Rusk eater on a working day
You’re looking for a chocolate topping that you can sprinkle straight onto rusks, and you want to control how much you use.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shopper comparing sugar content
You want to choose chocolate sprinkles based on the sugar per 100 g, and you also check the ingredients in lower-sugar varieties.
Shopper checking allergens
Before choosing sprinkles or a box of chocolates, you read the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you want to sprinkle chocolate on rusks, start with the product format: chocolate sprinkles are a topping, while a box of individual chocolates is intended for a different occasion. Then compare the nutritional information and allergens for the variety you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Product format | Check whether you’re buying loose chocolate sprinkles or individual chocolates. | If I want to top rusks before work, I’m looking for something I can sprinkle straight on. For around 42% of shoppers, this convenience is the top priority. |
| Sugar and ingredients | Compare the sugar per 100 g and, for a lower-sugar variety, check the ingredients and any usage warnings too. | I want chocolate sprinkles, but the ingredients determine which variety I choose. Around 33% of shoppers give this comparison top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I can’t rely on the brand name alone. For around 25% of shoppers, checking allergens is the first concern. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a box of chocolates as a topping for rusks
The Merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains individually wrapped chocolates, not sprinkles for topping food.
Choose chocolate sprinkles if you want to scatter chocolate straight onto rusks; save a box of chocolates for a gift or sharing.
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Focusing only on ‘less sugar’
The basis for this claim varies from product to product. The Céréal variety described by Albert Heijn contains polyols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Compare the sugar per 100 g, and check the ingredients, what the product is compared with and any usage warnings.
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Assuming allergens based on the type of product
Ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination can vary between types of chocolate sprinkles and boxes of chocolates.
Check the exact pack every time you buy, rather than relying on a product you’ve bought before.
Brands to consider
Venz
The milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed are a topping you can scatter, and Albert Heijn also suggests using them with yoghurt or on a cupcake.
- The variety described contains at least 20% cocoa solids.
- The nutritional information lists 69 g of sugar per 100 g, with milk, lactose and soya as allergens. Check the current pack.
De Ruijter
The milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed are intended as a topping you can scatter; other varieties may have a different composition.
- The milk variety described lists at least 20% cocoa solids.
- That milk variety lists 71 g of sugar per 100 g, with milk, lactose and soya as allergens. Don’t assume these values apply to other varieties.
Albert Heijn
The chocolate sprinkles range includes several varieties, including a lower-sugar milk option.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product description, this variety contains 30% less sugar than AH Milk Chocolate Sprinkles; the listed amount is 43 g of sugar per 100 g.
- The pack described contains 250 g and lists milk and lactose as allergens. Compare the exact varieties, not just their claims.
Chocolate sprinkles and flakes on Joybuy
These products are chocolate toppings or flakes to sprinkle on bread and other breakfast foods. If you’re choosing something for rusks, focus on the format you want and check the nutritional information and allergens for your chosen variety.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
A sprinkle-on option if you’re looking for a chocolate topping for rusks.
The variety described lists 69 g of sugar per 100 g, with milk, lactose and soya as allergens; check the current pack.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles 200 g
For anyone who wants to sprinkle dark chocolate sprinkles on rusks or bread. Check the nutritional information and allergens for this variety on the pack.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks 390 g
For anyone who wants to sprinkle chocolate chunks on breakfast foods as a topping. If you’re using them on rusks, check that this format is right for you.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
For anyone who wants a sweet topping made with a combination of chocolate and vanilla flakes. Check the nutritional information and allergens for this variety before choosing.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
For anyone who wants to sprinkle chocolate flakes on bread or yoghurt. Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a box of chocolates instead of chocolate sprinkles on rusks?
Not if you’re looking for a topping you can sprinkle straight on. The Merci gift box described by Albert Heijn contains individually wrapped chocolates, so it’s better suited to a gift or sharing.
Are chocolate sprinkles suitable for breakfast every working day?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes chocolate sprinkles as a sweet topping to enjoy occasionally. So don’t treat them as an essential part of your daily breakfast.
What should I check in lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles?
Compare the sugar per 100 g and check what the manufacturer is comparing the product with. Look at the ingredients and any usage warnings too: the Céréal variety described by Albert Heijn contains maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Should I check the allergens again if the packaging is different?
Yes. Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the exact pack. Milk, soya, wheat and nuts are not present in the same way in every chocolate product.