If your biscuits for a large family really need to be sugar-free, don’t choose by the name ‘spritz’ alone: the traditional spritz biscuits mentioned contain sugars, while the Céréal sugar-free biscuits are different types of biscuit. A larger pack of biscuits with no added sugars, or a spritz biscuit with less sugar, may be suitable if that broader requirement is enough for you. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, and if you’re stocking up for the family, check the allergens and sweetener warnings too.
You’re looking for a biscuit labelled sugar-free and don’t mind if it isn’t a classic spritz biscuit. Alongside the label, the nutrition information, sweeteners and allergens are important to your choice.
You want a pack that suits your family shop. No added sugars may be enough, as long as you don’t confuse it with sugar-free and compare the nutritional values per 100 g.
You mainly want to keep buying spritz biscuits and accept that less sugar isn’t the same as sugar-free. In that case, the number of grams of sugars per 100 g matters more than the wording on the front of the pack alone.
Choose these if: sugar-free is a must and you’re happy with a different type of biscuit instead of a spritz.
Bear in mind: the Céréal varieties mentioned aren’t spritz biscuits and contain maltitols; the product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Choose these if: a larger pack and no added sugars are enough for you.
Bear in mind: Verkade San Francisco Zero isn’t a spritz biscuit and, according to PLUS, still contains 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
Choose these if: keeping the spritz shape matters most and a relative reduction in sugar is enough for you.
Bear in mind: the Elvee chocolate spritz biscuits described by PLUS contain 28 g of sugars per 100 g, so they aren’t sugar-free.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Truly sugar-free | Check the sugar-free label and the sugars per 100 g line. Also consider whether you want a spritz biscuit or another type of biscuit. | If I really want a sugar-free biscuit, I’m happy to choose a different type. This would be the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| A pack for the family | Check the pack weight and distinguish between no added sugars and sugar-free. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g. | I want to stock up on enough biscuits for my family shop, even if they aren’t sugar-free. This would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Keeping the spritz shape | If you’re choosing less sugar, check how many grams of sugars the product contains per 100 g and whether it’s available at your chosen shop. | I want to keep buying spritz biscuits and can accept that they still contain sugars. For around 25% of consumers, the spritz shape would be the most important factor. |
A biscuit with no added sugars may still contain sugars. PLUS lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero.
If sugar-free is a must, check both the exact wording on the pack and the nutrition information per 100 g.
The phrase ‘less sugar’ describes a comparison, not how much sugar the biscuit contains overall. PLUS lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for Elvee chocolate spritz biscuits.
Don’t rely on the claim instead of the nutrition table; check the amount per 100 g.
The Céréal sugar-free biscuits mentioned use maltitols. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; allergens also vary between varieties.
Before buying a larger quantity, check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
The PLUS page consulted for Elvee chocolate spritz biscuits said the product wasn’t available at the selected shop.
Check availability at your shop or in your delivery area before adding the product to your shopping list.
Worth considering if you’d prefer a sugar-free biscuit to a classic spritz shape.
Offers two different points of comparison here: a larger pack of biscuits with no added sugars and a traditional spritz biscuit.
AH Spritsen are a point of comparison for a traditional spritz biscuit, not a sugar-free option.
A point of comparison if you want to stick with chocolate spritz biscuits and are happy with less sugar.
No, a product with no added sugars may still contain sugars. For example, PLUS lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Verkade San Francisco Zero, so check the exact wording and the nutrition information.
The traditional spritz biscuits mentioned here don’t meet that requirement: Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen, while Verkade lists 24.2 g per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original. If you have a strict requirement, look for a product labelled sugar-free and check its nutrition information.
The Céréal biscuits mentioned use maltitols, and their product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Read the warning before buying a larger supply for the whole family.
Check the pack of the variety you’re buying, as the ingredients differ. According to the product information, Céréal coconut biscuits contain wheat and may contain traces of nuts, egg, milk, sesame and soya, among other things; for Céréal speculoos with almond, Albert Heijn lists milk, egg, soya, almond, barley and wheat, among other things. PLUS lists wheat, milk and soya for Verkade San Francisco Zero.
