Choose individually portioned packs if you want to put chocolate sprinkles in each person’s lunchbox, a 2-pack if you want to split two sealed packs between your stock cupboards, or a larger single pack if you’re making lots of sandwiches from one central supply. A 2-pack doesn’t automatically contain individual portions. Whatever size you choose, check the contents and allergens on the current packaging, and make sure food is served hygienically at the festival.
If you’re serving sandwiches with chocolate sprinkles at a festival or community event, the way you work will help determine which pack size is practical. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) stresses that food at markets and events must be prepared, served and stored safely and hygienically.
If you want to give each person their own portion of chocolate sprinkles, check how many individual packs are included. Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter product as a ‘1-portion pack’; the ‘2-pack’ label on a Venz product doesn’t, by itself, tell you how many portions there are per person.
If one team is making lots of sandwiches, the net weight and having a practical central supply are important. Before you buy, work out how many packs you’ll need and how you’ll keep an opened pack closed while serving food.
First decide whether you’ll give each person their own portion or make sandwiches on site. After that, the label and how you serve the food are important, whatever pack size you choose.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienic serving | Decide who will make the sandwiches and whether the supply can be kept closed between serving times. The NVWA calls for safe, hygienic practices when serving food at events. | If I’m making sandwiches at the festival, I want to prevent visitors from helping themselves from an open pack. For around 29% of consumers, a practical, hygienic way of serving food comes first. |
| Portion sizes | Check how many inner packs are included and the contents of each one. A label such as ‘2-pack’ doesn’t confirm that the pack contains separate portions for lunchboxes. | For lunchboxes, I want to give each person their own portion without splitting up a large pack on site; around 29% of consumers prioritise this way of portioning. |
| Amount needed | Match the net weight to the number of sandwiches you want to make. Jumbo, for example, lists packs of 390 g and 600 g, but the weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the contents are divided into portions. | When I’m making sandwiches for a group, I want to have enough ready without opening more packs than necessary; for around 24% of consumers, the amount needed is the main consideration. |
| Product type and label | For each specific product, read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the current packaging. Don’t rely on the brand name or flavour description alone. | If people have different preferences or allergies, I want to be able to check what’s in each product type I choose. For around 18% of consumers, product choice is the main consideration. |
A 2-pack contains multiple packs, but doesn’t tell you how many individual portions you can give to visitors. You may still have to portion it out yourself.
If you’re serving portions individually, look for a pack that’s explicitly labelled as portioned, and check how many inner packs are included in other sizes.
Ingredients can vary between product types. The NVWA says that legally required allergens must be listed on the label; you can’t automatically apply the information from one pack to another.
Check the current ingredients list for each product type you choose, and make sure the relevant information is available when you serve the food.
A central supply can work well when you’re making lots of sandwiches, but an opened pack needs a clean work surface and careful handling. The NVWA stresses the importance of preparing and storing food hygienically at events.
Agree in advance who will portion out the sprinkles, keep unused contents sealed, and only choose a larger pack if you can handle it safely.
These examples show different pack sizes. Always check the current packaging for the product you choose.
Worth considering if you want to compare a standard pack with one that’s explicitly labelled as a portion pack.
A brand to compare if you’re specifically looking for a multipack to split between two stock cupboards or serving times.
The own-brand range includes examples of larger packs for a single central supply.
An example of a larger single pack of dark chocolate sprinkles from ALDI.
A Lidl option to consider when comparing large packs of dark chocolate sprinkles.
These packs are options for making sandwiches from a shared supply. If you want to put chocolate sprinkles into individual lunchboxes, check before buying whether your chosen pack contains inner packs.
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A 600 g pack for making sandwiches from one shared supply.
If you’re serving individual portions, check whether the pack contains inner packs. Read the current ingredients and allergen information before use.
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A 390 g pack for making sandwiches from a shared supply.
This isn’t the De Ruijter product explicitly labelled ‘1-portion pack’. If you need individual lunchbox portions, check the packaging.
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A 400 g pack for making sandwiches from one shared supply.
If you’re serving individual portions, check how many inner packs are included in the specific product, and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
No. ‘2-pack’ doesn’t mean that each lunchbox can have its own individual portion. Albert Heijn lists a Venz 2-pack and separately labels a De Ruijter product as a ‘1-portion pack’. Check how many inner packs are included and the contents of each one.
Make sure food is prepared, served and stored hygienically. The NVWA says that food at markets and events must be handled safely and hygienically. Keep your work area clean and limit contact with supplies you’re not using yet.
No. Check the current label on the specific product you’re using. The NVWA says that legally required allergens must be listed on the label; information about a different product isn’t a substitute for checking.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g of chocolate sprinkles per slice in its general nutritional information. Don’t treat this as a fixed portion for every lunchbox: decide on your own portion sizes and check the information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Keep any unused chocolate sprinkles sealed and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The product information for one De Ruijter variety recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and closing it securely after opening. Also make sure your work area is clean when making sandwiches.
