If you only want chocolate sprinkles now and then, a 200 g box is a smaller amount to keep on hand than a 300 g box, but it’s not an individual bar. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list these boxes in a range of flavours. Before you buy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
If you only add sprinkles to bread, yoghurt or porridge now and then, think about whether you’ll use up an opened box. Albert Heijn lists 200 g varieties, among others. That’s a smaller amount than a 300 g box, but it’s still not a single-serve bar.
Compare the description of the exact variety and its stated minimum cocoa solids content. Jumbo says De Ruijter Royal Sprinkles contain at least 40%; PLUS says its dark chocolate sprinkles contain at least 32%. These figures don’t tell you how much sugar the products contain.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements vary between varieties. For De Ruijter White Sprinkles, Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya; for its dark chocolate sprinkles, PLUS says they may contain milk and lactose. So always read the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
First decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles or an actual individual bar. If you choose sprinkles, compare the pack size, flavour and allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net contents of the 200 g and 300 g boxes, and check how to store the box once opened. | I only use sprinkles occasionally and don’t want to keep a larger opened box than necessary. A small amount in stock is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Check whether they’re white, milk, mixed or dark chocolate sprinkles, and look at the stated cocoa content for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for dark chocolate sprinkles, I want to choose based on the flavour description, not just the packaging. Flavour is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ statement on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what this variety contains or may contain. For around 40% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
The 200 g and 300 g boxes listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain sprinkles for more than one occasion. So a smaller box isn’t a substitute for an individually wrapped bar.
If you literally want to take one bar with you, look outside the chocolate sprinkles category. If you want sprinkles, choose a box size that suits how you’ll use them.
A description such as dark or white doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or possible traces in a variety. For example, PLUS says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety every time you buy it.
The stated minimum cocoa solids content doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a product contains. Jumbo and PLUS list different minimum percentages for the dark varieties mentioned, but that doesn’t mean their full nutritional values have been compared.
Use the cocoa percentage as one product feature, and check the nutritional information per 100 g as well if it matters to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists 200 g boxes of white sprinkles, while Jumbo lists 300 g boxes of Royal Sprinkles. These are different varieties, not individual bars.
Albert Heijn describes Tiger Sprinkles Milk & Vanilla as a mix of sprinkles and shapes in a 200 g box.
Albert Heijn and PLUS list Choca Sprinkles in a 200 g box. This is a specific cocoa-based novelty variety, not an individual bar.
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g box, for anyone looking to compare a larger pack with the 200 g boxes.
No. The chocolate sprinkles listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS come in 200 g or 300 g boxes and are meant to be sprinkled. If you’re looking for an individually wrapped bar, a box of sprinkles is a different type of product.
Check the ingredients and possible traces on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. For the varieties discussed, Albert Heijn and PLUS product information lists milk, lactose, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten, among other things. The information varies by product.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For De Ruijter White Sprinkles, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and gently pressing the box closed after use. Check the best-before date on your own packaging.
