Anyone organising a larger coffee morning
You’ll want to have enough rusks and chocolate sprinkles ready for several guests. The number of rusks in each pack matters just as much as the amount of topping.
Who should consider their pack-size options?
Families who also pack lunchboxes
You’ll want to use up any leftovers after the coffee morning. If rusks are going into a lunchbox, individually wrapped options may be worth considering; Bolletje describes its Echte Beschuit Mono as individually wrapped.
Anyone comparing food labels
You’ll want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. This is especially important if guests need to avoid certain ingredients or you want to compare different options.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many rusks you want to serve, then choose the quantity and flavour of the chocolate sprinkles. Only then consider individually wrapped rusks, if you’ll be taking them with you or not serving them straight away.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for your group | Check the weight of the chocolate sprinkles and count the rusks in each pack; Jumbo, for example, lists packs containing 13 rusks. | If I want to offer several guests rusks with the same chocolate sprinkles, I want to know whether I’ll have enough topping to prepare them. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough portions. |
| Serving and taking them with you | Decide whether you’ll top the rusks straight away or take them separately. Check whether your preferred option is individually wrapped. | For a lunchbox or a table where not everything will be eaten at once, I want to be able to store the rusks individually. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on both packs; compare the nutritional values per 100 g or per portion if they matter to your choice. | When I’m buying for guests with different dietary requirements, I want to check what’s in each option. For around 30% of consumers, checking the labels is their first priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large bag of chocolate sprinkles is a complete option
A pack of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t include any rusks. Jumbo, for example, lists rusk packs containing 13 pieces, so you’ll need to work out the number of rusk packs separately.
Make a note of how many topped rusks you want to serve, then choose a suitable quantity of each product.
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Assuming ‘dark’ means allergen-free
The product information for Venz dark chocolate sprinkles lists milk and soya, and says that lactose may be present. Other varieties may have different allergen information.
If anyone has an allergy, check the current labels on both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks before preparing anything for your guests.
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Assuming all rusks contain iodised baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. General information about baker’s salt therefore doesn’t tell you what’s in a particular rusk.
If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients on the rusk pack or ask the manufacturer.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
For anyone who wants to combine rusks and chocolate sprinkles as separate items.
- Jumbo lists chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs and rusk options containing, among other quantities, 13 pieces.
- Plan the quantities separately: a large pack of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t include rusks.
Kiekeboe / ALDI
A supermarket own-brand option if you’re looking for a large pack of chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI lists a 600 g pack of Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the range at your local shop and buy the rusks separately.
Lidl
A supermarket option if you’re looking for a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl lists a 550 g XXL pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- The product page says this option is only available in store.
De Ruijter
For anyone who wants to serve a mixed variety as a topping.
- Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Hagelfeest in a 390 g pack.
- The product information lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten; if anyone has an allergy, check the current label.
Venz
For anyone who specifically wants to serve dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn lists Venz dark chocolate sprinkles in a 400 g pack.
- The product information lists milk and soya, and says that lactose may be present; check the pack of the option you choose.
Products for rusks and toppings
These separate rusk and topping options let you put together a combination for your coffee morning. Choose the quantities separately; chocolate chunks are a different type of product from chocolate sprinkles.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
A topping option if you want to use the same variety for several rusks.
600 g pack; choose and count the rusks separately.
If anyone has an allergy, check the current label.
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Bolletje wholegrain rusks, 13 pieces
As a separate rusk option, this pack makes it easier to plan how many you’ll serve.
The pack contains 13 pieces; choose the chocolate sprinkles separately.
If you want to take the rusks with you individually, check how they’re packed inside the outer pack.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A separate milk chocolate option if you’d rather put a 400 g pack on the table than a larger bag.
Rusks are a separate choice; if anyone has an allergy, check the labels of both products.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
An option if you’d like to use chocolate chunks as a topping instead of chocolate sprinkles.
The pack contains 390 g; buy the rusks separately and check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
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Venz mix of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
A topping option if you want to serve a mix of flavours without choosing two separate types of chocolate sprinkles.
The pack contains 400 g; count the rusks you need separately and check the label if anyone has an allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately for a coffee morning?
It’s best to plan them as two separate quantities. Jumbo lists separate packs of rusks and chocolate sprinkles; its product page for ready-made Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk says this option is no longer available in its online range. So first count the rusks you want to serve, then choose the amount of topping you’ll need.
How much sugar is there in a portion of chocolate sprinkles?
The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 9.4 g of sugar for a 15 g portion of chocolate sprinkles. Nutritional values can vary by brand and variety, so check the nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
Check the current labels on both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Hagelfeest; Venz dark chocolate sprinkles list milk and soya, and say that lactose may be present. This information applies to the varieties mentioned, not every product from these brands.
Do rusks always contain iodine because of baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume this is true of every rusk. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If the type of salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the specific rusk or ask the manufacturer.