Parents putting together a packed lunch
Looking for a sweet topping to go alongside other sandwich fillings for a secondary-school pupil. The Nutrition Centre points out that parents still play a role in what their child eats and drinks at this age.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Families buying in bulk
Comparing pack sizes and flavours, and wanting to know whether a larger pack suits their usage and storage space.
Shoppers buying a small chocolate gift
Looking for something to give as a present, rather than sprinkles to scatter on a sandwich. Pralines and truffles are a different product category from chocolate sprinkles.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re buying a sandwich topping or a gift. For a sandwich topping, the variety in the packed lunch, the pack size and the label will help you decide what’s right.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Variety at lunchtime | Decide which sandwich will have chocolate sprinkles and what other toppings to pack. The Nutrition Centre lists chocolate sprinkles as a once-a-day choice. | Anyone putting together a school lunch will want to make sure sweet toppings aren’t the only option. For around 46% of consumers, variety comes first. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight in grams and check the use-by date and storage advice. | If several family members eat chocolate sprinkles, a larger pack should suit how much your household uses. Around 27% of consumers prioritise having enough in the cupboard. |
| Gift or sandwich topping | For a gift, choose a suitable box of chocolates or pralines; check the allergens for the specific product. | If you’re buying something for a secondary-school pupil, you may want a chocolate gift rather than a lunch topping. For around 27% of consumers, presentation is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing a chocolate gift with chocolate sprinkles
Chocolate sprinkles are a topping to scatter on bread; pralines and truffles are different chocolate products. They aren’t interchangeable, whether you’re making a sandwich or buying a gift.
Before you buy, decide whether you need a sandwich topping, a treat or an individual gift.
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Automatically choosing the largest pack
A large pack may not be the best choice if you won’t use it in time or can’t store it according to the storage advice.
Choose a pack size that suits how much your household uses, and check the use-by date and storage advice on the packaging.
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Assuming dark chocolate contains no allergens
Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur, which may also contain milk protein and lactose. A higher cocoa content doesn’t change the fact that chocolate sprinkles are a sweet sandwich topping.
If you have allergies, always check the current label for the variant you’ve chosen; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ instead of checking.
Brands compared
De Ruijter
Offers milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, including an extra-dark variant.
- Albert Heijn lists at least 20% cocoa solids for its milk chocolate sprinkles and at least 52% for Specials Intens Puur.
- Check the allergens for your chosen variant; a higher cocoa percentage is not an indication of its nutritional value.
Venz
Offers milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, as well as variants with different flavours or textures.
- Jumbo lists Venz milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 400 g packs.
- Compare the label of the specific variant; the name alone won’t tell you how its flavour or nutritional value differs.
Jumbo
Offers own-brand chocolate sprinkles in larger packs.
- Jumbo lists 600 g packs of milk and dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Choose a pack size to suit how much your household uses, and check the information for your chosen variant.
Kiekeboe
ALDI own brand, offering dark chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack.
- ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
- Check availability at your chosen shop and read the packaging for ingredient and allergen information.
Mister Choc
Lidl brand offering dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- Lidl lists a 600 g pack of Mister Choc Hagelslag puur.
- Lidl states that this product is only available in store; check the packaging for nutritional and allergen information.
Chocolate sprinkles for bread at Joybuy
These are chocolate sprinkle options for anyone looking for a sweet sandwich topping at home or for a school lunch. If you’re looking for chocolate to give as a gift, choose a product that’s packaged for that purpose.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles, 200 g
For anyone looking for dark chocolate sprinkles as a sweet sandwich topping. The pack contains 200 g; if you have allergies, check the current label.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
For anyone looking for dark chocolate sprinkles for bread in a 390 g pack. If you have allergies, read the label for this variant.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A dark chocolate sprinkle option for bread in a 400 g pack. Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate sprinkles as a sweet sandwich topping. The pack contains 400 g; if you have allergies, check the label for this variant.
Frequently asked questions
Can chocolate sprinkles be the main choice for a school lunch every day?
Don’t make chocolate sprinkles the only topping in a packed lunch. The Nutrition Centre lists chocolate sprinkles and flakes as toppings you can choose once a day, and recommends choosing other toppings from foods in the Wheel of Five.
Which allergens should I check for in chocolate sprinkles?
Check the current packaging for the specific variant. De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles, as listed by Albert Heijn, contain milk, lactose and soya; De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur lists milk and soya and may contain milk protein and lactose.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically a different lunch option from milk chocolate sprinkles?
No, both are sweet sandwich toppings. Albert Heijn lists different cocoa contents for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur and De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles, but cocoa content alone doesn’t determine how you put together the rest of the packed lunch.
Can I give chocolate sprinkles as a chocolate gift?
You can if the recipient specifically wants chocolate sprinkles, but they’re a sandwich topping, not a box of pralines. If you’re looking for a chocolate gift, choose a product packaged for that purpose and check its contents and allergens.