Which pack size is right for you?

Home bakers who decorate biscuits

Choose an amount that suits how often you bake. For a decorative finish, you can follow the method from Lidl Recipes: let the biscuits cool, then add the sprinkles on top of chocolate spread.

Families sharing out portions

Individual portions are handy if children want different toppings or you want to portion some out for lunchboxes. According to the Albert Heijn product page, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight small portions.

Regular users who like to keep a supply

If you also use chocolate sprinkles as a bread topping, you could consider a 2-pack or a larger pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping an opened pack tightly sealed and storing it in a dry place.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need individual portions or plan to use the same sprinkles regularly. Then consider how you’ll decorate, check the label and think about how much you can store.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions and pack size Compare the total contents with the number of individual packs or sachets. A 2-pack of separate packs is not a box of pre-portioned sprinkles. If I want to portion out toppings for a small baking session or lunchboxes, I don’t want to keep opening a large pack. For around 40% of consumers, portion control is the top priority.
Decorating biscuits Choose a recipe that says when to add the sprinkles and whether you need a layer to help them stick. Lidl Recipes uses chocolate spread on cooled biscuits. I want the sprinkles to show on top of my biscuits, so I first choose a suitable decorating method. That result is the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for the variety you choose, including plain chocolate sprinkles or a mix. Products can differ in their milk, soya and gluten-containing ingredients. When I share biscuits with others, I need to know which ingredients are in these particular sprinkles. For around 20% of consumers, this check matters most.
Stocking up and storage Think about whether you’ll use the contents after your baking session. Seal opened packs tightly and store them in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If I also use chocolate sprinkles on bread regularly, I want to be able to use up a larger supply. For around 10% of consumers, this is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a 2-pack for individual portions

    According to Albert Heijn, the Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack contains two separate 400 g packs. That is not the same as having small, individual portions.

    Check how many packs are in the box and how much each one contains.

  • Assuming sprinkles will stick to biscuits by themselves

    For a decorative finish, Lidl Recipes uses a specific method: bake the biscuits and let them cool, then add chocolate spread and sprinkles. This doesn’t tell you how sprinkles will behave in every biscuit dough.

    Use a decorating method that suits your biscuits. If you’re trying a different approach, test it on a small amount first.

  • Relying on the name ‘plain’ or the colour to check allergens

    Ingredients vary between products. The product information on Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in the De Ruijter plain varieties it reviewed; Jumbo also lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for Venz Kwinkslag.

    Before buying or serving the sprinkles to others, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

  • Buying a large pack without a storage plan

    A 600 g pack or two separate packs are most practical if you use the sprinkles regularly. Once opened, they need to be kept in a dry place in a tightly sealed pack.

    Choose an amount that suits how much you use and follow the storage advice on the packaging.

Brands to help you choose

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists Kleintjes, with eight portions, as well as individual plain chocolate sprinkle varieties in other pack sizes.

  • Kleintjes offers individual portions for sharing out toppings.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety. A box of portions and a pack of plain chocolate sprinkles are not interchangeable.

Venz

Albert Heijn lists a 2-pack of plain chocolate sprinkles containing two separate packs. Jumbo also lists a 400 g Kwinkslag variety.

  • Two separate packs may suit you if you use the same variety regularly.
  • According to Jumbo, Venz Kwinkslag contains milk, soya, wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the variety you choose individually.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, including milk chocolate, plain chocolate and duo-mix varieties.

  • This pack size may suit you if you bake on several occasions.
  • Don’t choose on pack size alone: the ingredients and the decorating method you need will depend on the product.

AH

Albert Heijn lists a plain chocolate sprinkle variety under its own brand, in a 250 g pack among other products.

  • This pack size is an alternative if you’re not looking for a large pack.
  • The variety reviewed lists milk/lactose. Read the label on the product you buy.

Kiekeboe

ALDI Nederland lists Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size may suit you if you use the same sprinkles regularly.
  • Check the current packaging and your recipe if you want to use these sprinkles to decorate biscuits.

Chocolate sprinkle products on Joybuy

These packs are for anyone who wants to use chocolate sprinkles on several occasions or is looking for a specific topping. They are not boxes of pre-portioned sprinkles.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

A pack for anyone who wants to use the same sprinkles on more than one baking occasion. It contains 600 g of milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, rather than individually portioned servings. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label before use.

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Venz XXL White Sprinkles, 380 g

Venz XXL White Sprinkles, 380 g

A white chocolate sprinkle variety for anyone looking for a different topping for baked goods. The pack contains 380 g; the product name describes the sprinkles as XXL. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label before serving this variety to others, especially if allergens need to be avoided. Choose a method that suits your biscuit recipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 2-pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a box of individual portions?

No, not necessarily. According to Albert Heijn, the Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack contains two separate 400 g packs; De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions. Check how many inner packs there are if you want to portion out the sprinkles in advance.

When should you add chocolate sprinkles to biscuits?

For a decorative finish, you can add the sprinkles after baking. Lidl Recipes lets the biscuits cool completely first, then uses chocolate spread as a layer to help the sprinkles stick. To mix sprinkles into the dough, you’ll need a recipe that explains how to do this.

How should you store opened chocolate sprinkles?

Seal the pack tightly and store it in a dry place. For opened chocolate sprinkles, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for up to one year. Follow the instructions on the packaging too, and check the product before use.

Are plain chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk or soya?

No. The product information on Albert Heijn lists milk and soya, or possible traces of milk, for the De Ruijter plain varieties it reviewed. So check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack rather than relying on the name ‘plain’.