The everyday breakfast eater
You want a roll of rusks for a breakfast that takes little preparation. The number of rusks and the pack size make it easier to compare different rolls.
Who is this relevant for?
The breakfast eater who pays attention to fibre
You want something you can top quickly, but you also compare the fibre listed per 100 g. Wholemeal, multigrain and seeded rusks don’t necessarily have the same nutritional value.
The shopper who checks ingredients
Before buying, you check which grains and allergens a rusk contains. This is especially important when switching between plain, wholemeal and seeded varieties.
What should you look for in rusks for a quick breakfast?
First check that the ingredients suit you, then compare the pack size and use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare varieties.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay most attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Contents per roll | Check the number of rusks and the net weight; rolls with different contents aren’t directly comparable. | If I eat rusks every day, I want to know roughly how many breakfasts I’ll get from a roll. For around 50% of shoppers, pack size matters most when choosing on a budget. |
| Fibre and grains | Compare fibre per 100 g and check which grains are listed in the ingredients. | I want a quick breakfast, but I mainly choose my rusks based on the fibre listed or a wholemeal base. This is the first consideration for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I need to be able to check before I pick up a roll. For around 17% of shoppers, suitability comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming wholemeal, multigrain and high-fibre mean the same thing
Those words don’t tell you how much fibre a rusk contains. For example, Jumbo lists 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its Naturel Beschuit and 7.7 g per 100 g for its Volkoren Beschuit.
Compare the fibre per 100 g and read the ingredients list rather than relying only on the front of the pack.
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Checking allergens only after you’ve bought it
The ingredients vary between varieties. For Robuust Beschuit Meergranen, for example, Jumbo lists wheat, barley, rye, spelt, sesame and egg among the allergens.
Check the current allergen information for each variety, even if you’ve bought a different roll from the same brand before.
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Assuming every rusk contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it has been used just from the product category.
If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the label or ask the manufacturer.
Brands compared
Bolletje
Bolletje offers plain, wholemeal and seeded varieties, among others. Check the individual pack if fibre or ingredients are guiding your choice.
- PLUS lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g for Bolletje Vezelrijk Beschuit Meerzaden.
- According to PLUS, this multiseed variety contains wheat and sesame; check the current allergen information.
Albert Heijn
The AH range includes plain and wholemeal rusks, among others. Compare the pack size and nutritional information for the specific roll.
- AH lists a 125 g roll of plain rusks and a 140 g roll of wholemeal rusks.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and nutritional information can change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
At Jumbo, you can compare plain and wholemeal rusks with a robust multigrain variety.
- Jumbo lists 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its Naturel variety and 7.7 g per 100 g for its Volkoren variety.
- According to Jumbo, Robuust Beschuit Meergranen contains several allergens, including sesame and egg.
Goud Gebakken
ALDI lists both plain and wholemeal rusks under the Goud Gebakken name.
- ALDI lists both varieties in packs of 13.
- Check the packaging if fibre, ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
PLUS
PLUS offers a roll of plain rusks and a larger wholemeal seeded variety. The pack sizes and ingredients differ, so compare the products individually.
- PLUS lists 125 g for its plain roll and 230 g for Beschuit Volkoren met Zaden.
- A rating such as Nutri-Score A doesn’t replace the ingredients list or nutritional information.
Wholemeal rusks at Joybuy
These two Bolletje varieties are for anyone looking for wholemeal rusks for a quick breakfast. Compare the number of rusks and check the current packaging if the ingredients matter to you.
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Bolletje dark wholemeal rusks, 10 pieces
A wholemeal variety for anyone who wants to use rusks as a quick breakfast base.
The pack contains 10 pieces. Check the current ingredients and allergen information if you need to avoid certain grains or sesame.
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Bolletje wholemeal rusks, 13 pieces
A roll of wholemeal rusks for anyone who also wants to compare the fibre listed when choosing a quick breakfast.
The pack contains 13 pieces. Joybuy lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g for this Bolletje variety; also check the current ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Do all rusks in the Netherlands contain iodine from baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume that all rusks do. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label or ask the manufacturer if this matters to your choice.
Which allergens should I check in rusks?
Check the allergen information for the specific roll, especially if you need to avoid wheat, gluten, egg or sesame. The ingredients differ between plain, wholemeal and seeded varieties; also read the ‘may contain’ statement on the current packaging.
How should I store an opened pack of rusks?
Store opened rusks in a dry, sealed container. For its plain rusks, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and keeping them in a sealed tin after opening.