Host of a large gathering
You want enough chocolate sprinkles for the planned sandwiches or toppings, without choosing a pack that’s much larger than you need. A 600 g size is one option to compare with smaller packs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Christmas dessert decorator
You also use chocolate sprinkles on cupcakes, desserts or Christmas biscuits. In that case, the intended use and how visible the pieces will be matter, as well as the quantity.
Shopper checking for allergens
Before serving, you check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ve chosen. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether the sprinkles are suitable for someone who needs to avoid milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the chocolate sprinkles are mainly for bread, decoration or both. Then choose a suitable pack size and check the information on the packaging before serving them to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the number of guests and the planned occasions for serving. | If lots of guests will have chocolate sprinkles on bread, I want to have enough without being left with more than I need. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Use as a topping | Check the type of sprinkles, the size of the pieces and the uses listed for that variety. | For Christmas bakes, I want the sprinkles to suit the decoration I have in mind. This is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid milk or soya, I want to know what’s in this variety before serving it. This check takes priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portions | Check the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g if it’s relevant to your plans. | For a buffet, I want to work out how much chocolate sprinkles to put out as a topping. Planning portions is the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are milk-free
According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag puur contains milk and lactose. Jumbo says its 600 g dark variety may contain milk. So the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for a guest with a milk allergy.
Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the variety you’re actually serving.
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Choosing a strikingly large piece for every use
Venz XXL melk is marketed for use on bread, yoghurt and cupcakes, among other things. However, if the sprinkles are mainly for bread, larger pieces don’t necessarily need to be a deciding factor.
First decide what you want to use the sprinkles on, then compare the types and pack sizes that suit your needs.
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Not planning quantities for the buffet
If chocolate sprinkles are being served with both bread and desserts, the same supply may need to cover several occasions. Without a plan, it’s hard to know which pack size is right.
Make a note beforehand of what you want to use the sprinkles for, then set aside an amount for toppings that fits your plan.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs. These sizes are worth considering if you’re shopping for several guests.
- The product information lists bread and desserts as suggested uses.
- According to Albert Heijn, the dark variety contains milk and lactose. If anyone has an allergy, check the exact pack.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes 600 g packs of milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, as well as other types and sizes.
- Jumbo also recommends its 600 g dark variety for decoration.
- The packaging says this dark variety may contain milk. Check the warning if this is relevant to a guest.
Kiekeboe
Kiekeboe is the ALDI brand behind a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- The larger size may suit you if you’re planning to serve dark chocolate sprinkles on several occasions.
- Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers regular chocolate sprinkles in 390 g packs, as well as varieties with different flavours or presentation.
- The different varieties give you options if you need a particular type of chocolate sprinkles to suit your party plans.
- The dark variety shown by Joybuy lists milk and soya as allergens. Check the packaging before serving.
Venz
Venz offers an XXL milk chocolate variety with larger pieces, for use on bread, yoghurt or cupcakes, among other things.
- The larger pieces are worth considering if the sprinkles will be clearly visible on a topping.
- The ingredients for the XXL milk variety reviewed include milk ingredients and soya lecithin. If anyone has an allergy, check the variety you’ve chosen.
Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy for your Christmas party
These packs offer different quantities and types of chocolate sprinkles for bread or festive toppings. Work out how much you’ll need for both uses, and check the current ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
An option if you want to serve chocolate sprinkles shaped like smiley faces to several guests.
600 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
A dark variety to consider if you’d like to serve something different alongside milk chocolate sprinkles.
390 g pack. If a guest needs to avoid milk, don’t rely on the word ‘dark’: check the allergen information on the packaging.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 380 g
A smaller size to compare if chocolate sprinkles are only intended for part of your party menu.
380 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A milk chocolate option if you’re looking for a pack size between the 380 g and 600 g sizes shown.
400 g pack. If anyone has an allergy, read the information on the current packaging.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
A variety with chocolate chunks to consider if the look of the topping matters for your Christmas bakes.
390 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Frequently asked questions
How much chocolate sprinkles do I need for a Christmas party?
It depends on how many guests you’re having and what you plan to make: sandwiches alone call for a different quantity from sandwiches and desserts. Add up the planned serving occasions, then compare pack sizes. Remember to account for any other toppings on the table too.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically vegan or milk-free?
No, the word ‘dark’ isn’t enough to tell you. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose in AH Hagelslag puur, while Jumbo warns that its 600 g dark variety may contain milk. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve.
What should I look for if I’m serving chocolate sprinkles at a Christmas buffet?
Decide in advance whether the sprinkles are for bread, as a topping or for both, then set out an amount that suits your plans. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes chocolate sprinkles as a product containing sugar and saturated fat. If you’d like to compare nutritional values, check the information per portion and per 100 g.