The fibre-conscious host
Wants to serve wholegrain rusks with chocolate sprinkles and compares the stated fibre content, rather than judging the rusks by their colour or name alone.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A group that needs to check allergens
Needs clear information about the ingredients in both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. For the varieties discussed here, ingredients to look out for include wheat, egg, sesame, milk and soya.
The fan of a sweet topping
Chooses chocolate sprinkles for their flavour, but also wants to know how much to put on each rusk and what the label says about sugars and saturated fat.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the wholegrain rusks, then decide which size suits your group and finally choose the chocolate sprinkles. Nutritional information per 100 g makes it easier to compare packs; the value per rusk shows what one piece contains.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholegrain and fibre | Check that the pack says wholegrain and compare the fibre per 100 g and per rusk. | I want the rusk itself to suit my fibre-conscious choice, even when I add chocolate sprinkles. This is a priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Size and quantity | Check the number of rusks in the pack and the weight of each piece. | When several people are sharing, I want to know whether to serve smaller or larger portions. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Topping and allergens | Check the sugars and saturated fat on the chocolate sprinkles label, and check the allergens in both products. | Chocolate flavour is part of the evening for me, but the amount of topping and the ingredients need to suit the group. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common mistakes
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Judging by the dark colour or the name of the rusk
A larger rusk may contain more fibre per piece because the portion is bigger. That does not necessarily mean it contains more fibre per 100 g.
Check that the pack says wholegrain. Compare the fibre per 100 g first, then the value per rusk.
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Counting the chocolate sprinkles as a benefit of the wholegrain base
The nutritional value of the rusk tells you nothing about the topping. The Voedingscentrum advises checking the amount of sugars and saturated fat in chocolate sprinkles.
Choose your preferred chocolate sprinkles separately and check the label to see how much you use per portion.
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Checking only the rusk label for allergens
The dark Bolletje variety discussed here contains, among other ingredients, wheat, oats, barley and sesame. The De Ruijter and Venz dark chocolate sprinkles discussed here contain milk and soya.
Before serving, check the current packaging for both the rusks and the topping.
Brands to consider
Bolletje
Offers regular wholegrain rusks as well as a larger, darker wholegrain variety with grains and seeds.
- Jumbo lists 11 g of fibre per 100 g and around 1.3 g per rusk for the regular 13-piece pack. For the dark 10-piece pack, it lists 10 g per 100 g and 1.6 g per rusk weighing around 16 g.
- The dark variety contains, among other ingredients, wheat, oats, barley and sesame. Check the label if these ingredients are a concern for your group.
Albert Heijn
Offers its own-brand wholegrain rusks in a 140 g pack containing 13 pieces.
- Albert Heijn lists 9 g of fibre per 100 g for these rusks.
- The ingredients include wheat and egg; also check the current allergen information on the pack.
Jumbo
Offers its own-brand wholegrain rusks, as well as other varieties.
- Jumbo lists 7.7 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholegrain rusks, with 13 pieces per pack.
- Check current availability before choosing this variety for game night.
De Ruijter
Offers chocolate sprinkles as a topping for anyone looking for a dark chocolate flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists 64 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Chocoladehagel Puur.
- This variety contains milk and soya. Check the current pack label for serving suggestions and allergen information.
Venz
Offers dark chocolate sprinkles as an alternative topping for rusks.
- Albert Heijn lists 65 g of sugars per 100 g for Venz Hagelslag Puur.
- The ingredients include milk and soya; check the pack before serving the chocolate sprinkles.
ALDI / Goud Gebakken
Goud Gebakken wholegrain rusks come in a pack of 13.
- ALDI lists wholegrain cereals and the number of rusks in each pack.
- Compare the fibre per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before choosing.
Lidl
Lists a 140 g wholegrain rusk product for in-store purchase.
- The stated pack weight helps you plan what to put on the table.
- To compare fibre or allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.
Rusks to serve
These two wholegrain rusks are options for serving with chocolate sprinkles: a larger, dark variety with grains and seeds, and a regular wholegrain variety. Choose the chocolate sprinkles separately.
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Bolletje dark wholegrain rusks, 10 pieces
An option if you want to serve larger rusks with grains and seeds. Jumbo lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g and 1.6 g per rusk weighing around 16 g for this variety. The ingredients include, among others, wheat, oats, barley and sesame; check the current label. Choose your chocolate sprinkles separately.
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Bolletje wholegrain rusks, 13 pieces
A regular wholegrain option if you want to serve 13 rusks. Joybuy lists wholegrain wheat flour and 11 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety; check the current pack for the nutritional value per rusk. Check the allergens, including wheat and egg, and choose the chocolate sprinkles separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare the fibre in wholegrain rusks?
First compare the fibre per 100 g, then check how much one rusk contains. Jumbo lists 11 g per 100 g for Bolletje Volkoren and 10 g per 100 g for the larger Bolletje Vezelrijk Donker Volkoren; the stated values per rusk are around 1.3 g and 1.6 g respectively.
Do wholegrain rusks change the nutritional value of the chocolate sprinkles?
No, the nutritional value of the topping is separate from that of the rusk. The Voedingscentrum advises checking the sugars and saturated fat in chocolate sprinkles, so also look at the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
Which allergens should I check before serving?
Check both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles. The rusk varieties discussed may contain ingredients such as wheat, egg or sesame; the De Ruijter and Venz dark chocolate sprinkles discussed contain milk and soya. The current label is the one to rely on for the pack you choose.
How can I keep rusks crisp during game night?
Add the topping just before serving, and keep any remaining rusks sealed and dry once opened. That way, you can put the chocolate sprinkles and rusks on the table separately instead of topping them all in advance.