Who might find this choice relevant?

The fibre-conscious home worker

You’re looking for a rusk base for lunch and comparing the nutritional information per 100 g. This lets you see how much fibre the products contain without relying solely on words such as ‘multiseed’.

The chocolate sprinkles fan

You want to enjoy the taste of chocolate sprinkles while choosing a rusk texture you like and deciding how much topping to use.

The ingredients and allergens checker

You check both packets carefully: multiseed rusks and chocolate sprinkles may contain different ingredients and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

Multiseed rusks

Choose these when: You’re looking for seeds and a distinctive texture.

Bear in mind: The name doesn’t tell you whether the grain base is wholemeal. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients too.

Wholemeal bread with seeds

Choose this when: You prefer bread and specifically want a wholemeal grain base.

Bear in mind: Seeds don’t automatically make bread wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum also notes that not all bread is made with baker’s salt.

Plain rusks

Choose these when: You don’t want a pronounced seed texture.

Bear in mind: Check the fibre content on the label: the Voedingscentrum gives an average of 0.6 g of fibre per 20 g plain rusk.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Fibre and grain base Check whether the rusks are wholemeal and compare fibre per 100 g. If I choose my lunch base for its fibre content, I want to be able to compare the values on the label. This is said to be the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Taste and amount of chocolate sprinkles Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and consider how much topping you use. If taste is the main reason for choosing chocolate sprinkles, you’ll want to decide how much to put on your rusk. This is said to be the main preference for around 30% of consumers.
Seeds and texture Check which seeds are listed in the ingredients; multiseed doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. I want to taste the seeds rather than have a smooth rusk base. For around 20% of consumers, this texture is said to determine their first choice.
Ingredients and allergens Check the latest allergen information on the packets of both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the suitability of both products matters more than my taste preference. This is said to be the most important factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming multiseed tells you everything about the whole lunch

    The rusk base and the topping each have their own nutritional values. The Voedingscentrum points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugars and saturated fat; seeds in the rusks don’t change the nutritional composition of the topping.

    Assess the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately, then decide how much topping you want to use.

  • Comparing nutritional values per serving directly

    Serving sizes don’t have to be the same across different packets. So two values per serving don’t, on their own, tell you much about the difference between products.

    First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then use the serving values for the amount you actually eat.

  • Checking only the rusks for allergens

    Both multiseed rusks and chocolate sprinkles can contain relevant allergens. The ingredients in the topping deserve as much attention as those in the base.

    Before eating, read the latest packaging for both products, even if you’ve bought them before.

  • Assuming baker’s salt is a source of iodine

    The Voedingscentrum says that baker’s salt isn’t used in all bread. You can’t tell whether it’s present just from words such as ‘organic’ or ‘artisan’.

    Check the label, or ask which salt was used if you’re buying unwrapped bread and this affects your choice.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for multiseed rusks to top with chocolate sprinkles.

  • Jumbo lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g for Bolletje Vezelrijk Beschuit Meerzaden, with ingredients including sunflower seeds, linseed, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds.
  • The product information also lists wheat and sesame. If you have an allergy, check the latest packaging.

AH Biologisch

Worth considering if you want to compare organic wholemeal multiseed rusks.

  • Albert Heijn lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Biologisch Volkoren beschuit meerzaden, with ingredients including linseed, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
  • Check the allergens separately, and see whether baker’s salt is listed among the ingredients.

TastyBasics

Worth considering if you want to compare the label values for multiseed rusks with other varieties.

  • Albert Heijn lists 11 g of fibre and 20 g of protein per 100 g for TastyBasics Beschuit meerzaden.
  • The product information includes ingredients such as sesame seeds, linseed, egg and cereals containing gluten.

De Ruijter

Worth considering if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a pronounced dark chocolate flavour.

  • Albert Heijn lists at least 43% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur.
  • As well as your taste preference, check the sugars, fats and allergens on the packaging.

Venz

Worth considering if you want to compare dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping.

  • Jumbo lists at least 32% cocoa solids for Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag.
  • The product information lists milk fat and soya; check the latest allergen information.

Rusks for this lunch

These rusks are intended as a base for your own chocolate sprinkles: one focuses on a mix of seeds, while the other is wholemeal. Choose your topping separately and check the packaging for both products.

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje multiseed rusks, 10 pieces

An option if you’re looking for rusks with a mix of seeds for your working-from-home lunch. The pack contains 10 pieces; check the latest ingredients and allergen information before adding chocolate sprinkles.

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Bolletje Dark Whole Wheat rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje Dark Whole Wheat rusks, 10 pieces

An option if you’re looking for wholemeal rusks to top with chocolate sprinkles. The pack contains 10 pieces; compare the nutritional information with other rusks per 100 g and check the ingredients if you have an allergy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are multiseed rusks always wholemeal?

No. ‘Multiseed’ describes the seeds added and doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the grain base is wholemeal. Check the product name and ingredients list to find out; to compare fibre, look at the nutritional information per 100 g.

How do I compare chocolate sprinkles for my working-from-home lunch?

Compare the sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, then decide how much to put on your rusks. For a 15 g serving of dark chocolate sprinkles, the Voedingscentrum gives an example of 9.1 g of sugars and 1.3 g of saturated fat; the values for your product may differ.

Should I take the linseed in multiseed rusks into account?

Yes, particularly if you also eat linseed on its own. Check the ingredients in the rusks, and include linseed from other products when assessing your overall intake.

Do bread or rusks always contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume baker’s salt is used just because of the type of product. The Voedingscentrum says it isn’t used in all bread; check the ingredients list on packaged products and ask which salt was used for unwrapped bread.