Get-together hosts who want to spread out their supplies
If you want to use sprinkles for several meals, having a second, unopened box can be handy. The De Ruijter 2-packs described by Albert Heijn contain two regular boxes, each weighing 200 g.
Who are these sizes useful for?
Households with regular lunch occasions
If you’ll still be using the sprinkles after Friday, consider whether you’re likely to finish a 200 g or 300 g box. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI are among the retailers offering 300 g options.
Lunchbox users who check ingredients
If you want to take sprinkles with you, you’ll need to portion them yourself if your chosen pack doesn’t contain individual portions. If you have an allergy, always check the label for the specific flavour, as ingredients can vary between varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
Two regular boxes
Choose this if: you want to open one box for your get-together and keep the second sealed for later.
Bear in mind: the 2-pack described by Albert Heijn is supplied as individual items; the boxes don’t contain separate lunchbox portions.
One 300 g box
Choose this if: you’re sharing sprinkles with a larger group or want to use the same box after your get-together.
Bear in mind: each of the own-brand options reviewed from Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI is a single box, not a pack of pre-portioned servings.
One 200 g box
Choose this if: you’re serving sprinkles alongside other toppings to a smaller group or want to offer a mix of flavours.
Bear in mind: a mix of flavours isn’t the same as several packs; check the allergens for each variety too.
Decide how much you want to share at your get-together, what you’ll save for later meals and whether you’ll need to make lunchbox portions yourself.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Spreading out your supplies | The number of boxes, the contents of each box and whether a multipack consists of individual items. | If I want to share sprinkles on Friday and use them again later, I’d rather keep one box sealed. Around 40% of consumers prioritise spreading out their supplies. |
| Flavour and size | The flavour and the contents of each box, for example 200 g or 300 g. | If I’ll be using them regularly for breakfast or lunch, I want to choose a flavour and quantity that I’ll use up afterwards too. Around 30% of consumers prioritise being able to use them again. |
| Lunchboxes and allergens | The ingredients and allergens on the current label, and how to pack the sprinkles separately. | For a lunchbox, I want to be able to portion them myself; when hosting guests, I need to know which ingredients are in the variety I’ve chosen. These practical and allergen checks matter most to around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 2-pack contains individual lunchbox portions
Albert Heijn describes the De Ruijter 2-pack reviewed here as two separate, regular boxes. So you’ll need to portion the sprinkles yourself if you’re taking them with you.
Choose this size to keep supplies separate, not just because you’re expecting ready-made portions.
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Assuming another flavour has the same allergens
According to Jumbo’s product information, the De Ruijter Feestvlokken reviewed here contain wheat and soya, and may contain milk. Another variety may have a different composition.
Before serving, read the label on the exact pack you’re using, especially if a guest has an allergy.
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Assuming sprinkles are an everyday lunch topping
The Dutch Nutrition Centre does not include sprinkles as an everyday bread topping in its Wheel of Five guidelines.
Think about how often you want to put them in a lunchbox, and alternate with other toppings.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
The shops reviewed stock both 2-packs of regular boxes and a 200 g box of Feestvlokken.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, the Feestvlokken reviewed combine chocolate and vanilla sprinkles.
- The 2-packs reviewed at Albert Heijn are supplied as individual items, not as separate portions.
Jumbo
The own-brand range reviewed includes 300 g boxes in dark, milk and duo varieties.
- The range offers different flavours in the same box size.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for your chosen variety.
PLUS
The own-brand dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed come in a 300 g box.
- The product page provides nutritional information and details about this specific variety.
- According to the product page, this dark variety may contain milk and lactose; check the current label if this affects your choice.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g milk or dark variety.
- You can compare the listed flavour and box size with what you need for your get-together.
- Check which variety is available in store and read its label.
Sprinkles at Joybuy
These boxes are options for adding sprinkles to bread during or after your get-together. Check the pack format separately if you’re specifically looking for a 2-pack or lunchbox portions.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
A box for anyone who wants to use milk chocolate sprinkles for several meals. The product name states 300 g; check the pack details if you need individual portions.
If you have an allergy, check the current label; the product description lists milk and wheat.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A 200 g box for anyone who wants to serve a mix of chocolate and vanilla sprinkles alongside other toppings. Check the pack details if you’re looking for a multipack or individual portions.
The product description lists wheat and soya; it may contain milk. If you have an allergy, read the current label.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
A 200 g box for anyone who wants to offer milk chocolate sprinkles as a bread topping alongside other options. Check the pack details if you need several boxes or individual portions.
The product description lists milk and soya; if you have an allergy, check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2-pack useful for lunchboxes?
Yes, if you want to keep a second box sealed, but not if you’re looking for individually wrapped lunchbox portions. The De Ruijter 2-pack described by Albert Heijn contains two regular boxes, each weighing 200 g; you’ll need to portion the sprinkles yourself if you’re taking them with you.
Should I check each flavour separately for guests with allergies?
Yes, check the current label for the variety you’re serving. According to Jumbo’s product information, the De Ruijter Feestvlokken reviewed contain wheat and soya, and may contain milk; don’t assume another flavour has the same ingredients.
Are sprinkles suitable as a regular lunchbox topping?
The Dutch Nutrition Centre does not include sprinkles as an everyday bread topping in its Wheel of Five guidelines. If you regularly pack lunches, alternate with other toppings and check the nutritional information on the pack for your chosen sprinkles.