Who might enjoy this combination?

Seed and kernel lovers

You’re looking for a rusk base with seeds or kernels to give the chocolate sprinkles a different texture underneath. Compare the ingredients and fibre content of the rusks.

Cocoa flavour fans

You want chocolate sprinkles as a festive topping, and are weighing up a bold dark variety against classic dark chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients

You want to know before buying whether your chosen rusks and chocolate sprinkles contain ingredients you need to avoid. Check the labels on both products separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which ingredients are suitable for you. Then choose your rusk base based on its seeds and nutritional information, and compare the chocolate sprinkles for flavour and how much you’ll use.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Seeds and fibre in the rusks Check which seeds and kernels are listed, and compare the fibre per 100 g or per rusk. I want to taste the seeds in the rusks with every bite and be able to compare the nutritional information for the base. For around 46% of consumers, this is the most important factor when choosing rusks.
Flavour and amount of chocolate sprinkles Compare the listed cocoa solids, sugars and saturated fats per 100 g, and decide how much you’ll use on each rusk. For a festive treat, I want a dark flavour I enjoy without sprinkling absent-mindedly. Around 27% of consumers prioritise flavour and how much they use.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on both packs. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles need to be suitable. For around 27% of consumers, this is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Looking for seeds in the chocolate sprinkles

    In this combination, the seeds and kernels you’re looking for are in the rusk base; the chocolate sprinkles are a separate chocolate topping.

    Look for a multiseed or seeded variety of rusks, then choose your chocolate sprinkles.

  • Only reading the chocolate sprinkles label

    The rusks may also contain allergens. The multiseed varieties mentioned list ingredients including wheat and sesame; the dark chocolate sprinkle varieties mentioned list milk and soya.

    Check the current ingredients and allergens on both packs, including any warnings about traces.

  • Forgetting to check how much you sprinkle on because you’ve chosen seeded rusks

    Seeds in the rusks do not change the sugars or saturated fats in your chosen chocolate sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists these nutrients for chocolate sprinkles.

    Compare the nutritional information for the chocolate sprinkles per 100 g, and consider how much you actually put on each rusk.

  • Assuming that iodised baker’s salt is used

    When buying rusks in the Netherlands, you can’t assume that iodised baker’s salt has been used just because of the product category. According to NBC / brood.net, its use is not required by law; the Dutch government published an agreement on the subject in 2008.

    If iodine is important to your choice, check which salt is listed as an ingredient on the pack.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Vezelrijk boeren beschuit meerzaden is an example of a rusk base with seeds and kernels.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g, along with a range of seeds and kernels.
  • This variety contains wheat, gluten and sesame; don’t assume the same applies to other Bolletje products.

TastyBasics

Multiseed rusks are worth considering if you also want to compare protein and fibre in your rusk base.

  • Albert Heijn lists 20 g of protein and 11 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
  • The ingredients in this variety include wheat, spelt, egg, sesame and barley.

De Ruijter

Specials Intens Puur is a chocolate sprinkle variety to consider if you’re looking for a bold cocoa flavour.

  • Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids and 43 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information lists milk and soya. The cocoa percentage alone won’t determine which chocolate sprinkles are right for you.

Venz

Hagelslag Puur is a classic dark variety in a 400 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists at least 32% cocoa solids for this variety.
  • The nutritional information lists 65 g of sugars and 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g; milk and soya are listed as allergens.

Albert Heijn

The Albert Heijn rusk range shows the different types you can compare when choosing a product.

  • The range includes multiseed, wholemeal and seeded varieties.
  • Always check the current pack or product information for the specific variety you’re considering.

Multiseed rusks at Joybuy

These are seeded rusk bases for anyone who wants to add their own chocolate sprinkles. Choose and check the chocolate sprinkles separately.

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

A rusk base for anyone who wants seeds and kernels beneath their chocolate sprinkles. Check the pack for wheat, gluten and sesame if you need to avoid them; choose your chocolate sprinkles separately.

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TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g

TastyBasics multiseed rusks, 184 g

A rusk base for anyone who wants to compare the fibre and protein content as well as the seeds. When checking the ingredients, look out for wheat, spelt, egg, sesame and barley; chocolate sprinkles are not included.

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Frequently asked questions

Which allergens should I check in multiseed rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

Check both packs separately. The multiseed rusks mentioned list ingredients including wheat and sesame; the TastyBasics variety also lists egg, spelt and barley. The dark chocolate sprinkle varieties mentioned list milk and soya. Also check the pack you buy for any ‘may contain’ warnings.

Do multiseed rusks change the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No, the rusks underneath don’t change the nutritional value of the chocolate sprinkles themselves. Compare the nutritional information for both products separately, and consider how much chocolate sprinkles you use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that chocolate sprinkles contain sugars and saturated fats.

How should I store rusks and chocolate sprinkles after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on each product’s own pack. Seal the rusks well after opening if the pack advises you to; the product information for the dark chocolate sprinkle varieties mentioned says to store them in a cool, dry place.

Are rusks in the Netherlands always made with iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they are. According to NBC / brood.net, the use of iodised baker’s salt is not required by law; in 2008, the Dutch government published an agreement to encourage its use in bread and bread substitutes. If the type of salt used matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific rusks.