If you’re looking for strictly sugar-free spritz biscuits
You want spritz biscuits for film night, but you take the words ‘sugar-free’ literally. The ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g is more useful than a word such as ‘zero’ on the pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you want to cut down on added sugars
You’re also open to another type of biscuit. In that case, it’s important to distinguish ‘no added sugars’ from the total amount of sugars shown in the nutrition information.
If you need to check ingredients carefully
If you’re sharing a plate of biscuits, you’ll want to know which allergens and sweeteners they contain. Damhert Nutrition lists wheat, egg, milk and polyols for its Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel, along with a warning against excessive consumption.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the spritz biscuits themselves need to be sugar-free, or whether another biscuit with no added sugars would also suit your film night.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free spritz biscuits | Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Gezondeten.nl gives a maximum of 0.5 g per 100 g as the limit for ‘sugar-free’ claims on solid foods. | If I really want sugar-free spritz biscuits for film night, the sugar figure needs to back up my choice. Around 50% of consumers put this strict limit first. |
| A different type of biscuit | Compare the type of product and total sugars per 100 g; ‘no added sugars’ does not automatically mean ‘sugar-free’. | When choosing a plate of biscuits, I care more about having less added sugar than getting the classic spritz shape. Around 30% of consumers put this combination of preferences first. |
| Ingredients | Read which allergens and sweeteners are listed, and look for any warnings on products containing polyols. | When I’m sharing biscuits, I want everyone to know what’s in them. For around 20% of consumers, allergens and polyols are the most important factors in their choice. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’
A biscuit with no added sugars may still contain sugars. That distinction matters if sugar-free is a firm requirement for you.
Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and compare it with the limit for the claim you’re looking for.
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Looking only at sugars
A sugar-free claim tells you nothing about the amount of energy or fat. Damhert Nutrition lists 370 kcal and 22 g of fat per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel.
Compare the energy and fat per 100 g too, if they matter when choosing your biscuits.
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Leaving the ingredients until after you’ve bought them
Damhert Nutrition lists maltitol and 16 g of polyols per 100 g for its sugar-free spritz biscuits, along with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The product contains wheat, egg and milk; it may also contain rye, nuts and peanuts.
Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings before choosing biscuits to share.
Brands to compare
Damhert
Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel.
- The product information also lists ingredients, allergens and polyols.
- According to Damhert Nutrition, these spritz biscuits contain 370 kcal, 22 g of fat and 16 g of polyols per 100 g, as well as a warning against excessive consumption.
Verkade
Verkade Nobo Sprits Original is a regular spritz biscuit; San Francisco Zero is a separate biscuit range that Verkade describes as having ‘no added sugars’.
- These two types of product show why the type of biscuit and the sugar claim are separate choices.
- According to Albert Heijn, Nobo Sprits Original contains 24 g of sugars per 100 g. The San Francisco Zero description does not confirm that it is a sugar-free spritz biscuit.
Céréal
PLUS features Céréal biscuits in a selection of products for people watching their sugar intake, including sugar-free coconut biscuits and a speculoos biscuit with less sugar.
- These biscuits are another type of product to consider if spritz biscuits aren’t essential.
- Check the nutrition information for the individual biscuit; the examples mentioned are not confirmed spritz varieties.
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Frequently asked questions
What sugar level should sugar-free spritz biscuits have?
Gezondeten.nl gives a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for ‘sugar-free’ claims on solid foods. Check this figure in the nutrition information; the European Commission states that nutrition claims are subject to EU rules.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?
No. A biscuit with no added sugars may still contain sugars. If you want strictly sugar-free spritz biscuits, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g rather than relying only on the wording on the front of the pack.
Are sugar-free spritz biscuits automatically low in calories?
No, a sugar-free claim doesn’t tell you about the energy or fat content. Damhert Nutrition lists 370 kcal and 22 g of fat per 100 g for Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel.
What should I check if I’m sharing the spritz biscuits?
Read the allergens and any warnings before serving the biscuits. According to Damhert Nutrition, Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel contains wheat, egg and milk; it may also contain rye, nuts and peanuts, and excessive consumption of the polyols may have a laxative effect.