging of the specific biscuit. The products discussed have different ingredients, including wheat, milk, soya and egg, so don’t rely on the ingredients of another biscuit or an earlier pack.
