Who is this relevant to?

People who exercise and want a measured topping

You’re looking for a little something to sprinkle over an existing snack or meal, not a nutrition bar. Albert Heijn lists individual 15 g and 20 g portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes.

People who exercise and compare nutritional information

You want to use chocolate sprinkles, but you’re also checking the sugar, ingredients and amount you sprinkle on. Weigh any claim on the front of the pack against the nutritional information for that particular variety.

Buyers who need to consider allergens

You check the ingredients for the exact flavour and pack you’re buying. In a mixed pack of individual portions, the ingredients can vary between types of sprinkles.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to take a portion with you or measure it out yourself at home. Then check the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you’ll actually be using.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size and taking it with you Check whether the pack contains individual portions of sprinkles and how many grams are in each one. I want to take a small topping with me without having to sprinkle it from a large pack. For around 50% of consumers, portion convenience is estimated to be the first consideration.
Nutritional information Compare sugar and protein per 100 g, among other things, and calculate what that means for the amount you use. If I use chocolate sprinkles after exercise, I want to know what my portion adds to my snack. An estimated 30% of consumers give this comparison priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label for the exact variety, including on a pack containing several types. If the ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I can’t rely on the information for a different flavour. For around 20% of consumers, this check is estimated to be the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking chocolate sprinkles for a snack bar

    Chocolate sprinkles are intended as a topping for bread or other food. The Voedingscentrum highlights the sugar, saturated fat and calorie content of chocolate sprinkles; a portion for sprinkling isn’t the same as a standalone snack after exercise.

    Choose chocolate sprinkles only as an addition to something you already plan to eat. If you’re looking for a ready-to-eat bar, choose a different product.

  • Taking a reduced-sugar claim as a judgement on the whole snack

    Albert Heijn compares the sugar claim for AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker with AH Chocolade hagel puur. Albert Heijn still lists 43 g of sugar per 100 g for the reduced-sugar variety.

    Read the nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen and take into account how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll actually use.

  • Assuming the allergens are the same as in another flavour

    Chocolate sprinkles and other types of sprinkles in the same range can contain different ingredients. Milk and soya are among the allergens listed for the products discussed.

    Before using them, check the current label for the variety you’ve bought, including the ingredients and allergen information for any individual portions.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter sells chocolate sprinkles in regular packs as well as Kleintjes with individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists eight portions for Kleintjes: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
  • The individual portions contain sprinkles to add to other food, not a snack bar. If you buy a mixed pack, check the ingredients for each type.

Venz

Venz sells chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping, including an XXL dark chocolate variety.

  • Albert Heijn lists 65 g of sugar and 4,7 g of protein per 100 g for Venz XXL puur; you can compare these figures with other varieties.
  • Check the exact variety you want to buy: the information for XXL puur doesn’t automatically apply to other Venz chocolate sprinkles.

Albert Heijn

The own-label range includes dark chocolate sprinkles with a reduced-sugar variety.

  • According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocolade hagel puur.
  • Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugar per 100 g for this variety. Comparing it with one other product doesn’t tell you everything about the snack you add the chocolate sprinkles to.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells chocolate sprinkles in regular packs and Strooi Mini’s with individual portions.

  • Jumbo lists eight portions in a pack of Strooi Mini’s, so you can choose pre-portioned amounts.
  • Strooi Mini’s is a mix of sprinkles, so check the ingredients for the type you use.

Kiekeboe

Kiekeboe is the brand of dark chocolate sprinkles that ALDI Nederland describes as a pack for use at home.

  • ALDI Nederland lists a 600 g pack made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • A large pack doesn’t give you a pre-measured portion to take with you; measure out the amount you want to use as a topping.

Mister Choc

Mister Choc is a Lidl brand with a dark chocolate sprinkles variety in a regular pack.

  • Lidl describes Mister Choc Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack.
  • If the nutritional information and ingredients will affect your choice, check them on the pack.

Chocolate sprinkles to use as a topping

These Joybuy products are regular packs of chocolate sprinkles for you to measure out as a topping. If you want a pre-measured portion to take with you, check separately whether the pack you choose contains individual portions.

Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g pack

Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g

For adding chocolate sprinkles at home to an existing snack or meal. The pack contains 400 g; the product information gives a portion size of 20 g, but check the pack if you’re looking for individually wrapped portions. Milk and soya are listed as allergens; read the current label. If nutritional values per portion matter to you, compare the information on the pack.

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De Ruijter Intense Pure dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g pack

De Ruijter Intense Pure dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g

For measuring out dark chocolate sprinkles at home to use as a topping. The pack contains 200 g; check the pack if you need individual portions to take with you. Milk and soya are listed as allergens; read the current label for this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate sprinkles the same as a snack bar for after exercise?

No. Chocolate sprinkles are a topping for bread or another snack, not a bar you eat straight from the pack. If you mainly want to take a small amount with you, look for packs with individual portions of sprinkles.

Is a portion of chocolate sprinkles a snack in its own right after exercise?

A portion of sprinkles is intended as a topping, not a standalone snack. The Voedingscentrum highlights the sugar, saturated fat and calorie content of chocolate sprinkles, so consider the food you’re adding them to as well.

Where can I check the allergens in a mixed pack of individual portions?

Read the current label on the pack and the ingredients information for each individual type. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens in the ingredients list of prepacked foods must be clearly indicated; don’t assume that another flavour has the same ingredients.