Fans of mild treats with coffee
You’re looking for bite-sized pieces covered in milk chocolate to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, and your main considerations are the flavour you prefer and choosing a suitable quantity.
Who each option may suit
Fans of wholegrain and dark chocolate
You prefer wholegrain and a more intense chocolate flavour, and compare the sugar and fibre per 100 g in the specific variants.
Those who need clear product information
You carefully check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, for example if you have a known allergy or intolerance.
What to consider when buying
First decide which type of chocolate you’d prefer. Then compare the nutrition information and check that the ingredients and crisp texture are suitable for the person who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
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| Type of chocolate | Check the product name and ingredients list to see whether it’s made with milk or dark chocolate. | If you specifically want mild milk chocolate or a more intense dark chocolate option with your coffee, make flavour your priority. Around 38% of consumers would put this flavour choice first when buying. |
| Sugar, wholegrain and fibre | Compare the sugar and fibre per 100 g, and check the other nutrition information on the pack you choose. | If wholegrain and nutrition information matter more to me than the type of chocolate, I compare the variants using the information on the pack. Around 37% of consumers would put this comparison first when buying. |
| Ingredients and texture | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. If you have known chewing or swallowing difficulties, check whether the crisp texture is suitable for you. | If I have an allergy or known difficulties with dry, crisp biscuits, I need to check first whether this treat with coffee is suitable at all. This would be the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions
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Assuming “wholegrain” means “low in sugar”
REWE lists 27 g of sugar per 100 g for Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter. The word “wholegrain” alone doesn’t tell you whether a variant is low in sugar.
Compare the sugar and fibre per 100 g on the packs of the variants you’re actually considering.
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Judging allergens from the front of the pack alone
The Brandt variants described contain wheat, milk and soya; barley is also listed for the wholegrain dark chocolate variant. You can’t tell these differences from the type of chocolate alone.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
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Assuming small pieces are easy to chew
The mini format doesn’t change the fact that rusks are dry and crisp. The size of the pieces doesn’t mean they’re suitable for someone with chewing or swallowing difficulties.
If you have known difficulties, check whether they’re suitable for you; a softer treat with coffee may be a better option.
Brands to help you choose
Brandt
REWE stocks several chocolate-coated Brandt Minis, including options with milk or dark chocolate and wholegrain rusks.
- You can compare the type of chocolate, wholegrain content and nutrition information for the specific variants described.
- The crisp texture and ingredients need to be considered for each variant separately. The brand name alone doesn’t mean a product is suitable for someone with allergies or chewing and swallowing difficulties.
Joybuy products to consider
Products to suit you will be available soon.
Frequently asked questions
Which of the two Brandt variants compared contains less sugar?
REWE lists 27 g of sugar per 100 g for Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter and 32 g per 100 g for Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko. This comparison applies to these specific variants, not to chocolate-coated rusks as a whole.
What should I check if I have a milk, soya or wheat allergy?
The Brandt variants described contain milk, soya and wheat, so they aren’t suitable if you have an allergy to any of these. Barley is also listed for the wholegrain dark chocolate variant. Always check the information on the current pack before buying.
Are mini rusks easier to eat if you have chewing or swallowing difficulties?
Not just because they’re smaller: mini rusks are still dry and crisp. If you have known chewing or swallowing difficulties, check whether they’re suitable for you rather than assuming they’ll be suitable because of their size.