For anyone catering for a group
If you’re serving chocolate sprinkles at several tea times, focus on the pack size and whether you can store an opened bag as directed.
Which option is right for you?
For anyone choosing by flavour
If your tea table needs to suit a range of tastes, plain, milk or a mix may matter more than choosing the largest pack. A multipack of smaller bags is also different from one large bag.
For anyone checking labels for guests
If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’re actually planning to serve. Nutritional information and serving size may also be worth considering.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much chocolate sprinkles you expect to use at the gathering and afterwards. Then choose a flavour and check that the label is suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Check the net weight and best-before date. Consider whether you’ll use a 600 g bag after tea time too. | When several people are joining me, I want enough to put on the table without being left with a large bag of leftovers. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Flavour and presentation | Choose between plain, milk and a mix. Also check the type of sprinkles if it makes a difference to how you plan to serve them. | For a table with a range of tastes, I’d rather choose a suitable variety than automatically go for the largest bag. Flavour is the first consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and serving size | Read the ingredients, allergen warnings and nutritional information for the pack you’ve chosen. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know exactly what’s on the pack before serving. Checking the label matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large bag without reading the label
A flavour most guests enjoy won’t necessarily be suitable for someone with a relevant allergy or intolerance. For the plain Venz and De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles described by Jumbo, milk and soya are listed.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current pack of the variety you plan to serve.
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Assuming ‘sharing bag’ means a set pack size
The term doesn’t tell you how much is in the bag. The products described range from branded 390–400 g bags to 600 g bags.
Check the net weight and match it to the number of occasions you plan to serve chocolate sprinkles.
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Confusing a higher cocoa content with a larger pack
Jumbo states that De Ruijter Hagelslag Royaal contains at least 43% cocoa solids, but the pack described contains 390 g. The percentage doesn’t tell you how many bags you’ll need.
Assess the flavour and pack size separately.
Brands to compare
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk, plain and duo varieties, each in a 600 g pack.
- The three varieties offer a choice of flavours in the same net weight.
- Check the label for each variety; information for one bag won’t necessarily apply to another.
Kiekeboe
ALDI offers Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in plain and milk varieties weighing 600 g, as well as an XXL variety weighing 550 g.
- There are different flavours and types of sprinkles to compare.
- The Kiekeboe product page directs you to an ALDI store, so check that your local branch stocks the variety you want.
Mister Choc
Lidl lists Mister Choc plain chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The stated pack size suits anyone looking to serve one larger bag of plain chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl says this pack is only available in store.
Venz
The Venz plain chocolate sprinkles described here come in a 400 g pack. Albert Heijn also offers a 2-pack of two separate 400 g bags.
- Two separate bags give you a different pack format from one large bag.
- For the Venz plain variety described, Jumbo lists milk and soya and notes that lactose may be present. Check the label on the pack you choose.
De Ruijter
Jumbo offers De Ruijter plain and milk chocolate sprinkles in 390 g packs, as well as other varieties including Hagelslag Royaal.
- According to Jumbo, the standard plain variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids, while Hagelslag Royaal contains at least 43%.
- Jumbo lists milk and soya for the standard plain variety described. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same for other varieties.
Chocolate sprinkles to share at tea time
This Joybuy pick is a 600 g bag of milk chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking for a larger pack featuring smiley faces. Check the current label before serving and consider whether you’ll use the contents after tea time too.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
A larger bag for anyone planning to serve milk chocolate sprinkles on several occasions.
Pack size: 600 g. The product name mentions smiley faces.
Check the allergen information and storage instructions on the current pack before serving the chocolate sprinkles to guests.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 600 g bag always the right choice for tea time?
No. A 600 g bag is most suitable when several people are joining you and you’ll use the rest afterwards too. For a single gathering or a particular flavour preference, a 390–400 g bag may better suit your plans. Check the pack size and best-before date.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles after tea time?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack. Seal an opened bag carefully, and check the instructions for your chosen variety if you plan to use it over several occasions.
Should I check the allergen label for every guest?
Check the label on your chosen chocolate sprinkles if a guest has an allergy or intolerance to consider. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products. Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties.
Can I order the large bags from Lidl and ALDI online?
Don’t assume so. Lidl lists the 600 g Mister Choc bag described here as available in store only, while the ALDI page for the 600 g Kiekeboe bag directs you to a store. Check which varieties are currently available before making a special trip.