Walkers looking for seeds and fibre
You want to pair chocolate sprinkles with wholemeal rusks that contain seeds. Compare the fibre content per 100 g and check which seeds the rusks contain; ingredients vary from product to product.
Who might be interested in this combination?
Walkers who want to choose their own portion of chocolate sprinkles
You’re taking chocolate sprinkles for the flavour, but want to decide how much to use. The nutritional information per 100 g and the amount you pack can help you make that choice.
Walkers who read labels carefully
You want to know which allergens are in both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. If baker’s salt is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients in the rusks too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose rusks that suit your preference for seeds and fibre. Then assess the chocolate sprinkles as a separate topping and think about how you’ll pack both items for your walk.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially for |
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| Wholemeal, seeds and fibre | Read the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g; also check which seeds are in the rusks. | I want a rusk base with seeds, rather than just chocolate sprinkles on plain rusks. For around 36% of consumers, this combination of seeds and fibre comes first. |
| Pack them without breaking | Check the storage instructions and choose a sturdy, sealable container that fits the rusks; keep the topping separate. | I want to keep the rusks dry and as intact as possible in a full rucksack. Practical packing is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and portion of chocolate sprinkles | Compare sugars per 100 g and decide how much chocolate sprinkles you want to scatter over the rusks. | I want the flavour of chocolate sprinkles, but to choose how much I take with me. For around 21% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Allergens and baker’s salt | Read the allergen information on both packs and, if necessary, check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. | Before I pack this combination, I want to know whether the ingredients suit my needs. For around 14% of consumers, checking the labels is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the cocoa percentage tells you about the sugar content
A statement about cocoa solids doesn’t tell you how much sugar the chocolate sprinkles contain. The Venz variety we looked at lists at least 32% cocoa solids and 73 g of sugars per 100 g.
Use the cocoa percentage to help you choose the flavour, and check the nutritional information per 100 g as well. Decide for yourself how much chocolate sprinkles to take.
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Only reading the chocolate sprinkles label
The Bolletje seeded rusks described by Albert Heijn contain wheat, oats, barley and sesame, among other ingredients. The allergens in the topping are additional.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information for both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles you choose.
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Assuming all rusks contain baker’s salt
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that baking with baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. So you can’t assume it’s in a particular type of rusk just because of the product category.
Check the ingredients for baker’s salt if it’s important to you.
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Putting a bulk pack straight into your rucksack
A large pack of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t tell you how to take a portion with you. Crisp rusks also need protecting from pressure and moisture.
Pack your chosen amount of chocolate sprinkles separately and keep the rusks dry in a sturdy container. Add the topping just before you eat.
Brands to consider
These examples show which features you can compare across individual rusk and chocolate sprinkle products; they don’t represent a brand’s full range.
Bolletje
The Vezelrijk farmhouse wholemeal rusks described by Albert Heijn are an option if you’re looking for a rusk base with seeds.
- This variety lists 8.8% oat flakes, 5.8% seeds and 10 g of fibre per 100 g.
- This variety contains gluten-containing cereals and sesame; check the label if you need to avoid these ingredients.
Albert Heijn
AH wholemeal rusks provide a wholemeal base for chocolate sprinkles if seeds aren’t a must-have.
- Albert Heijn lists 9 g of fibre and 18 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
- This isn’t the seeded rusk variety described above. It contains egg, wheat and gluten; also read the information about possible traces of allergens.
Venz
A chocolate sprinkle option for anyone looking for a variety with a stated cocoa solids content to top their chosen rusks.
- The variety we looked at lists at least 32% cocoa solids.
- The same variety lists 73 g of sugars per 100 g and contains milk, soya and wheat. Check the specific pack you choose.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Kleintjes is worth considering if you want to take individual portions of topping with you.
- Albert Heijn lists eight portions, with different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by type. Read the information for the portion you choose.
Jumbo
The range of chocolate sprinkles shown by Jumbo includes own-brand packs to compare with other brands.
- Jumbo shows, among other options, a 600 g own-brand pack of chocolate sprinkles.
- For a walk, you’ll still need to decide how much topping to pack separately from a pack like this.
Chocolate sprinkles for this combination
These Joybuy products are chocolate sprinkles to put on rusks you choose yourself. Choose wholemeal seeded rusks separately if seeds and fibre are important to you as a base; chocolate sprinkles alone don’t make a complete combination for taking on the go.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g
For anyone who wants to take chocolate sprinkles as a separate topping for their chosen rusks.
200 g pack. Compare the nutritional information and allergens on the current packaging, and pack a separate portion for your walk.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone who wants to pair dark chocolate sprinkles with a separately chosen rusk base.
400 g pack. Check the nutritional information and allergens for this variety, and decide how much to pack in a separate container before you set off.
Frequently asked questions
Are seeded rusks always a better base for chocolate sprinkles?
No. Seeded rusks suit a preference for seeds and the nutritional information of the variety you choose: the Bolletje rusks described by Albert Heijn list 5.8% seeds and 10 g of fibre per 100 g. If you’re not looking for seeds, you can compare wholemeal rusks too; either way, assess the chocolate sprinkles separately.
How should I take rusks with chocolate sprinkles on a walk?
Keep the rusks dry in a sturdy, sealable container and pack the chocolate sprinkles separately. Add the topping just before eating, so you don’t have to pack the rusks already topped.
Which allergens should I check for in this combination?
Check both packs: the Bolletje seeded rusks described by Albert Heijn contain wheat, oats, barley and sesame, among other ingredients, while allergens in chocolate sprinkles vary by variety. Base your choice on the latest ingredients and allergen information for both products together.
Do rusks in the Netherlands always contain baker’s salt?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baking with baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients of the specific rusks if its presence is important to your choice.