For one cuppa, you can choose your Dutch rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately: Jumbo says its ready-made Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk is no longer in its online range. Individual portions of chocolate sprinkles are a good choice if you want to avoid having much left in an opened pack; if you use them more often, you can portion out a standard pack yourself. Check the ingredients and allergens on both products.
You might not want to open a large pack of chocolate sprinkles for just one cuppa. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions; you’ll need to choose your rusks separately.
You can use a standard pack over several occasions and decide for yourself how much to sprinkle on each rusk. Just make sure you have somewhere to store what’s left.
Check the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks separately. This is particularly important if allergens, your choice of rusk or whether it contains baker’s salt will influence your decision.
First decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles for one occasion or for repeated use. Then choose the flavour and type of rusk, and read the labels on both products.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and leftovers | Check how many portions are in the pack and whether they’re individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing eight portions of 15 g or 20 g. | If I only want to top one or a few rusks, I want to avoid having much opened chocolate sprinkles left over. Portion size is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Flavour and type of rusk | Choose your preferred variety of chocolate sprinkles and decide what type of rusk you’d like to pair them with. A mixed topping pack doesn’t contain just one variety. | I want to choose which type of chocolate goes with my rusk rather than opting for a set combination. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Label and ingredients | Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for both products. If baker’s salt matters to you, check whether it’s listed on the label. | When choosing based on ingredients, I want to check both packs before combining them. Checking the label is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
Jumbo says on its Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk product page that the item is no longer in its online range. So the page itself doesn’t mean you can order this combination there now.
Check that the exact item you want is available to order. You can also choose your rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately.
Individual portions can be useful if you’re planning to top a limited number of rusks. A standard pack lets you decide how much to use, but you’ll have chocolate sprinkles left after one cuppa.
Choose based on how often you expect to use them, and check that the individual portions contain the variety you want.
Dark, milk or mixed varieties can have different ingredient lists. The rusks you choose will have their own label too.
Check the allergen information for both specific products, even if you already know the brand.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but using it when baking bread isn’t compulsory. Don’t assume a particular type of rusk contains it without checking the ingredients.
Check whether baker’s salt is listed for your chosen rusks, or ask the manufacturer.
Kleintjes is an option if you want individual portions of sprinkles to go with separate rusks.
The Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles we looked at come in a standard 400 g pack, for those who want to portion them out themselves.
Jumbo lists its own-brand milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
ALDI lists milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
Lidl lists 390 g packs of De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles as an in-store product.
These Joybuy products are standard packs of chocolate sprinkles. To enjoy rusks with chocolate sprinkles with your tea, choose rusks separately; the pack weights listed don’t mean the contents are divided into individual portions.
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For anyone who wants to portion out milk chocolate sprinkles onto separate rusks. The pack contains 380 g; check that the pack size suits how many tea breaks you have planned.
The product information lists milk, lactose and soya. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current label on your chosen rusks too.
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For anyone who wants to pair dark chocolate sprinkles with their choice of rusks. The pack contains 200 g; rusks aren’t included.
The product information lists milk and soya. If allergens affect your choice, check the current labels on both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks.
Jumbo says on the product page that this item is no longer in its online range. So don’t assume it’s available just because the page is still there; for one cuppa, you can choose your rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately.
No, you can’t assume that for every type of rusk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baker’s salt contains iodine, but using it when baking bread isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients for your chosen rusks or ask the manufacturer.
Check the allergen information for the chocolate sprinkles and rusks separately. For example, the product information for Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles lists milk and soya, and says the product may contain lactose. Other varieties of chocolate sprinkles or rusks may have different ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions on each product’s packaging. Keep them separate and only add the chocolate sprinkles to the rusks when you’re ready to serve them.
