People who use sprinkles regularly
You’re looking for sweet toppings for bread or other dishes to use on several occasions, and want to choose a pack size that suits your needs.
Who is this for?
Solo shoppers with limited storage space
You’re shopping for one and don’t want an open pack hanging around for too long. A smaller pack may be more practical, but it still isn’t an individually wrapped bar.
People who read labels carefully
You’re choosing between milk, dark and mixed varieties, or need to consider ingredients and allergens. Check the exact variety you’re buying.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether you want sprinkles for several servings or a single bar to eat straight away. Then compare the pack size and the label of your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Amount for regular use | Compare the pack weight with how much you typically use. | I regularly use sprinkles on bread or in yoghurt and want a pack I can finish. For around 42% of consumers, the amount for regular use is the most important factor. |
| Stock for one person | Check the pack size and storage instructions; look for bars separately if you want a snack to eat straight away. | If I don’t use many sprinkles, I don’t want an open pack sitting around for too long. Keeping the amount in stock to a minimum is the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and label | For the exact milk, dark or mixed variety, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement. | I want to choose a flavour I like and know what’s in the pack. This choice comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking sprinkles for a single chocolate bar
Chocolate sprinkles are sold in packs for spreading or sprinkling. A pack doesn’t serve the same purpose as a single bar to eat straight away.
Choose sprinkles for bread, yoghurt or toppings; look at chocolate bars if you want an individual snack.
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Assuming all varieties from a brand are the same
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. For example, Jumbo lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat for Choca Vlokken mix, while the listing for De Ruijter Royaal mentions soya and possible traces of milk.
Before buying, read the label for the exact flavour and pack, especially if you have an allergy or intolerance.
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Assuming every product is available in the same way
Lidl lists its 300 g chocolate sprinkles as available in store only; availability can also vary between branches at other retailers.
Check with the shop where you do your food shopping to see if your chosen variety is available.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs, including dark, milk and mixed varieties.
- The pack size listed is suited to using over several occasions.
- Check which variety is available at your local shop.
Kiekeboe
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe milk or dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
- Both milk and dark varieties are listed.
- Check with your local ALDI to see if your preferred variety is available.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
- The two listed flavours have the same pack weight.
- Use the current pack for ingredient and allergen information; product details may change.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers, among other products, Royaal dark chocolate sprinkles in a 240 g pack. The Jumbo product listing states that this variety contains at least 40% cocoa solids.
- The listed 240 g pack is smaller than the 300 g own-brand packs mentioned.
- The Royaal listing mentions soya and possible traces of milk; check the label on the pack you choose.
Choca
Choca offers a 200 g sprinkles mix that can be used as a topping for bread or other dishes.
- The 200 g pack mentioned may suit anyone who wants to keep less sprinkles in stock.
- Jumbo lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat for Choca Vlokken mix.
Products for sprinkles and chocolate snacks
This selection of Joybuy products includes packs of sprinkles for bread or toppings, as well as a bag of mini chocolate bars for individual snack breaks. The bag of mini bars isn’t a single bar; choose according to how you plan to use it.
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KitKat Mini Milk Chocolate Sharing Bag 284 g
For anyone who’d like a small chocolate bar rather than sprinkles for bread. This is a 284 g bag, not a single bar.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A pack of sprinkles for anyone looking for a smaller amount to use on bread or as a topping. The pack contains 200 g and isn’t an individually wrapped snack.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
Sprinkles for bread or yoghurt in a 200 g pack. Choose these if you’re looking for a topping, not a replacement for a single chocolate bar.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate sprinkles to use as a topping for bread, in a 200 g pack. If you have specific ingredient requirements, read the label for this variety.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
For anyone looking for a dark variety to use as a topping. The pack contains 200 g; check the label if the ingredients or allergens matter to your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy chocolate sprinkles if what I really want is a single bar?
No, sprinkles aren’t the same product. The chocolate sprinkles listed here are sold in packs of 200 g, 240 g or 300 g for spreading or sprinkling; compare chocolate bars separately if you’re looking for a single snack to eat straight away.
What should I look for in a smaller pack for one person?
Check whether the amount suits how often you use sprinkles. A 200 g pack means you’ll have less in the cupboard than with a 300 g pack, but it’s still a pack intended for several occasions.
Should I check the allergens again for every variety?
Yes, read the label for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods; ingredients and warnings can vary from product to product.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. The product listing for De Ruijter Royaal recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and gently pressing the pack closed after use; don’t assume the same instructions apply to another variety without checking.