Filling a platter for several guests
A plain rice cake roll gives you a base to serve with a range of toppings. Once opened, store any leftover rice cakes in a sealed container in a dry place.
Which pack is best for you?
Spreading your supply across several coffee breaks
Individual packs are handy if you only want to open some of the rice cakes at a time. Check how many rice cakes and inner packs you’ll actually get.
Catering for your guests’ dietary preferences
Read the label on the variety you’ve chosen before serving. Ingredients and allergens may differ between plain rice cakes and varieties with a coating or added flavouring.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many rice cakes you want to put out at once. Then choose a pack that suits how you’ll store the rest, and check the label for each flavour if your guests have different dietary preferences.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and storage | Check the total weight and number of rice cakes, and read how to store an opened pack. | If I’m filling a platter for several guests, I want to put out enough without leaving the rest exposed. For around 40% of consumers, having enough in stock is the main priority. |
| Spreading them across coffee breaks | Check how many inner packs there are and how many rice cakes each contains. | When I’m having guests over on different days, I’d rather not open all the rice cakes at once. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience when portioning them out. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for each variety. | When guests have different preferences, I want to know which flavour I’m serving and what it contains. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a bulk pack contains a large total quantity
Jumbo lists a 130 g plain rice cake roll in a bulk-pack category, but also offers packs containing several smaller portions. The category name doesn’t tell you how many rice cakes you can put on the table.
Compare the total weight, number of rice cakes and any inner packs before choosing a size.
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Assuming the online ingredients list is definitive
Ingredients and allergens can vary by flavour and pack. This is particularly important if a guest has an allergy.
Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought, even if you’ve already looked at the variety online.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers a 130 g plain rice cake roll as a base for a platter or toppings.
- The product information lists 18 portions of 7 g.
- Before serving, check the ingredients and any dietary claims on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers both 130 g plain rice cake rolls and rice cakes in smaller portion packs.
- The different pack formats let you choose between a roll for a platter and smaller packs for use over time.
- Check the total weight and number of inner packs for each product; the bulk-pack category alone doesn’t tell you enough.
PLUS
PLUS offers a 130 g plain rice cake roll if you’d like to arrange the rice cakes on a platter yourself.
- PLUS lists rice, water and sea salt as the ingredients for this roll.
- PLUS recommends storing the rice cakes in a sealed container once opened. Check the pack for the latest product information.
Goud Gebakken (ALDI)
Under its Goud Gebakken brand, ALDI offers a 130 g sea salt variety as well as chocolate rice cakes.
- The sea salt pack lists 17 rice cakes.
- Treat the chocolate varieties as different products: check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
Sondey (Lidl)
Lidl includes rice cakes among the snacks in its Sondey range.
- Sondey is a brand to look out for when you’re shopping for rice cakes.
- Choose a specific pack based on its stated contents and ingredients, not just the brand name.
Rice cakes for your coffee table on Joybuy
These rice cakes come in different flavours for anyone who’d like something sweet or savoury alongside a plain option. Check that the flavour and pack suit your guests; a flavoured variety isn’t automatically a substitute for a plain rice cake roll.
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Snack a Jacks Rice Wafers Choc Chip 166 g
This 166 g choc chip variety is a good choice if you’d like to serve sweet rice cakes with coffee.
Check the allergens on the pack before serving. If you only want to open some of them, also check whether the rice cakes are individually wrapped.
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Snack A Jacks Smooth Caramel Rice Waffles 140 g
This 140 g pack has a caramel flavour for guests who’d prefer a sweet option to a plain rice cake.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy, especially if any of your guests have an allergy.
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Snack A Jacks Barbecue Pepper Rice Wafers 103 g
The barbecue pepper flavour in this 103 g pack makes a savoury addition to a platter of mixed snacks.
Its distinctive flavour isn’t a neutral base for toppings. Check the ingredients and allergens before serving these rice cakes to guests.
Frequently asked questions
What does ‘family pack’ mean for rice cakes?
The name alone doesn’t tell you how many rice cakes you’ll get. For example, Jumbo lists a 130 g plain rice cake roll in a bulk-pack category, as well as packs containing smaller portions. Compare the total weight, number of rice cakes and any inner packs.
How should I store rice cakes once opened?
Store an opened plain rice cake roll in a sealed container in a dry place. Albert Heijn recommends an airtight container, while PLUS suggests a sealable tin for the plain rice cakes in question. Follow the instructions on your own pack.
Where should I check allergen information before guests arrive?
Check the allergen information on the pack of the exact rice cakes you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Check again if you’re serving a different flavour or coating.
Are all rice cakes gluten-free and vegan?
Don’t assume so based on the product category. Albert Heijn and ALDI make these claims for specific plain or sea salt varieties; check the claims and ingredients on the pack of the product you choose.