If you are looking for quality wholemeal rusks for your breakfast, a recent Altroconsumo analysis of over 100 products has identified the best options available in Italian supermarkets. Here are the top 5:
1. Germinal Bio Buoni per Natura Integrali
With a score of 87/100, these slices take first place thanks to their optimal composition. The organic product boasts quality ingredients and represents the best choice for those looking for the maximum in nutritional terms.
2. Colussi Fette 100% Wholemeal with Oat Flakes
With 82/100, this product stands out for the use of 100% wholemeal flour and the addition of oat flakes, which further increase the fiber intake and contribute to a greater sense of satiety.
3. Esselunga Equilibrio 72 Wholemeal Rusks
These also score 82/100 and represent an excellent value for money choice for those who shop at Esselunga. The Equilibrio line focuses on selected ingredients and balanced nutritional values.
4. Delverde Granfetta with Wholemeal Flour
With the same score of 82/100, Delverde Granfettas offer good quality thanks to the use of wholemeal flour and a composition that pays attention to nutritional aspects.
5. Measure FibreXtra
Closing the top 5 with 80/100 is this product which, as the name suggests, focuses on a particularly high fiber content, a fundamental characteristic for promoting intestinal well-being and prolonging satiety.
The complete ranking
Here is the complete ranking of wholemeal rusks tested by Altroconsumo, from best to worst:
- Germinal Bio Buoni per Natura Integrali – 87/100 – Very good (best composition)
- Colussi Fette 100% Wholemeal with Oat Flakes – 82/100 – Very good
- Esselunga Equilibrio 72 Wholemeal Rusks – 82/100 – Very good
- Delverde Granfetta with Wholemeal Flour – 82/100 – Very good
- FibreXtra Measurement – 80/100 – Very Good
- Brioche Pasquier Wholemeal Spelled Rusks – 76/100 – Good
- Certossa (Lidl) Rusks with Wholemeal Flour – 75/100 – Good
- Flavors & Pleasures Wholemeal Spelled Rusks – 74/100 – Good
- Germinal Bio Spelled Rusks – 73/100 – Good
- YukyBio Sourdough Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 71/100 – Good
- YukyBio Organic Sourdough Rusks with Wholemeal Buckwheat – 67/100 – Good
- Coop Wholemeal Rusks – 65/100 – Good
- Mulino Bianco Wholemeal Slices – 60/100 – Good
- Manusol (MD) Wholemeal Rusks – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Selex Rusks with Whole Wheat Flour – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Tre Mulini (Eurospin) Wholemeal Rusks – 59/100 – Acceptable
- Carrefour Original Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Coop Thin Wholemeal Slices with Stone Ground Wholemeal Flour and Linseed – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Grissinbon Organic Wholemeal Fresh Biscuits – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Grissinbon Lefreschebiscottate Wholemeal – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Hyper Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- PAM Panorama Wholemeal Rusks – 58/100 – Acceptable
- Vivi Verde Bio (Coop) Organic Rusks with Barley Malt and Type 2 Flour – 57/100 – Acceptable
- Organic (MD) Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Carrefour Organic Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Conad Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Esselunga Bio 36 Wholemeal Rusks – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Il Viaggiator Goloso Wholemeal Rusks Il Biologico – 56/100 – Acceptable
- Il Viaggiator Goloso Rusks Le Brune – 55/100 – Acceptable
- Gentilini Wholemeal Rusks – 53/100 – Acceptable
- Brioche Pasquier Wholemeal Toasted Slices – 50/100 – Acceptable
- Galbusera BelleBuone 5 Breakfasts Poppy Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds – 48/100 – Acceptable
An important final consideration
Although they represent better options than the classic versions thanks to the higher fiber content deriving from wholemeal flour, it is important to remember that rusks still remain an ultra-processed food. In fact, their industrial production involves various manufacturing processes, the addition of sugars, fats and often additives. For a truly healthy breakfast, it would be preferable to alternate the consumption of toast with more natural options such as homemade wholemeal bread, wholemeal oat flakes or fresh fruit accompanied by dried fruit. Variety in the diet and awareness of what we put on our plates always remain the wisest choices for our well-being.
