A large pack of chocolate sprinkles is a good choice for an advent calendar with lots of compartments if you want to portion them yourself and can store them in an airtight container. Mini portions save you the job of dividing them up; a mix adds variety, but you’ll need to pay extra attention to the ingredients in each type. Whichever you choose, check that the contents fit in the compartments and follow the storage and allergen information on the packaging.
If you want to spread chocolate sprinkles across lots of days, a larger pack gives you the freedom to make your own portions. First, check how much will fit in each compartment and whether you can keep the portions dry and stored in airtight containers.
Individual portions are handy if you want to fill the compartments straight away. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, both AH Strooi mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes contain eight portions; check the dimensions of your calendar too.
Milk, dark chocolate, fruit sprinkles and mixes can all contain different ingredients. Check the exact packaging to see what’s in each product, particularly if several people will be enjoying treats from the same calendar.
First, decide whether you want to portion the sprinkles yourself or use ready-made portions. Then consider whether you’d like some variety, and check the ingredients and storage instructions for everyone who’ll be enjoying them.
Best for: lots of compartments that you want to fill with chocolate sprinkles yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out portions, find suitable packaging and seal the pack securely after opening.
Best for: individual compartments you want to fill without weighing anything out.
Bear in mind: the set number of portions and how much space each pack takes up in a compartment.
Best for: a calendar where different types or shapes are important.
Bear in mind: ingredients and allergens may vary between the different items.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per compartment | Compare the net weight with the number of compartments you want to fill. | If I want to fill lots of compartments myself, one pack needs to contain enough chocolate sprinkles for the portions I have planned. For around 31% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of portions, the grams per portion and the space available in each compartment. | I want to fill compartments without weighing everything out first. Individual portions are the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Variety | Check which types or shapes are actually included in the pack. | I don’t want every treat in my calendar to contain the same chocolate sprinkles. Around 23% of consumers put variety at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions on the exact pack. | If I’m making treats for someone else, I want to be able to check the ingredients and know how to store the chocolate sprinkles. For around 15% of consumers, these checks come first. |
The total amount doesn’t tell you how much will fit in each calendar compartment or how many individual portions you can make.
First, decide how many treats you need and how much you want in each compartment. Then check the net weight on the packaging.
Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens for Venz Hagelslag puur, and says that lactose may be present. So the word ‘pure’ doesn’t replace checking the allergen information.
Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack before making treats for someone with a food allergy.
If you fill the compartments in advance, it’s important to know how to store the chocolate sprinkles after opening a large pack. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place, among other instructions.
Use clean, food-safe containers that seal securely. Store any leftovers according to the label and keep an eye on the best-before date.
For Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur, Lidl refers customers to the packaging for ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.
Read the label on the specific product before deciding whether it’s suitable for the people who’ll be enjoying it.
These brands offer different pack formats or types of chocolate sprinkles that could work well in an advent calendar. The details below apply to the products mentioned, not to each brand’s full range.
Jumbo lists 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles for filling several compartments yourself, as well as a 380 g Duo Hagelslag Mix.
Albert Heijn offers, among other products, a 250 g pack of standard milk chocolate sprinkles and AH Strooi mini's with eight portions.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is an option if individual calendar portions and a choice of different types are important to you.
Venz offers dark chocolate sprinkles, among other products, if you’re looking for a different flavour from milk chocolate.
Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack is an option to portion out across several compartments yourself.
These Joybuy products are packs of chocolate sprinkles that you can divide between your advent calendar compartments yourself. They vary in the flavours, shapes or pack sizes listed; check the packaging to see which version and ingredients you’ll receive.
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For anyone who wants to divide milk chocolate sprinkles between several calendar treats. The pack contains 400 g; check the allergens on the label before portioning.
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A milk and vanilla version for adding a different flavour to your calendar. The pack contains 380 g; check the label for the exact shapes and ingredients.
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For anyone who wants to use chocolate and vanilla flavours in homemade calendar treats. The product name states 400 g; check the packaging for the exact ingredients and allergens.
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A 600 g pack for anyone who wants to fill lots of compartments themselves and is looking for decorative shapes. Check the exact chocolate ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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For anyone who wants to divide a dark chocolate version between calendar treats. The pack contains 400 g; dark chocolate doesn’t automatically mean dairy-free, so check the allergen information.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack before filling the compartments. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of accurate labelling for safe use; allergens vary between the types of chocolate sprinkles mentioned here.
You can’t tell from the word ‘pure’ alone. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya for Venz Hagelslag puur, so check the current allergen information for the exact product you want to use.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the portions securely. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommends storing the versions described in a cool, dry place, sometimes away from light too. Also check the best-before date before putting your calendar together.
Eight mini portions will fill eight compartments if you use one portion per compartment. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for both AH Strooi mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes; count the treats you’ve planned and check that the individual portions will fit in the compartments.
