Hosts catering for a large group
You want to serve sprinkles with several rusks, rolls or desserts and work out how much you’ll need from one bag. Jumbo and ALDI both list chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts putting out a selection of toppings
You want to offer guests more than one flavour without opening a large bag of each. Packs of around 390–400 g give you room to adjust the amount of each variety.
Shoppers considering allergens
You need to read the label for each variety you choose. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles contain soya and milk fat and may contain milk protein and lactose; Joybuy’s product information lists wheat for De Ruijter fruit sprinkles.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how much of the sprinkles you want to put out alongside the other toppings, then choose your flavours. Before serving, read the labels on the packs you’ve selected.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
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| How much you’ll need for the group | Compare the net contents of a 600 g pack with those of a pack of around 390–400 g, and consider whether you’ll use an opened bag later. | If I’m serving sprinkles with lots of rusks, rolls or desserts, I want enough of one flavour without having to open a second bag part-way through. Around 36% of consumers put quantity first. |
| Flavour variety | Decide which chocolate and fruit sprinkle varieties you’d like to serve and how much of each flavour you’ll need. | If there are already other toppings, I’d rather offer a choice than be left with lots of one flavour of sprinkles. Flavour variety is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on each variety you’ve chosen, including the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings. | If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I want to know exactly what’s in that pack before putting it on the table. Around 21% of consumers check this before making other choices. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of portions and whether handing them out individually suits the way you’re setting the table. | If I don’t want everyone serving themselves from the same open bag, I’d rather choose individual portions. For around 14% of consumers, serving portions separately is most important. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large bag without considering the rest
A 600 g pack gives you more of one flavour, but it may sit around for a long time if sprinkles are only a small part of the barbecue spread.
Think about how many flavours you’ll serve and whether you’ll use an opened bag later.
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Assuming all sprinkles contain the same allergens
Chocolate and fruit sprinkles can contain different ingredients. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information lists soya and milk fat for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, while Joybuy lists wheat for De Ruijter fruit sprinkles.
Read the label on every pack before buying and serving; don’t rely on the flavour, colour or brand alone.
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Applying information about baker’s salt to sprinkles
The agreement on iodised baker’s salt published by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport relates to the preparation of bread and bread substitutes. It doesn’t mean that a pack of sprinkles contains iodine.
If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients of the specific sprinkles.
Brands to consider
Jumbo (huismerk)
Jumbo lists milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 600 g bags.
- Two chocolate flavours in the same large pack size.
- Check the label for the flavour you choose; the pack size tells you nothing about the ingredients.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- A large pack for anyone who wants to offer dark sprinkles as a staple flavour.
- Check the product information and the label on the pack you choose.
De Ruijter
The product information reviewed covers 390 g of dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g of fruit sprinkles and a pack containing eight small portions.
- A choice of flavours, plus an individually portioned option for the table.
- Allergens vary by variety, so check the label on every pack you choose.
Venz
Jumbo’s range overview lists several Venz varieties in sizes of around 380–400 g.
- A choice of flavours in a size that can work alongside other toppings.
- Check the ingredients of the specific variety; don’t infer allergens from the brand.
Mister Choc
Lidl lists a product called Mister Choc Dark Sprinkles.
- A dark sprinkles option to consider when choosing your flavours.
- Check the pack for the net contents and ingredients before deciding whether it’s right for your table.
Sprinkles for sharing
These Joybuy products include one 600 g bag and three bags of 390–400 g. Choose according to the amount and flavours you’d like to serve alongside the other toppings; always check the label if you’re catering for guests with allergies.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
A 600 g bag is a good fit if you want to put plenty of one variety of sprinkles on the table. Check the ingredients on the pack you choose, especially if guests need to avoid certain allergens.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
The 400 g pack may suit you if milk chocolate sprinkles are one of several toppings. Read the label for this variety before serving it to guests.
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De Ruijter fruit sprinkles, 400 g
This 400 g pack lets you serve fruit sprinkles alongside any chocolate varieties. Joybuy’s product information lists wheat; check the label on the pack before serving it.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
The 390 g bag may suit you if you want to serve dark chocolate sprinkles alongside other flavours. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variety contains soya and milk fat and may contain milk protein and lactose; read the label on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a 600 g or an approximately 400 g bag of sprinkles for a barbecue?
Choose 600 g if you expect to use a lot of one flavour on rusks, bread or desserts and want to use the rest too. If you’re serving sprinkles alongside several other flavours and toppings, a bag of around 390–400 g lets you limit the amount of each flavour.
Which allergens should I check in sprinkles for guests?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of every variety you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients on prepacked foods. Albert Heijn’s product information lists soya and milk fat for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, while Joybuy lists wheat for De Ruijter fruit sprinkles.
How should I store sprinkles left over after the barbecue?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal an opened bag tightly again. Storage information for a Venz variety on Joybuy recommends keeping it in a cool, dry place.
Does the agreement on iodised baker’s salt mean that sprinkles contain iodine?
No, the agreement doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in sprinkles. The publication by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport concerns baker’s salt used in the preparation of bread and bread substitutes; for sprinkles, check the ingredients on the specific pack.