A 400 g pack of spritz biscuits is a good fit if you regularly top up your biscuit tin, provided you can use them up and store them according to the label once opened. If you buy spritz biscuits less often or like to switch between flavours, a smaller pack may be more practical. Whichever you choose, compare the net weight, current price per kilo, best-before date and ingredients on the packaging.
If you often serve spritz biscuits, you won’t want to keep opening a new pack. Albert Heijn and Lidl list 400 g packs, while Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits in 150 g packs. How much you buy also depends on how quickly the tin gets emptied.
When pack sizes vary, the price of one pack doesn’t tell you much about the price per kilo. Compare the current price per kilo for the variant you want to buy, and check that the stated net weight matches the pack in store.
If you’re looking specifically for butter spritz biscuits or need to check allergens, pack size alone isn’t enough. Ingredients and allergens vary between variants, so check the information on the current packaging.
Start with how quickly you get through them: a larger pack is most practical if you can store it properly after opening and use it up in good time. Then compare the price per kilo and check the ingredients in your chosen variant.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and how quickly you use them | Check the net weight, best-before date and storage instructions for after opening. | If the biscuit tin often runs empty, I want to have enough spritz biscuits at home without leaving an opened pack for too long. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this combination of pack size and how often they top up. |
| Price per kilo | Compare the current price per kilo of the variants you’re considering on the same basis; if a weight range is given, check the weight of the pack. | When buying several packs, I want to know what I’m paying per kilo, not just the price of one pack. Around 33% of consumers put this price comparison first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging, especially if you’re looking for butter or a specific variant. | If a particular recipe or allergen information is a deciding factor for my household, I won’t choose based on pack size alone. This is the first concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Spritz biscuit packs come in different weights, so you can’t tell which variant is better value per kilo from the price of one pack alone.
Compare current prices per kilo on the same basis. ALDI lists a weight range of 300–400 g for a larger Biscotto variant; check the weight of the pack you’re actually buying.
PLUS lists its Roomboterspritsen as containing 30% butter, while the ingredients in PLUS Lunetta Spritsen include vegetable oils. These products therefore differ in their ingredients.
Check the ingredients list for the specific variant if the type of fat or a particular ingredient is important to your choice.
A larger pack may stay open for longer, so how you store the spritz biscuits after opening is part of choosing the right pack size.
Read the storage instructions on the label and choose an amount that suits how quickly you normally get through them. Make sure you can follow the instructions for after opening.
Ingredient information from a previous purchase or on a product page may not match the pack you have in your hands now.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy, especially if it’s important for your household.
These brands and own-label ranges offer different pack sizes and variants. Always compare the specific product: a brand name alone tells you nothing about the contents or ingredients of each pack.
Albert Heijn lists 400 g packs of AH round butter spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of fresh AH Spritsen.
Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits in plain and milk chocolate varieties, in 150 g packs.
PLUS lists 175 g packs of Roomboterspritsen and 200 g packs of Lunetta Spritsen.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in 175 g packs of 12, as well as a larger variant with a weight range of 300–400 g.
Lidl lists 400 g butter spritz biscuits as an in-store product.
It depends on the net weight and how quickly you get through the spritz biscuits. Albert Heijn and Lidl list 400 g packs, while Jumbo lists 150 g packs of Verkade Nobo Sprits. Also check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack; the words ‘family pack’ alone don’t help you make that decision.
Follow the instructions on the packaging you buy. For Verkade Nobo Sprits, Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place and keep them sealed after opening; Albert Heijn recommends storing its round butter spritz biscuits in a sealed tin after opening. Check the label again for any other variant.
No, check each variant separately. For Verkade Nobo Sprits plain, Jumbo lists milk and wheat and says the product may contain nuts and sesame; PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk for its Roomboterspritsen, and wheat, milk and soya, among other allergens, for Lunetta. Check the current packaging before buying and eating.
It’s best to compare the current price per kilo when you buy. Prices and available pack sizes can change. If a weight range is given, as ALDI does for its larger Biscotto butter spritz biscuits, you’ll also need to check the weight of the pack in question.
