Hosts who want to hand out sealed portions
Want to give each guest their own bag and keep the rest sealed? Snack A Jacks lists small portion packs for certain varieties. Check how many rice cakes are in each bag on the pack you choose.
Which pack works best for you?
Coffee groups with different tastes or dietary requirements
If you’re serving plain rice cakes alongside a sweet or savoury variety, check the ingredients and allergens for each one. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food.
Hosts with a larger coffee gathering
If you expect everyone to share an opened pack of rice cakes, individual bags may be less important. Jumbo lists, among other options, a 130 g plain rice cake roll. Decide in advance whether you want to share one variety or serve several flavours separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
When you’re having coffee with friends, first decide how many rice cakes you want to open at once. Then consider whether you want to serve different flavours separately or share one pack with the group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portions | Check both the number of inner packs and the number of rice cakes in each one. | I want to give guests a sealed bag without opening all the rice cakes straight away. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Different flavours | Read the ingredients and allergens on the label for each variety you choose. | If guests have different preferences or dietary requirements, I want to check what I’m serving in each flavour. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sharing a pack | Choose a pack size that suits the number of guests and how much you want to put out. | If everyone is having the same plain variety, I’d rather put one roll on the table than open several small bags. This shared way of serving matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a portion pack contains individually wrapped rice cakes
A small portion may contain several rice cakes. Jumbo lists one rice cake variety as 3 x 3 pieces: three groups of three, not nine individually wrapped cakes.
Check both the number of inner packs and the number of rice cakes in each one. If you need each rice cake to be individually wrapped, check that this is clearly stated on the product you choose.
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Assuming every flavour has the same ingredients
A plain variety and one with a coating or seasoning may differ in their ingredients and allergens. The product name alone isn’t enough to check this.
Before serving, read the label for every flavour you’ve bought, especially if a guest has told you they have an allergy or intolerance.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
Snack A Jacks
Snack A Jacks offers rice and corn snacks in a range of flavours.
- Snack A Jacks says certain varieties are available in small portion packs. This may suit you if you want to hand out sealed bags.
- A portion pack doesn’t automatically mean one rice cake per bag, so check the contents of the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both a plain roll and a yoghurt variety in a pack of 3 x 3 pieces.
- For the yoghurt variety, the 3 x 3 pieces listing makes it clear how the rice cakes are divided into groups.
- Three rice cakes in a group isn’t the same as three individually wrapped cakes.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a product called AH rice cake portion pack, alongside other rice cake varieties.
- The portion pack is a useful option to look at if you’re after smaller portions.
- Before planning to give every guest a sealed portion, check the pack to see how many bags it contains and how many rice cakes are in each one.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 130 g plain roll and a 23 g bag of Snack A Jacks Sour Cream & Chive.
- These two pack formats give you the choice of a roll to share or a small bag.
- A roll isn’t a portion pack. For the savoury bag, check the ingredients and allergens for that specific variety.
Goud Gebakken (ALDI)
ALDI lists Goud Gebakken rice cakes with sea salt, as well as varieties with a coating.
- According to ALDI, the pack of sea salt rice cakes contains 17 pieces, so you can compare the total amount with the size of your group.
- This count doesn’t tell you whether there are separate inner packs; check the packaging if sealed portions matter to you.
Rice cakes on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Does a portion pack mean that each rice cake is individually wrapped?
No, a portion may contain several rice cakes. For example, Jumbo lists a yoghurt variety as 3 x 3 pieces: that means three groups of three. If you want to give each guest one sealed rice cake, check how many cakes are in each inner pack.
How should I store an opened roll of rice cakes after coffee?
Follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen and seal the opened pack securely. Jumbo says its 130 g plain rice cakes should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Should I check the label for each flavour separately?
Yes, check the ingredients and allergens for every variety you choose, especially if a guest has told you they have an allergy or intolerance. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food. Don’t rely on the information for a different flavour.