For a big Easter brunch, 300 g packs are a practical starting point if lots of guests want the same kind of chocolate sprinkles. A second flavour gives guests more choice at the table. If anyone has an allergy, always check the label on the exact pack you’re serving rather than relying on the type of chocolate alone.
If lots of people will be using the same topping, you’ll want to know how many packs to buy. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI offer chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs. Choose the quantity to go with the other spreads and toppings you’ll be serving.
As well as milk or dark chocolate sprinkles, you could consider a mixed variety. According to the product information, De Ruijter Vlokfeest combines chocolate- and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles. Check which pack is available before you buy.
The exact variety matters more than whether it’s labelled ‘dark’ or ‘milk’. Product information for the sprinkles reviewed mentions ingredients such as milk, soya and wheat, as well as warnings about possible traces. Read the label on the pack you’ll actually be serving.
If you’re buying chocolate sprinkles for an Easter brunch with a large family or group, start by working out how much you’ll need. Then consider flavour, allergens and availability to decide which packs are right for you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the amount in each pack and work out how many you’ll need alongside the other spreads. | If lots of guests are using the same sprinkles, I don’t want to run out halfway through brunch. For roughly 40% of consumers, having enough would be the main concern. |
| Flavour variety | Choose between milk, dark and mixed varieties; if you have a particular variety in mind, check the product description. | If I want to offer a range of toppings, I’m looking for more than one flavour for the table. Around 30% of consumers would put variety first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about possible traces. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I need to know which topping I can serve. For around 20% of consumers, checking this would be the top priority. |
| Availability | Check whether your chosen variety is available from your shop or delivery service, and have an alternative in mind. | If I’m shopping shortly before brunch, I don’t want to rely on a variety that’s hard to find. For around 10% of consumers, availability would matter most. |
A 200 g pack contains less chocolate sprinkles than a 300 g pack. For a shared brunch table, that could mean you need to buy more packs.
Check the pack size and make your choice based on the number of guests and the other toppings available.
PLUS states that its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose. The product information for De Ruijter Vlokfeest lists wheat and soya, and possible traces of milk.
If a guest has an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be serving.
A variety shown online won’t necessarily be available from your shop or delivery service. ALDI directs customers to its stores for Kiekeboe sprinkles; the Jumbo pages reviewed for some De Ruijter varieties said they were no longer available online.
Check with your chosen shop or delivery service just before buying, and consider another variety that also meets your needs.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, anyone offering unpackaged food to consumers must tell them which allergens are present. This is relevant if chocolate sprinkles are part of an unpackaged catering selection.
Keep the information from the packs you’ve used to hand, and make sure it’s clear which allergens are present in each topping on offer.
For each of these brands, compare the specific variety: pack size, type of chocolate and allergens may differ.
The range includes milk, dark, white and mixed sprinkles, as well as the Royaal line.
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand milk chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
Jumbo lists its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, both in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack, among other products.
Kiekeboe is the ALDI brand for the milk and dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed, sold in 300 g packs.
These Joybuy products include chocolate sprinkles and other chocolate toppings in packs ranging from 200 g to 390 g. When putting together your brunch table, note the difference between sprinkles, chunks and the Hail Chocolate Pure variety. Choose the type you want before working out how many packs to buy.
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A pack of milk chocolate sprinkles for serving one flavour on bread at a larger table. The pack contains 300 g. If anyone has an allergy, check the label, particularly the information about milk and wheat.
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For a brunch table where you’d like to offer chocolate chunks as a topping rather than just sprinkles. The pack contains 390 g. If anyone has an allergy, check the label for milk and soya.
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A dark chocolate topping for anyone who’d like to serve this variety on bread or with other brunch dishes. The pack contains 390 g. Check the product type and, if anyone has an allergy, the label for information about milk and soya.
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Milk chocolate sprinkles for anyone who’d like to serve this flavour as a separate topping at the brunch table. This pack contains 200 g, so it’s smaller than the 300 g and 390 g packs mentioned. If anyone has an allergy, check the label for milk and soya.
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A mix of chocolate and vanilla sprinkles for anyone who’d like to serve two flavours from one pack. The pack contains 200 g. If anyone has an allergy, check the label for wheat, soya and possible traces of milk.
Start with the number of guests and the other spreads you’ll be serving, then work out how many packs you need. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI offer 300 g packs; the right amount will also depend on how many guests choose chocolate sprinkles.
No. The word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. PLUS states that its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose, so check the allergen information on the exact pack.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, anyone offering unpackaged food to consumers must tell them which allergens are present. For a catering buffet, keep the information from the packs you’ve used to hand so you can say which allergens are present in each topping.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought. The information shown by Jumbo for De Ruijter Vlokken Puur says to store in a cool, dry place; check the instructions again for any other variety.
