Who is this choice relevant to?

Easter lunch guests looking for chunky sprinkles

You want a stand-out topping for your rusks, so you’re specifically looking for XL or XXL sprinkles. Venz and Albert Heijn product information describes varieties of this kind.

Families comparing portions and sugars

You’re serving several rusks and want to compare how much chocolate sprinkles you use and what the packaging says per 100 g.

Shoppers checking ingredients

You want to check which allergens are in both the sprinkles and the rusks you’ve chosen for your guests. This takes extra care when the pack contains different toppings.

What should you look for when choosing?

Choose your sprinkles first, then your rusks. Check both packs if the thickness of the rusks, the ingredients or the portion size matters to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important to?
Chunky sprinkles Look for an explicit XL or XXL label. According to Albert Heijn product information, Venz XXL milk chocolate has extra-large sprinkles; AH XL dark chocolate is labelled as an XL variety. If you want the sprinkles to stand out at Easter lunch, their size is your top priority. This would be the first purchase priority for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on both the rusk and sprinkle packaging. If you’re serving a mix of toppings, check each one separately. If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know what’s in each item before serving. This would be the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Sugars and portions Compare the sugars per 100 g and consider how many sprinkles you want to use on each rusk. An XL or XXL label is not a nutritional value. If you’re preparing several rusks, you’ll want to adjust the amount of topping without relying on the size of the sprinkles. Around 21% of consumers would put sugars and portions first.
Type of rusk Choose your base separately, for example plain, wholemeal or multiseed rusks. If you prefer thicker rusks, look for a specific thickness stated on the pack. You might like the sprinkles you’ve chosen but prefer to serve a different type of rusk. For around 14% of consumers, the rusk base would be the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming XL or XXL refers to nutritional value

    The label helps you find a chunkier topping, but it doesn’t tell you how much sugar a variety contains. Nor are milk and dark chocolate a substitute for the nutrition table.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider how much you’ll actually sprinkle on your rusk.

  • Checking only the sprinkles

    A rusk with chocolate sprinkles brings together the ingredients of two products. According to Albert Heijn product information, Venz XXL milk chocolate contains milk, lactose and soya, among other ingredients; AH XL dark chocolate lists milk and lactose.

    Check the current packaging of both products. If you’re using a mixed topping pack, check the individual portions too.

  • Assuming every rusk contains iodine

    Rules on baker’s salt for bakery products don’t tell you which ingredients are in an individual rusk.

    Check the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen, or ask the manufacturer about that specific product if iodine is important to your choice.

Brands to consider

Venz

Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for milk chocolate sprinkles with extra-large pieces.

  • Albert Heijn product information describes Venz XXL milk chocolate, 380 g, as sprinkles with extra-large pieces.
  • This variety lists milk, lactose and soya; the nutrition information states 72 g of sugars per 100 g.

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you’d like to compare an XL dark chocolate variety with other sprinkles and different types of rusks.

  • AH Hagelslag XL puur is a 380 g variety; Albert Heijn states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • AH XL dark chocolate lists milk and lactose. The separate AH variety called Hagelslag melk minder suiker (milk chocolate sprinkles with less sugar) is not described as XL or XXL.

De Ruijter

Worth considering if you want to serve a selection of small topping portions at Easter lunch.

  • Albert Heijn product information states that De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions with different toppings.
  • Ingredients vary between toppings, so check each portion separately if allergens are a concern.

Joybuy toppings

These varieties of chocolate sprinkles are a good fit if you’re looking for chunky pieces for Easter lunch. Choose your rusks separately: the topping tells you nothing about the thickness of the rusk base.

Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 380 g pack

Venz XXL milk chocolate sprinkles 380 g

For anyone looking for chunky milk chocolate sprinkles as a topping; the product description mentions extra-large pieces.

380 g pack. This variety lists milk, lactose and soya. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the portion details on the current packaging.

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Venz XXL white sprinkles, 380 g pack

Venz XXL white sprinkles 380 g

For anyone looking for large sprinkles and a white variety instead of milk chocolate sprinkles.

380 g pack. Check the allergens on the current packaging before buying; don’t assume this variety is allergen-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Does XXL chocolate sprinkles mean the rusks are thicker too?

No, XXL refers to the sprinkles, not the rusks. Choose your type of rusk separately and check the packaging if you’re looking for a particular thickness.

Which allergens are listed for Venz XXL milk chocolate and AH XL dark chocolate?

According to Albert Heijn product information, Venz XXL milk chocolate lists milk, lactose and soya; AH XL dark chocolate lists milk and lactose. For Easter lunch, check the current packaging of the rusks too.

Does XL dark chocolate sprinkles automatically mean less sugar?

No, the labels dark and XL don’t tell you the sugar content. Compare the sugars per 100 g in the nutrition tables for the varieties you’re considering, and keep an eye on the portion you use.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles until Easter lunch?

Store the sprinkles according to the instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. The product information consulted recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; check the best-before date too.

Does every Dutch rusk contain iodine?

You can’t tell from the product category. Check the packaging of the rusks you want to buy, or ask the manufacturer about the ingredients in that variety.