Who is this for?

Families planning several snack times

You want to have enough rusks and chocolate sprinkles at home without choosing a pack that leaves you with lots of leftovers.

Shoppers weighing up the base and portion size

You want to choose between plain and wholemeal rusks, for example, and decide how much chocolate sprinkles to add.

Shoppers with flavour or allergen requirements

You’re looking for a suitable type of chocolate sprinkles and checking the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of both the topping and the rusks.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many snack times you want to plan for, then choose your rusks and chocolate sprinkles based on their individual features.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Pack size Compare pack sizes and think about how many rusks and how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll use during your planned snack times. When I’m serving rusks with chocolate sprinkles to the family several times, I want to choose a pack we’ll finish. Having the right amount in the cupboard is the priority for around 50% of consumers.
Type of rusk and portion size Check whether the rusks are plain or wholemeal, and read the nutritional information per serving for both products. For a sweet snack, I want to be able to choose the type of rusk and the amount of chocolate sprinkles separately. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and labelling Choose the type of chocolate sprinkles you want and check the ingredients and allergens on both packs. If flavour or an allergen determines my choice, the ingredients of both products need to be suitable. Around 20% of consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Judging the whole snack by choosing wholemeal rusks

    The type of rusk and the amount of topping are separate choices. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 9.4 g of sugars per 15 g serving of chocolate sprinkles; your serving may be different.

    Choose the type of rusk you want, then consider how much chocolate sprinkles you use.

  • Guessing allergens from the flavour name

    Even with dark chocolate sprinkles, the flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular variety contains. Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens in Venz Puur 400 g.

    Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on each pack of rusks and chocolate sprinkles you choose.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.

  • The two flavours offer a choice if you’re looking for a larger pack.
  • A 600 g pack is best suited to several snack times featuring the same variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, AH plain rusks in a 125 g pack and AH wholemeal rusks in a 140 g pack.

  • You can choose your rusks separately from the chocolate sprinkles.
  • Check the nutritional information for the variety you choose; the packs have different weights.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size could suit several snack times with dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • Check that the flavour and quantity suit your plans.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter offers various types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, including milk and dark chocolate varieties.

  • You can choose a specific topping for your rusks.
  • Chocolate sprinkles and flakes are different products, so check which variety you’re choosing.

Venz

Venz Puur is a 400 g dark chocolate sprinkles variety that has been reviewed.

  • Jumbo states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens for this variety; check the latest label.

Chocolate sprinkles to pair with rusks

These Joybuy products are two packs of De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles to pair with your choice of rusks.

De Ruijter Intense Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g

For anyone who wants to enjoy dark chocolate sprinkles on their choice of rusks; rusks are sold separately.

Size: 200 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

View at Joybuy
De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g

For anyone looking to pair a 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles with their choice of rusks.

Rusks are sold separately. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are ready-made rusks with chocolate sprinkles handy for several snacks?

Buying rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately lets you choose the type and quantity of each. On its product page, Jumbo reported that Jumbo Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk was no longer available online; check with the relevant shop if you’re specifically looking for a ready-made option.

Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?

Check the latest packaging for both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels. Jumbo lists milk and soya for Venz Puur 400 g, but this doesn’t apply to other varieties.

Does a mention of baker’s salt tell me how much iodine is in rusks?

No. The term ‘baker’s salt’ alone doesn’t tell you how much iodine is in a particular pack of rusks. If the ingredients matter to your choice, check the information for that specific product.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after opening?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you choose. The Venz variety reviewed here says to store in a cool, dry place; check the label separately for other varieties.