If you regularly eat chocolate sprinkles at home
A large pack could be a good fit if you often use the same topping and will finish the contents. Jumbo and Kiekeboe, among others, offer dark chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
Which pack size is right for you?
How often you use chocolate sprinkles and where you eat breakfast are the main factors in choosing a practical pack size. If you have specific dietary or ingredient requirements, you should also check the information for the variety you choose.
If you prepare breakfast in advance
Individual portions can make it easier to measure out sprinkles for work, school or when you're on the go. According to Albert Heijn's product listing, De Ruijter Kleintjes is divided into eight portions. You can also portion out a larger pack at home.
If you read labels carefully
If you keep an eye on sugars, saturated fat or specific ingredients, compare the nutrition information for the exact variety. If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the pack too: a description such as ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are present.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, consider whether the pack suits how often you use chocolate sprinkles and whether you want to take portions with you. Then compare the nutrition information and, if needed, check the allergens for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check the pack size and consider whether you’ll use it all if you eat chocolate sprinkles regularly. | If I often use the same topping at home, I want a pack that suits how much I get through. For around 40% of consumers, choosing a pack for regular use comes first. |
| Taking portions with you | Compare individual portions with portioning out a single pack at home. | When I prepare breakfast in advance, I want to be able to measure out the sprinkles quickly and take them with me. This convenience is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Nutrition information | Check the sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and consider how much you use. | For a quick breakfast, I want to be able to decide how much sweet topping to use. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I can’t rely on the flavour name alone. This check is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without considering how much you use
A 600 g pack is most practical if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly. If you only use them occasionally, a smaller pack may be a better fit for how much you’ll get through.
Choose a pack size that suits your usage and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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Assuming ‘dark’ means less sugar or no allergens
According to the product information reviewed, De Ruijter and Venz dark chocolate sprinkles contain sugars, milk and soya. The flavour description is no substitute for checking the nutrition information or allergen details.
Check the nutrition table, ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
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Treating an online product listing as the definitive label
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if a particular ingredient could affect your choice.
Check the packaging of the product you’re actually using, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
Brands to consider
These brands offer different pack sizes and varieties of chocolate sprinkles. Assess the variety you choose by its pack size, nutrition information and ingredients, not just the brand name.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in dark, milk and duo varieties, among others.
- Jumbo’s product listing gives a pack size of 600 g and portions of 20 g for its Chocoladehagelslag Puur.
- For this dark variety, the product information states that it may contain milk. If you have an allergy, check the current label.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI’s Kiekeboe range includes a dark chocolate sprinkles variety for anyone looking for a large pack.
- ALDI lists Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
- When you buy it, check the ingredients and storage instructions on the packaging.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers dark and milk varieties, as well as smaller portion packs.
- According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, making it easy to measure out in advance.
- The dark variety reviewed lists 64 g of sugars per 100 g, and contains milk and soya. Check the information for the variety you choose.
Venz
Venz offers dark, milk and flavoured varieties of chocolate sprinkles, among others.
- For one Venz milk variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 48 g of sugars and 14 g of fibre per 100 g.
- These values apply to that specific variety. If you’re considering another Venz variety, compare the nutrition information and allergen details on the packaging.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells its own chocolate sprinkles and also lists varieties from other brands.
- The product information provides a starting point for comparing varieties and pack sizes.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Mister Choc (Lidl)
Mister Choc is a Lidl own brand that offers a dark chocolate sprinkles variety.
- Lidl lists this variety as a 600 g pack.
- The product listing reviewed refers to an in-store purchase. Check the packaging in store for the latest product information.
Chocolate sprinkles and flakes at Joybuy
These products include chocolate sprinkles for regular use at home and a smaller pack of milk chocolate flakes. Choose based on the type and pack size you want; flakes are not the same product as sprinkles.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
For anyone who wants to use milk chocolate sprinkles in a breakfast prepared at home.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the nutrition information and allergen details on the packaging.
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Venz Bear milk and vanilla flavour sprinkles 380 g
For anyone who’d like a milk and vanilla variety for breakfast instead of regular milk chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 380 g. Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces 600 g
A large pack for anyone who regularly uses milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces.
Pack size: 600 g. Consider whether this size suits how much you use, and check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
For anyone specifically looking for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 390 g. The word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains or which allergens are present, so check the label.
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g'woon milk chocolate flakes 300 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate flakes as a bread topping instead of chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 300 g. If you’re choosing between flakes and sprinkles, compare the nutrition information and ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate sprinkles a complete breakfast on their own?
No. Chocolate sprinkles are a sweet bread topping, not a complete breakfast on their own. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the sugars and saturated fat in chocolate sprinkles and advises not eating them too much or too often.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk or soya?
No. The De Ruijter and Venz dark varieties reviewed list milk and soya. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Do I need individual portions for breakfast on the go?
Not necessarily: you can portion out chocolate sprinkles from a regular pack at home. Individual portions are an option if you want to measure them out in advance. Choose whichever format fits your breakfast routine.
How do I compare the nutrition information for two varieties?
Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then consider how much chocolate sprinkles you use. A claim such as ‘less sugar’ compares one product with another; check the nutrition information for the variety you’ve chosen to see its sugar content and other values.
How should I store a large pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The product information reviewed for Jumbo and De Ruijter advises storing the product in a cool, dry place. Seal the pack properly after use.