Choose individual sachets if you want to give each guest their own portion of sprinkles. Bear in mind the total quantity, as De Ruijter’s small pack contains 80 sachets of 15 g each. For a small birthday breakfast or cupcakes, you can sprinkle them yourself from a regular pack. Then choose your preferred flavour or mix, and check the allergens on the packaging of the exact variant.
For a birthday breakfast or party treat, you may want to give each guest their own sachet. Check that the pack really does contain individual sachets: Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Sprinkles in a small pack of 80 sachets, each weighing 15 g.
If you’re sprinkling them over cupcakes, yoghurt or bread yourself, a regular pack may be suitable. Guests won’t receive individually wrapped portions, so work out how much you’ll need for your group in advance.
If someone has a food allergy, the flavour name alone isn’t enough to help you choose a variant. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you plan to serve, even if you’ve bought sprinkles from the same brand before.
First decide whether you want to hand each guest a sachet or sprinkle them yourself. Then consider the flavour and ingredients for your group.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check both the number of individual sachets and the amount in each one. A portion size on the label doesn’t mean the pack contains separate sachets. | If I want to give each guest their own portion, I don’t want to serve them from one opened pack; around 46% of consumers would choose individual portions as their main requirement. |
| Flavour and appearance | Consider whether you want one chocolate flavour, a mix of dark and white sprinkles, or sprinkles with shapes. If you choose shaped sprinkles, check for any age warnings too. | For cupcakes or a birthday breakfast, I want sprinkles that suit the topping I have planned; around 27% of consumers would put flavour and appearance first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, including any warnings about traces. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I can serve them; for around 27% of consumers, checking this would be their first priority. |
A regular pack may list several portions without them being individually wrapped. According to the product information at Albert Heijn, one 200 g pack of De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles contains 13 portions of 15 g.
If you’re handing them out, look for an explicit number of sachets or pieces, and check the amount in each sachet.
Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles lists soya and states that the product may contain milk. So the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you whether the variant is suitable for a guest with an allergy.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even for a dark or extra-dark variant.
Albert Heijn lists Venz Mini’s as discontinued. That means a small pack you found previously may not be a reliable choice for your party.
Check that the exact product is currently available before planning your portions, and consider keeping a regular pack in mind as an alternative if needed.
Chocolate sprinkles in a range of varieties, including a small pack with individual portions.
Sprinkle mixes in different colours and shapes for an eye-catching topping.
A cocoa- and vanilla-flavoured sprinkle mix to add to bread or yoghurt.
A mix of dark and white sprinkles for anyone who wants to add a two-colour topping themselves.
These products are suitable for a birthday get-together where you’ll add sprinkles yourself to cupcakes, bread or yoghurt. If you want to give each guest their own sachet, check the packaging format before buying.
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For anyone who wants to sprinkle dark chocolate over cupcakes or yoghurt.
390 g pack. Check the packaging format if you need individual portions, and read the allergen information on the label before serving.
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For a birthday breakfast where you’ll add sprinkles to bread or yoghurt.
200 g pack. Check the packaging if you want to hand out individual portions or need to take allergies into account.
No. According to the product information at Albert Heijn, a 200 g pack of De Ruijter Dark contains 13 portions of 15 g, while the small pack of De Ruijter Milk lists 80 individual sachets of 15 g each. So, if you’re handing them out, look for an explicit number of sachets or pieces.
Sprinkles you can add yourself are an option if you don’t need individual sachets. Albert Heijn’s product information lists cupcakes and other baked goods as uses for products including De Ruijter Dark and AH Mix. Choose a flavour and ingredients that suit your guests.
Yes. Read the information on the packaging you’re actually going to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods; recipes and warnings may differ between sprinkle varieties.
Reseal the pack after use and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. The product information for the sprinkles discussed recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
