Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for rusks for a sharing board

You want a crunchy base for your toppings, so you’re comparing the size and the seeds listed.

If you compare ingredients and nutritional information

You check whether a rusk is wholemeal and compare its fibre and salt per 100 g, as well as the seed mix.

If you need to check ingredients carefully

Before buying, you want to check which allergens are listed and whether baker’s salt has been used in the product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most for your party snack: the texture of the seeds, the nutritional information or the ingredients you need to check.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Seed texture and size See which seeds are listed. Check the size or number of rusks if you’re planning to add toppings to several. If I’m making a selection of party snacks, I want to know which seed mix and size will suit my toppings. For around 40% of consumers, seed texture would be the first thing to consider.
Fibre and wholemeal ingredients Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check whether wholemeal flour is listed in the ingredients. I want to be able to tell wholemeal flour apart from rusks with added seeds, and compare fibre on the same basis. For around 40% of consumers, nutritional information would take priority.
Allergens and baker’s salt Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Look specifically for baker’s salt if it matters to your choice. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or am checking for baker’s salt, I don’t want to rely on the front of the pack. For around 20% of consumers, checking the ingredients would come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all multiseed rusks are wholemeal

    Seeds in a product name don’t tell you whether wholemeal flour has been used or how much fibre the rusk contains. For the varieties discussed, product information from PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists 5,2 g, 10 g and 11 g of fibre per 100 g respectively.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, then choose based on the seed mix and the size you want.

  • Overlooking allergens in small party snacks

    The multiseed varieties discussed list sesame and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; the AH variety also lists egg. A snack’s size doesn’t change the need to read the label.

    Check the current packaging each time you buy, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

  • Assuming rusks contain iodine because of their name

    Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Voedingscentrum, its use isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether a particular rusk contains it just from the product category.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt, or ask the manufacturer if it matters to your choice.

  • Assuming every shop has the same products available

    Whether you can order your chosen rusks may depend on the shop you select.

    Check availability and the latest product information for your chosen shop before you finish your party food shopping.

Brands worth comparing

Bolletje

Bolletje Vezelrijk Beschuit Meerzaden is an extra-large variety with sunflower seeds, linseed, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds.

  • Jumbo lists 10 g of fibre, 17 g of protein and 0,52 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information lists wheat, gluten and sesame. Check the current packaging if allergens matter to your choice.

AH

AH Biologisch Volkoren Beschuit Meerzaden combines wholemeal flour with linseed, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.

  • Albert Heijn lists 11 g of fibre and 0,73 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information lists egg, sesame and cereals containing gluten. Being organic and wholemeal doesn’t in itself tell you whether baker’s salt has been used.

PLUS

PLUS Beschuit luxe naturel met zaden is an option if you want to compare the seed and kernel mix.

  • For this variety, PLUS lists pumpkin seeds, linseed, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds, and 5,2 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the current ingredients and availability at your chosen shop.

TastyBasics

Jumbo lists TastyBasics Beschuit Meerzaden as another multiseed variety to consider.

  • A variety to compare with other seed-topped rusks.
  • Before comparing this variety with another product, read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging.

Multiseed rusks on Joybuy

These seed-topped rusks are options to compare for size and ingredients on the product packaging, as well as for the quantity you need for your party.

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

An option if you’re looking for seed-topped rusks for several party snacks.

The product name states that the pack contains 10 pieces. Check the current packaging for allergens and for any mention of baker’s salt if these details matter to your choice.

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TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g

TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g

An option if you’re looking for seed-topped rusks for a party and want to compare packs by weight.

The product name states 184 g. Check the number of pieces if you’re planning snacks for several guests, and read the current packaging for allergen details and information about baker’s salt.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘multiseed’ tell me how much fibre a rusk contains?

No, the name doesn’t indicate a set amount of fibre. For the varieties discussed, product information from PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists 5,2 g, 10 g and 11 g of fibre per 100 g respectively. Compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering.

Which allergens should I check in multiseed rusks?

Always check the allergens on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. The AH variety discussed lists egg, sesame and cereals containing gluten; the Bolletje variety discussed lists wheat, gluten and sesame. Don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.

Do seed-topped rusks always contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients, or ask the manufacturer whether it has been used.

How should I store multiseed rusks until the party?

Keep rusks in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy.