First, check whether the school allows treats that you put together yourself. If not, you can offer the rusks and chocolate sprinkles in their original packaging. If homemade combinations are allowed, make sure the ingredients and allergen information for both items are available at the point of sale. Then choose a flavour, portion size and food-safe presentation that keeps the rusks dry and intact. A gift box does not replace product information.
You decide which treats can be sold at the fair and how buyers can check the ingredients and allergens in the complete treat. Ask for the school’s policy before choosing the rusks, chocolate sprinkles and packaging.
You want a treat that’s easy to hand out and keeps the rusks intact and dry. If you package the treats yourself, make sure the presentation uses food-safe materials and that product information is easy to access.
You’ll need to match pack sizes to the planned number of treats and the amount of chocolate sprinkles per portion. This also helps you account for anything left over after the fair.
When to choose this: Go for this option if the school doesn’t allow homemade treats, or if you want to keep the labels with the rusks and chocolate sprinkles.
The trade-off: Product information stays with each item, but the recipient won’t get a ready-made rusk with the topping already on it.
When to choose this: Only do this if the school allows it and you can keep track of the ingredients and allergens in both items.
The trade-off: You control the portion size and presentation, but the original labels won’t be right next to each rusk. If you sell them as non-prepacked food, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be available where they’re offered.
| Point to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and school policy | Ask which treats the school allows and check the ingredients and allergens in both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles you choose. | When I’m preparing treats for pupils, I want to know which combination complies with the school’s policy and what information buyers need. Around 50% of consumers put this allergen and policy question first. |
| Presentation and packaging | Choose food-safe packaging and a portion size that you can carry without getting the rusks damp or putting unnecessary pressure on them. | For a gift that’s easy to hand out, I want the rusks to stay intact until they’re sold. This presentation requirement comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Match the pack weight to the number of portions. If you choose a different type of chocolate sprinkles, compare the ingredients and nutritional information too. | When I’m catering for a large group, I want to make enough portions without having lots of chocolate sprinkles left over, while choosing the right variety. This planning matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A claim on one variety of chocolate sprinkles tells you nothing about the rusk underneath. Other ingredients and allergens can also vary between varieties.
Read the labels on both products. For a homemade treat, put together a single list of the ingredients and allergens used.
With a homemade rusk, buyers can no longer check the original packaging to see what it contains. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that if you sell it as non-prepacked food, allergen information must be available where it’s offered.
Keep the original packaging at the stall, or prepare a clear list for the exact combination you’re selling.
The sugar content won’t tell you which allergens or sweeteners a product contains. Jumbo also gives a warning on Céréal Hagelslag Puur 200 g that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Before choosing a product, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety, and check for any warnings.
A larger pack won’t necessarily suit the number of rusks you want to prepare.
First work out how many treats you need and how much chocolate sprinkles you plan to use on each one. Then choose a suitable pack size.
Follow the label’s storage instructions for anything you don’t use.
Worth considering if you want to explore different varieties of chocolate sprinkles for your treat.
A brand to compare if the flavour and appearance of the chocolate sprinkles matter.
The AH own-brand range includes varieties you can compare for flavour mix and nutritional information.
A shop where you can browse own-brand products alongside other chocolate sprinkle brands.
A possible shop for the separate ingredients in a rusk-and-chocolate-sprinkles treat.
A shop where you can look for rusks as a separate part of the treat.
These products are chocolate sprinkles or flakes for putting together rusks with chocolate sprinkles; they are not complete treats for a school fair. For each combination, check the school’s policy, the labels on the rusks and topping, and how you plan to serve the treat.
No image available
A flavour combination to consider if you want to vary the topping on a homemade treat.
400 g pack. Check the current label and the rusks separately for ingredients and allergens. The rusks and gift packaging are not included with these chocolate sprinkles.
No image available
A variety to consider if the appearance of the topping is part of your fair presentation.
200 g pack. Check the allergens in these flakes and in your chosen rusks before putting portions together; the rusks and individual packaging are separate choices.
No image available
A pack size to consider when planning the quantity for several treats with a fun, recognisable topping.
600 g pack. Decide how much to use on each rusk and check the allergens on the current packaging for both items; rusks and gift packaging are not included.
No image available
A flake topping for anyone who wants to choose the topping separately from the rusks.
200 g pack. Match the number of portions to how much you use on each one, and check the labels on both the flakes and the rusks; gift packaging is not included.
No image available
A chocolate topping to pair with rusks, provided the ingredients you choose comply with the school’s policy.
200 g pack. Check the current label for allergens and check the rusks too. Plan your portions before wrapping them individually.
If you sell them as non-prepacked food, information about any allergens present must be available where you offer the treats. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also specifies that you must name the particular type of cereal if a gluten-containing cereal is present. So, note the ingredients in both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles you choose, and check the school’s rules too.
No. A gluten-free claim on the chocolate sprinkles doesn’t automatically apply to the rusks or the complete treat. For example, Albert Heijn labels AH Hagelslag mix as gluten-free. For the final combination, check the label on your chosen variety of rusks and all other ingredients separately.
As well as the sugar content, compare the ingredients and allergens and check for any warnings on the exact variety. A sugar claim won’t tell you whether the product complies with the school’s policy. For Céréal Hagelslag Puur 200 g, Jumbo gives a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Follow the storage instructions for the products you choose, and protect the rusks from moisture and pressure. Jumbo advises storing Venz Melk Chocolade Hagelslag in a cool, dry place. If you put the items together yourself, choose food-safe packaging and follow the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s guidance on hygienic preparation, packaging and storage when selling at an event.
