If you want to stock up on biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’, compare other types of biscuits rather than assuming ordinary spritz biscuits meet that requirement: Verkade lists 24,2 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original. Jumbo lists 0 and 0,4 g of sugars per 100 g for two Céréal varieties. Also check the carbohydrates, sweeteners and allergens, and try one variety before buying several packs.
If a ‘sugar-free’ label is your priority, a different type of biscuit may suit you, even if its shape and taste differ from spritz biscuits. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the variety you choose.
If familiar spritz biscuits matter more to you than choosing a sugar-free product, ordinary spritz biscuits are another option. Verkade lists sugar as an ingredient in Nobo Sprits Original.
When buying several packs at once, check the ingredients in each variety. The Céréal biscuits described here contain maltitols; the listed ingredients and allergens vary by product.
First decide whether a ‘sugar-free’ label or the spritz biscuit itself is your priority. Then check the product you’ve chosen before stocking up.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Check the label on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. | If I want to stock up on sugar-free biscuits, I don’t want to rely on packaging that merely looks sugar-conscious. Around 33% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information. For biscuits containing maltitol, also check the listed polyols and any warnings. | The biscuits I buy for my household need to suit the ingredients we can or want to eat. This is the priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the pack size, use-by date and storage instructions, including what to do after opening. | I want to be able to store several packs without leaving opened biscuits uneaten for too long. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Spritz biscuit experience | Compare the product type and ingredients, and check the sugars per 100 g too. | If I specifically want spritz biscuits, another type of biscuit isn’t an obvious substitute. Around 20% of consumers make this their priority. |
The Céréal varieties described here are different types of biscuits. Verkade lists sugar as an ingredient in Nobo Sprits Original, which contains 24,2 g of sugars per 100 g.
Before buying a larger quantity, decide whether a ‘sugar-free’ label or familiar spritz biscuits matter more to you.
Jumbo lists 0 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal coconut-flavour biscuits, but they also contain 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. So the sugars figure doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional information.
Compare similar products per 100 g, and check carbohydrates, fat, fibre and salt too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g because portion sizes can vary.
The Céréal varieties described here contain maltitols. Ingredients such as wheat, almonds, soya and egg vary by variety. For another Céréal variety, Jumbo states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the label on the variety you’re buying, and try one pack first if you’re not familiar with the taste or how you’ll respond to the sweetener.
If you buy several packs, a variety you don’t like may sit unused for longer.
When deciding what to stock up on, the ingredients, use-by date and storage instructions on the packs you receive are what matter.
Check the product page when you order, then read the label on each variety delivered.
A reference point for packaged biscuits labelled ‘sugar-free’, rather than for an identical spritz biscuit.
A reference point for anyone wanting to stock up on ordinary spritz biscuits.
A retailer to consider if you want to look at ordinary Verkade spritz biscuits and biscuits with a sugar-conscious label separately.
A retailer to consider for the Céréal varieties described here as sugar-free.
No. Jumbo lists 0 g of sugars and 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for Céréal coconut-flavour biscuits, of which 18 g are polyols. So check both the total carbohydrates and the ‘of which sugars’ figure.
No, the sugar content is only one part of the nutritional information. Compare similar products per 100 g, and check the ingredients, fat, fibre and salt too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that portion sizes can vary between manufacturers.
It’s best to try one pack first if you’re not familiar with the taste or how you’ll respond to maltitol. For a Céréal sesame-vanilla variety, Jumbo states that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the warnings on the variety you’re buying.
For Verkade Nobo plain spritz biscuits, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping them in a sealed container after opening. Also check the storage advice on the pack you buy.
