Hosts with a firm favourite
If you regularly serve sprinkles with coffee, you can open the three identical packs in Albert Heijn’s De Ruijter 3-packs one at a time. Think ahead about whether you’ll use them up before their best-before date.
Who is a 3-pack suitable for?
People who like to combine flavours
Vlokfeest may suit a group with different preferences: De Ruijter combines chocolate sprinkles with vanilla-flavoured sprinkles. However, the 3-pack contains the same mix three times, not three different products.
Shoppers who compare labels
If ingredients, allergens or nutritional information affect your choice, compare the exact varieties. It’s particularly important to check the label on the pack you buy if you’re sharing the sprinkles or packing them in a lunchbox.
What should you look for when choosing?
For coffee breaks or lunchboxes, first decide between three identical packs and one single pack. Then check that the flavour and label suit the people who’ll be eating the sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| How quickly you’ll use them | Check the number of packs, the quantity in each pack and the best-before date. | If I serve sprinkles regularly, I want to be able to use up three identical packs without opening them all at once. For around 40% of consumers, how quickly they’ll use them is the top priority. |
| Flavour when sharing | Check whether each pack contains one variety or a mix of sprinkles. | If everyone at the table has different flavour preferences, I want to know whether there’s a choice within each pack. Flavour is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the total quantity in the 3-pack with that of a single pack, and consider how much storage space you have. | If I only use sprinkles occasionally, I don’t want to buy more packs than I need. Pack size is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details for the exact variety. | If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I want to be able to check the label on the pack I’m buying. This is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming three packs means three flavours
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter 3-packs sold there contain three packs of the same variety. Vlokfeest also has the chocolate and vanilla combination in each individual pack.
Check what’s in each pack. If you want to switch between flavours from one pack to another, choose separate varieties rather than buying three of the same.
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Assuming the allergen information is the same for every variety
Information varies by product. For De Ruijter Feestvlokken, Jumbo lists wheat and soya and states that the product may contain milk. For the Royaal chocolate sprinkles described by Jumbo, it lists soya and warns that the product may contain milk.
Before use, check the current label for the exact variety, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
Brands to consider
These brands offer different sprinkles and pack formats; a single pack doesn’t serve the same stock-up purpose as a 3-pack.
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists 3-packs of Vlokfeest, dark chocolate sprinkles and Royaal extra-dark chocolate sprinkles.
- According to Albert Heijn, the packs are supplied as three separate items.
- Each 3-pack contains the same variety three times; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs, as well as a 300 g Duo Sprinkles Mix.
- A single pack or a mix is an option if you don’t want three identical packs.
- These packs aren’t 3-packs.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk or dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
- A single pack for anyone who wants to buy just one variety.
- The pack listed isn’t a multipack.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz Rimboe kroko sprinkles in dark chocolate and vanilla, and milk chocolate and vanilla combinations.
- These flavour combinations are worth considering if you want variety within a pack.
- If quantity matters to you, compare the pack separately with a 3-pack.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a De Ruijter 3-pack contain three separate packs?
Yes. According to Albert Heijn, the De Ruijter 3-packs listed are supplied as separate items. This means you can open one pack at a time, but you’ll still be buying three packs of the same variety.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Seal the pack well and keep it somewhere dry, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre for chocolate sprinkles. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety.
Where can I check allergen information for sprinkles?
Read the label on the exact pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods; ingredients and warnings can vary between sprinkle varieties.