Which pack is right for you?

If you serve small portions

If you don’t want to open a large pack every time you have coffee, look for a product that specifies how it is divided into portions. Check how many rice cakes are actually in each individual pack.

If you use a standard pack

If you serve rice cakes from the same pack at several coffee breaks, a standard pack may be all you need. Check the quantity and storage advice for the product you choose.

If you’re choosing for your family

Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, especially if you’re buying coated rice cakes. If children often eat rice cakes, the Voedingscentrum also recommends offering a varied diet that includes other products.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual packs or would rather serve rice cakes from a standard pack. Then check the flavour, ingredients and packaging of the exact variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving portions Check the portion information and how many rice cakes are in each individual pack. ‘3 x 3 pieces’ doesn’t necessarily mean that all the rice cakes are individually wrapped. I want to put out a small quantity for one coffee break without opening a large pack. For around 50% of consumers, portioning is the top priority.
Flavour and ingredients Compare plain and coated varieties, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the flavour you choose. When serving others, I want to choose a suitable flavour and take into account any ingredients they need to avoid. Around 30% of consumers give this top priority.
Standard pack Check the quantity, number of pieces and storage advice when choosing a pack or bag. If I use rice cakes from the same pack on several occasions, I don’t need individual packs. For around 20% of consumers, a standard pack is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a portion means one individually wrapped rice cake

    Jumbo labels its coated varieties ‘3 x 3 pieces’, but this on its own doesn’t tell you whether each rice cake is individually wrapped.

    If you need individual packs, check the packaging text or product photo before buying to see how many rice cakes are in each bag.

  • Choosing a coating without reading the label

    Jumbo’s yoghurt-flavoured variety contains milk ingredients; its dark chocolate variety is labelled as possibly containing milk.

    Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety again, even if you’ve bought rice cakes from the same brand before.

  • Giving children rice cakes every day

    As a precaution, the Voedingscentrum advises against giving children rice or rice products, including rice cakes, every day because of possible arsenic exposure.

    When choosing snacks for children, alternate rice cakes with other suitable products.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells a product called ‘AH rice cake portion pack’.

  • The product name makes it easy to find the portion pack.
  • Check the pack to see how many rice cakes are in each individual pack and whether they are individually wrapped.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists coated rice cakes in packs of 3 x 3 pieces, as well as plain rice cakes in a 130 g pack.

  • For its yoghurt-flavoured variety, Jumbo lists 3 x 50 g and nine portions.
  • Check how many rice cakes are packed together. For coated varieties, also check the label for information about milk.

Plus

PLUS lists plain rice cakes in a 130 g pack.

  • The pack is a clear example of a standard multipack.
  • A standard pack doesn’t mean the rice cakes are individually wrapped.

Aldi

ALDI Netherlands lists 17 Goud Gebakken rice cakes with sea salt per pack.

  • The stated number helps you assess how much is in the pack.
  • It doesn’t tell you whether the rice cakes are packed individually or in portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are rice cakes labelled ‘3 x 3 pieces’ individually wrapped?

Not necessarily. Jumbo uses this pack format for its coated varieties, but that doesn’t confirm whether each rice cake has its own wrapper. If individual packaging is important to you, check how many rice cakes are in each bag.

How should I store rice cakes between coffee breaks?

Follow the storage advice for the exact variety. Jumbo advises storing its plain rice cakes in a ‘cool, dry place’ and its thin rice cakes with sea salt in a ‘dry place’. Seal an opened pack as well as you can between uses.

Should I check for milk in coated rice cakes?

Yes, check the allergen information for the flavour you choose. Jumbo lists milk ingredients in its yoghurt-flavoured rice cakes and says its dark chocolate variety ‘may contain milk’. Always read the label on the pack you’re buying.

Are rice cakes suitable as a daily snack for children?

As a precaution, the Voedingscentrum advises against giving children rice or rice products, including rice cakes, every day because of possible arsenic exposure. So vary their snacks with other suitable options.