08/25/2026
authentic products often used for traditional Dutch snacks :
Bolletje Rusk (Beschuit): These are light, round, twice-baked crispbakes that are a staple for Dutch breakfasts. They are traditionally served with butter and various toppings.
The Dutch vanilla slice, better known as the Tompouce (or tompoes), is an iconic, rectangular pastry characterized by its "delightfully messy" construction. It consists of two layers of crisp puff pastry sandwiching a thick, firm layer of sweet, yellow vanilla pastry cream, finished with a smooth, glossy icing
De Ruijter Kleintjes (Minis): An 3-pack of tiny sprinkles boxes that includes a mix of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and fruit (vruchtenhagel).
De Friesche Vlag Kitchen Syrup (Keukenstroop): A thick, molasses-like treacle syrup with a rich caramel flavor, ideal for pancakes or bread.
De Ruijter Chocolate Sprinkles (Hagelslag): High-quality sprinkles made with real cocoa butter. While commonly sold , brands like De Ruijter in 300g bags.
Peijnenburg Breakfast Cake (Ontbijtkoek): A traditional spiced cake often enjoyed with a thin layer of butter
Speculaas Cookies: Spiced windmill-shaped cookies that are thin, crisp, and dark brown.
Dutch Apple Rounds (Gevulde Koeken): Soft, buttery pastry rounds with a sweet almond or apple filling, often found in Dutch bakeries and import shops.
Duyvis Coated Peanuts (Borrelnootjes): A classic savory snack featuring peanuts with a crunchy, flavored coating.
Conimex Ketjap Manis: A thick, sweet Indonesian-style soy sauce that is a core ingredient in Dutch-Indonesian (Indische) cuisine.
Wijko Sate Sauce (Pindasaus): A popular peanut sauce often served with skewered meats or fries.
Knorr Aromat: A versatile yellow seasoning salt used to enhance the flavor of eggs, vegetables, and meats.
Licorice (Drop)Dutch licorice comes in a wide variety of textures and salt levels: Double Salt (Dubbel Zout): Extra salty, hard salty licorice.
Hard Sweet: Firm licorice with a sugary finish.Soft Sweet: Chewy, mild licorice often shaped like coins.