Who are these options for?

Pack-size comparers

You eat rusks with chocolate sprinkles regularly and want to know how much you’ll actually use from each pack. The pack sizes and how much you get through both matter.

Portion- and nutrition-conscious shoppers

You want to decide how much chocolate sprinkles to add to each rusk and check the nutritional information for the topping and rusks separately.

Convenience seekers who read labels

You’d rather buy one combined product, but want to know what ingredients and allergens it contains before you use it.

What should you look for?

First decide whether you’d like to combine separate products or choose one combined item. Then consider how much you’ll use, how much chocolate sprinkles you want and the label on your chosen product.

What to consider What should you check? Who should consider this?
Pack size and how much you use Check the pack size of the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately, and think about how much of each product you’ll get through. If rusks with chocolate sprinkles are a regular feature at home, I want to choose pack sizes that suit what I use. This is the main consideration for around 50% of consumers.
Portion and nutritional information Read the nutritional information per 100 g and decide how much chocolate sprinkles you want to use on each rusk. I want to add the sprinkles myself, so I can adjust the portion to suit my preference and check the listed sugar and fat content. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Convenience and ingredients For a combined product, check the contents and ingredients. Whichever option you choose, read the allergen information. If I’d rather pick up one item, I still want to know what’s in it. For around 20% of consumers, convenience is the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a larger pack without considering how much you use

    The size of a pack doesn’t tell you how many rusks or how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll actually use at home.

    Check the quantity in both packs and choose a combination that suits how often you eat rusks with chocolate sprinkles.

  • Assuming a combined product is the same as buying separate items

    Buying rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately lets you choose the type of rusk and how much topping you add. With a combined product, you have less control over these choices individually.

    Check the contents and label of the combined product before deciding whether it suits the way you use it.

  • Assuming every pack of rusks contains iodine

    A general reference to baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the rusks you choose.

    Check the ingredients list on the pack if baker’s salt or iodine is something you need to consider.

  • Overlooking portion size and allergens

    How much chocolate sprinkles you add to each rusk affects the amount of sugar and fat in your topping. Allergens vary by product and variety.

    Check the nutritional information for your chosen chocolate sprinkles and read the latest allergen information for both the topping and the rusks.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo sells its own-brand chocolate sprinkles and also lists a combined product with rusks and milk chocolate sprinkles.

  • You can compare the separate ingredients with a product that combines them.
  • For the combined product, check the pack size, ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several types of rusks, including plain and wholemeal, which you can choose separately from your topping.

  • You can choose your rusks separately from your chocolate sprinkles.
  • Don’t assume ingredients or nutritional values based on the variety name alone. Read the label on the pack you choose.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter is an option if you want to choose chocolate sprinkles separately to go with your rusks.

  • Jumbo lists a 390 g pack of De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles.
  • Check the details of the specific variety rather than assuming they apply to every De Ruijter product.

Venz

Venz offers milk chocolate sprinkles, among other options, if that’s the flavour you’re looking for.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 400 g pack of Venz milk chocolate sprinkles.
  • The listing for this variety names milk, lactose and soya. Always check the label for other varieties.

ALDI / Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles as a separate option to enjoy with rusks.

  • The listed Kiekeboe variety comes in a 600 g pack.
  • Don’t confuse this plain variety with the separately listed 300 g Sprinkles varieties. Check the label on the product you choose.

Rusks sold separately at Joybuy

These Bolletje products are individual rusk options for anyone who wants to choose their own chocolate sprinkles. They are not combined products with chocolate sprinkles.

Bolletje dark wholemeal rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje dark wholemeal rusks – 10 pieces

A rusk base to enjoy on its own when you want to choose your own chocolate sprinkles. Pick your topping separately and check the ingredients on the pack.

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Bolletje wholemeal rusks, 13 pieces

Bolletje wholemeal rusks – 13 pieces

A wholemeal rusk option for choosing your rusks and topping separately. Check the labels on both products if ingredients or allergens matter to you.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I buy rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately?

Choose separate products if you want to decide for yourself which type of rusk and chocolate sprinkles to buy, or how much topping to add to each one. Bear in mind that you’ll need to choose two packs and add the topping yourself.

What does the nutritional information say about a portion of chocolate sprinkles?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 15 g of chocolate sprinkles contains an average of 67 kcal, 9,4 g of sugars and 1,4 g of saturated fat. These are average values for that quantity. Check the label of your chosen product for the nutritional information for your portion.

Are the allergens in milk chocolate sprinkles always the same?

No, check the information for each product and variety. The Venz milk variety listed by Albert Heijn names milk, lactose and soya; this isn’t an allergen list for other types of chocolate sprinkles.

Can I assume that my rusks contain iodine?

No, a general reference to baker’s salt doesn’t confirm which ingredients are in your rusks. Check the ingredients list on the pack you choose if this matters to you.

Is wholemeal rusk enough on its own to assess the combination?

No, the rusks and chocolate sprinkles are separate parts of what you eat. Check the nutritional information for both products and consider how much chocolate sprinkles you use.