Families having lunch at home more often
If you’re making more lunches at home over the school holidays, it helps to choose the amount of rusk and chocolate sprinkles based on what your family will actually use.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Parents looking to vary a sweet lunch
If your children enjoy rusk with chocolate sprinkles, you can also think about the type of rusk and other toppings. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes wholemeal rusk in its school lunch guidance and classifies chocolate sprinkles as outside the Wheel of Five.
Families with a clear flavour preference
If your child mainly eats one particular type of chocolate sprinkles, it’s worth considering whether your family will use up the pack you choose. So decide on the flavour first, then the pack size.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out how many lunches you’ll be making and which type of chocolate sprinkles your family eats. Then decide whether you’d like to alternate them with other toppings.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How much you’ll need over the holidays | Compare the number of rusks and the weight of the chocolate sprinkles with the number of lunches you have planned. | If we’re having lunch together more often, I want to choose packs we’ll use up without leaving lots of leftovers. Around 42% of consumers prioritise choosing an amount that suits their needs. |
| Variety at children’s lunchtimes | Read the nutritional information and decide when to alternate chocolate sprinkles with other toppings. | When making lunches for children, I don’t want to automatically serve chocolate sprinkles as a regular topping. Around 33% of consumers prioritise variety. |
| Flavour and storage | Choose your preferred type of chocolate sprinkles and check how to reseal the packs after opening. | If my family has a clear flavour preference, I don’t want to buy a different variety that might go uneaten. Around 25% of consumers place the most importance on that preference, along with having a useful amount in stock. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a bigger pack is automatically more practical
A large pack isn’t necessarily right for a family that only eats chocolate sprinkles occasionally. Anything left over won’t help with your planned holiday lunches.
Before choosing a size, think about how many lunches you’ll be making and how much your family usually uses.
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Making chocolate sprinkles a regular lunch staple
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five and describes them in its school lunch guidance as an occasional choice for primary school children.
Consider using wholemeal rusk as a base and alternating chocolate sprinkles with other toppings that suit your family.
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Stocking up without a storage plan
If rusk isn’t sealed properly after opening, it may lose its crunch. A large pack of chocolate sprinkles also needs enough space to be stored somewhere dry.
Seal the rusk well after opening, and choose packs of both products that suit your usage and storage space.
Brands to compare
Jumbo
Own-brand range with several types of chocolate sprinkles, including milk chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
- Jumbo’s range includes milk chocolate sprinkles and other varieties.
- Choose the type you want first: milk chocolate sprinkles, dark chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles are different products.
Albert Heijn
Offers, among other things, plain and wholemeal rusk as possible bases for a lunch with toppings.
- The range lists both types of rusk separately, so you can choose the base you prefer.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
De Ruijter
A brand for families specifically looking for De Ruijter dark chocolate or fruit sprinkles.
- The dark chocolate sprinkles variety is also listed in a 390 g pack.
- Check which type your family actually eats before stocking up.
Venz
A brand for anyone who has a firm preference for Venz chocolate sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn also lists Venz dark chocolate sprinkles in a pack of two.
- A pack of two is most suitable if your family will use both packs.
Kiekeboe
ALDI brand offering, among other things, fruit sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI lists 400 g packs of fruit sprinkles and 600 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Fruit sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles are different types of product, so don’t let pack size alone determine your flavour choice.
Rusk and chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products are separate components of a lunch with rusk and chocolate sprinkles: a pack of dark chocolate sprinkles and a pack of wholemeal rusk. Choose your own combination and quantities.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
For families who want to enjoy dark chocolate sprinkles with their choice of rusk. The pack contains 390 g; choose this amount based on how often you use chocolate sprinkles.
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Bolletje wholemeal rusk, 13 pieces
A wholemeal rusk base for your choice of topping, including chocolate sprinkles. The pack contains 13 pieces; chocolate sprinkles are sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right amount of rusk and chocolate sprinkles for the holidays?
Think about how many lunches you’ll have at home and how much rusk and chocolate sprinkles your family usually uses. Check the number of rusks and the weight of the chocolate sprinkles separately; a bigger pack is only useful if you’ll use it all.
Are chocolate sprinkles suitable as a regular staple for children’s lunches?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five and describes them in its school lunch guidance as an occasional choice for primary school children. So alternate them with other toppings rather than planning every lunch around chocolate sprinkles.
Can I assume that rusk contains iodine?
Don’t assume that a particular rusk contains iodine. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds can be added to baker’s salt used in bakery products, but this does not confirm the ingredients of every pack. So check the ingredients list of the product you choose.
Should I check the ingredients and allergens again, even for a variety I know?
Yes, check the packaging again. Albert Heijn notes that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change.
When does a large pack of chocolate sprinkles make sense for holiday lunches?
A large pack is a good choice if several lunches or family members mean you’ll use it all, and you can store it properly. If your family only eats chocolate sprinkles occasionally, choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use.