Which amount is right for you?

A small Easter lunch without a large stock-up

You want to buy rusks and chocolate sprinkles for one lunch, without bringing home more than you expect to use afterwards.

A family that will use the sprinkles later too

You choose the pack size with several people eating, or future breakfasts and lunches, in mind.

A lunch planner who checks labels

Before choosing rusks and chocolate sprinkles, you check the ingredients and allergens in each product separately, taking account of what matters to those eating.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, work out how much of each you’ll need for Easter lunch and any later meals. Then check whether the ingredients in both packs are suitable for everyone eating.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Amount for one lunch Consider both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles, and work out how much of each you’ll need. If I’m only shopping for Easter lunch, I don’t want to be left with a large amount. For around 50% of consumers, a small, complete shop is the priority.
A pack to use later Check the size of the chocolate sprinkles pack and whether you’ll use a larger pack after lunch too. With several people eating or more meals coming up, I can finish a larger pack. For around 30% of consumers, a pack they can use later matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read both labels separately, checking for milk, soya, egg and cereals containing gluten, among other things. If ingredients matter to my guests, I only choose after reading both labels. For around 20% of consumers, this check is their first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing only the chocolate sprinkles

    You need two separate products to serve rusks with chocolate sprinkles. The amount of sprinkles alone won’t tell you whether you have enough rusks for lunch.

    Work out how many people you’re expecting, then check the size of both packs.

  • Assuming a product page means the pack is in stock

    A product listing doesn’t necessarily mean a particular shop has the product in stock. The Dutch government also says that Sunday opening hours vary by municipality.

    Before setting off, check availability and the opening hours of the shop you plan to visit.

    Visiting a different shop means extra travel time.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are allergen-free

    The word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular product contains. Rusks have their own ingredients list too.

    Read the allergen information on both packs, even if you’ve bought products from the same brands before.

  • Storing rusks open or somewhere damp

    An opened pack of rusks can lose its crunch if it isn’t kept dry and sealed.

    Ideally, open the pack shortly before lunch. Otherwise, seal it afterwards and store it somewhere dry.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The own-label range offers plain rusks and dark chocolate sprinkles, which you can buy separately.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 125 g pack of rusks and a 400 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles, so you can decide how much of each product you need.
  • Check both labels: these products list egg and cereals containing gluten in the rusks, and milk in the chocolate sprinkles, among other ingredients.

Jumbo

The own-label range includes plain rusks and a larger pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Jumbo lists 125 g plain rusks and 600 g dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • Check that both products are available at the shop or through the delivery option you plan to use.

Kiekeboe

This ALDI own-label brand offers several types of chocolate sprinkles.

  • ALDI lists 600 g Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles and 400 g fruit sprinkles.
  • Fruit sprinkles aren’t the same as dark chocolate sprinkles. Choose the type you want to serve on the rusks, and buy the rusks separately.

Venz

An option if you’re specifically looking for this brand’s dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Venz lists a 400 g pack of Puur Chocolade Hagelslag with at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • The product information lists milk and soya; check the label on the pack you buy.

De Ruijter

Specials Intens Puur is a separate dark chocolate variety for anyone looking for this particular blend.

  • The product information lists a 200 g pack with at least 52% cocoa solids.
  • According to the information provided, the product contains milk and soya and may contain lactose.

Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy for Easter lunch

These products are chocolate sprinkles for anyone planning to serve rusks with sprinkles. Choose your rusks separately, and see which type and pack size suit your lunch.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

For anyone who’ll use chocolate sprinkles after Easter lunch too, this is a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys. Choose your rusks separately, and check the ingredients on the pack before buying.

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G'woon Just Sprinkles Mix, 400 g

G'woon Just Sprinkles Mix, 400 g

If you’re after a chocolate sprinkles mix rather than plain dark chocolate sprinkles, this pack contains 400 g. Check the label to see which ingredients the mix contains, and choose your rusks separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Which packs can I pair for a small Easter lunch?

One option is 125 g AH plain rusks with 400 g AH dark chocolate sprinkles, as listed by Albert Heijn. Work out how much you need based on the number of people eating, and check that you can buy both products.

When is a 600 g pack of chocolate sprinkles a good choice?

A 600 g pack is a good choice if you expect to use the chocolate sprinkles after Easter lunch too. Jumbo and ALDI list packs of dark chocolate sprinkles in this size; choose the type and amount that suit the meals you have planned.

Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

Read the rusks and chocolate sprinkles labels separately. For the products mentioned, Jumbo and Albert Heijn list egg or cereals containing gluten in rusks, while some types of chocolate sprinkles list milk or soya. Always go by the packaging of the product you buy.

Can I shop for lunch on Easter Sunday?

Check the opening hours of the specific shop before relying on it being open. The Dutch government says Sunday opening hours vary by municipality; a product listing won’t tell you whether a shop is open at that time.

Does the Dutch rule on iodine mean that all rusks contain iodine?

No. A rule about permitted iodine compounds doesn’t mean that all rusks have the same ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that iodine compounds may be used in bakery products. For a specific product, check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer.