Who might like mini portions?

If you serve rusks to guests

If you’re setting out individual portions for breakfast or afternoon tea, sachets save you having to measure sprinkles from a large pack for everyone. You’ll still need to buy the rusks separately.

If you want to offer a choice of flavours

An assortment of chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes lets guests top their rusks in different ways, without you having to open several large packs. Check which varieties are actually included in the pack you choose.

If you want to check labels separately

If ingredients or allergens matter to you, you can check the labels on both the rusks and the sprinkles when you buy them separately. For an assortment, check the information for each flavour too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve chocolate sprinkles in individual portions, spoon them out of a larger pack yourself or find a ready-made product. Then check the contents and labels of everything you plan to serve.

Mini portions with rusks

Choose this if: you want to serve individual portions or offer a choice of sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists eight sachets for De Ruijter Kleintjes: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to buy the rusks separately, and each sachet adds packaging.

Regular chocolate sprinkles with rusks

Choose this if: you want to decide how much to put on each rusk, for example if you’re serving them on several occasions.

Bear in mind: the amount isn’t pre-portioned for each person, and you’ll need to store the opened pack according to the label instructions.

Ready-made rusks with chocolate sprinkles

Choose this if: you can find a product that’s currently available and would rather not add the toppings yourself.

Bear in mind: Jumbo says its ready-made Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk is no longer part of its online range. For another product, check the ingredients and pack contents again.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Individual portions The number of sachets and the weight of each one; a small box doesn’t necessarily contain individual portions. If I’m serving guests, I want to be able to set out a set amount for each person without measuring it every time. For around 42% of consumers, portioning is the top priority.
Choice of toppings Which types of chocolate sprinkles or flakes are in the pack, and whether the ingredients differ between varieties. When serving breakfast with a choice at the table, I want to offer different types without opening several large packs. Around 33% of consumers say variety is their top priority.
Ingredients and nutrition information The current labels for both the rusks and the sprinkles, including allergens and sugars per 100 g. If I need to take ingredients into account, I want to check both items before serving them. For around 25% of consumers, checking the labels comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sachet of sprinkles comes with topped rusks

    De Ruijter and AH mini portions contain loose sprinkles, not ready-made rusks. So you’ll also need rusks if you want to serve them that way.

    Read the product title and contents before ordering. If it only mentions chocolate sprinkles or flakes, choose the rusks you want separately.

  • Assuming a small sachet means less sugar

    A sachet makes it easier to portion the sprinkles, but you could use more than one. Albert Heijn lists 73 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Strooi mini's.

    Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and consider how much topping you actually use on each rusk.

  • Assuming all rusks contain baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers in the Netherlands aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s present from the product name ‘rusk’ alone.

    If the use of baker’s salt matters to your choice, read the rusk label or ask the baker.

  • Checking only the flavour name

    Ingredients can vary between flavours in an assortment. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.

    Before serving, check the current allergen information for both the chocolate sprinkles or flakes you’ve chosen and the rusks.

Brands and product ranges compared

De Ruijter

Kleintjes is an assortment of chocolate sprinkles and flakes in individual sachets.

  • Albert Heijn lists eight portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
  • The assortment contains loose toppings; check the rusks and their labels separately.

Venz

Venz Mini's is an assortment of different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.

  • The product description at Albert Heijn mentions ten sachets.
  • Albert Heijn marks these Mini's as discontinued. A regular 380 g pack of Venz isn’t the same portion size.

Albert Heijn

AH Strooi mini's offers chocolate sprinkles and flakes in eight portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 140 g pack and a portion size of 18 g.
  • The product contains milk and lactose; check the current label before use.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s chocolate sprinkles range gives you a starting point for comparing mini portions and regular packs.

  • The range includes products such as Jumbo Strooi Mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes.
  • Jumbo says its ready-made Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk is no longer part of its online range.

KIEKEBOE (ALDI-huismerk)

An option to compare if you want to serve sprinkles from a regular pack.

  • ALDI lists milk, dark and mixed chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, among other options.
  • Check the packaging format if you’re specifically looking for individual portions.

Mister CHOC (Lidl)

Regular dark chocolate sprinkles to spoon over rusks yourself.

  • Lidl lists a 600 g pack.
  • Lidl marks this product as available in store only; check the pack size if you need mini portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini sachets of chocolate sprinkles the same as mini rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

No, mini sachets contain portions of sprinkles for you to put on rusks bought separately. If you’re choosing a ready-made product, check that the pack actually contains rusks.

Do mini portions help you control how much chocolate sprinkle you use?

They give you a set amount per sachet, but that doesn’t automatically tell you how much ends up on one rusk. Check the weight per sachet and decide how many to use; Albert Heijn lists 73 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Strooi mini's.

Which labels should I check for rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

Check both the rusks and the toppings. For an assortment, check the information for each variety too. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.

Are all rusks made with baker’s salt?

No. The Voedingscentrum says that bakers in the Netherlands aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label on the rusks you’ve chosen or ask the baker if this matters to your purchase.