For lunch at the office, plain wholemeal rusks make a simple base. Compare a dark or multiseed variety if the stated fibre content matters more to you, or choose individually wrapped rusks if you need to hand them out separately. For each variety, check the fibre per 100 g and per rusk, the allergens, the portion size and current availability.
You’re looking for a wholemeal base for lunch at home or at the office, and want to look beyond the product name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than products made with refined flour; the amount of fibre in rusks varies by variety.
You’re buying rusks for a shared stock cupboard or lunch pack and need to be able to check what they contain. The wholemeal and multiseed varieties described here include ingredients such as cereals containing gluten, egg and sesame; check the label on the pack you choose.
You want to be able to hand out portions or take rusks to the office. Bolletje offers a Mono variety wrapped individually; if you’ve opened a pack, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
For lunch at the office or on the go, first decide what matters most: the stated fibre content, checking for allergens or practical packaging. Then compare the nutrition information for the varieties that meet your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and wholemeal content | Compare the fibre per 100 g and per rusk. Check the product name and ingredients list for the wholemeal designation. | If you’re looking for a wholemeal base with a clear fibre value for lunch, compare varieties even when they come in different sizes. This would be the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the packaging. | For a shared office stock cupboard, I want to be able to check whether the rusks I choose are suitable for the people eating them. This would matter most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion size and packaging | Check the number of rusks, the weight of each one, the packaging and the storage instructions. | If I’m taking rusks with me or handing them out individually, the portions and packaging need to work for that. Around 25% of consumers would put this first. |
A dark rusk or a claim such as ‘high in fibre’ doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much of the grain ingredient is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the grain ingredient in a product described as wholemeal must consist entirely of wholemeal flour.
Check the product name, ingredients list and nutrition table rather than relying on the colour or the front of the pack.
The nutritional value of your whole lunch depends not only on the rusks, but also on the toppings and other parts of the meal.
Choose rusks as a base, then decide separately which toppings and other items to include in your lunch pack.
Ingredients vary between varieties and may change. For example, as well as wheat, the products described here sometimes contain egg, sesame or other cereals.
Check the label again whenever you place a new order or receive a delivery, especially if several people use the same office stock cupboard.
Your chosen rusks may not be available when you place your next order. For example, Jumbo listed its wholemeal rusks as temporarily unavailable.
Check availability just before ordering and, if necessary, choose an alternative whose ingredients and nutrition information you can check again.
Offers plain wholemeal rusks, a dark variety and individually wrapped Mono wholemeal rusks.
Offers AH Organic Wholemeal Multiseed Rusks with linseed, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
Offers a plain wholemeal rusk variety, among other options.
Offers wholemeal rusks with seeds and kernels.
Offers a wholemeal rusk variety with 13 rusks per pack.
These two Bolletje varieties offer a choice between dark wholemeal rusks with a stated fibre value and plain wholemeal rusks as a base for lunch. For a shared office stock cupboard, also compare the current allergen information.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for dark wholemeal rusks with a stated fibre value for lunch at the office.
The product information lists 10 g of fibre per 100 g. The ingredients include wheat, oats, barley and sesame; check the current packaging if these are for a shared stock cupboard.
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A plain wholemeal option for a lunch pack where the number of rusks per pack matters too.
The product information lists wholemeal wheat flour. Check the fibre per 100 g and per rusk on the current label. The product contains wheat and egg and may contain sesame.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.8 g of fibre for one 10 g wholemeal rusk. The amount may differ for a particular variety, so check both the fibre per 100 g and the weight per rusk on the packaging.
No, it depends on what matters for lunch and for the people eating them. PLUS Wholemeal Rusks with Seeds lists 10.6 g of fibre, 11.4 g of fat and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, and contains wheat, barley, oats, egg and sesame, among other things. Compare these figures with the portion size and allergens in other varieties.
Check the current packaging for every variety you choose and keep the allergen information available alongside the stock. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels; don’t assume plain wholemeal rusks are suitable for someone who needs a product free from a specific allergen.
Follow the instructions on the packaging and seal an opened pack tightly. The Bolletje dark wholemeal rusks and AH organic multiseed rusks described here advise storing them in a dry, dark place in a sealed pack; individually wrapped rusks are also available for handing out separately.
