Which pack size is right for you?

Hosts filling a well-stocked biscuit tin

If you’re expecting visitors over several days, a larger pack can be a handy way to fill the tin. Lidl lists a 400 g pack that’s available in store only, so check whether your local shop stocks it.

Christmas hosts looking to mix and match

If you want to serve plain, chocolate or decorated spritz biscuits, smaller packs let you choose how much of each variety to open. PLUS, Albert Heijn and Verkade list varieties in packs of 150 to 200 g.

Shoppers checking labels for guests

If you’re serving spritz biscuits to guests who need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack of each variety you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many spritz biscuits you expect to serve. Then consider the variety you’d like and check the label on each individual pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity for visitors Compare the net weight and check whether the pack you want is available locally. When family are visiting over several days of Christmas, I want to be able to fill the biscuit tin without having to open a new pack each time. Around 44% of consumers prioritise getting enough biscuits in a pack.
Variety and leftovers Check the quantity in each variety and whether you can store opened biscuits in a tightly sealed container. If I want to serve plain and chocolate biscuits, I’d rather not have lots left over from one opened variety. Around 33% of consumers prioritise variety while keeping leftovers to a minimum.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for each specific variety, including warnings about possible cross-contamination with allergens. When guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each pack before serving the biscuits. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking the label.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 400 g listing means the product is currently available

    Jumbo lists its 400 g pack of spritz biscuits as no longer part of its online range. Lidl’s 400 g listing is for in-store sales and doesn’t guarantee that every shop stocks the pack.

    Check local availability before planning how many spritz biscuits to serve to your Christmas visitors.

  • Assuming all spritz biscuits have the same allergen profile

    According to PLUS product information, its butter spritz biscuits contain wheat, egg and milk, among other ingredients. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya among the ingredients in Verkade Sprits Melk; warnings about possible cross-contamination with allergens may also vary.

    Check the current label on every variety you buy, even if you’ve served similar spritz biscuits before.

  • Leaving a large pack unsealed after opening

    A larger pack may leave you with more spritz biscuits after the first serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.

    Seal any opened spritz biscuits carefully. If you expect to serve just a few at a time, consider smaller packs that you can open one by one.

Brands and own-label ranges to consider

Verkade

A brand to consider if you’d like to serve a milk chocolate spritz variety as well as plain biscuits.

  • Verkade describes Nobo Sprits Original as crisp. According to PLUS product information, Verkade Sprits Melk in a 150 g pack contains 15% milk chocolate.
  • Nobo Sprits Original lists wheat and milk ingredients. For Verkade Sprits Melk, PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya, and possible cross-contamination with nuts and sesame. Check the label on the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

An own-label range with a smaller pack of plain spritz biscuits that you can open separately.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen as a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits and 29% butter.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information can change, so check the pack you buy.

PLUS

An own-label range with smaller packs of butter spritz biscuits and decorated spritz biscuits.

  • PLUS lists 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits containing 30% butter, and 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits with 10% decoration.
  • The butter spritz biscuits list wheat, egg and milk. For the Lunetta variety, PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients. Check each pack for warnings about possible cross-contamination with allergens too.

Biscotto

An ALDI own-label range with a smaller pack of butter spritz biscuits.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits as 12 biscuits in a 175 g pack.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose in store for ingredient and allergen information.

Sondey / Lidl

Lidl’s listing is worth considering if you’re looking for a 400 g pack of butter spritz biscuits for your Christmas biscuit tin.

  • Lidl Netherlands lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits.
  • Lidl says this product is available in store only. Check local availability and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 400 g pack of spritz biscuits always better for Christmas visitors?

No. A 400 g pack is most useful if you expect to serve plenty of biscuits before the pack has been open for long. If you want to serve several varieties, you can mix and match smaller packs of 150 to 200 g. Lidl lists a 400 g pack for in-store sales, so check local availability.

How should I store spritz biscuits after opening?

Store opened spritz biscuits in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for biscuits. Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the product you choose too.

Should I check the allergen label every time I choose a different type of spritz biscuit?

Yes. Check the current label for each specific variety if you’re serving spritz biscuits to someone who needs to avoid an ingredient. PLUS product information, for example, shows that butter spritz biscuits and Verkade Sprits Melk list different allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.