Organisers of a small coffee morning
If you’re serving rusks with chocolate sprinkles to a small group, you’ll want to match the number of rusks and the amount of topping to how much you expect to use.
Who is this relevant to?
Organisers who need to consider allergens
If you’re hosting guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements, check the ingredients in the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately.
Shoppers who care about flavour and crunch
The type of rusk you choose, when you add the topping and the flavour of the chocolate sprinkles all make a difference when serving.
What should you look for when buying?
First work out how many rusks you need, then choose your chocolate sprinkles and check the label on both products.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Getting the quantity right | Compare the number of rusks in a pack and the weight of the chocolate sprinkles with what you’ll use after the get-together. | For a small group, I don’t want to be left with lots of opened products. Getting the quantity right is a priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Keeping them crunchy | Check the storage advice for the rusks and choose a chocolate sprinkle flavour your guests will enjoy. | If I’m only adding the topping during the coffee morning, I want to serve the rusks while they’re still crunchy. This matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on both packs, and check the nutritional information for each product you choose. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking for a ‘half-loaf’ size of rusks
This doesn’t tell you how many rusks you’re buying: rusks are sold in packs by the piece, while chocolate sprinkles are a separate topping.
Make a note of how many rusks you want to serve, then compare the number of pieces per pack and the weight of the chocolate sprinkles.
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Looking only at the pack size of one product
Even if the pack of rusks is right for a small group, the pack of chocolate sprinkles may be larger than you need for the morning.
Check the quantities of both products separately and consider whether you’ll use what’s left later.
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Assuming all rusks contain iodised baker’s salt
The type of bread alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients have been used in the product you’ve chosen.
If the ingredients matter to your choice, check the list on the pack.
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Checking only the rusk label
Chocolate sprinkles may also contain ingredients that matter to guests with allergies. Albert Heijn lists, among other things, wheat starch, milk and soya in De Ruijter Hagelfeest.
Check the allergen information for both products you’ve chosen just before buying.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
A chocolate sprinkle brand to explore if you’re looking for a chocolate or mixed-flavour variety.
- Albert Heijn describes Hagelfeest as a mix of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles.
- If allergens are relevant to your guests, check the pack for wheat starch, milk and soya in this variety.
Venz
A chocolate sprinkle brand for anyone who wants to choose a flavour before buying.
- Albert Heijn has a product page for Venz Hagelslag Puur.
- Compare the ingredients and pack size of the specific variety you’re considering.
Albert Heijn
A shop where you can compare rusks and chocolate sprinkles as separate purchases.
- Albert Heijn provides product information for rusks and different types of chocolate sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change, so always read the latest pack.
Jumbo
A shop where you can compare different rusks and packs of chocolate sprinkles side by side.
- Jumbo lists plain and wholemeal rusks, among other options, and shows packs of chocolate sprinkles in different weights.
- Check the number of pieces or the weight of each product you choose before matching the quantities to your group.
Lidl
A shop where you can look up a specific variety of chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl has a product page for De Ruijter Hagelslag Melk.
- Check the latest product information and the range at the shop where you’re buying.
Rusks for your coffee morning at Joybuy
These two wholemeal rusks are possible bases for a small coffee morning. Compare the number of pieces with the size of your group, and choose your chocolate sprinkles separately.
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Bolletje Dark Whole Wheat rusks, 10 pieces
For a small group, compare this pack of 10 with the number of rusks you want to serve.
These are wholemeal rusks. Check the pack for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
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Bolletje Wholegrain rusks, 13 pieces
If you’d like to serve more rusks, compare this pack of 13 with how many you expect to use.
These are wholemeal rusks. Check the pack for the latest nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use ‘half a loaf’ as a measure for rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
No, don’t use that as a measure for a pack of rusks. Check how many rusks are in the pack, then choose a pack of chocolate sprinkles with a weight that suits how much you’ll use.
When should you add chocolate sprinkles to rusks?
Add the topping shortly before serving if you want the rusks to stay crunchy. Follow the storage advice on the pack for any leftover rusks; Jumbo recommends storing its plain rusks in a cool, dry, dark place.
Can you assume rusks contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, don’t infer the ingredients of a particular rusk from the product type. If the type of salt used matters to your purchase, check the pack of the product you’re choosing.
Which allergens should you check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
Check the allergen information for both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists, among other things, wheat starch, milk and soya in De Ruijter Hagelfeest, but ingredients can vary and change from product to product.