Choose small portion packs if children will be decorating independently in different places; a larger box is better for one supervised decorating table. Don’t assume a squeeze bottle from the search term alone: check the packaging type of the exact product. None of these packaging options guarantees there won’t be spills, and it’s important to check the label when serving food to a group.
If children will be decorating something themselves during an Easter egg hunt, it helps to decide in advance who will hand out the chocolate sprinkles and how much will be available at a time. A portion pack sets a limit on the amount, but won’t automatically prevent spills.
Individual packs are an option if you have several children or decorating spots. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Kleintjes as eight small portions, which are also intended for decorating.
When serving food to a group, the information for the exact product matters. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows that the listed allergens vary between chocolate sprinkle products.
Let the way you plan to serve the sprinkles determine the packaging: individual portions work well at several serving spots, while a box is better for one centrally managed table.
Choose this when: children will be given a set amount at different times or in different places.
Bear in mind: there will be more individual packs, and a portion won’t automatically prevent spills while decorating.
Choose this when: one adult will hand out the chocolate sprinkles from a shared supply.
Bear in mind: a box doesn’t contain pre-measured portions; you’ll need to organise the serving separately if children will help themselves.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for independent decorating | Check the number of packs and the amount in each portion. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 g and 20 g for De Ruijter Kleintjes. | If children will be decorating independently in several places, I want to be able to set a limit on the amount available at a time. Portion control is the top priority for an estimated 45% of consumers. |
| A shared supply at one table | Compare the net weight with the number of planned serving sessions and decide who will hand out the sprinkles from the box. | For one supervised decorating table, I want to have enough chocolate sprinkles to hand. Having enough in stock is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the exact packaging. | If anyone taking part needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the chosen product contains before serving it. Checking the label is the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
A search term doesn’t tell you whether the product actually contains chocolate sprinkles in a squeeze bottle. A box or portion pack has a different way of dispensing the sprinkles.
Check the packaging type, contents and exact product variant on the product page before choosing a squeeze bottle.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk, soya and wheat for Venz Kwinkslag, and milk and lactose for AH Hagelslag mix. A brand name doesn’t replace the information for the specific variant.
Read the packaging of the product you’re actually going to serve, even if you’ve bought chocolate sprinkles from the same brand before.
A larger pack doesn’t automatically provide individual amounts for different children or decorating spots.
Use a box for a supervised decorating table, or portion out the chocolate sprinkles in advance if each child needs their own amount.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is an option if you want to hand out chocolate sprinkles in pre-portioned amounts for each decorating session.
Venz Kwinkslag puur vanille is a 400 g mix of chocolate sprinkles for use at a central table.
AH Hagelslag mix is a 400 g pack of dark and white chocolate sprinkles.
Jumbo’s range of chocolate sprinkles includes different pack sizes for a central serving point or smaller serving sessions.
The Aldi range shown includes Kiekeboe Hagelslag mix in a 600 g pack and Sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
Not without checking the exact product. See whether the product page describes chocolate sprinkles in a squeeze bottle and states how much it contains; a search term alone doesn’t confirm the packaging type.
Individual portions let you hand out a set amount at each place or session. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 g and 20 g for De Ruijter Kleintjes; choose the number of packs to suit the way you’ll be serving them.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label; also check for any statement that a product may contain an allergen.
Follow the storage instructions and date on the pack you’ve chosen. Jumbo says its 200 g Chocolade Hagelslag Puur should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place; check the instructions again if you choose a different variant.
