If you take rusks in a lunchbox
For work or study, you’ll want to take a few rusks with you without them going soft or breaking. Jumbo lists a pack of 13 plain rusks; a sturdy, dry lunchbox is still important for carrying them.
Who are the different sizes for?
If you share supplies with others
If you use chocolate sprinkles regularly at home or in the office, you could consider a larger pack. Jumbo and Lidl list sizes from 550 to 600 g; check whether that amount suits your consumption and storage space.
If you check labels for several people
Read the ingredients and nutrition information for the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately. The De Ruijter and Venz milk chocolate varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain milk, lactose and soya.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out how many rusks you need for your journey; then choose a size of chocolate sprinkles for individual or shared use. If you’re buying for a shared supply, check both labels.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Carrying and portions | Check how many rusks are in each pack and whether you can carry the number you need somewhere dry and protected. | If I take rusks to work or study, I don’t want to arrive with crumbs or soft rusks. For around 31% of consumers, avoiding breakages in transit is the top priority. |
| Stocking up and sharing | Compare the pack size with how much everyone uses together, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. | When sharing a coffee break, I want enough chocolate sprinkles at home without keeping a pack for too long. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock. |
| Ingredients and nutrition information | Check the allergens on both packs and compare the nutritional values per 100 g or per intended portion. | When several people are eating, I want to know which ingredients and nutritional values are relevant to them. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
| Where you shop | Check whether your preferred size is available at your usual shop and whether you need to buy the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately. | On my usual shopping route, I want to be able to pick up a suitable size without relying on another shop. Availability comes first for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Automatically choosing the biggest pack
A 550 or 600 g pack won’t necessarily suit someone who only uses chocolate sprinkles occasionally. Rusks for the journey also need protection from breakages, whatever size pack you buy.
Choose an amount that suits the number of people using it, and check that you can store the pack according to the label.
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Assuming chocolate sprinkles are the obvious choice for every occasion
Voedingscentrum doesn’t include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five and highlights their sugar and saturated fat content. So the amount you put on each rusk matters when comparing nutrition information.
Check the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and decide how much you want to use.
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Only reading the chocolate sprinkles label
The De Ruijter and Venz milk chocolate sprinkles checked contain milk, lactose and soya. Jumbo lists egg, wheat and gluten among the ingredients in its plain rusks; these are two separate products that need to be checked individually.
Check the labels on the exact rusks and chocolate sprinkles you’re buying, especially if you’re sharing them.
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Assuming a product listing means it’s in stock locally
Lidl marks its listed 550 and 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles as available in store only.
Check the latest store information before setting off to buy a particular size.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
An option if you’re considering a 390 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
- For the milk variety shown, Albert Heijn lists a 390 g pack, at least 20% cocoa solids and 71 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The variety shown contains milk, lactose and soya; check the current label when buying.
Venz
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a 400 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
- For the milk variety shown, Jumbo lists at least 20% cocoa solids and 69 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The milk variety contains milk, lactose and soya. Check the label separately for other Venz varieties.
Jumbo
A shopping option for individual packs of rusks and chocolate sprinkles, as well as a listed product called Rusks with Milk Chocolate Sprinkles.
- Jumbo lists plain rusks in packs of 13 and its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
- For separate products, check the ingredients in the rusks and chocolate sprinkles individually; for the combined product, check the pack contents on the label.
ALDI
A shopping option for a 300 g pack of Sprinkles chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI lists 300 g milk and dark Sprinkles varieties.
- Check which variety is available in store and read the label on that pack.
Lidl / Mister CHOC
A shopping option if a larger pack of chocolate sprinkles suits how much you use.
- Lidl lists 550 g and 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl says these products are available in store only; check the ingredients and nutrition information there too.
Rusks and chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products include rusks in packs of 10 or 13 and chocolate sprinkles in 400 or 600 g packs. Choose the two separately: a pack of rusks for your lunchbox and a size of chocolate sprinkles to suit how much you use, whether on your own or with others.
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Bolletje wholegrain rusks, 13 pieces
This pack of 13 lets you take just the number you need in your lunchbox; protect the rusks from breakages and moisture while you’re on the go.
Choose your chocolate sprinkles separately. Check the rusk label if the ingredients matter to the people eating them.
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Bolletje Dark Whole Wheat rusks, 10 pieces
This pack of 10 is worth considering if you take smaller portions of rusks with you when you’re out and about.
Pack the number you need in a sturdy, dry lunchbox and choose your chocolate sprinkles separately.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
The 600 g pack is a size to consider if several people regularly use chocolate sprinkles.
Check that the amount suits how much you use, and read the ingredients on the label if you’re sharing.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
This 400 g milk chocolate variety is an option if you’d rather store less chocolate sprinkles than you would in a 600 g pack.
Jumbo lists milk, lactose and soya for the Venz milk variety. If nutrition information is part of your decision, compare the figures on the pack per 100 g and per portion.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
This 400 g pack combines chocolate sprinkles with vanilla-flavoured sprinkles; choose it if that’s the flavour combination you’re after.
This is a different variety from plain milk chocolate sprinkles. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack of chocolate sprinkles handy for coffee on the go?
A large pack is best suited to regular shared use; it won’t necessarily be right for one person’s lunchbox. Jumbo lists 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles and rusks in packs of 13. Decide separately how much topping to keep at home and how many rusks to take with you.
How can I take rusks with me without them going soft or breaking?
Take only the rusks you need in a sturdy, dry, sealable lunchbox. Jumbo recommends storing its plain rusks in a cool, dry, dark place; keep them away from moisture and pressure while you’re out, too.
Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
Always read both packs, as rusks and chocolate sprinkles contain different ingredients. The milk varieties shown from De Ruijter and Venz contain milk, lactose and soya; Jumbo lists egg, wheat and gluten for its plain rusks. The label on the variety you buy is the one that matters.
Do rusks with chocolate sprinkles automatically contain iodine?
No, you can’t assume that every combination of rusks and chocolate sprinkles contains iodine. Voedingscentrum discusses iodised baker’s salt in bread in the Netherlands; if you want to know which salt was used, check the ingredients on the label of the rusks you’ve chosen.