Who is this choice relevant to?

Terrace-goers who want to share

You want to take rusks and chocolate sprinkles for several people, and prefer individual portions and packaging that you can keep dry.

Fans of dark chocolate sprinkles

You like choosing a dark variety, sprinkling on as much as you want and sealing the pack securely afterwards.

Shoppers who compare labels

Ingredients, allergens or nutritional information matter more to you than just the taste or brand. That’s why you check the exact variant and the base you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you mean rusks or pre-sliced bread: they’re different products. If you’re choosing rusks, consider how you want to hand out the chocolate sprinkles and what information you need to check on the packaging.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter most to?
Taking them along and sharing The number of individual portions, and whether you can take the rusks and sprinkles with you dry and securely sealed. When I’m serving several people outdoors, I don’t want to keep handing them out from the same opened shaker pack. For an estimated 43% of consumers, that convenience is the deciding factor.
Flavour and type of chocolate sprinkles Whether the exact variant is dark or mixed, and which ingredients and cocoa content are listed. I want to know in advance whether I’m taking a pure chocolate flavour or a mix. This flavour choice comes first for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information The allergens in the exact variant and the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion; also check which base you’re choosing. If I need to consider ingredients or compare sugar content, I read the label before making my choice. For around 28% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing rusks with pre-sliced bread

    Rusks aren’t the same product as everyday bread. So, wanting medium-sliced bread doesn’t tell you which rusks to choose.

    Decide which base you actually want to serve before choosing a variety of chocolate sprinkles.

  • Assuming one variety’s allergens apply to another

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Hagelfeest. This information doesn’t automatically apply to other chocolate sprinkles.

    Check the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Taking an opened shaker pack and rusks along loose

    Rusks need to stay dry and securely sealed. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a musty smell or taste in chocolate sprinkles may indicate a loss of quality.

    Pack the rusks and sprinkles separately, and seal opened packs securely. Individual portions can make them easier to hand out.

  • Assuming every bread or rusk product contains iodine

    The product category alone won’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt was used in the product you’ve chosen.

    Check the ingredients of the specific product or ask the retailer if this is relevant to your choice.

Brands and product ranges compared

De Ruijter

The Kleintjes and Hagelfeest products reviewed offer different ways to serve chocolate sprinkles.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Kleintjes pack contains eight individual portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
  • Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten for Hagelfeest. Check the allergens again for the variant you choose.

Venz

The Venz Hagelslag puur reviewed is an option if you want one dark variety rather than a mix.

  • According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variant contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the variant you’re buying.

Albert Heijn

AH Hagelslag puur is a supermarket own-brand product whose information you can compare with that of other dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists at least 32% cocoa solids for this variant.
  • Don’t use the information for this dark variant as an allergen or ingredients list for other AH products.

Jumbo

Jumbo Chocolade Hagel XXL Puur provides nutritional information per portion, making it easier to compare with other packs.

  • Jumbo lists 13,7 g of sugars per 20 g portion for this variant.
  • Only compare portion values when the portions are the same size, or use the nutritional information per 100 g.

Mister CHOC

The Lidl product information reviewed describes Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur as a store product.

  • Lidl lists a pack size of 600 g for this product.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check allergens in chocolate sprinkles?

Read the allergen information for the exact variant you’re buying. For example, the Albert Heijn product information reviewed lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Hagelfeest; don’t assume the same list applies to another variant.

How should I store rusks and chocolate sprinkles once opened?

Store rusks in a dry, dark place in a securely sealed pack, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Seal chocolate sprinkles securely after use too, and follow the instructions on the pack. A musty smell or taste may indicate a loss of quality.

Can I assume that every bread or rusk product contains iodine?

No, don’t rely on the product category alone. Check the ingredients of the bread or rusks you’ve chosen, or ask the retailer whether iodised baker’s salt has been used.

What if rusks with chocolate sprinkles on the terrace aren’t pre-packed?

Before you order, ask which allergens are in the combination being offered. Check both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles, rather than assuming they contain the same ingredients as a similar packaged product.