Who is this relevant to?

Home cooks who want to decorate neatly

You want to finish off your coffee or cake without dropping lots of sprinkles around the cup or cake. So first decide whether hand-sprinkling is enough or whether a squeeze nozzle is essential for you.

Bakers choosing for flavour and appearance

You don’t mind sprinkling and mainly compare sprinkles by flavour, colour and shape. Jumbo’s range includes dark, milk and mixed varieties.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If ingredients or allergens influence your choice, check the exact variety. For example, Jumbo’s product information lists different allergens for De Ruijter Royaal Puur, Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken and Choca Vlokken mix.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want loose sprinkles to scatter or a squeeze nozzle for dispensing. Then compare the flavour, label and quantity to find what suits the way you’ll use them.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Dispensing method If you need to squeeze, check the packaging type, dispensing nozzle and instructions. Dry sprinkles can be scattered by hand. I want to apply the topping to a small area without having to sprinkle it. Around 42% of consumers put this dispensing requirement first.
Flavour and decoration Compare the exact flavour and shape. For example, Jumbo lists dark chocolate sprinkles and a Venz mix with vanilla-flavoured sprinkles and shapes. When decorating my cake, the appearance of the sprinkles and the flavour I want both matter. Around 33% of consumers give this combination the highest priority.
Quantity and label Choose a pack size that suits you, and read the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions for the variety you buy. I don’t use sprinkles every day, so I want to choose a quantity that gives me time to check the label properly too. Around 25% of consumers put this need first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pack of dry sprinkles is a squeeze bottle

    Scattering loose sprinkles is different from applying a topping through a dispensing nozzle. The product name or picture alone doesn’t tell you enough about the packaging.

    Before buying, check the packaging type and instructions carefully. If squeezing is essential for you, look for a separate topping.

  • Choosing a decorative mix without reading the label

    According to Jumbo’s product information, Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken contains milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. The product warning says the shapes are not suitable for children under 3 years old.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the pack for the exact variety, especially if you’re using the decoration for young children too.

  • Forgetting the storage instructions after opening

    Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Royaal, Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken and Choca Vlokken mix says to store in a cool, dry place. For De Ruijter Royaal, it also says to press the pack closed carefully after use.

    Follow the instructions on the pack you buy and choose a quantity that suits how often you decorate your coffee or cake.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

For anyone who wants a choice of chocolate sprinkles to scatter. Jumbo lists De Ruijter Royaal Puur, among other varieties; Albert Heijn also mentions using its Royaal sprinkles on cappuccino.

  • Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal Puur contains at least 40% cocoa solids.
  • The allergen information for this variety lists soya and says the product may contain milk. Check the label again if you choose a different variety.

Venz

Rimboe Krokovlokken are an option if the shape of the decoration matters: according to Jumbo, this variety contains chocolate sprinkles, vanilla-flavoured sprinkles and 2.5% shapes.

  • The mix of sprinkles and shapes creates a different finish from sprinkles without shapes.
  • This variety contains milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. According to the product warning, the shapes are not suitable for children under 3 years old.

Choca

According to Jumbo, Choca Vlokken mix combines cocoa-flavoured sprinkles with vanilla-flavoured sprinkles and comes in a 200 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists around 13 servings per pack; check whether that quantity suits the way you’ll use it.
  • The allergen information for this mix lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

Jumbo

As its own-brand range, Jumbo offers dark chocolate sprinkles, milk chocolate sprinkles and a duo mix, among other options, in 300 g packs.

  • You can choose a flavour and pack size from this range for hand-sprinkling.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; the range’s product name alone isn’t enough.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a squeeze bottle for chocolate sprinkles on coffee or cake?

No, not if you want to scatter the sprinkles by hand. If you want to dispense them through a squeeze nozzle, check whether the packaging and instructions for the product you’re considering are suitable. Don’t assume this will be the case with dry sprinkles.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles?

Read the allergen information for the exact variety. According to Jumbo’s product information, De Ruijter Royaal Puur lists soya and may contain milk; Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken and Choca Vlokken mix list milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after opening?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your variety. Jumbo’s product information for De Ruijter Royaal, Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken and Choca Vlokken mix says to store in a cool, dry place; for De Ruijter Royaal, it also says to press the pack closed carefully after use.