For a lunchbox or a planned snack, choose a pack that clearly states the number of biscuits or the portion size. If you want to share spritz biscuits at home, check that the pack size suits the number of people eating and consider how you’ll store any leftovers. For either option, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety; a stated number of biscuits doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped.
If you want to portion out biscuits for school, work or on the go, a stated number of biscuits or a clear portion size can help. Also check separately whether you can take the biscuits with you without extra packaging.
When several people are eating, the total pack contents matter more than a fixed number of biscuits per person. Choose a size that suits your snack occasions and follow the storage instructions for any leftovers.
Plain, butter and flavoured varieties can differ in their ingredients, allergens and nutritional value. So compare the packaging of the product you actually plan to buy, rather than relying on the brand name alone.
First decide whether you want to portion out the biscuits in advance or share them from one pack. Then check the information for your chosen variety, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning in advance | Check the number of biscuits and the portion size on the pack; separately check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped. | If I’m preparing biscuits for lunchboxes, I want to know how many I can take at a time without having to portion out the pack again and again. For around 36% of consumers, portioning in advance is the top priority. |
| Variety label | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g on the same basis. | When choosing between plain and a flavoured variety, I want to be able to check the ingredients and nutritional information for those specific biscuits. Checking the label comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a pack weight to suit the number of snack occasions and read how to store the pack after opening. | When we share a pack at home, I want there to be enough for everyone without leaving the rest open for longer than necessary. Around 28% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
The number of biscuits or portions tells you how many are in the pack, not whether each biscuit has its own wrapper. That matters if you want to put spritz biscuits loose in a lunchbox.
Check the packaging or product photo for individual wrappers. If they aren’t mentioned, use a sealable food container when you want to take biscuits with you.
Plain spritz biscuits and varieties with chocolate or another flavouring can have different nutritional profiles. Portions on different packs may not be the same size either.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties per 100 g, and also consider how much you want to serve.
Ingredients and possible traces depend on the variety you choose. A familiar brand name won’t tell you which allergens are listed on a different pack.
Every time you buy, read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging of the product you’ve purchased.
Albert Heijn lists Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits in a 150 g pack with around 9 portions. There are also flavoured varieties in the range.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen in a 200 g pack, with 10 portions of 20 g.
Jumbo lists Lunetta spritz biscuits with cocoa and icing in a 200 g pack containing 15 portions.
PLUS lists butter spritz biscuits in a 175 g pack and also has an advocaat variety.
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in a pack of 12 biscuits weighing 175 g.
This 150 g pack is an option if you want to share milk chocolate spritz biscuits from one pack. If you’re preparing lunchboxes in advance, the key things to check are the number of biscuits and whether each one is individually wrapped.
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A milk chocolate variety for anyone who wants to share a pack of spritz biscuits. The pack contains 150 g; if you’re using them for lunchboxes, check the pack to see how many biscuits it contains and whether they’re individually wrapped. If you have an allergy, check the allergen information for this exact variety, particularly the information about nuts and sesame.
Not necessarily: the number of biscuits only confirms how many are in the pack. Check the product photo and packaging for individual wrappers if you want to take them with you loose.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen. For Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack after opening. Check the instructions for any other variety.
Check the packaging of the pack you’ve bought before eating the spritz biscuits, too. Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties, and product information may change.
