If you want to portion out chocolate sprinkles before a birthday party, choose individual portions. For a larger group serving themselves at the table, a large pack is another option. A resealable tube isn’t a squeeze bottle. Before choosing a particular squeeze bottle, check how its nozzle and closure work and how much it holds.
If children or other guests will sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over a treat themselves, you can prepare small portions in advance instead of passing around one open pack. Albert Heijn says that De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions.
If you’re serving the sprinkles yourself from one spot, a larger pack could be convenient. Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI list 600 g varieties; decide in advance how much you’ll need and how you’ll store an opened pack.
Before a children’s party, ask about food allergies and other dietary requirements. Then check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you plan to serve, even if you’re familiar with the brand.
Start by deciding what matters most for this party: pre-portioned servings, enough chocolate sprinkles for the group, or checking the ingredients. Then compare the packaging of the specific product. A resealable tube won’t necessarily dispense sprinkles like a squeeze bottle.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and mess | Check how many individual portions there are and how much each contains. For a squeeze bottle, check the nozzle and closure. | If guests are decorating their own treats, I want to portion out the sprinkles in advance rather than pass around an open pack. Around 40% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight with the number of treats you’re planning, and check how the pack closes after opening. | For a larger group, I want to have enough in the house and can serve the sprinkles myself at the table. This quantity matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for the exact variety and ask about food allergies in advance. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the chosen sprinkles contain before serving them. Around 30% of consumers put this ingredient check first. |
A large pack gives you more sprinkles to portion out yourself, but it’s less suitable if you want to prepare a separate amount for each treat in advance.
Work out how many treats you’re making, then decide whether to serve the sprinkles yourself or use individual portions. Also check whether you can close the pack after opening it.
Ingredients can vary between varieties. In a mixed multipack, the individual items may also contain different allergens.
Before serving, read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack, rather than relying only on the front of the pack or the product photo.
If everyone keeps sprinkling freely, it’s harder to keep track of how much is being used, and sprinkles can end up beside the treats.
Prepare portions in advance or have one person serve them from a designated spot. With a squeeze bottle, first check that the nozzle and closure are suitable for chocolate sprinkles.
These brands offer a range of flavours and pack sizes. For your party, always check the label and packaging of the specific product.
Jumbo lists, among other options, a 390 g pack of chocolate sprinkles and a 140 g pack of Kleintjes. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions.
Jumbo lists Venz chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and milk-and-vanilla flavours, in 380 g and 400 g packs.
Jumbo lists own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and duo varieties, in 600 g packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and mixed varieties, in 600 g packs.
Individual portions are a good choice if you want to portion out the sprinkles in advance. Albert Heijn lists cupcakes as one way to use De Ruijter Kleintjes, a pack containing eight portions. Think about how much you want to set aside for each cupcake.
Yes. First ask about food allergies, then check the label for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that the 14 allergens specified by law must be clearly listed in the ingredients. Ingredients can vary from product to product.
Yes. If someone has a food allergy, also check the packaging you’ll actually be serving for any warnings about possible cross-contamination. If you’re unsure, ask the person concerned or their carer which products are suitable.
Agree in advance how much to use on each treat and prepare those portions, or have one person serve them. That way, everyone won’t need to sprinkle from the same open pack while decorating.
