Who are mini portions useful for?

Stalls with a set serving routine

If you open or hand out one small portion per rusk, the amount of chocolate sprinkles is less dependent on how much a member of staff pours out. Opening the sachets is still an extra step, though.

Sellers who need to explain allergen information

If you serve rusks with chocolate sprinkles unpackaged, you must be able to tell customers which allergens are present before they buy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must cover the entire unpackaged combination, not just the chocolate sprinkles.

Stalls looking to offer several toppings

A selection of mini portions lets you offer variety without opening a large pack of every topping. Be sure to check which varieties are included in the selection and which allergens they contain.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether you’ll use one sachet per rusk or portion the topping yourself. Then check both the topping and the rusk you’ll serve it on.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Consistent serving Check the number of portions and whether one sachet is the right amount for each rusk. When it’s busy, I want to serve the same amount quickly without having to scoop it out each time. Consistent portions are the top priority for around 31% of consumers who buy supplies for a stall.
Allergen information Check the latest information for both the rusks and every topping you use, and make sure customers can access it before they buy. I want to be able to explain which allergens are in the combination I serve. This is the main concern for around 25% of these consumers.
Usage and packaging waste Compare the amount you actually use per rusk with the number of individual sachets you open and throw away. I don’t want topping left over or to open more sachets than necessary when I could portion it myself. This matters most to around 25% of these consumers.
Variety Check which toppings are included in the selection and whether the ingredients and allergens are clearly listed for each variety you use. I want to offer a choice without having several large packs open. Variety is the main priority for around 19% of these consumers.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming mini portions take care of allergen information

    An individual sachet does not remove the requirement to provide allergen information for rusks with chocolate sprinkles served unpackaged. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about the allergens present must be available before purchase.

    Keep up-to-date information for the rusks and every topping you use. If you provide the information verbally, make sure staff can give it straight away, can consult it in writing or electronically, and that customers are clearly told at the point of sale how to access it.

  • Planning to use Venz Mini’s without checking stock

    Jumbo no longer lists Venz Mini’s in its online range, so an old product listing is not a reliable basis for regular orders.

    Check local availability and the current label before including these portions in your stall’s plans.

    If you choose a different topping just before selling, it takes time to record the relevant product information again.

  • Assuming a countable sachet always gives you the portion you want

    A pack of individual portions only gives you a consistent serving if you actually use one sachet per order. Using more than one sachet or part of a sachet changes the amount.

    Agree how much chocolate sprinkles to put on each rusk, then compare that serving rule with portioning from a larger pack.

  • Assuming rusks automatically contain iodine

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume that rusks contain iodine just because they’re rusks.

    Check the information for the rusks you actually use before making any claims about their iodine content.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini’s 8 Stuks, 140 g combines chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and coloured sprinkles in a pack of eight portions.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists the ingredients and milk as an allergen for this selection.
  • If you serve the rusks unpackaged, the stall must also make allergen information available for the rusks used and the complete combination.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar 140 g contains a mix of chocolate flakes, fruit sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles.

  • The selection gives you several toppings in one pack.
  • The product information on Jumbo’s website lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya, lactose and wheat. Check the current packaging when preparing allergen information for your stall.

Venz

Venz Mini’s are small packs of sprinkles.

  • The small pack size is suited to handing out individual portions.
  • Jumbo no longer lists Venz Mini’s in its online range. Check local availability and the current label before choosing this product.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide allergen information if I sell rusks with chocolate sprinkles unpackaged?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about the allergens present must be available before purchase. If you provide the information verbally, a member of staff must be able to give it straight away. It must also be available in writing or electronically for staff and inspectors, and customers must be clearly told at the point of sale how to access it.

Is iodine from baker’s salt a requirement for rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

No. You can’t assume that rusks with chocolate sprinkles contain iodine as a matter of course. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the information for the specific rusks before making any claims about them.

How do I compare mini portions with chocolate sprinkles from a larger pack?

Compare how much topping you want to use per rusk with how many sachets you would need. An individual portion only helps you serve a consistent amount if you always use one sachet. With a larger pack, you can use a set measure of your own.

How do I decide how much chocolate sprinkles to use per rusk?

Choose a set amount in advance if you want every rusk to have the same topping. For reference, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 67 kcal and 9,4 g of sugars for 15 g of chocolate sprinkles. Use the current product label for the nutritional information for your topping.