For keeping a small supply at home
Would you like to add sprinkles to bread, crispbread, yoghurt or porridge with your coffee? A box is better suited to this than a bar. PLUS and Jumbo show De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Sprinkles in a 200 g box.
Which option is right for you?
For portioned sprinkles
If you don’t want to measure out a portion each time, individual sachets are an alternative to a standard box of sprinkles. Worldwide Holland shows De Ruijter portion packs with 80 sachets of 15 g each: pre-measured portions, but in a large pack.
For comparing dark sprinkles and labels
If you fancy a different flavour, you could try dark chocolate sprinkles. PLUS shows a dark variant with a vegan label, while also stating that the product may contain milk and lactose. If this information matters to your choice, check the label on the exact pack you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to sprinkle chocolate over something or eat it on its own. Then compare the quantity you’ll use, the flavour and the ingredients of the specific variant.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Portion and product format | Check whether you’re choosing a box of sprinkles, sachets of sprinkles or a chocolate bar. For sachets, check the number of sachets and the weight of each one. | I want to be able to grab something during one coffee break without opening a box of sprinkles or measuring out a portion myself. For around 45% of consumers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Flavour and how you’ll use it | Compare milk and dark varieties, and decide whether you’ll have bread, crispbread, yoghurt or porridge with your sprinkles. | I also have something with my coffee to sprinkle chocolate over, so flavour and suitability as a topping determine my choice. Around 33% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen, even if the front of the pack has a vegan label. | I want to know which ingredients and potential allergens are listed on this exact pack before using it. This is the most important buying consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Buying sprinkles when you mean a chocolate bar
The 200 to 300 g boxes of chocolate sprinkles shown by Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo are intended for sprinkling over food. They aren’t a substitute for a bar you can eat straight away during a coffee break.
Before buying, ask yourself whether you’ll be having bread, yoghurt or another base for the sprinkles. If not, look in the chocolate bar category.
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Assuming a vegan label guarantees the product contains no milk
The dark chocolate sprinkles with a vegan label shown by PLUS also carry a statement that they may contain milk and lactose. These two pieces of label information answer different questions.
For the exact pack, check both the ingredients and any statements about potential allergens.
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Mistaking a portion pack for a single sachet
Worldwide Holland shows De Ruijter sprinkles in 15 g sachets, but the pack contains 80 sachets. A pre-measured portion doesn’t mean you’re buying just one portion.
Check how many sachets are in the pack and whether that quantity is right for the number of coffee breaks you want to use them for.
Brands and retailers compared
De Ruijter
A chocolate sprinkles brand stocked by Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo.
- PLUS and Jumbo show Milk Chocolate Sprinkles in a 200 g box, for use as a bread topping or as a sprinkle.
- This milk variety isn’t a bar to eat on its own. PLUS and Jumbo list milk, lactose and soya for this product.
PLUS
PLUS sells its own-brand dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g box.
- The variant shown has a vegan label and states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
- It’s still a box of sprinkles for multiple occasions. According to the label, the product may contain milk and lactose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range includes sprinkles from different brands and in a variety of flavours.
- The range includes AH sprinkles and varieties from De Ruijter.
- The sprinkle packs shown include 200 to 300 g boxes. If you’re looking for a single portion, don’t choose based on the brand name alone.
Jumbo
Jumbo provides product information for De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g.
- The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 15 g portion.
- This product comes in a box of sprinkles, not as an individually wrapped bar. Check the label on the pack you buy before using it.
Chocolate bars to enjoy with your coffee
These Joybuy products are chocolate bars for anyone who wants to enjoy chocolate on its own during a coffee break, rather than using sprinkles as a topping. Each bar listed weighs 100 g, so check whether that size suits the amount you’re looking for. These are not sprinkles or sachets of pre-measured sprinkles.
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Lindt Excellence 78% Cacao 100 g
A chocolate bar for anyone who wants to enjoy chocolate on its own with their coffee, rather than using sprinkles.
The product name states 78% cocoa and 100 g. If ingredients or allergens matter to your choice, check the label on the pack you’re buying.
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Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate 100 g
A bar for a coffee break without bread or yoghurt as a base for sprinkles.
The product name states 70% cocoa and 100 g. Check the pack for the ingredients and allergens in this variant.
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Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark 100 g
A bar to compare if cocoa percentage matters to you and you don’t want to sprinkle chocolate over anything.
The product name states 90% cocoa and 100 g. The cocoa percentage alone doesn’t tell you whether the full-size bar suits the portion you want.
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Lindt Excellence Dark Orange Chocolate 100 g
A chocolate bar for anyone who wants to compare an orange variety to enjoy with coffee, rather than using sprinkles.
The product name states that the pack contains 100 g. If certain ingredients matter to your choice, read the ingredients for the exact variant.
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Lindt Excellence Caramel Hazelnut 100 g
A bar for anyone looking for a caramel and hazelnut variety to enjoy on its own with coffee.
The product name states 100 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for this variant, especially if hazelnut matters to your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have chocolate sprinkles with my coffee instead of a chocolate bar?
Yes, if you want to sprinkle them over bread, crispbread, yoghurt or porridge; not if you mean a bar you can eat straight away. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo show the sprinkles discussed here in 200 to 300 g boxes, so check the product format before choosing.
Are chocolate sprinkles available in individual portions?
Yes, Worldwide Holland shows De Ruijter sprinkles in individual 15 g sachets. The pack shown contains 80 sachets, so check how many portions you’re buying altogether.
Are dark sprinkles with a vegan label automatically milk-free?
No, the vegan label doesn’t mean that: PLUS states that its dark variety may contain milk and lactose. If allergens are important to your choice, always check the allergen information on the exact pack.
How should I store an opened box of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For De Ruijter Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, Jumbo advises keeping the box in a cool, dry place and closing it carefully after use.