Who is this choice relevant to?

Strict vegan sugar-watchers

You’re looking for a packaged biscuit whose vegan credentials and nutritional information you can both check. The name or flavour alone isn’t enough.

Sugar-conscious spritz fans

You want to compare sugar content, but the type of biscuit matters too. A digestive biscuit could be an option if it doesn’t have to be spritz-shaped.

Ingredient checkers

You read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g before making your choice. If an ingredient isn’t clear, you want to be able to ask where it comes from.

What should you look for in vegan biscuits with little sugar?

First, decide whether both vegan suitability and a low sugar content are essential. Then compare the type of product: a biscuit may meet those requirements without having the shape or texture of a spritz biscuit.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Vegan suitability Look for an explicit vegan label and check the ingredients for milk, butter oil, whey and egg. Ask about the origin of any unclear ingredients. I want to choose a biscuit without unknowingly consuming animal-derived ingredients; around 42% of consumers put this check first.
Sugar content Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and distinguish between ‘sugar-free’ and ‘no added sugar’. Check for polyols and any warnings too. If my main aim is to limit my sugar intake, the nutritional information is more useful than the word ‘zero’; around 33% of consumers prioritise this need.
Type of biscuit Check whether the product is a spritz biscuit or another type of biscuit. If you’re baking at home, choose ingredients that meet your vegan requirements and check the sugar content of the recipe too. Another type of biscuit isn’t automatically a substitute for spritz biscuits for me; around 25% of consumers care most about the type of biscuit they want or having control when baking at home.

Common mistakes with spritz biscuits and sugar claims

  • Reading ‘zero’ as ‘vegan’

    Albert Heijn says that Verkade San Francisco Zero has no added sugar, but its ingredients also include whey permeate powder and whole milk powder.

    Check vegan suitability and sugar content separately; one claim doesn’t tell you whether the other applies.

  • Assuming classic spritz biscuits are vegan

    According to Verkade’s ingredient information, Nobo Sprits Original contains butter oil and whey permeate powder. This means it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

    Check the current ingredients list of the spritz biscuit you want to buy, even if you already know the product.

  • Comparing sugar content per serving only

    Serving sizes can vary between biscuits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using nutritional values per 100 g to compare products.

    Compare the sugars per 100 g and use the per-serving information to check the amount you’ll actually eat.

  • Eating biscuits containing polyols without limit

    Albert Heijn states that AH Digestive 0% sugar contains 14 g of polyols per 100 g and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Read the warning on the packaging if you’re considering this biscuit as an alternative to spritz biscuits.

Brands and shops to explore

A vegan range or a sugar-conscious category doesn’t necessarily mean that an individual biscuit is vegan, sugar-free and a spritz biscuit all at once. So assess the product itself.

Verkade

A point of reference for classic spritz biscuits and biscuits with a ‘zero’ claim.

  • Nobo Sprits Original is a spritz biscuit; San Francisco Zero is sold with the claim ‘0% added sugar’.
  • Verkade lists butter oil and whey permeate powder in Nobo Sprits Original. The product information for San Francisco Zero also mentions milk ingredients, so neither product is a vegan option.

Albert Heijn

A shop where you can compare a biscuit labelled vegan with spritz biscuits.

  • Albert Heijn labels AH Digestive 0% sugar as vegan and states that it contains 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g.
  • It’s a digestive biscuit, not a spritz biscuit. It contains polyols and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

Jumbo

A shop with a category for sugar-conscious products.

  • Jumbo lists biscuits from Céréal, among other products, with the claim ‘sugar-free’.
  • For each individual product, check the vegan label, ingredients and type of biscuit before choosing it as an alternative to spritz biscuits.

Lidl

A shop where you can browse biscuits in the Sondey range.

  • Lidl says that Sondey also offers vegan biscuits.
  • Check the sugar content of each biscuit individually and whether it is actually a spritz biscuit.

ALDI

A shop selling biscuits under the Biscotto brand, including spritz biscuits.

  • The Biscotto range gives you a starting point for checking the ingredients in individual biscuits.
  • ALDI lists butter spritz biscuits in this range. Don’t assume a product with that name is suitable for vegans; check the label.

PLUS

A shop with separate listings for sugar-conscious and vegan products.

  • These two listings can help you find biscuits that meet your requirements.
  • A product in one listing won’t automatically meet the other requirement too. Check the individual product information and label.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘0% added sugar’ mean the same as sugar-free?

No, a biscuit with no added sugar may still contain sugars. To check the total sugar content, compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the label. A sugar claim also tells you nothing about whether a product is suitable for vegans.

Is Verkade Nobo Sprits Original vegan?

No, Verkade’s ingredient information lists butter oil and whey permeate powder. If you’re considering another spritz biscuit, check its ingredients rather than relying on the type of biscuit as a guide.

Why do polyols matter in a sugar-free biscuit?

Some biscuits containing polyols carry a warning about excessive consumption. Albert Heijn states that AH Digestive 0% sugar contains 14 g of polyols per 100 g and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

How can I check a biscuit without a vegan logo?

Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, paying particular attention to milk, butter, whey and egg. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the origin of some E numbers may be unclear. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer or choose a product with a clear vegan label.