Hosts who want to offer a choice
You want to serve different flavours in separate glass jars, so guests can choose their own. Jumbo’s range includes sprinkles in 200 g packs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts who want one classic flavour
You want to serve one flavour at your get-together and are mainly considering the quantity in each pack and how to store any leftovers. Jumbo also lists sprinkles in 300 g packs.
Hosts looking for a topping
You want to offer sprinkles not only as a topping for bread, but perhaps with yoghurt, porridge or cupcakes too. Albert Heijn suggests these uses for De Ruijter Royaal chocolate sprinkles.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether guests can choose from several flavours or whether one is enough. Then choose the packs and test which glass jars work with the sprinkles themselves.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Choice at the table | Choose how many flavours you want to serve and check that each jar stays clearly identifiable with its packaging. | If guests are choosing their own sprinkles, I want to present the flavours separately and make them easy to identify. For around 40% of consumers, choice at the table comes first. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare pack weights and check the storage instructions for anything left after the get-together. | With one classic flavour, I want to be able to serve enough without losing track of what’s left. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this choice of quantity. |
| Flavour and use | Check the exact variety and read the current packaging for ingredients and allergens. | If I’m also offering sprinkles as a topping, the flavour needs to work with the dishes I’ve chosen. Around 30% of consumers put this choice of flavour and use first. |
Common mistakes with glass jars
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Choosing a jar size based on the pack weight
Grams describe the weight of the sprinkles, not how much space they take up in a jar. You’ll also need to allow room for a spoon and the lid.
Before choosing a size, try filling the jar with the exact variety of sprinkles you’ve selected, and leave space to scoop them out.
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Forgetting which variety is in each jar
Once the sprinkles have been decanted, the ingredients, allergens and best-before information are no longer easy to read from the jar on the table. Albert Heijn recommends checking the current packaging, as product information can change.
Label each jar with the brand and variety, and keep the corresponding original packaging handy.
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Forgetting the storage instructions
Jumbo says De Ruijter Vlokken Puur should be stored in a cool, dry place. Serving it in a jar on the table doesn’t change this product instruction.
Use a clean, dry jar with a tight-fitting lid, and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variety after the get-together.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
The ranges and product listings reviewed include De Ruijter varieties such as plain, Royaal and party sprinkles.
- Jumbo lists at least 32% cocoa solids for its 300 g pack of Vlokken Puur and at least 40% for its 300 g pack of Vlokken Royaal.
- These percentages apply to the varieties mentioned; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes plain and milk chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs, as well as a 300 g Duo Vlokken Mix.
- These pack sizes give you a useful starting point if you’re looking for one larger pack as a base.
- A weight of 300 g doesn’t tell you what capacity your glass jar should be.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz Rimboe kroko plain/vanilla sprinkles and tiger milk/vanilla sprinkles, both in 200 g packs.
- These flavour combinations give you different options for separate jars.
- Check the packaging of your chosen variety for ingredients and allergens.
Choca
Jumbo’s range overview lists Choca Vlokken and Choca Vlokken mix in 200 g packs.
- The two listings let you choose between a standard and a mixed variety in the same pack weight.
- Test the variety you’ve chosen in the intended jar before deciding on its capacity.
Kiekeboe
ALDI Nederland lists Kiekeboe milk or plain chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
- If you’re looking for one flavour in a larger pack, you can choose between the milk and plain varieties listed.
- When buying, check which variety and product information appear on the packaging.
Sprinkles for different table set-ups
These Joybuy products include a mixed variety and milk chocolate sprinkles in two pack sizes. Choose based on the flavours you want to serve, then work out the jar size by test-filling it with your chosen variety.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
An option if you want to serve a separate variety alongside other sprinkles.
Before serving, test whether these sprinkles fit in your chosen jar, leaving room for a spoon.
Keep the packaging so guests can refer to the product information.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles, 300 g
For a get-together where you want to offer one milk chocolate variety.
Test-fill the jar to check that it has enough room for the sprinkles and a spoon.
Keep the packaging handy for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk, 200 g
For anyone who wants to serve a milk variety in a separate jar alongside other flavours.
Test the jar with these sprinkles before assuming the whole pack will fit.
Keep the original packaging for the product information.
Frequently asked questions
Do sprinkles for a birthday get-together need to go in a glass jar?
No. A glass jar is a serving choice for the table, not a necessary step when serving sprinkles. If you use one, keep it clean and dry, follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen and keep that packaging for the product information.
Can I serve sprinkles as a topping too?
Yes. For De Ruijter Royaal chocolate sprinkles, Albert Heijn suggests using them with yoghurt or porridge, or on a cupcake, as well as as a topping for bread. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’re serving.