Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?

Stock-up shopper with one favourite flavour

Often uses chocolate sprinkles at home and can store and regularly use one large pack.

Lunchbox planner and sharer

Wants to take chocolate sprinkles along or divide them between different occasions. It makes a difference whether a pack contains separate packs or individual portions.

Flavour and label checker

Checks the flavour and ingredients before stocking up to make sure they’re suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them, especially if allergens are a concern.

Which size suits your store cupboard and lunchboxes?

First decide whether you mainly use one pack at home, want to open several packs separately or need small portions to take with you. A 3-pack of separate packs doesn’t automatically serve the same purpose as a pack of individual portions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Contents for your store cupboard Compare the total quantity and the number of individual packs. Consider whether one flavour suits how often you use chocolate sprinkles. I often use the same chocolate sprinkles at home and want to be able to store one large pack. For around 42% of consumers, this is the top priority when stocking up.
Separate packs or portions Check whether a multipack contains separate packs or whether the product is labelled as containing individual portions. I want to divide chocolate sprinkles into portions for lunchboxes in advance, without taking a large pack along. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Flavour, allergens and storage Check the label of your chosen variety for ingredients and allergens; also check the best-before date and storage advice. If several people eat from the same supply, I want to know in advance which variety I’m bringing home. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the main priority.

What can you get wrong when buying multipacks?

  • Mistaking a 3-pack for lunchbox portions

    A multipack may contain standard individual packs. Albert Heijn states that the Venz Hagelslag puur 3-pack is supplied as separate items.

    If you want pre-measured portions, look for an explicit statement that the pack contains portions and check how many there are.

  • Buying lots of one variety without checking the label

    When you stock up, you’ll have more of the same variety at home. So be sure to check the ingredients and allergens for that specific product.

    Before buying, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack, especially if anyone who’ll be eating from your supply needs to avoid an allergen.

  • Assuming every size is available in the same way

    Lidl lists the 600 g Mister Choc Hagelslag puur as an in-store-only item.

    Before ordering or visiting a shop, check how you can buy the size you’ve chosen.

Relevant brands and chocolate sprinkle ranges

De Ruijter

De Ruijter sells chocolate sprinkles in standard packs and in Kleintjes portions; Albert Heijn also lists a 3-pack of Specials intens puur.

  • According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight small portions, making it different from packs for stocking up.
  • For a 3-pack, check whether it contains separate packs or individual portions.

Venz

Venz products listed include 400 g of dark chocolate sprinkles and a dark chocolate 3-pack.

  • The 3-pack may suit you if you want to open several separate packs at different times.
  • Albert Heijn lists it as being supplied as separate items, so don’t treat the 3-pack as a box of individual portions.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists milk chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • One 600 g pack is an option if you regularly use the same variety at home.
  • Before stocking up, check the label and make sure you can store the contents as advised.

Kiekeboe (ALDI)

ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in dark and milk chocolate varieties, in 600 g packs.

  • The listed sizes give you a choice of dark or milk chocolate in one 600 g pack.
  • Check the shop’s information and the label of the specific variety you want to buy.

Mister Choc (Lidl)

Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.

  • This is a large pack for anyone looking for dark chocolate sprinkles to keep at home.
  • Lidl describes the item as available in-store only.

Chocolate sprinkles for your store cupboard on Joybuy

This 600 g pack suits anyone who wants to keep one pack of chocolate sprinkles at home for regular use, rather than looking for pre-packed lunchbox portions.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

g'woon Hagelslag Milk Chocolate With Smileys 600 g

For anyone who regularly uses chocolate sprinkles from one large pack at home. The pack contains 600 g of milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys; check the label for the ingredients and allergens in this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 3-pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a pack of portions?

No: a 3-pack may contain separate standard packs. Albert Heijn says the Venz Hagelslag puur 3-pack is supplied as separate items, whereas De Ruijter Kleintjes is listed as containing eight individual portions.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles I’ve bought to stock up?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack of your chosen chocolate sprinkles. Seal an opened pack securely; Jumbo’s 600 g chocolate sprinkles are listed as needing to be stored in a cool, dry place.

Should I check the allergens again if I choose a different flavour?

Yes, check the ingredients and allergens for each specific variety before buying it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly listed on the label.

What should I check when ordering chocolate sprinkles through Joybuy?

Check the product page to make sure you’ve chosen the right pack and variety, then read the ingredients and allergens on the label when it arrives, before use. Also check the delivery options available for your order.