Who might be interested in these rice cakes?

Coffee guests who prefer dark chocolate

Looking for a rice cake with a dark chocolate coating to serve with coffee? Albert Heijn and Jumbo list options like these. Even with dark chocolate, check the warnings for potential allergens.

Shoppers with dietary or allergen requirements

If milk, gluten or other ingredients matter to you, compare the information for each variety. The Consenza rice cakes sold at PLUS are labelled vegan and gluten-free, but the product page also warns of possible traces of allergens.

Shoppers looking for organic options

If you’d like an organic product to enjoy with coffee, you could look at Jumbo’s organic dark chocolate variety and the Consenza option at PLUS. Before buying, check that the ingredients and pack size suit your coffee break.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Type of chocolate Check whether the coating is described as dark or milk chocolate. Before serving with coffee, also check how many pieces are in the pack. When I serve rice cakes with coffee, I want to choose a dark or milk chocolate coating deliberately. For around 40% of consumers, the type of chocolate is the most important factor.
Allergens and dietary requirements Check both the ingredients and warnings about possible traces on the packaging. Make sure the variety you choose is labelled gluten-free or vegan if required. If I need to consider ingredients that someone avoids when serving these, I don’t want to rely on the product name alone. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this check.
Organic origin Look for the organic label on the pack you choose, then compare the ingredients and pack size. I want to bring an organic product to the coffee table, without assuming that this also means it’s free from allergens. Around 30% of consumers put this preference first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming dark chocolate means milk-free

    According to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, their listed dark chocolate rice cakes may contain milk. Jumbo’s organic variety also carries a warning about sesame.

    For the variety you choose, check both the ingredients and any mention of possible traces on the packaging, even if the front only says dark chocolate.

  • Assuming vegan or gluten-free means free from all allergens

    The PLUS product page labels its Consenza chocolate rice cakes vegan and gluten-free, but also mentions possible traces of soya, milk, nuts and sesame.

    Check the full allergen information for the product you plan to serve, not just the label on the front.

  • Relying only on the online product description

    Ingredients and nutritional information can change, so a product description you viewed earlier may not match the packaging you buy.

    Check the label on the pack just before buying or serving, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.

  • Choosing a rice cake based on appearance alone

    A light appearance doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fat or fibre a chocolate rice cake contains. The serving size can also vary between packs.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and consider how many pieces you actually want to serve.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells separate dark and milk chocolate rice cakes, both in 150 g packs.

  • The dark chocolate variety lists 60% dark chocolate and 6.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The milk chocolate variety contains milk and lactose. For both varieties, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a regular dark chocolate variety in a pack of 3 × 3 pieces, as well as a 100 g organic dark chocolate variety.

  • The regular variety lists 60% dark chocolate; the organic option offers a separate choice for shoppers looking to buy organic.
  • Both varieties carry a warning about possible traces of milk. Sesame is also mentioned for the organic variety.

PLUS

PLUS sells its own 150 g chocolate rice cakes and also offers a separate Consenza product.

  • The PLUS variety lists 60% milk chocolate and Fairtrade cocoa.
  • PLUS rice cakes contain milk and lactose. If you’re considering the Consenza variety, check its warnings about possible traces separately.

ALDI

ALDI lists Goud-Gebakken rice cakes with yoghurt, milk chocolate or dark chocolate in 150 g packs.

  • This product range lets you choose the topping you prefer.
  • Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens for the specific variety on the packaging.

Consenza

The 100 g organic Consenza chocolate rice cakes listed by PLUS are labelled vegan and gluten-free.

  • The product page specifies gluten-free as less than 20 ppm and lactose-free as less than 0.01 g per 100 g.
  • The same page warns of possible traces of soya, milk, nuts and sesame. Check the packaging if allergens affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Are rice cakes with dark chocolate automatically milk-free?

No. The label ‘dark chocolate’ doesn’t guarantee that a rice cake is milk-free. Albert Heijn warns that its dark chocolate variety may contain milk, lactose and sesame seeds; Jumbo mentions possible traces of milk and sesame in its organic dark chocolate variety. Check the information on the packaging of the product you’re buying.

Which chocolate rice cakes are labelled vegan and gluten-free?

The Consenza chocolate rice cakes at PLUS are labelled vegan and gluten-free. The product page specifies less than 20 ppm for gluten-free, but also warns of possible traces of soya, milk, nuts and sesame. Check this information on the packaging if allergens are relevant to you.

How should I store chocolate-coated rice cakes until coffee time?

Store them in a cool, dry place, following the instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo and PLUS specify a temperature below 25 °C for the products in question. Seal an opened pack tightly and protect the rice cakes from moisture.

What should I check on the packaging besides the type of chocolate?

Check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the specific variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that labels provide information about things such as allergens. Compare sugars, fats and fibre per 100 g if these matter to your choice.