If you want to make several portions
If you’re finishing off several desserts for a film night at home, check how much is in the packet and whether you can store the rest for later.
Who are sprinkles useful for?
If you’re looking for a dessert topping
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and other retailers also describe sprinkles as a topping for things such as yoghurt, custard or cakes. Choose a flavour that goes with what you’re serving.
If you need to check for allergens
Milk, lactose, soya, wheat and gluten are listed as ingredients or possible traces in various varieties we looked at. Read the label on the packet you’re buying, even if you’re familiar with a similar product.
What should you look for?
First, decide what you’ll serve the sprinkles on. Then choose a suitable quantity and flavour, and check the label for everyone who’ll be eating.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check the net weight and think about how many portions you want to finish off; the packs mentioned range from 180 g to 400 g. | If I want to use sprinkles on several desserts, I want to know in advance whether one packet will be enough. For around 30% of consumers, having enough in the pack comes first. |
| Use as a topping | Choose a base in advance, such as yoghurt, custard or cake, and check that the variety will work with it. | For my film night, I want something to sprinkle over a dessert, not a snack to serve on its own. Around 40% of consumers give this use top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the packet. | If someone eating with me needs to avoid milk, soya, wheat or gluten, I want to be able to check the specific variety. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the deciding factor. |
| Flavour | See whether you’re choosing milk, dark or a mix; check the stated cocoa content for each variety. | I want the sprinkles to complement my dessert. For around 10% of consumers, flavour is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of sprinkles as a ready-to-eat film-night snack
The products discussed are mainly sold as bread toppings or sprinkles. For a film-night dessert, you’ll need something to serve them on; they’re not frozen products.
Before buying, think about whether you want to serve them on yoghurt or cake, for example. Look at a different product category if you want something to eat straight from the packet.
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Choosing a milk or mixed variety without checking the label
AH Mix contains milk and lactose; Jumbo Duo may contain gluten, milk and wheat. So a similar flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are relevant to your packet.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the current packet every time you buy.
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Assuming every variety is available in the same way
Lidl lists the milk chocolate sprinkles we looked at as available in store only. Jumbo reported that the De Ruijter Royaal variety we looked at was no longer part of its online range.
Before you set off or place an order, check whether the variety you want is available from your chosen retailer.
A variety that’s only available in store may mean an extra trip to the shops.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Mix sprinkles come in a 300 g pack containing 50% dark and 50% white sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn suggests using them as a bread topping or as a topping for a dessert or cake.
- This mix contains milk and lactose; check the current packaging before serving.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells Duo Sprinkles Mix in a 300 g pack, as well as separate milk and dark varieties.
- According to Jumbo, the Duo Mix contains 50% chocolate sprinkles and 50% white sprinkles, and can also be used to decorate custard.
- The Duo Mix may contain gluten, milk and wheat; check the label on the variety you choose.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers sprinkles in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
- The product information for Vlokken Royaal states that it contains at least 40% cocoa solids. The milk chocolate sprinkles are also described as a topping for yoghurt and cakes.
- The Royaal variety we looked at was no longer in Jumbo’s online range. Check availability and allergens for each variety.
PLUS
PLUS sells dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack labelled Fairtrade Cacao.
- The dark chocolate flavour offers an alternative if you’re not looking for milk or mixed sprinkles.
- The product information notes that it may contain milk and lactose. If you have an allergy or intolerance, don’t rely on the flavour name alone.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
- The product page states that these sprinkles are Rainforest Alliance certified.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific packet in store before choosing.
Lidl
Lidl lists milk chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack as available in store only.
- The pack is an option to look for on a shopping trip.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packet in store.
Sprinkles and toppings for home
These Joybuy products are worth considering as sprinkles or toppings for a film night at home. The list also includes chocolate chunks and chocolate vermicelli, so check the product type if you’re specifically looking for sprinkles.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
A milk chocolate variety to consider as a topping; the pack contains 400 g. If you have allergies, check the current label.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour 400 g
For anyone looking to combine chocolate and vanilla flavours in a topping. The pack contains 400 g; check the current packaging for allergen information.
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De Ruijter chocolate chunks 390 g
Chocolate chunks to consider as a topping if you’re not looking for sprinkles. The pack contains 390 g; check the current label for allergen information.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate vermicelli 390 g
A dark chocolate option if you’d rather use chocolate vermicelli than sprinkles as a topping. The pack contains 390 g; check the label for allergens.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles 300 g
Milk chocolate sprinkles to consider as a topping. The pack contains 300 g; if you have allergies, read the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Can you eat chocolate sprinkles on their own during a film?
Sprinkles are mainly sold as a bread topping or decoration, not as a ready-to-eat film-night snack. For a film night at home, you can use them on yoghurt, custard or cake, for example; just decide in advance what you’ll serve them with.
Which allergens should you check in chocolate sprinkles?
It varies by variety: the products discussed list milk, lactose, soya, wheat and gluten, among other things, as ingredients or possible traces. So read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific packet, even if you’ve bought a different variety before.
How should you store opened chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the instructions on the packet and seal it well after use. The product information discussed recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; also check the date on your own packet.