If sugar-free is your priority, choose a biscuit labelled as such and check the nutrition information. The sugar-free biscuits described from Céréal and AH Digestive 0% suiker are not spritz biscuits. If you’d rather have a classic spritz biscuit with coffee or cake, AH Spritsen and Verkade Nobo Sprits are examples, but they contain sugar. Compare the total carbohydrates, polyols and allergens for each variety too.
You want something with your coffee or cake that’s labelled ‘sugar-free’, and you’re not too concerned about it being a classic spritz biscuit. Compare the total carbohydrates, sweeteners and serving size too. The product information from Jumbo for the Céréal varieties described shows why these details matter alongside the sugar content.
You’re mainly looking for the crumbly texture and buttery flavour of a spritz biscuit. If so, bear in mind that AH Spritsen contain sugar according to Albert Heijn, and Verkade lists sugar as an ingredient in Nobo Sprits Original.
You want to know which allergens and polyols a biscuit contains before you buy. This information varies between the spritz biscuits, speculoos biscuits, coconut biscuits and digestives described, so check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Choose this: if the ‘sugar-free’ label matters more to you than the shape and flavour of a spritz biscuit.
The trade-off: the Céréal biscuits and AH Digestive described are different types of biscuit, not spritz biscuits.
Choose this: if you want the familiar crumbly texture of a spritz biscuit with your coffee or cake.
The trade-off: the AH and Verkade spritz biscuits described contain sugar, so they’re not suitable if you’re looking for a sugar-free biscuit.
| What to look for | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Check the label on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under the EU conditions for nutrition claims, published via EUR-Lex, a biscuit labelled ‘sugar-free’ must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | When I’m having coffee or cake, I mainly want a sugar-free biscuit, even if it isn’t a spritz biscuit. For around 50% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
| Spritz biscuit experience | Check whether you’re choosing a proper spritz biscuit or a biscuit in a different style. According to Albert Heijn, AH Spritsen contain 28 g of sugars per 100 g. | With my coffee, I want to keep the crumbly texture of a spritz biscuit, even if that means choosing one with sugar. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this spritz biscuit experience. |
| Ingredients | Compare total carbohydrates per 100 g and read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about polyols on the packaging. | When I serve biscuits with cake, I want to know which ingredients and allergens they contain and whether polyols have been used. This is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, AH Spritsen contain 28 g of sugars per 100 g. Verkade lists sugar as an ingredient in Nobo Sprits Original.
If sugar-free is a must, check both the claim and the nutrition information. Choose an ordinary spritz biscuit only if being sugar-free isn’t your priority.
A sugar-free biscuit can still contain carbohydrates. For the Céréal biscuits described, Jumbo’s product information lists 62 g and 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g respectively.
If you also want to compare the total amount of carbohydrates, check the nutrition information per 100 g and the amount you’ll actually serve.
The sugar-free biscuits described contain polyols. Albert Heijn warns that AH Digestive 0% suiker may have a laxative effect if eaten in excess; Voedingscentrum notes that a high intake of polyols may cause digestive problems.
Check which sweeteners have been used and take note of the warnings and serving information on the packaging of the variety you choose.
The classic spritz biscuits described contain wheat and milk. The Céréal speculoos variety also contains ingredients including almonds, soya and egg; ingredients vary by product.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you choose.
Jumbo lists Céréal sugar-free biscuits in speculoos and almond flavour, and coconut flavour. They’re alternatives if you’re looking for a biscuit to have with coffee, but they aren’t spritz biscuits.
Albert Heijn lists both AH Spritsen and AH Digestive 0% suiker: two different types of biscuit for different priorities when shopping.
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a useful reference if you’re considering a classic spritz biscuit.
Under the EU conditions for nutrition claims, published via EUR-Lex, a biscuit can be labelled ‘sugar-free’ if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the label and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the packaging.
Not necessarily: the sugar content doesn’t tell you how many total carbohydrates a biscuit contains. For the sugar-free Céréal varieties described, Jumbo lists 62 g and 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. If it matters to your choice, compare the ‘carbohydrates’ figure.
Some sugar-free biscuits contain polyols as sweeteners. Albert Heijn warns that AH Digestive 0% suiker may have a laxative effect if eaten in excess. So check the ingredients and usage warnings for the biscuit you choose.
It varies by variety. The classic spritz biscuits described contain wheat and milk; the Céréal speculoos variety contains wheat, almonds, soya, egg and milk, among other ingredients. Always check the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
