If you’re hosting a buffet for one or a small group
If chocolate sprinkles are just one of the toppings, you may prefer to serve a few portions rather than open a large pack.
Who is this for?
If flavour and presentation matter to you
You might want to choose between dark, milk or white chocolate sprinkles, for example, and find a variety that goes well with bread, yoghurt or dessert.
If you’re buying some for later, too
A larger pack could be right for you if you’ll keep using the sprinkles at home after Boxing Day.
What should you look for?
First, decide how much you want to serve and what you’ll do with an opened pack after the buffet. Then choose a flavour and check the ingredients for that variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions and leftovers | Compare the pack size and portioning. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as 140 g with eight portions. | If I’m eating alone or with a few guests, I don’t want to open a large pack just for a few spoonfuls. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having few leftovers. |
| Flavour and presentation | Choose a variety that goes with what you’re serving, and read the ingredients for each flavour or shape. | If I’m serving both bread and dessert, I want a topping that works with both. For around 33% of consumers, flavour and presentation come first. |
| Using it afterwards | Choose a pack size that suits what you’ll use later; Jumbo, for example, lists a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles. | If my household will keep eating chocolate sprinkles after the buffet, I’d rather have a pack we can continue to use. For around 25% of consumers, using it later is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles contain no milk or soya
The De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles described by Albert Heijn contain soya lecithin and milk fat, and may contain traces of milk protein and lactose. Ingredients vary between varieties.
If you have allergies, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll actually be serving.
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Choosing a large pack without a plan for the leftovers
A lot can be left over from a large pack when you’re serving one person or a small buffet, even if you offer several toppings on the day.
Before buying, decide whether you’ll use the sprinkles after Boxing Day, then choose a pack size accordingly.
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Treating online product information as the definitive label
Albert Heijn notes that product ingredients, nutritional information and allergy details can change.
Before serving, check the label on the pack you bought, including the allergen information, storage instructions and date.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you want to compare small portions with a larger pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn lists Kleintjes as eight portions in 140 g, and its dark chocolate sprinkles in a 390 g pack.
- For the dark variety, check the label for soya, milk ingredients and possible traces of milk protein and lactose.
Venz
Worth considering if you want to compare different flavours or shapes.
- Jumbo’s range includes dark, milk and white varieties, as well as XXL options.
- A standard pack isn’t the same as individual buffet portions, so check the pack size and ingredients for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
An own-brand option if you’ll want to keep using the milk chocolate sprinkles after the buffet.
- Jumbo lists a 600 g pack with 30 portions.
- The listed variety contains milk; make sure the large pack size suits how you’ll use it afterwards.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket own brand to consider if you’re looking for a dark XL variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag XL puur comes in a 380 g pack and contains 19 portions.
- Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack; online product details can change.
Kiekeboe
An ALDI own brand for anyone who’ll keep using a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles afterwards.
- ALDI describes a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- If you’re only using them for a small buffet, you’ll need a plan for the leftovers.
Mister Choc
A Lidl own brand to consider if you’re looking for a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl lists a 600 g pack.
- Check the ingredients in store and make sure the pack size suits how you’ll use it.
Products for this buffet
This selection includes chocolate sprinkles and a fruity sprinkle variety in 200 g or 400 g packs. For a small buffet, the main thing to consider is whether you’ll use the contents afterwards; the fruity variety is not chocolate sprinkles.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
An option if you want to offer the flakes with several items on the buffet and can use the rest of the pack too.
Pack size: 200 g. If you want to serve individual buffet portions, check the portioning on the pack.
Check the label for wheat and soya, and for any mention of milk.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
A good choice if you want to serve dark chocolate sprinkles and can keep using the pack after the buffet.
Pack size: 200 g. Check the portioning if you want to serve individual portions.
If you have allergies, check the label for milk, soya and possible traces of milk protein and lactose.
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g'woon Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g
A pack of dark chocolate sprinkles to consider if you’ll keep using them after Boxing Day.
Pack size: 400 g. If you have allergies, check the label for milk and possible traces of wheat.
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De Ruijter Fruit Sprinkles 400 g
A fruity sprinkle option if you’d like to offer a different flavour alongside chocolate sprinkles; this is not chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 400 g. Consider whether you’ll use the rest after the buffet, and check the label for wheat.
Frequently asked questions
Are individual portions more convenient than a large pack?
Individual portions are handy if you’re serving one person or a few guests and want to open as little as possible. A larger pack is better if you’ll keep using the sprinkles after Boxing Day, so consider both the portioning and the total pack size.
Can you serve chocolate sprinkles with something other than bread?
Yes, chocolate sprinkles can also work as a topping for yoghurt, porridge or dessert, for example. Stick to dishes that are actually on your buffet, and check the ingredients of the variety you use.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles suitable for someone with a milk or soya allergy?
Don’t assume so just because they’re described as ‘dark’. The De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles described by Albert Heijn contain soya lecithin and milk fat, and may contain traces of milk protein and lactose. Always read the label on the exact pack.
What should you check just before the buffet?
Check the ingredients, allergen information, date and storage instructions on the pack you bought. Online product details are useful for comparing varieties, but product information can change.