If you’re looking for a single, individually wrapped bar that’s ready to eat, chocolate sprinkles aren’t a suitable substitute: the varieties described are sprinkles for bread or toppings. The smaller pack with 80 sachets of 15 g also contains portions of sprinkles, not individual bars. If you want sprinkles for bread or a dessert, choose based on the packaging, flavour and label of the exact variety.
If you’d rather not scoop sprinkles out of an opened pack each time, individual sachets can be handy for a single portion of topping. The smaller De Ruijter pack described by Albert Heijn contains 80 sachets of 15 g; they’re not snack bars.
Chocolate sprinkles are ideal for an evening treat when you want to scatter them over bread, yoghurt, porridge or a dessert and choose how much to use.
Milk, dark and mixed sprinkles don’t automatically have the same allergen profile. Before buying, check the label for the flavour and pack you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ information.
First decide whether you want a bar that’s ready to eat or sprinkles to scatter over something. If sprinkles suit your plans, the next things to consider are portion size, flavour and the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Decide whether you want a bar that’s ready to eat or sprinkles to scatter. For portion packs, check the number of sachets and the weight of each one. | I want to grab something for one evening without scooping it out of a large pack. For around 43% of consumers, a defined portion would be the main consideration. |
| Flavour and use | Choose between dark, milk and a mix, and check the stated cocoa content if it’s relevant to your choice. | If I’m scattering sprinkles over my dessert, I mainly want a flavour that goes well with it. Flavour and use would be the top priorities for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the exact variety, including its ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information. | I need to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen before using it. For around 28% of consumers, checking this would be their main concern when buying. |
Sprinkles are designed to be scattered, while an individually wrapped bar has a different purpose. The packs of sprinkles described won’t meet the need for a single snack that’s ready to eat.
If you need an individual bar, look outside the chocolate sprinkles category. Choose sprinkles when you want to add something to bread or a dessert.
The smaller De Ruijter pack described by Albert Heijn contains 80 sachets, each weighing 15 g. So, a small amount in each sachet doesn’t mean you’re buying just one portion.
Check both the weight per sachet and the total number of sachets in the pack.
The milk sprinkles described contain milk, lactose and soya; the dark variety contains soya and may contain milk. The Venz mix described also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
Read the current label for the exact flavour and pack you’ve chosen, even if you’re familiar with another variety from the same brand.
A stated cocoa content doesn’t tell you the full nutritional value or all the ingredients in a variety.
As well as the cocoa content, compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and, where given, per portion.
Offers dark and milk chocolate sprinkles, among other products, as well as a milk variety in individual sachets.
The Rimboe kroko variety described combines chocolate sprinkles, vanilla-flavoured sprinkles and white chocolate-flavoured shapes.
The AH Mix sprinkles described combine dark and white sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
Chocolate sprinkles aren’t an individually wrapped bar that’s ready to eat. The varieties described are sprinkles for bread or toppings; the smaller pack with 80 sachets of 15 g is also intended as portions of sprinkles.
Compare the minimum cocoa content on the exact pack. For the De Ruijter varieties described, Albert Heijn states at least 20% for milk sprinkles, 32% for dark sprinkles and 40% for Royaal extra puur. These percentages describe the cocoa content, not how a variety will taste to you.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. The De Ruijter labels described recommend storing the sprinkles in a cool, dry place and pressing the pack closed carefully after use.
No. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label for the exact variety. The De Ruijter milk sprinkles described contain milk, lactose and soya, while the dark sprinkles contain soya and may contain milk; the Venz mix described also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
