Who is this choice relevant to?

Stocking up for several gaming nights

You’re looking for a pack that will last through several snack breaks. Don’t just check the pack size; consider how much you’ll actually use.

Gamers who want to choose their portion

You use chocolate sprinkles as a sweet part of a snack and want to measure out how much you have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the sugar and saturated fat in chocolate sprinkles.

Shoppers with a food allergy

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing. For example, the dark chocolate varieties from Venz and De Ruijter described by Albert Heijn list milk and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles for one evening or several snack breaks. Then compare the portion, the flavour you want and the label on the product you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Stock and pack size Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll use the pack before the end of its stated shelf life, following the storage instructions. If I’m stocking up for several gaming nights, I don’t want to choose a pack that I’ll leave mostly unused. Around 36% of consumers put stocking up first.
Sugars and portion size Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and decide how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll use for each snack. With a sweet snack, I want to be able to estimate what’s in my portion. For around 29% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Allergens and ingredients Check the ingredients list for the exact product, along with any listed allergens and warnings about possible cross-contamination. If I need to avoid an ingredient, the label matters more than the flavour of the chocolate sprinkles. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour and variety Choose between milk chocolate, dark chocolate and special varieties; compare the stated cocoa content only for the products you’re considering. For a gaming night with friends, I want to choose a flavour that goes with the snacks I’ve planned. Around 14% of consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming dark chocolate automatically means dairy-free

    The labels for the dark chocolate varieties from Venz and De Ruijter described by Albert Heijn list milk and soya. So dark chocolate is no substitute for checking allergen information.

    If you have a food allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought the same brand before.

  • Confusing a sugar claim with a portion recommendation

    A claim on the front of a pack won’t tell you how much sugar you’ll get in the portion you plan to have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping containing sugar and saturated fat.

    Check the nutritional values per 100 g and decide separately how much to add to your snack.

  • Treating a product page as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change when a product is updated. This is especially important if you’re relying on a specific detail.

    Check the pack you receive or pick up in store before using the chocolate sprinkles.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in a range of pack sizes.

  • The range shown by Jumbo includes dark chocolate varieties in 380 g and 600 g packs.
  • Choose a pack size to suit the number of snack breaks you have planned, and check the details for the product you choose.

Kiekeboe / ALDI

Kiekeboe is an ALDI own-brand range that includes dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • ALDI states that this dark chocolate variety uses Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • Check in store that the variety you want is available, and read the label.

Mister Choc / Lidl

Lidl lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size is clearly stated on Lidl’s product page.
  • Lidl presents this variety as a product to buy in store.

De Ruijter

De Ruijter offers a Specials Intens Puur variety, among others, for those looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour.

  • For the Specials Intens Puur variety described, Albert Heijn states that it contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
  • The label described lists milk and soya. Check the allergens for the variety you buy.

Venz

Venz offers a standard dark chocolate sprinkles variety alongside other flavours.

  • For the 400 g Venz Puur variety described, Albert Heijn states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • The label described lists milk and soya, and also warns that lactose may be present.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists chocolate sprinkles under its own AH brand and from other brands.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for checking the ingredients and nutritional values of a variety.
  • Albert Heijn advises you to read the packaging, as product information can change.

Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy

These two De Ruijter packs are worth considering if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles for several snack breaks. Compare the pack sizes and check the nutritional and allergen information for the variety you choose.

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

A variety to consider if you’d like an intensely dark chocolate flavour with your snack. The pack contains 200 g; check the nutritional information and allergens on the label before use.

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De Ruijter Chocolate Sprinkles Dark, 390 g

De Ruijter Chocolate Sprinkles Dark 390 g

A good option if you want to spread a pack of dark chocolate sprinkles across several snack breaks. The pack contains 390 g; check the nutritional and allergen information for this variety before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose dark or milk chocolate sprinkles for a gaming night?

Choose the flavour that goes with the snack you’ve planned; dark and milk chocolate aren’t a nutritional ranking. For a specific variety, compare the ingredients and nutritional values on the label rather than drawing conclusions about sugar from the flavour name.

When is a large pack of chocolate sprinkles practical?

A large pack is practical if you’ll use it over several snack breaks. Check the net weight and follow the storage and shelf-life information on the pack.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles suitable if I need to avoid milk or soya?

Don’t assume they are just because they’re labelled dark chocolate. The dark chocolate varieties from Venz and De Ruijter described by Albert Heijn list milk and soya, so always check the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.