Festival-goers who want to avoid waste
You’re looking for breakfast or a snack on the go, and don’t want to take more rusks and chocolate sprinkles than you’ll use during or after the festival.
Who is this for?
Campers with limited storage space
You want to protect your rusks from breakage and damp, and keep your chocolate sprinkles dry, even if you don’t have access to a dry kitchen.
Shoppers with dietary requirements or allergen concerns
Perhaps you’re looking for wholemeal rusks, or want to check the ingredients and allergens. The information on the current packaging is what matters here.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much you’ll use and how you’ll transport the products. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the rusks and chocolate sprinkles you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and waste | Check the number of rusks and the amount of chocolate sprinkles. Think about whether you’ll use an opened pack after the festival. | If I’m only going away for a short time, I don’t want to be left with a large supply. Around 50% of consumers prioritise using up the amount they take with them. |
| Keeping everything dry | Check the storage instructions and take a sturdy, dry place for the pack of rusks and chocolate sprinkles. | Without a dry kitchen, I want to stop my rusks from breaking or getting damp. For around 30% of consumers, packing everything carefully is the main concern. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details on both packs. | If I have an allergen concern or prefer wholemeal rusks, I want to know exactly what both products contain. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without planning how you’ll use it
A 600 g pack of chocolate sprinkles may be more than you’ll use during a short festival weekend.
Before you buy, consider whether you can use up the rest after you get home and store it somewhere dry.
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Packing rusks in your bag without protecting them
Rusks are fragile, and damp can affect their quality while you’re camping.
Take the pack with you undamaged and put it somewhere sturdy and dry. Keep the chocolate sprinkles tightly sealed too.
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Assuming the combination meets your allergen requirements
Ingredients and allergens vary between different rusks and chocolate sprinkles.
Check the current packaging of both products just before you buy, including any warnings about traces.
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Assuming rusks always contain iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you shouldn’t assume that every rusk contains iodine.
Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if the composition matters to your choice.
Brands to consider
KIEKEBOE
ALDI own-brand range, including plain chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- A larger pack could be a good fit if you’ll use the contents after the festival too.
- Check the current ingredients and storage instructions before you buy.
Jumbo
Own-brand range with chocolate sprinkles and various types of rusks.
- Jumbo lists 600 g packs of milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, and plain rusks in packs of 13.
- Jumbo lists egg, gluten and wheat for the plain rusks reviewed; check the packaging of the product you buy.
De Ruijter
A brand of chocolate sprinkles available in various flavours.
- Jumbo lists 390 g milk and dark varieties.
- Choose the flavour and pack size according to what you’ll actually use.
Venz
A brand with classic chocolate sprinkles and other flavours.
- Jumbo lists 400 g packs of dark and milk chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the ingredients for each variety, as the composition may differ.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand range including rusks and milk chocolate sprinkles labelled as containing less sugar.
- The chocolate sprinkles mentioned come in a 250 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for this variety; check the current packaging.
Lidl
Retailer with rusks and chocolate sprinkles in its range.
- You can check which packs are available in store.
- Check the ingredients and number of items in the products you choose while you’re there.
Products on Joybuy
These two products are separate parts of a rusks-and-chocolate-sprinkles combination: a wholemeal base and a larger pack of milk chocolate sprinkles. Choose your combination based on how much you’ll use and the information on both packs.
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Bolletje wholemeal rusks, 13 pieces
A wholemeal base for anyone who wants to take rusks with chocolate sprinkles. The pack contains 13 pieces; check the nutritional information and allergens on the label.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
Chocolate sprinkles for topping rusks; the pack contains 600 g. Consider whether you can use that amount, and check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Do rusks with chocolate sprinkles need to go in a cool box?
Not necessarily: follow the storage instructions on both packs and keep them dry. A cool box is mainly important if you’re also taking perishable foods. If you don’t have a fridge, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a good cool box with ice packs at the campsite.
Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
Check both products separately, as the ingredients vary between varieties. Jumbo lists egg, gluten and wheat for its plain rusks; Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for its milk chocolate sprinkles labelled as containing less sugar. Also read any warnings about traces on the current packaging.
Do all rusks contain iodine?
You can’t assume they do: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if this matters to your choice of product.
When should I take a large pack of chocolate sprinkles?
A large pack is most suitable if you have enough dry storage space and will use the contents during or after the festival. If you’re only going away for a short time, choose an amount that matches what you’ll actually use.