For a coffee break with a group, first work out how many Dutch rusks you want to serve, then choose the amount of chocolate sprinkles. A 550–600 g bag is suitable for a larger group or several breaks; for a smaller group, a 380 g pack or individual portions may be more practical. You’ll need to buy the rusks separately, so check the number in the pack and read the labels on both products.
You want to put out enough chocolate sprinkles without having to open another pack every few minutes. Remember to work out how many packs of rusks you’ll need separately: for example, Jumbo lists 13 plain rusks per pack.
You want to choose a bag that suits what the group is likely to use. Jumbo and ALDI list 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles; De Ruijter’s small individual portions contain 140 g in total.
You want to know in advance which ingredients your guests will be eating and how much topping to put out. Check the allergen information for both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks you choose; it can vary between products.
First count the rusks you want to serve, then work out how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll need and, finally, check the labels on both products.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough rusks | Count how many rusks you want to serve and compare this with the number in each pack. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs containing 13 rusks or portions. | When I’m preparing rusks for a group, I don’t want to run out halfway through. Having enough rusks is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| The right bag size | Compare the net weight of 380 g and 550–600 g bags with the amount you expect to use. | For a smaller group, I don’t want to be left with a large amount of chocolate sprinkles after the break. The right pack size is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sharing and variety | Consider whether you want to put out one large bag or individual portions. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight small portions. | If everyone is helping themselves, I want the chocolate sprinkles to be easy to share or to be able to offer different varieties. Convenient portions or variety is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check both packs. Ingredients and allergens are a priority for around 10% of consumers. |
A large bag of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t automatically mean you have enough rusks. For example, a pack of Jumbo plain rusks contains 13.
Decide how many topped rusks you want to serve, then work out how many packs you’ll need.
The name alone doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles are in the pack: ALDI lists a 550 g Kiekeboe XXL variety alongside a 600 g Kiekeboe variety.
Compare the weights shown and choose based on the amount and variety you want to put out.
Chocolate sprinkles and rusks each have their own ingredients and allergen list. Information about one product doesn’t tell you anything about the other.
Check the current packaging for both products, including any statements about possible traces of allergens.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the conditions under which iodine compounds may be used in bakery products. This doesn’t confirm that a particular pack of rusks contains them.
For information about a specific product, check the current ingredients list or contact the manufacturer.
An option if you want to offer individual portions and different toppings at your coffee break.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a specific XL variety.
A supermarket own-brand option where you choose the chocolate sprinkles and rusks separately.
A supermarket own-brand option for a large bag of chocolate sprinkles with rusks bought separately.
A supermarket own-brand option for pairing chocolate sprinkles with plain or wholemeal rusks.
A supermarket own-brand option with different bag sizes and separate packs of rusks.
These 380–600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles are worth considering for a group coffee break with rusks. Work out separately how many rusks you’ll need.
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A bag of chocolate sprinkles to serve with separately purchased rusks at a group break.
Pack size: 550 g. Work out separately how many rusks you want to top, and check both products’ labels for allergen information.
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A bag to consider if you want to put out chocolate sprinkles for several rusks.
Pack size: 600 g. Plan how many packs of rusks you need separately, and read the current allergen information on both packs.
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A smaller bag to consider if 550–600 g is more than you want to put out for the break.
Pack size: 380 g. Choose the rusks separately, and check the current label for ingredients and allergens in this milk chocolate variety.
Start with the number of rusks you want to serve, not the weight of the bag of chocolate sprinkles. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs of rusks containing 13 pieces or portions; if you want to top more rusks, you’ll need several packs.
For this coffee break, it’s best to plan to buy the chocolate sprinkles and rusks separately. That way, you can choose the number of rusks and the variety of chocolate sprinkles independently; Jumbo no longer listed its combined product in its online range.
Read the current allergen information for both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks. It varies by product and variety: for example, Albert Heijn lists eggs and cereals containing gluten for AH plain rusks.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before date on both packs. Seal an opened pack of rusks tightly, and check the guidance for the specific variety of chocolate sprinkles too.
No, this doesn’t follow from the general rules for bakery products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the conditions under which iodine compounds may be used in them, but this doesn’t confirm anything about a specific pack of rusks. Check the current ingredients list or contact the manufacturer for product information.
