Who are mini portions useful for?

Brunch organiser planning portions

You want to be able to set out a small amount of topping for each guest without putting a large pack on the table straight away. The De Ruijter and AH mixes each contain eight portions.

Host who wants to offer a choice

You want guests to be able to choose between chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes without opening a separate large pack of each. Check which varieties are actually included in the mix you choose.

Shopper checking labels for guests

You want to check the ingredients and allergens in each variety before serving. For a mixed box, knowing the name of just one flavour isn’t enough; the NVWA explains how allergens must be listed on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether individual portions or serving the sprinkles yourself would suit your brunch better. Then compare the flavours and check the labels on both the rusks and the sprinkles.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions Check the number of individual portions and the weight per portion. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as 4 × 15 g and 4 × 20 g; AH Strooi mini’s contains eight portions in 140 g. If I want to set out a little something for each guest, I don’t want to have to serve it from a large pack myself. Portion control is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Flavours Check which types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes are in the mix rather than relying on the name on the box alone. If guests want different toppings on their rusks, I’m looking for a choice without having to open lots of packs. Around 33% of consumers put variety of flavour first.
Ingredients Check the current ingredients, allergens and nutrition information for each variety; check the rusk label separately. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, or I want to compare sugar content, I want to know exactly what’s being served. Ingredients and nutrition information are the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘one sachet per guest’

    A small box doesn’t tell you how its contents are divided. Albert Heijn specifies that De Ruijter Kleintjes contains 4 × 15 g and 4 × 20 g portions; AH Strooi mini’s is listed as eight portions with a total weight of 140 g.

    If you’re planning for a particular number of guests, check both the number of small packs and their weight.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    Jumbo’s product page for Strooi Mini’s says the product is no longer part of its online range, even though it still appears on a category page. Albert Heijn marks Venz Mini’s as discontinued.

    Just before buying, check the current product or store page to see whether the mix you’ve chosen is available to order.

  • Assuming ‘plain’ or ‘small’ means allergen-free

    Ingredients can vary between the items in a mix. The product information for De Ruijter Kleintjes lists milk and soya among the ingredients of some varieties, and possible traces of milk in the plain flakes; the Jumbo variety notes that it may contain wheat and gluten.

    If guests need to avoid allergens, read the label on the exact pack you’ve chosen, including any precautionary allergen statements.

  • Assuming all rusks contain iodised baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, iodine is added to baker’s salt, but bakers aren’t required to use it. This information about bread and baker’s salt also tells you nothing about the chocolate sprinkles.

    If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients on the rusks or ask the baker.

Brands and product ranges compared

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Kleintjes is a mix of chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles, for anyone who wants to offer small portions and a choice of flavours.

  • Albert Heijn lists eight portions: 4 × 15 g and 4 × 20 g.
  • Check the allergens for each item; possible traces of milk are listed for the plain flakes.

Albert Heijn

AH Strooi mini’s is a mix of small portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, also described as suitable for rusks.

  • The product page lists eight portions in a 140 g box.
  • The mix contains milk and lactose; check the current packaging before serving it to guests.

Jumbo

Jumbo Strooi Mini’s is a mix of eight small packs that can be used as a comparison when looking at small packs of chocolate sprinkles.

  • Jumbo describes several varieties in one pack.
  • The product page says the mix is no longer part of the online range, although it still appears on a category page. Check current availability.

Venz

Venz Mini’s shows how a mix with ten small sachets can be put together.

  • The product information lists sachets of 15 g, 18 g and 22,5 g.
  • Albert Heijn marks this mix as discontinued; don’t consider it a buying option without checking availability again.

KIEKEBOE (ALDI)

The KIEKEBOE chocolate sprinkle mix shown by ALDI is worth considering if you’d rather serve it yourself from a standard pack.

  • ALDI shows, among other things, a 600 g chocolate sprinkle mix and a range of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
  • This large-pack option doesn’t come in pre-portioned servings, so you decide how much to put on the table.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a mini portion change whether chocolate sprinkles count as a topping?

No, a mini portion mainly changes how much you serve at once. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre doesn’t include chocolate sprinkles in the Wheel of Five and lists 9,4 g of sugar for a 15 g portion; check the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion for the variety you’ve chosen.

Should I check every variety in a chocolate sprinkle mix?

Yes, different items in a mix may contain different ingredients and allergens. For the pack you’ve chosen, check the ingredients lists and any precautionary allergen statements for each variety, especially if a guest needs to avoid something.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles around Easter brunch?

Follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says to store AH Strooi mini’s in a cool, dark and dry place; the product information for Jumbo Strooi Mini’s says to store in a cool, dry place.

Do rusks served at Easter brunch automatically contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they do. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that iodine is added to baker’s salt, but using baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients on the rusks you’ve chosen or ask the baker; this tells you nothing about the chocolate sprinkles.