Who are these options for?

Families stocking up for coffee breaks

You want enough rice cakes at home for several coffee breaks, without having to shop for them as often. Check how many packs are included, rather than judging by the size of the outer packaging.

Families who like to choose their own toppings

If everyone in your family likes different flavours, plain rice cakes or a variety with no added salt let each person choose their own toppings.

Families looking for rice cakes to eat without toppings

A sweet coating or savoury flavour can make a handy snack to enjoy with your afternoon coffee. Check the ingredients of the variety you choose, as they differ from one flavour to another.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need rice cakes to stock up for several coffee breaks, as a base for toppings or as a snack to eat on their own. Then compare the exact pack and its label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size Check the number of individual packs and the net weight; a single roll is not the same as a multipack. If several family members regularly have these, I want enough of the same flavour at home without having to buy another roll each time. This convenience is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Plain base Check whether the variety is plain or specifically labelled as having no added salt. When everyone wants different toppings, I’d rather choose the flavour myself than pick one flavoured variety for the whole family. This flexibility is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Flavour without toppings Compare the exact coating or savoury flavour, and read the ingredients and nutritional information for that variety. With my coffee, I want to be able to grab something without having to prepare toppings first. That’s why around 25% of consumers give top priority to rice cakes with flavour built in.
Label and suitability for children Read the allergen information on the current pack. If children often have rice cakes too, bear in mind that the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving children rice products every day. If a family member needs to keep an eye on ingredients, or children regularly have these too, I want to know whether the pack suits the way we use it. This is the main concern for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large roll is a multipack

    A single roll and a pack containing several smaller packs don’t meet the same stocking-up needs. For example, Albert Heijn lists a milk chocolate variety as a 3-pack, while Jumbo and PLUS also offer plain rice cakes in 130 g rolls.

    Check the number of individual packs and the net weight, and consider whether your family wants every pack in the same flavour.

  • Treating every flavour as the same product

    Plain rice cakes, sea salt rice cakes and coated rice cakes can have different ingredients and allergens. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you everything about what’s in them.

    If you choose a different flavour, check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information on the pack again.

  • Giving children rice cakes as a snack every day

    As a precaution, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving children rice or rice products every day, as rice products can contain relatively high levels of arsenic.

    If children often help themselves to the family’s supply, alternate rice cakes with other products.

  • Relying on product information you checked before

    A product’s ingredients and allergen information can change. Information you checked previously may also relate to a different flavour.

    Check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying, especially if allergens are a concern.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers plain rice cakes, sea salt and milk chocolate varieties, as well as AH Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes 3-pack.

  • The clear 3-pack label makes it easier to find several packs of the same variety.
  • Check the current label for the flavour you choose, as ingredients can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers Plain Rice Cakes 130 g, among other flavours.

  • A plain roll is a familiar option if you want to add your own toppings.
  • Don’t assume other varieties are multipacks or have the same ingredients; check the pack you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists Plain Rice Cakes in 130 g rolls and also offers other rice and corn cakes.

  • The listed roll size and weight make it easy to identify the pack size you’re after.
  • PLUS notes that product information can change; check the packaging for ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI offers Goud Gebakken rice cakes with sea salt in 130 g packs, as well as varieties with a sweet coating.

  • The sea salt and coated varieties offer distinct savoury and sweet options.
  • The characteristics of the sea salt variety don’t automatically apply to the coated varieties.

Lidl

Lidl offers rice cakes and, under its Sondey brand, also lists rice cakes and other snacks.

  • It’s another shop to try when looking for rice cakes to enjoy with your coffee.
  • Check the number of packs and nutritional information for each product you choose; the brand name doesn’t determine these.

Bolletje

Bolletje offers crackers, crispbakes and snacks. A cracker is a different product from a rice cake.

  • Worth considering if you’re also looking at crackers as an alternative for your coffee break.
  • Don’t treat Bolletje’s range as an option for a rice cake multipack.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if rice cakes are sold in a multipack?

Check the stated number of packs and the net weight, rather than relying on the words on the front. Albert Heijn, for example, explicitly labels its AH Milk Chocolate Rice Cakes as a 3-pack; a 130 g plain roll is a different pack size.

Should I check allergens in chocolate or savoury rice cakes?

Yes. Check the allergen information for the exact variety and pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly stated on the label of pre-packed food, so don’t assume the ingredients are the same as those in plain rice cakes.

Can children eat rice cakes every day?

As a precaution, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving children rice or rice products, including rice cakes, every day. Rice products can contain relatively high levels of arsenic, so it’s best to alternate them with other products.

How should I store rice cakes for several coffee breaks?

Follow the best-before date and any storage instructions on the packaging of the rice cakes you buy. Use the product information as your guide rather than applying one general storage period to every variety.

Are all rice cakes gluten-free or vegan?

No. Don’t assume these characteristics based on the fact that a product is a rice cake. ALDI specifically labels its Goud Gebakken rice cakes with sea salt as gluten-free and vegan; check the product information and label for every other variety.