For a shared rusk-and-sprinkles moment, choose a mix of dark chocolate and vanilla if you both like those flavours, or set out two separate types of sprinkles if your preferences differ more. Then choose plain or wholemeal Dutch rusks based on the flavour and texture you prefer, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of both the rusks and the sprinkles.
If you want to enjoy Dutch rusks with chocolate sprinkles together but don’t like the same flavour, you could try a mix of dark chocolate and vanilla, or serve two flavours separately. Jumbo describes De Ruijter’s mix as a combination of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles.
As well as plain Dutch rusks, Jumbo and Albert Heijn also stock wholemeal varieties. If you’re considering the type of grain, texture or fibre content, you could choose the rusks first and then find sprinkles to go with them.
If you want to compare sugars, sweeteners or allergens, the flavour name alone won’t tell you enough. Read the nutritional information and ingredients on both packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says checking the label is particularly important if you have a food allergy.
First, decide which flavour of chocolate sprinkles works for both of you. Then compare the rusk base and read the labels of the two products you actually want to combine.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Different flavours | Check whether a mix includes both flavours you want, or choose two separate types of chocolate sprinkles. | If we both like different things, I don’t want either of us to have to settle for a flavour we don’t enjoy. Around 40% of consumers prioritise finding a flavour they both like. |
| The rusk base | Compare plain and wholemeal Dutch rusks by ingredients, texture and fibre per 100 g. | For a crunchy base, I consider whether the grain flavour and texture go with the sprinkles. The base is the first thing around 30% of consumers choose. |
| Label and nutritional information | Check sugars per 100 g, any sweeteners and the allergen information for both products. | I want to know in advance which ingredients we’ll be eating together, especially if sugars, sweeteners or allergens are a concern. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
A mix of flavours doesn’t necessarily mean both people can or want to eat the ingredients.
Read the full ingredients and allergen information before choosing a mix.
Jumbo’s nutritional information for Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles lists 7,7 g of sugars as well as 40 g of polyols per 100 g. The product information warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Don’t just compare sugars per 100 g. Check which sweeteners are used and what usage warning appears on the packaging.
The term wholemeal describes the grain base, not whether a product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Check the allergens in your chosen rusks separately from those in the chocolate sprinkles.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether a product contains iodine just from the fact that it’s Dutch rusks.
Check the ingredients on the specific pack or ask the manufacturer which salt they use if this matters to your choice.
Offers dark chocolate sprinkles and a mix of dark chocolate and vanilla, among other products.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles.
A place to compare different types of Dutch rusks.
A place to find different types of Dutch rusks and chocolate sprinkles.
A place to look for Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles.
A place to compare Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles.
Here, you can choose dark chocolate sprinkles or a separate wholemeal base. The rusk and crispbread aren’t Dutch rusks; for chocolate sprinkles on Dutch rusks, choose the two components separately.
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For anyone who wants to share dark chocolate sprinkles. This pack contains 390 g of sprinkles; choose your Dutch rusks separately and check the ingredients on the packaging.
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A separate wholemeal base to consider if you’re also thinking about rusks. The pack contains 10 pieces; these aren’t Dutch rusks, and you’ll need to choose your chocolate sprinkles separately.
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Separate dark chocolate sprinkles to enjoy with a base of your choice. The pack contains 400 g; check the label if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
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A wholemeal alternative to consider as a separate base. The pack contains 13 pieces; this is a rusk, not a Dutch rusk, and it doesn’t include chocolate sprinkles.
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If you’d like to try a different wholemeal base instead of Dutch rusks, this 125 g pack of crispbread could be an option. Choose the chocolate sprinkles separately and check that the ingredients are suitable for you both.
A mix of dark chocolate and vanilla could work if those are the flavours you both want; otherwise, you can choose two types separately. If you opt for a mix, check the ingredients and allergens for both people, not just the flavour description.
No, choose a base that suits the flavour and texture you’re after. Plain Dutch rusks are an option if you prefer a milder grain flavour; with wholemeal Dutch rusks, you can compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre doesn’t include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five and advises not eating them too much or too often because of their calories, saturated fat and sugar. Check the nutritional information and consider how much you plan to use.
No, the other ingredients and usage warnings still matter. For Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Jumbo lists 7,7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
No, you can’t assume that for every pack: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of the specific product or ask the manufacturer which salt they use if this matters to your choice.
