Families and people sharing coffee
If you often serve several rusks or slices of cake, having plenty in stock matters. Jumbo and ALDI, for example, list 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.
Who are the different pack types suitable for?
People who plan lunchboxes and portions
Pre-portioned amounts are handy if you don’t want to keep transferring sprinkles from a large pack. Jumbo lists a box of Strooi Mini’s with eight portions and a total weight of 140 g.
People who pay attention to flavour and ingredients
If you want to choose between milk chocolate, dark chocolate and a flavour mix, check the specific variety. If you have allergies, always check the latest label: Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat among the ingredients in De Ruijter Hagelfeest.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether you want one pack to use over time or individual portions of chocolate sprinkles. Then compare the pack size, flavour and ingredients of the varieties that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A pack to share | Compare the net weight; check whether you can seal an opened pack properly and store it in a dry place. | If I often prepare rusks for several people, I don’t want to run out of sprinkles too soon. Having plenty in stock is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of individual portions and the total weight: Jumbo lists Strooi Mini’s as eight portions weighing 140 g in total. | For lunchboxes, I want to be able to pack chocolate sprinkles without portioning them myself. Around 23% of consumers prioritise portioning convenience above all else. |
| Flavour variety | Choose the variety you want, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a mix, and check which types are actually included in the pack. | When serving coffee and cake, I want to be able to vary the flavours, even if one standard variety would give me plenty in stock. Flavour variety is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and quantity | Read the latest label for ingredients and allergens; also check the nutritional information and how much you use. | If not everyone at the table can eat the same ingredients, I want to check the exact variety before serving it. This is the most important consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack is a multipack
A 600 g pack doesn’t automatically contain individual portions. Jumbo lists Strooi Mini’s as eight individual portions, but with a total weight of just 140 g.
If you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles for lunchboxes or to hand out, check how many individual packs are included.
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Assuming every variety contains the same allergens
A flavour mix may contain different ingredients from a pack of dark or milk chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Hagelfeest.
Read the label on the specific pack before serving chocolate sprinkles to a group.
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Assuming the rusks contain iodised salt based on the sprinkles
The chocolate sprinkles won’t tell you which salt was used in the rusks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also states that using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory.
If the use of iodised baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the rusk label or ask the baker.
Brands to compare
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn describes Hagelfeest as a 390 g pack containing chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles.
- A mix for anyone looking for several flavours in one pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, this specific variety contains milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Venz
Jumbo lists 400 g packs of both milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in its Venz range.
- You can compare the listed flavours individually.
- Check the weight and ingredients of each variety; details about the range don’t necessarily apply to every pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both large 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles and Strooi Mini’s, with eight portions and a total weight of 140 g.
- The listed packs offer a choice between one large pack to keep in stock and individual small portions.
- Strooi Mini’s contain several types of sprinkles, so check that they’re suitable for the people you’re buying them for.
Kiekeboe
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The listed pack size is suitable for serving at the table over several occasions.
- This is one large pack, not a selection of pre-portioned servings.
Mister Choc
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, available in store only.
- An option for anyone looking for dark chocolate sprinkles in a large pack.
- The ‘in store only’ note is important if you want to order online.
Joybuy products for rusks and cake
These products are chocolate sprinkles or chocolate pieces to consider serving with rusks or cake. If you’re buying for lunchboxes, check the pack format separately: the stated weight doesn’t tell you whether it contains individual portions.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour, 400 g
For anyone who wants to combine chocolate and vanilla flavours on rusks or cake. Check the pack format if you need individual portions for lunchboxes.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
For anyone looking for a larger pack of milk chocolate sprinkles to enjoy on several occasions. The 600 g weight doesn’t mean the pack contains individual portions.
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De Ruijter chocolate pieces, 390 g
Consider these chocolate pieces if you’d like a different topping from chocolate sprinkles for cake or rusks. Check the ingredients and pack format before serving them at a shared table.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate sprinkles to serve on rusks or pastries. If you’re buying them for lunchboxes, check whether the pack contains individual portions.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a multipack for lunchboxes?
No, the pack size doesn’t tell you whether it contains individual portions. Jumbo lists Strooi Mini’s as eight portions with a combined weight of 140 g; check how many individual units are in other packs.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Seal the pack tightly and store it in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the specific pack.
Are rusks with chocolate sprinkles automatically made with iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell which salt was used in the rusks from the chocolate sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory; check the rusk label or ask the baker.
What should I check for allergens when buying chocolate sprinkles for a group?
Read the latest label for each variety you choose. For example, Albert Heijn lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Hagelfeest; you can’t assume the same information applies to other chocolate sprinkles.