Home bakers making a small batch of biscuits
If you decorate a few biscuits now and then, you can put out just the sprinkles you need. Individual portions are an alternative to decanting a whole pack.
Who are these options for?
Frequent bakers sharing a toppings table
For larger batches or repeated decorating sessions, the amount in each pack matters more. Look for a jar that seals well, and find a cool, dry place to store any leftovers.
Bakers who check ingredients
If the type of cocoa, allergens or ingredients in a reduced-sugar option influence your choice, check the current label on the specific sprinkles you’re buying. Keep this information if you transfer the product to a jar.
What to look for in chocolate sprinkles and a serving jar
First, decide how much chocolate sprinkle topping you want to put out while baking. Then choose the flavour and, before decanting, check the ingredients, label and whether the jar is suitable.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Amount and serving | Compare the pack weight with individual portions; check that the jar is suitable for food contact and seals well. | For a small baking session, I only want to put out what I’ll use. For a full decorating table, I don’t want to keep topping it up. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quantity and ease of serving. |
| Flavour and finish | Decide whether you want dark chocolate sprinkles or a mix, and compare the minimum cocoa solids percentage where listed. | If the topping will be on show on my biscuits, I want to choose the chocolate flavour and colour myself. An estimated 25% of consumers put flavour and appearance first. |
| Ingredients and label | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and keep it with the best-before date after decanting. | When I share biscuits, I want to be able to check which ingredients and allergens are in the topping. Sweeteners can also influence my choice. Around 42% of consumers put these checks first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the grams on the pack equal the millilitres in the jar
The pack weight doesn’t tell you how much space the loose sprinkles will take up. So you can’t choose a suitable jar capacity based on 200 g or 400 g alone.
Measure how much space your chosen sprinkles take up before buying a jar, or decant just enough for one baking session to start with.
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Throwing away the pack after decanting
You’ll no longer have the current ingredients, allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions to hand.
Keep the original packaging, or record the product name, allergens and best-before date alongside the jar. Check these details again when you use a different pack.
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Using a decorative jar for storage
Not every decorative glass jar is designed for storing food. If you’ll reuse it, you’ll also need to be able to seal it properly.
Check that the jar and its closure are intended for food contact. For storage, use a clean jar with a tightly fitting lid.
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Assuming ‘less sugar’ means ‘allergen-free’
The Céréal option described by Albert Heijn contains maltitols and soya, and may contain milk. The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as the sugar information, check the sweeteners, allergens and usage warnings on the current packaging.
Brands to consider
These examples show how specific varieties differ. Always check the label of the product you choose before buying.
De Ruijter
For anyone choosing between dark chocolate sprinkles and individual portions for a biscuit-decorating table.
- Albert Heijn lists Specials intens puur as a 200 g pack with at least 52% cocoa solids. Kleintjes contains four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions.
- Portion weights don’t tell you the jar size in millilitres. Check the allergens for each variety on the current packaging.
Venz
The dark chocolate variety reviewed is worth comparing if you decorate biscuits regularly.
- Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag puur in a 400 g pack with at least 32% cocoa solids.
- These details apply to the variety mentioned, not all Venz products. Follow the storage advice and check the allergens on the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Hagelslag mix is worth considering if you want to decorate biscuits with a visible mix of dark and white chocolate sprinkles.
- According to Albert Heijn, this mix is 50% dark chocolate sprinkles and 50% white chocolate sprinkles; the pack contains 400 g.
- Before serving, check the current ingredients and allergen information for this mix.
Céréal
The dark chocolate variety reviewed is worth considering if the ingredients in a reduced-sugar product are important to you.
- The Céréal variety described by Albert Heijn contains maltitols. Compare its nutritional information with that of the other sprinkles you’re considering.
- The packaging warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The variety contains soya and may contain milk.
A jar and toppings for your biscuit-decorating table
Below, you’ll find a set of glass storage jars and several chocolate products to consider as biscuit toppings. Jar capacity and pack weight can’t be converted directly into one another, so also check whether your chosen topping is chocolate sprinkles or chocolate chunks.
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PURECOOK Clear Round glass storage jars, 2 × 700 ml
A set for anyone who wants to store chocolate sprinkles in a sealable glass jar or serve them at the table.
According to the product name, each jar has a capacity of 700 ml and a clip-top fastening with a silicone seal. Measure your chosen sprinkles to see how much will fit. Check the cleaning instructions for the jar and lid before buying.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A milk chocolate option to consider if you decorate biscuits regularly and want a 400 g pack.
These are chocolate sprinkles, not a jar. If you decant them, choose a suitable jar separately and keep the current ingredients and allergen information from the pack to hand.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
A combination of two flavours for anyone who wants to decorate biscuits with a mixed topping.
The pack contains 400 g according to the product name. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before use. If you decant the sprinkles, choose a separate jar intended for food contact.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
Chocolate chunks for anyone who wants to use them to decorate biscuits instead of fine chocolate sprinkles.
The pack contains 390 g. Consider the size of the chunks and the space available in your jar separately. Also check the current allergen information before sharing biscuits.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure chocolate sprinkles, 200 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles to compare if you’d prefer a 200 g pack to a larger one for a baking session.
For the Intense Pure variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids. That percentage won’t tell you whether you’ll like the flavour. Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar do I need for 200 g or 400 g of chocolate sprinkles?
You can’t work out a fixed jar capacity in millilitres from the weight of a pack of chocolate sprinkles. Measure how much space your chosen sprinkles take up, and allow room to fill and seal the jar.
Can I store chocolate sprinkles in any glass jar?
Use a clean jar intended for food contact that you can seal properly. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes glass as a food contact material, but don’t assume a decorative jar is suitable for storing food.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles after decanting?
Seal the jar well and follow the storage advice on the pack of sprinkles you’ve chosen. A cool, dry, dark place can help you follow the storage conditions recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for chocolate biscuits. Keep the best-before date from the pack too.
What allergen information do I need if I sell homemade biscuits?
Keep the current allergen information for the chocolate sprinkles you use to hand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that anyone selling food to consumers from home must provide information about allergens. So keep the pack or record the label details when you decant the sprinkles.
Are reduced-sugar chocolate sprinkles also allergen-free?
No. That description tells you nothing about a product’s allergens. The Céréal variety described by Albert Heijn contains soya and may contain milk. It also contains maltitols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the current label before use.