Shoppers specifically looking for sugar-free spritz biscuits
You want a spritz biscuit labelled sugar-free, not just another biscuit with no added sugar. Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for both Naturel and Chocolate.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers weighing up how much to serve with drinks
You’re comparing more than just sugars: you’re also looking at energy, carbohydrates and how many biscuits to serve. The nutritional information per 100 g makes the two Damhert varieties easy to compare.
Shoppers who check ingredients carefully
You pay attention to allergens or the amount of polyols. Both Damhert spritz biscuits contain wheat, egg and milk, and are sweetened with maltitol; check the current packaging before buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want a spritz biscuit labelled sugar-free. Then compare Naturel and Chocolate by flavour, nutritional value and ingredients. A biscuit with no added sugar isn’t automatically the same type of product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars and product type | Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and make sure the product is actually a spritz biscuit. | I’m specifically looking for sugar-free spritz biscuits to serve with drinks, and don’t want to confuse them with another biscuit that has no added sugar. For around 50% of shoppers, choosing the right product comes first. |
| Nutritional value and serving size | Compare energy and carbohydrates per 100 g, and consider how much you’ll serve. | When putting biscuits out, I want to know what a serving means, even if the sugar content is low. Around 30% of shoppers give this the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and polyols | Check the allergen information and the polyols listed on the current packaging. | If guests need to consider certain ingredients or are sensitive to polyols, I want to know what I’m serving. Around 20% of shoppers put these checks first. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘no added sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugar, not a spritz biscuit. Verkade lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, so the label means something different from the sugar content of the Damhert spritz biscuits.
If you’re looking for a sugar-free spritz biscuit, check both the product type and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
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Comparing only the sugar content
According to Damhert Nutrition’s product information, Naturel contains 370 kcal and 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g; Chocolate lists 387 kcal and 45 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Compare the full nutritional information per 100 g and consider how much you’ll actually serve.
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Serving a large amount of biscuits containing polyols
The Damhert spritz biscuits contain maltitol. Damhert Nutrition warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea in some people.
Think about how much you’re putting out, especially if you don’t know how your guests react to polyols.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
Damhert Nutrition lists wheat, egg and milk for both varieties, which may also contain rye, nuts and peanuts.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before buying or serving.
Brands to compare
The products mentioned help you distinguish between different labels and types of biscuits; not every brand below offers a sugar-free spritz biscuit.
Damhert Nutrition
Damhert Nutrition offers Zonder Suikers Sprits Naturel in a 130 g pack and Chocolate in a 120 g pack.
- Both product information pages list 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Naturel lists 370 kcal and 16 g of polyols per 100 g; Chocolate lists 387 kcal and 21 g of polyols per 100 g.
- Both contain wheat, egg and milk, and may contain rye, nuts and peanuts. Damhert Nutrition warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Verkade
Verkade offers Nobo Sprits Original, as well as San Francisco Zero, a biscuit with no added sugar.
- These two products show why you should check the product type as well as the sugar information.
- Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for Nobo Sprits Original. San Francisco Zero isn’t a spritz biscuit and lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
Albert Heijn
AH Spritsen is a reference point for standard spritz biscuits when comparing nutritional information.
- Albert Heijn lists 28 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Spritsen, of which 25 g are added sugars.
- This product isn’t a good fit if you’re looking for spritz biscuits with the low sugar content of the Damhert varieties mentioned.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Naturel gives you another standard spritz biscuit to compare.
- Jumbo lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for this product.
- For a sugar-free option, check the label of a different product; the sugar content of these Nobo spritz biscuits doesn’t make them a comparable choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?
No, these labels don’t mean the same thing. Verkade San Francisco Zero is a biscuit with no added sugar and lists 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g; Damhert Nutrition lists 0.5 g per 100 g for both of its Zonder Suikers spritz biscuits.
Does a low sugar content mean spritz biscuits are also low in carbohydrates?
No, sugars are only one part of the carbohydrates listed. Damhert Nutrition lists 44 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for Naturel and 45 g for Chocolate, while both list 0.5 g of sugars.
Why do these spritz biscuits carry a warning about excessive consumption?
Damhert Nutrition lists maltitol and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a high intake of polyols can cause wind and diarrhoea in some people.
How should I store an opened pack of sugar-free biscuits?
Store sugar-free biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. For a specific pack, also follow the storage instructions on the label.