Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for a sugar-free biscuit to have with coffee

You want the sugar information on the label to inform your choice, even if that means choosing something other than a classic spritz biscuit.

If you’re looking for a crisp biscuit with no added sugars

You want a biscuit to enjoy with your coffee, but it doesn’t have to be sugar-free.

If you’re serving biscuits to a group of guests

As well as the sugar information, you want to check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings before serving the biscuits.

What should you look for when choosing?

A biscuit labelled sugar-free

When: if a sugar-free biscuit matters more than the spritz shape, you can compare the label and nutritional information for Céréal Speculoos almond pieces, sugar-free, with your requirements.

Trade-off: speculoos is not a spritz biscuit. Check the ingredients and warnings before offering it to guests too.

A biscuit with no added sugars

When: Verkade San Francisco Zero may suit you if you want a crisp biscuit and are happy with a claim of no added sugars.

Trade-off: it is not a spritz biscuit, and a no added sugars claim does not mean a biscuit is sugar-free.

A classic spritz biscuit

When: choose this option if the traditional spritz shape is what matters most and sugar-free is not a requirement.

Trade-off: Verkade NoboSprits Original and AH Spritsen list sugars in their nutritional information, according to Verkade and Albert Heijn respectively.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
A sugar-free biscuit Read the exact claim on the packaging and compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information. Albert Heijn lists 0.4 g per 100 g for Céréal Speculoos almond pieces, sugar-free. If I want to serve a sugar-free biscuit, I’d rather choose a different type of biscuit than a standard spritz. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this requirement.
No added sugars Check both the claim and the amount of sugars per 100 g; no added sugars is not the same as sugar-free. For a crisp biscuit with my coffee, I care more about the absence of added sugars than the spritz shape. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this preference.
Serving guests Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, and check whether the packaging carries a warning about polyols. When I’m putting biscuits out for several guests, I want everyone to be able to check the packaging for themselves. This matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming no added sugars means sugar-free

    A biscuit can be labelled as having no added sugars and still contain sugars. As a result, a claim on the front of the pack can give a different impression from the nutritional information.

    If sugar-free is a strict requirement, compare the exact claim with the amount of sugars per 100 g on the packaging. Don’t rely on a name such as Zero alone.

  • Expecting an alternative to taste like a spritz biscuit

    Céréal Speculoos almond pieces are speculoos, while NoboSprits Original and AH Spritsen are spritz biscuits. Choosing the speculoos means choosing a different type of biscuit.

    Before buying, decide whether the sugar information or the spritz shape matters more for your coffee break. If you’re serving both, keep the packaging clearly matched to the right biscuits.

  • Checking the ingredients only after serving

    Allergens and sweetener warnings may be relevant when choosing alternative biscuits. For the Céréal biscuits and Verkade San Francisco Zero listed, Albert Heijn includes a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Read the current packaging before serving, and leave it available for guests who want to check the ingredients, allergens or warnings.

Brands to consider

Céréal

Céréal offers biscuits labelled sugar-free, including Speculoos almond pieces.

  • Albert Heijn lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for this speculoos.
  • Speculoos is not a spritz biscuit. For this option, check the allergens and information about polyols on the packaging too.

Verkade

Among the biscuit ranges mentioned, NoboSprits Original and San Francisco Zero are different options to have with coffee.

  • Verkade presents San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars.
  • Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original; no added sugars in San Francisco Zero does not mean sugar-free.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers a classic spritz biscuit with AH Spritsen, as well as product information for the alternative biscuits mentioned.

  • The nutritional information for AH Spritsen gives you a useful point of comparison if you’re considering a standard spritz biscuit.
  • Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen; always check the latest packaging when buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a biscuit with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No, the two claims don’t mean the same thing. Verkade presents San Francisco Zero as a biscuit with no added sugars. If sugar-free is a requirement for you, also check the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information.

Can I serve standard spritz biscuits if the biscuits need to be sugar-free?

Not if you’re choosing from the standard spritz biscuits mentioned here: Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original, while Albert Heijn lists 28 g per 100 g for AH Spritsen. For a different type of biscuit, you can check the claim and nutritional information for Céréal Speculoos almond pieces, sugar-free.

Why do some biscuits carry a warning about a laxative effect?

For the Céréal biscuits and Verkade San Francisco Zero mentioned here, Albert Heijn’s product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Before serving, check which sweeteners and warnings appear on the current packaging.

What should I check if my guests have food allergies?

Check the ingredients and allergens for each biscuit on its current packaging; don’t assume the information is the same as for another biscuit from the same brand. Keep the packaging available when serving so guests can check the details for themselves.