Check the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately: if you have coeliac disease, both products must be clearly labelled gluten-free, while vegan suitability requires a separate check of the ingredients. Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and gelatine in the Damhert rusks reviewed here. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Venz and De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkle varieties reviewed here contain milk fat. So, neither of these product names alone confirms that the combination meets both requirements.
You want to check whether both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles are gluten-free, and you also check both ingredient lists for animal-derived ingredients. A gluten-free label alone tells you nothing about whether the ingredients are vegan.
You want to know whether ‘dark’ also means there’s no milk in them. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, both the Venz and De Ruijter varieties reviewed here contain milk fat.
You often choose a gluten-free bread alternative and want to know whether baker’s salt plays a part. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t obliged to use baker’s salt, so check the product and your diet as a whole rather than assuming every alternative has the same ingredients.
For a gluten-free and vegan combination, first check that both products are labelled gluten-free, then read both ingredient lists. If you regularly replace bread, your diet as a whole is also worth considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free for coeliac disease | Look for a ‘gluten-free’ label on the current packaging of both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. Also read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I want both products to be clearly labelled gluten-free; checking the ingredients alone isn’t enough to give me confidence. This clear confirmation that a product is gluten-free is the top priority for around 44% of consumers. |
| Vegan ingredients | Check both ingredient lists for milk, milk fat, egg, whey and gelatine, among other animal-derived ingredients. Don’t rely on ‘dark’ or ‘gluten-free’ alone. | I don’t want animal-derived ingredients in my rusks or chocolate sprinkles, even if a product is called ‘dark’. Ingredient choice is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Iodine when replacing bread | If you regularly replace bread, check whether the label lists baker’s salt or iodised salt. Also consider your diet as a whole. | If I often replace bread, I don’t want to assume that every alternative provides the same source of iodine. Iodine is the biggest consideration when replacing bread for around 23% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Venz Hagelslag puur and De Ruijter Specials hagelslag intens puur varieties reviewed here contain fractionated milk fat.
Check the current ingredients list for the variety you’ve chosen rather than relying on the word ‘dark’.
Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and gelatine in Damhert Nutrition Glutenvrij Beschuiten. So, the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether these rusks are vegan.
Check separately for animal-derived ingredients, even on rusks labelled gluten-free.
If you have coeliac disease, the absence of the word ‘wheat’ isn’t a substitute for a clear gluten-free label. The Dutch Coeliac Society sets out specific requirements for using that label.
Check that both products are currently labelled gluten-free, and also read the allergen information.
The Voedingscentrum says that baker’s salt can contain iodine, but bakers aren’t obliged to use it.
If you regularly replace bread, check the label on the product you’ve chosen and consider your diet as a whole.
Damhert Nutrition offers a gluten-free range, including rusks. Check whether each product is also suitable for a vegan diet.
If you want to put together a vegan combination with Venz Hagelslag puur, the ingredients list is what matters.
De Ruijter Specials hagelslag intens puur shows why a product name can’t replace checking the ingredients.
Albert Heijn’s product pages can help you tell different varieties apart; when buying, use the current packaging as your reference.
No. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Venz Hagelslag puur and De Ruijter Specials hagelslag intens puur varieties reviewed here contain fractionated milk fat. Read the ingredients list for the variety you want to buy.
The Damhert Nutrition Glutenvrij Beschuiten reviewed here aren’t vegan: Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and gelatine. If you’re considering another variety, check its current ingredients list again.
Check that both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles are currently labelled gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Society sets specific requirements for using this label. Also read the ingredients and allergen information for both products.
No, don’t assume they do. According to the Voedingscentrum, iodine can be added to products through baker’s salt, but bakers aren’t obliged to use this salt. If you regularly replace bread, check the label and consider your diet as a whole.
