Who are these options relevant to?

Host planning for a large group

You want to have enough chocolate sprinkles ready for bread rolls or as a topping. The net weight helps you work out how many packs you’ll need.

Topping chooser with a favourite flavour

You’re specifically looking for milk, dark, white or mixed sprinkles to suit what you’re serving. Albert Heijn suggests using De Ruijter Royaal extra puur on cupcakes or stirred into yoghurt, among other options.

Host keeping an eye on allergens

You check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen before serving the sprinkles to your guests. Information about milk, soya and wheat varies by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide what quantity and flavour will work with your menu. If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product first.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity Compare the net weight of similar sprinkles and choose the number of packs to suit what you’re serving. If I’m putting out bread rolls and toppings for lots of guests, I want to make sure I have enough sprinkles. Around 50% of consumers put the quantity they need first.
Flavour and use Choose the flavour you want, such as milk, dark or a mix. If you have a particular topping in mind, check the product description too. For cupcakes or yoghurt, I want a flavour that suits the dish. Flavour and use come first for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label for the product you’ve chosen and, if needed, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what the sprinkles contain or may contain. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming packs of different weights are equivalent

    PLUS and Jumbo list 300 g packs of chocolate sprinkles, while PLUS lists Choca Sprinkles in a 200 g pack. For a larger group, this difference affects how many you’ll need.

    Compare the net weight of the same product type and think about how you plan to use the sprinkles.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘vegan’ means allergen-free

    PLUS labels its dark chocolate sprinkles as vegan, but also says they may contain milk and lactose. For Choca, PLUS lists wheat and soya as allergens.

    Read the ingredients and allergen warning on the exact pack you’ve chosen before buying for guests.

  • Counting on a particular variety without checking the range

    Your preferred flavour may not be available: Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Royaal extra puur as no longer in its range.

    Check the current range before planning your menu around a particular variety.

Brands and own-label options compared

De Ruijter

An option if you’re looking for a particular flavour, including milk, dark, white or extra dark.

  • Albert Heijn suggests using Royaal extra puur as a bread topping, on cupcakes or stirred into yoghurt.
  • Albert Heijn lists this particular Royaal variety as no longer in its range, so check which varieties are available.

Albert Heijn huismerk

Albert Heijn lists mixed sprinkles and milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.

  • You can choose between these flavour options within the range.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the variety you choose.

Jumbo huismerk

Jumbo lists milk and dark chocolate sprinkles and a duo mix, all in 300 g packs.

  • The varieties listed let you choose between a single flavour and a mix.
  • Don’t assume the ingredients or allergens are the same just because the packs have the same weight.

PLUS huismerk

PLUS lists 300 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles bearing a Fairtrade cocoa label.

  • PLUS describes the dark variety as vegan.
  • According to PLUS, this variety may contain milk and lactose. Check the current label if you have allergies.

Kiekeboe (ALDI)

ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk or dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.

  • ALDI mentions a Rainforest Alliance label for these chocolate sprinkles.
  • Check which variety is available in store and read the label on that pack.

Choca

Choca Sprinkles are cocoa-based confectionery sprinkles in a 200 g pack, so they’re not the same product type as chocolate sprinkles.

  • A separate option if you’re specifically looking for cocoa-based confectionery sprinkles.
  • PLUS lists wheat and soya as allergens and says the product may contain milk.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare packs of chocolate sprinkles for a garden party?

First compare the product type and net weight with what you want to serve. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list 300 g packs of chocolate sprinkles; PLUS lists 200 g packs of Choca cocoa-based confectionery sprinkles, which are a different product type. Choose the number of packs to suit your guest list and planned dishes.

Can I also use chocolate sprinkles as a topping?

Yes, as long as the flavour works with the dish. For De Ruijter Royaal extra puur, Albert Heijn suggests using it on cupcakes or stirred into yoghurt or porridge. Check the exact variety if you’re looking for a specific topping.

What should I check for allergens when buying sprinkles for guests?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you choose. PLUS says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose; for Choca, PLUS lists wheat and soya as allergens and says the product may contain milk.