Which variety might suit your guests

Guests who prefer dark chocolate

If you’re looking for a more intense chocolate flavour to serve with coffee, consider the Brandt wholegrain variety described by REWE, which lists its fibre content.

Guests who prefer milk chocolate

If you prefer small rusks coated in milk chocolate rather than dark chocolate, Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko offers just that flavour.

Guests who need to check the ingredients

For the two varieties described by REWE, wheat, milk, soya and possible traces of other allergens are relevant. Always check the information on the pack you’re actually serving.

What to consider when choosing

First, decide which chocolate flavour your guests prefer. Then compare the nutritional information and check the ingredients on the pack you’ve bought before serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Chocolate flavour Choose dark or milk chocolate by checking the product name and ingredients. The Brandt Minis described by REWE contain 45% and 44% chocolate respectively. If the rusks are mainly there to complement your coffee, the chocolate flavour you want is the most important thing for me. Around 40% of consumers put this first.
Wholegrain and nutritional values Compare the nutritional information per 100 g. REWE lists 27 g of sugar, 22 g of fat and 9.2 g of fibre for Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter; for Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko, it lists 32 g of sugar and 18 g of fat. Wholegrain content matters to me, but I also want to keep an eye on sugar and fat. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen statements on the pack you’ve bought. The two varieties described by REWE contain wheat, milk and soya, and may also contain traces of egg, nuts and sesame. Before I offer anything to guests, I need to know what ingredients and allergen information are listed on the pack. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing and storing

  • Assuming dark chocolate is always the lighter option

    In the Brandt Minis described by REWE, Vollkorn Zartbitter contains less sugar per 100 g than Vollmilch Schoko, but more fat and slightly more energy.

    Compare the nutritional information on the same 100 g basis and decide which values matter for your choice.

  • Assuming the chocolate type tells you which allergens are present

    According to REWE, both Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter and Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko contain wheat, milk and soya; both also carry precautionary allergen statements.

    If you have specific requirements, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack itself rather than choosing based only on whether it’s dark or milk chocolate.

  • Assuming an online listing means it’s in stock locally

    Just because REWE lists a variety online doesn’t mean it will be available where you plan to shop.

    Check the pack size you want and where you can buy it in good time for your coffee get-together.

  • Forgetting about storage before serving

    REWE recommends storing these varieties in a cool, dry place. According to Lebensmittelverband Deutschland, the best-before date applies to an unopened pack stored appropriately.

    Leave the pack unopened until just before serving, if possible, and reseal any leftovers in a cool, dry place.

Brands to consider

Brandt

REWE describes two chocolate rusk varieties from Brandt: Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter and Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko. You can compare them for this choice by looking at their ingredients and nutritional information.

  • The varieties described differ in their use of dark or milk chocolate. Fibre content is also listed for the wholegrain dark chocolate variety.
  • Information about these two varieties doesn’t tell you about the brand as a whole. Check the specific pack and availability locally before buying.

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Frequently asked questions

Which chocolate rusk is right for a coffee get-together?

For guests who prefer dark chocolate and wholegrain, consider Brandt Minis Vollkorn Zartbitter; for a milk chocolate option, try Brandt Minis Vollmilch Schoko. REWE lists 45% dark chocolate and 42% wholemeal wheat flour for the wholegrain dark chocolate variety, and 44% milk chocolate for the milk chocolate variety. If your guests have different tastes, you could serve both.

Is dark chocolate rusk automatically the lighter option?

No, you can’t tell from the type of chocolate alone. For the Brandt Minis described by REWE, per 100 g, Vollkorn Zartbitter contains 27 g of sugar, 22 g of fat and 478 kcal; Vollmilch Schoko contains 32 g of sugar, 18 g of fat and 472 kcal. So compare the values that matter to you using the same serving basis.

What should I check about ingredients and allergens?

Before serving, check the ingredients list and precautionary allergen statements on the pack you’ve actually bought. The two Brandt varieties described by REWE contain wheat, milk and soya, and may also contain traces of egg, nuts and sesame.

How should I store chocolate rusks before a coffee get-together?

Store the varieties described by REWE in a cool, dry place and, if possible, leave the pack unopened until just before serving. According to Lebensmittelverband Deutschland, the best-before date indicates how long an unopened food product will retain its specific qualities when stored appropriately. Reseal any leftovers in a cool, dry place.