Who is this choice relevant to?

Buffet manager looking to offer guests a choice

Wants to serve plain rusks and a separate wholegrain option, so guests are not limited to one flavour or type.

Hotel buyer comparing wholegrain options and fibre

Is looking for a clearly identifiable wholegrain option and comparing its ingredients and fibre per 100 g. This makes it easier to see the differences between specific varieties.

Buffet manager responsible for allergen information

Checks the current packaging for each product purchased. According to the Voedingscentrum, allergens are clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide which plain and wholegrain options you want to serve side by side. Then check the nutritional information and ingredients for each product before preparing your buffet labels.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Both plain and wholegrain rusks Choose two clearly distinct varieties and use the correct product name on each buffet label. I don’t want to limit guests to one flavour or grain option. For around 42% of consumers, having a broad choice comes first.
Wholegrain content and fibre Read the ingredients list and compare fibre per 100 g; don’t rely on colour alone. When choosing products for my buffet, I want to be able to identify which rusks are wholegrain and how much fibre they contain; around 33% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging for each variety and update buffet labels whenever a product changes. If the rusks we buy change, the information for guests must still be accurate. Allergens and up-to-date ingredients are the most important factors for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming dark rusks are wholegrain

    Colour does not tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre a particular rusk contains. As a result, a buffet label may give a different impression from the packaging.

    Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g before presenting a variety as wholegrain.

  • Using the same allergen information for all rusks

    The Bolletje varieties reviewed contain wheat and egg; Joybuy also lists sesame for the wholegrain variety reviewed. Another variety may have a different composition.

    Make the information easy to identify for each product and check the packaging of the exact variety being served at the buffet.

  • Continuing to use an outdated product listing

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. Previous product information may therefore no longer match a new delivery.

    When a product changes or a new delivery arrives, compare the buffet labels with the packaging received.

  • Listing iodine as a standard feature of rusks

    The Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum describes agreements on the use of iodised baker’s salt. This does not tell you which salt was used in a particular rusk variety.

    Only mention iodine when this is confirmed by the information for the product purchased.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

Offers plain and wholegrain rusks that can be served as two separate buffet options.

  • According to the product information on Joybuy, Bolletje Echte Beschuit contains 4 g of fibre per 100 g, while Bolletje Volkoren Beschuit contains 11 g per 100 g.
  • The plain and wholegrain varieties reviewed contain wheat and egg; sesame is also listed for the wholegrain variety. Check the label on the packaging you purchase.

PLUS

Offers a plain wholegrain rusk and a separate wholegrain variety with seeds.

  • PLUS states that its wholegrain rusk with seeds contains 49% wholemeal wheat flour and 10.6 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The seeded variety is not the same product as the simpler wholegrain option; check the ingredients and allergens for each one separately.

Albert Heijn

Offers both plain and wholegrain rusks under the AH brand.

  • The two product names make it possible to select plain and wholegrain rusks separately.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information may change.

Goud Gebakken (ALDI)

A wholegrain rusk option for anyone looking for a separate wholegrain choice.

  • ALDI states that Goud Gebakken Volkoren Beschuit comes in a pack of 13.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional values and allergens on the chosen packaging before preparing buffet information.

Lidl

Lists a 140 g wholegrain rusk as a potential local buying option.

  • Lidl lists this variety under article number 10007003.
  • Lidl says this item is available in store only. Check the packaging details before serving it alongside other varieties.

Rusk options at Joybuy

These two Bolletje varieties are wholegrain options for the buffet. To offer both plain and wholegrain rusks, you will also need a separate plain variety.

Bolletje Wholegrain Rusks, 13 pieces

Bolletje Wholegrain Rusks, 13 pieces

A wholegrain option to serve alongside plain rusks.

The product information on Joybuy lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g and wheat, egg and sesame as allergens. Check the packaging you receive before preparing buffet information.

View at Joybuy
Bolletje Dark Wholegrain Rusks, 10 pieces

Bolletje Dark Wholegrain Rusks, 10 pieces

A wholegrain option with oat flakes and seeds, offering a separate choice at the buffet.

The product information on Joybuy lists 8.8% oat flakes and 5.8% seeds. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you receive, and don’t use this variety as a substitute for plain rusks.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Why serve plain and wholegrain rusks side by side?

This lets guests choose between two clearly different varieties. According to the product information on Joybuy, the Bolletje Echte Beschuit reviewed contains 4 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 11 g per 100 g for the Bolletje Volkoren Beschuit reviewed. These values do not automatically apply to other rusks.

How can I check whether a rusk is wholegrain?

Read the product name and ingredients list together, and compare the fibre per 100 g if needed. Don’t rely solely on a dark colour or seeds on the outside.

Which allergens should I look out for at the breakfast buffet?

Check the allergens for each rusk you purchase separately. The Bolletje rusks reviewed contain wheat and egg, and Joybuy also lists sesame for the wholegrain variety reviewed. According to the Voedingscentrum, allergens are clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.

Can I assume that rusks contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume a product contains iodised baker’s salt simply because it is a rusk. Check the information for the variety purchased before mentioning it on a buffet label.