Who is this relevant to?

Travellers looking for strictly sugar-free biscuits

They want to choose a biscuit that meets the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim, rather than relying on packaging that simply says ‘no added sugars’.

Travellers happy to choose a different biscuit

They’re looking for a low-sugar biscuit to enjoy on the go and don’t necessarily need it to be a spritz. Ingredients and allergens are still part of their decision.

Fans of classic spritz biscuits

They mainly want a spritz biscuit for the journey or with a cup of coffee, and don’t see sugar-free as a strict requirement.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. If it is, a different type of biscuit may be a better choice than a classic spritz. At Schiphol, what’s actually on the shelf when you buy also matters.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Check the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim. If I really want a sugar-free biscuit, ‘no added sugars’ isn’t enough. For around 50% of consumers, meeting that strict sugar threshold is the priority.
Available before security Check the shelves and label at Albert Heijn in Schiphol Plaza; an online product listing doesn’t confirm that it’s in stock at that store. If I’m short on time before security, I want to be able to find a suitable biscuit, even if it isn’t a spritz. For around 33% of consumers, having an available alternative matters most.
Type of biscuit and ingredients Compare spritz biscuits with other types of biscuit, and read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging. I’m mainly looking for the flavour of a classic spritz and accept that it may not be sugar-free. For around 17% of consumers, that preference is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular spritz biscuit is sugar-free

    Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original. This variety doesn’t meet the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim.

    When choosing a spritz biscuit, check the nutrition information per 100 g rather than relying on the type of biscuit.

  • Assuming the online range is available at Schiphol

    Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn in Schiphol Plaza, and Albert Heijn shows a Céréal alternative biscuit online. That doesn’t tell you whether it’ll be on the shelf when you’re travelling.

    Check which varieties are available in store and read the label before you buy.

  • Looking only at the sugar content

    The Céréal alternative listed online is speculoos with almond and polyols, not a spritz. So if you’re avoiding particular ingredients, the full label is more useful than the sugar value alone.

    Read the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging of the variety you buy.

Relevant brands and retailers

Céréal

Albert Heijn lists Céréal Speculoos almond pieces with no sugars online as an alternative biscuit.

  • Albert Heijn lists 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety.
  • It’s speculoos with almond, not a spritz. Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Albert Heijn

Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn in Schiphol Plaza before security as a place to look for a packaged biscuit.

  • You can compare the available packs and labels in store.
  • A product in the online range may not be in stock at the Schiphol branch.

Verkade

NoboSprits Original is a relevant classic spritz biscuit to compare with the sugar-free requirement.

  • If you’re mainly looking for a classic spritz, the type of product is clear.
  • Verkade lists 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g for NoboSprits Original; this variety isn’t sugar-free.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a biscuit be called sugar-free?

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a biscuit must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g to carry the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Check the ‘of which sugars’ line per 100 g on the packaging.

Does ‘no added sugars’ also mean sugar-free?

No, the two terms don’t mean the same thing. A biscuit with no added sugars may still contain sugars, so check the total sugars per 100 g if sugar-free is a requirement for you.

Where can I look for a biscuit before security at Schiphol?

Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn in Schiphol Plaza before security. Check the current range there: an online listing for a particular biscuit doesn’t tell you whether it’s available in that store.

How should I store an opened pack of sugar-free biscuits?

Store it in a cool, dry, dark place and keep it tightly sealed, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the specific product.