For a sharing platter on Sinterklaas Eve, a 300–400 g pack may be a good choice if several people will be eating. Consider 150–200 g instead if you’re expecting a smaller group or would rather have fewer opened biscuits left over. A large pack isn’t necessarily a multipack with individually wrapped portions, so check the packaging if you want to take spritz biscuits in lunchboxes. If anyone has an allergy, read the label on the variant you choose.
You want to put out enough spritz biscuits for several people. A larger pack, such as the 300–400 g sizes shown by ALDI and Lidl, could be a good fit if the biscuits are likely to be eaten that evening.
You want to have a manageable amount left over after the evening. A smaller pack could work, as long as you can store the opened biscuits in an airtight container. Don’t assume they come in individually wrapped portions without checking.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack before serving. Information about milk, egg, wheat, nuts and sesame, among other allergens, varies between the spritz biscuit varieties listed.
First, decide how many spritz biscuits you want to serve that evening and what you’ll do with any opened pack left over. If anyone in your group has a relevant allergy, checking the label comes before choosing a pack size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Compare the pack weight with the number of people eating and the other treats on the table. | If several guests will help themselves to spritz biscuits from the same platter, I want to put out enough without opening lots of packs. Around 44% of consumers prioritise having enough to share. |
| Leftovers for later | Check the pack weight and whether you can store the biscuits in an airtight container after opening. | With a smaller group, I don’t want to be left with a large opened pack, especially if I also want to save some spritz biscuits for lunchboxes. For around 33% of consumers, having a manageable amount left over is the top priority. |
| Allergens when sharing | Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. | If someone at the table has a relevant allergy, I want to know which variety I can serve. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
A 300–400 g pack doesn’t tell you whether the biscuits are individually wrapped or portioned. That matters if you want to take spritz biscuits in lunchboxes after Sinterklaas Eve.
Check the packaging for individual portions. If there aren’t any, store opened biscuits in an airtight container if you want to enjoy them later.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary between varieties. This means a shared platter may not be suitable for someone with a relevant allergy.
Read the label on each variety you choose before serving the biscuits. If in doubt, offer a suitable alternative separately.
ALDI lists Biscotto spritz biscuits as part of its seasonal range, while Lidl says its 400 g pack is available in store only.
Check availability during the week you shop, and decide in advance which other pack size would also suit your group.
Jumbo lists Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel in a 150 g pack, as well as a milk chocolate variety.
Albert Heijn lists AH Spritsen in a 200 g pack containing 10 biscuits.
Jumbo lists the original variety of Verkade Nobo Sprits in a 150 g pack.
PLUS lists 175 g packs of butter spritz biscuits and 200 g packs of Lunetta spritz biscuits.
ALDI lists Biscotto plain or chocolate butter spritz biscuits in a 300–400 g size.
Lidl lists 400 g packs of butter spritz biscuits, available in store only.
This 150 g pack could suit anyone looking for a smaller amount of milk chocolate spritz biscuits for the platter, with any leftovers stored in an airtight container. Check the packaging if individually portioned lunchbox servings are important to you.
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A smaller pack for a small group or to serve alongside other treats.
Milk chocolate spritz biscuits, 150 g. Store the biscuits in an airtight container after opening.
If you plan to use them in lunchboxes, check whether the pack contains individually wrapped portions. If anyone has an allergy, read the label on this pack; the product information about nuts and sesame is unclear.
A 300–400 g pack could work for a platter shared by several people. For a small group or fewer leftovers, consider 150–200 g. ALDI and Lidl list larger sizes, while Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list smaller packs. Also take into account the other treats you’ll be serving.
Store opened spritz biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for biscuits. Also follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought.
Yes. Check the exact pack before offering spritz biscuits to anyone with a relevant allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be declared on the labels of prepacked foods. Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary between spritz biscuit varieties.
