Who is this for?

If you’re comparing fibre and seeds

You want to pair chocolate sprinkles with rusks whose wholegrain ingredients, seeds and fibre content you can compare per 100 g. The picture on the pack alone doesn’t give you enough information.

If you’re taking a sweet lunch with you

You’re choosing rusks with chocolate sprinkles for their taste and convenience, but want to balance the amount of topping with the rest of your lunch.

If you need to check allergens

You read the information for both products before combining them. The rusks discussed here include sesame and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens; milk and soya are relevant to the chocolate sprinkles discussed here.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have an allergy, check both labels first. Then compare the rusk base and decide separately how much chocolate sprinkles you want to take with you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fibre and seeds Look for wholemeal flour in the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g; check separately which seeds and kernels are listed. I want to choose a rusk base based on more than just the word ‘multiseed’. For around 50% of consumers, the fibre and seed content comes first.
Sweet topping Check the serving of chocolate sprinkles and the nutritional information per serving or per 100 g. For my lunch on the go, the taste of the chocolate sprinkles matters, but I also want to decide how much to use. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this balance.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles, including any ‘may contain’ statements. I need to be able to check before buying whether both products meet my dietary requirements. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘with seeds’ means ‘wholegrain’

    Rusks with seeds and kernels can also contain wheat flour. The seeds alone don’t tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre the product contains.

    Check the ingredients for wholemeal flour and compare fibre per 100 g if this will help you decide.

  • Not assessing the chocolate sprinkles separately

    The nutritional value of the rusks doesn’t change the composition of the topping. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 9.1 g of sugars in 15 g of dark chocolate sprinkles.

    Choose the rusk base and the amount of chocolate sprinkles as two separate parts of your lunch.

  • Checking only the rusk label for allergens

    The multiseed rusks discussed here include sesame and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens; some also list egg. The De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles product discussed here lists milk and soya.

    Read the current allergen information on both packs before combining them.

  • Assuming every rusk contains iodine

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. This doesn’t tell you whether a particular type of rusk contains iodised salt.

    If iodised salt is an important factor in your choice, check the ingredients of the rusks you’ve chosen.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

The two AH multiseed rusks discussed here let you compare a wholegrain option with another seed-based rusk.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Organic Wholegrain Multiseed Rusks contain 11 g of fibre per 100 g; AH Multiseed Rusks contain 7 g of fibre per 100 g and over 16% seeds and kernels.
  • Check the current allergen information for both options, including details of sesame, gluten and egg.

TastyBasics

TastyBasics Multiseed Rusks are worth comparing if you’re mainly looking at the listed fibre and protein content.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 11 g of fibre and 20 g of protein per 100 g for these rusks.
  • The listed ingredients and allergens include cereals containing gluten, egg and sesame, among others.

Bolletje

Bolletje High-Fibre Farmer’s Multiseed Rusks are another option to compare for their seeds, kernels and nutritional value.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 10 g of fibre and 17 g of protein per 100 g for this option.
  • Check the allergen information for wheat, gluten and sesame, among others.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter is relevant here for the chocolate sprinkles, not for the seed-based rusk.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 64 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, so you can assess the topping separately.
  • The listed ingredients include milk and soya; check the label of the option you choose.

Venz

Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles are another topping to consider alongside your rusk base.

  • Compare the nutritional information for your chosen Venz option with the amount you plan to use on your rusk.
  • Also check the current ingredients and allergen information for that option; the product name alone isn’t enough.

Rusks for this lunch combination

These are multiseed rusks you could consider as a base for chocolate sprinkles on rusks. Choose your chocolate sprinkles separately, and if you’re taking lunch with you, check that the pack size is practical for your needs.

TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g pack

TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g

A rusk base to consider if you want to pair seeded rusks with chocolate sprinkles chosen separately.

184 g pack. Check the current ingredients and allergen information, and see whether the pack size suits your lunch on the go.

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Bolletje multiseed rusks, pack of 10

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

A rusk base to consider if you’re looking for a seeded option for lunch and want to take the topping separately.

Pack of 10. Check the ingredients if a wholegrain base matters to you, and read the current allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are multiseed rusks always wholegrain?

No. Seeds and kernels don’t automatically make a rusk wholegrain. According to Albert Heijn, AH Multiseed Rusks list both wheat flour and wholemeal wheat flour, so check the ingredients of the option you choose.

What should I consider when adding chocolate sprinkles to my lunch rusks?

Assess the amount of chocolate sprinkles separately from the nutritional value of the rusks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating too many chocolate sprinkles or having them too often, so don’t choose a particular rusk base as a reason to use more topping.

Do rusks in the Netherlands always contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t assume this is the case for every rusk. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory; check the ingredients of a specific rusk for iodised salt or baker’s salt.

Which allergens should I check in seeded rusks and chocolate sprinkles?

Check the current packaging for both products. The multiseed rusks discussed here list sesame and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens, and sometimes egg; the De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles product discussed here lists milk and soya.

How can I take rusks with chocolate sprinkles with me without them going soft?

Keep the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separate until just before eating if you want to keep the rusks crisp. Seal the rusk pack properly after use and follow the storage advice on the packaging.