Organisers decorating lots of bakes
You want enough of the same topping for cupcakes, biscuits or rusks. Work backwards from your recipes to calculate how much you need per box, so you don’t have to switch varieties halfway through.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Bakers who want a finer sprinkle
If whole sprinkles look too coarse for your decoration, you could consider crushed aniseed sprinkles. Jumbo recommends this variety for decorating cupcakes, cakes and pastries.
Organisers preparing allergen information
When you’re offering unwrapped bakes, you’ll want to be able to tell people which allergens are in the finished product. So check not only the sprinkles, but also the other ingredients in each recipe.
What should you look for when buying?
First, work out how much topping you need and which finish will suit your bakes. Then check the current label for each recipe and the allergen information you’ll need to give visitors.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight per box with the amount your recipes call for, and check how many boxes are in the pack. | If I want to decorate lots of bakes in the same way, I need to know whether I have enough sprinkles without changing the topping partway through. For around 36% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Texture and colour | Choose between whole and crushed sprinkles, and match the colour variety to your display. | I want a finish for my cupcakes or biscuits that suits the theme and size of the bakes. Around 28% of consumers say texture and appearance are their top priorities. |
| Allergens | Read the current label and record the allergens in all the ingredients used for each finished product. | When I offer unwrapped treats, I want to give visitors accurate information about the whole bake before they choose. For around 36% of consumers, allergen information is their main concern. |
Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes. For unwrapped foods covered by the relevant rules, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires information about 14 allergens. When making a bake yourself, take all its ingredients into account, not just the topping.
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large box is a multipack
A listing for 330 g tells you how many sprinkles are in the pack, but not that you’ll receive several separate boxes.
Calculate the quantity you need from your recipes. If an offer includes several packs, check exactly how many separate boxes it contains.
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Choosing a colour without considering the display
A single colour may suit your theme, but it’s less versatile if you want to use the same topping on different bakes at one stall.
Decide what you’re baking before you buy, and whether you want the colour to feature across all your bakes.
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Comparing only the box weight
A 270 g box of Gestampte Muisjes contains less than a 330 g box, but the crushed texture may be just the finish you want.
First choose between whole and crushed sprinkles. Then use the weight of your chosen variety to work out how many boxes you need.
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Keeping only the topping’s label
For homemade bakes, the full recipe determines which allergens are present in the finished product. The Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes we checked list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Keep the labels for all the ingredients and put together allergen information for each bake. Don’t claim that a bake is wheat-free or gluten-free if it contains these sprinkles.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo and PLUS list various De Ruijter sprinkles, including Feestmuisjes, coloured varieties and Gestampte Muisjes.
- For your school fair, you can choose by colour or go for a crushed texture; check the net weight of each variety.
- Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes. Check the current label for each variety you choose.
Sprinkles for a colour theme
These 330 g De Ruijter varieties are options if blue and white or pink suits your school fair display. When ordering, check how many separate packs you’ll receive and use your recipes to plan how much you need.
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De Ruijter Mice Blue White, 330 g
For bakes where a blue-and-white topping suits the display.
The product name states 330 g. Check the current label before use, and include the allergens from the full recipe when offering bakes unwrapped.
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De Ruijter Pink Muisjes, 330 g
For cupcakes and other bakes where you want to use a pink topping.
The product name states 330 g. Read the current label before use, and check the other ingredients in the recipe too if you’re offering bakes unwrapped.
Frequently asked questions
How do I plan quantities if I need several boxes?
First calculate how much topping all your recipes need, then compare that with the net weight per box. Jumbo and PLUS product listings include 330 g boxes and a 270 g crushed variety; if an offer is for a multipack, check how many separate boxes it contains.
Should I choose whole or crushed sprinkles for cupcakes?
Choose according to the finish you want: whole sprinkles for a clearly visible texture, or crushed sprinkles for a finer topping. Jumbo specifically recommends its 270 g Gestampte Muisjes for decorating cupcakes, cakes and pastries.
What allergen information is needed for unwrapped school fair bakes?
If your goods are covered by the rules for unwrapped foods, information about the relevant allergens in the finished product must be available. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists an information requirement for 14 allergens, so check the labels of all the ingredients you use in each bake.
Can I offer a wheat-free or gluten-free bake made with these sprinkles?
Not if you use the Feestmuisjes or Gestampte Muisjes we checked: Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label for other varieties too, and don’t claim a bake is wheat-free or gluten-free based on the topping alone.
How should I store an opened box of sprinkles until the school fair?
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging for your variety. Joybuy says that De Ruijter Pink Muisjes should be kept in a tightly closed pack in a cool, dry place after opening.