The host expecting lots of guests
You expect lots of guests to use the same chocolate sprinkles. One large pack is more convenient than opening a separate pack for every flavour.
Which option is right for you?
The host planning a varied toppings table
You want to offer different flavours or shapes to go with bread, yoghurt or desserts. Several smaller packs are a good choice for this.
The host who checks labels and plans for leftovers
You want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens listed for each product. After the party, you want to seal opened packs properly and store them in a dry place.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many guests are likely to use the same chocolate sprinkles. Then choose your flavours and presentation, and decide how you’ll keep labels and opened packs to hand at the table.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size and quantity | Compare the amount in each pack and estimate how many guests will use the same variety. | If lots of guests want one chocolate flavour, I’d rather have enough in one pack than open several different ones. Having enough of the same variety is the priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Flavour and presentation | Decide whether you want to offer milk, dark, a mix or another shape of sprinkles. | For a table with bread and desserts, I want guests to be able to choose from more than one topping. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this variety. |
| Labels and storage | Read the current label for each product and decide how you’ll keep opened packs sealed and dry. | When guests are helping themselves, I want to be able to show the information on each pack and store leftovers neatly. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Opening all the large packs at once
Opened chocolate sprinkles may lose quality if they aren’t sealed properly or are exposed to damp.
Only open the packs you need. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises sealing chocolate sprinkles tightly and storing them in a dry place.
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Using one label for every flavour
Ingredients and allergens can vary from product to product. The product information reviewed includes milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Check the current label on each product individually and keep the matching pack clearly identifiable by the toppings table.
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Treating XXL sprinkles and portions as the same thing
XXL describes the shape of the sprinkles; individual portions describe how they’re packaged. They answer different questions when planning your party table.
Choose larger sprinkles if you want a more eye-catching topping, or individual portions if you’d like to hand out toppings to each guest. In either case, check the total quantity in the pack.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo offers own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and duo varieties in 600 g packs. That size is worth considering when lots of guests will be using the same variety.
- For its milk variety, Jumbo states that there are 30 portions of 20 g.
- Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour; varieties aren’t interchangeable for guests with an allergy.
Kiekeboe
ALDI offers Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, as well as a variety with XXL sprinkles.
- This range lets you choose between a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles and a different shape.
- A different shape doesn’t mean there’s more in the pack; check the weight of your chosen product.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter is worth comparing if you’d like to serve other flavours or individual portions alongside regular chocolate sprinkles.
- Jumbo offers varieties in 200–390 g packs; Albert Heijn lists eight portions in a Kleintjes pack.
- For Kleintjes and other varieties, check the ingredients and any allergen or ‘may contain’ information separately.
Venz
The Venz range reviewed at Jumbo includes 380–400 g packs, including XXL sprinkles and a combination with vanilla flavour.
- The different flavours and shapes give you more choice for a table with several toppings.
- Check the label for each variety; product information for a milk and vanilla variety lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Chocolate sprinkles for your party table at Joybuy
These products include a 600 g pack, as well as smaller milk, dark and milk-and-vanilla varieties. Choose according to the flavours you want to offer and how much you expect to use; always check the current label for guests with allergies.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Sprinkles with Smileys, 600 g
For a table where lots of guests will be using the same milk chocolate variety. The pack contains 600 g and includes smiley-shaped pieces; check the label before serving.
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Venz Chocolate and Vanilla-Flavoured Sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone wanting to add a chocolate and vanilla variety to the toppings table. The pack contains 400 g; read the label if you need to share the ingredients with guests.
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Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, 380 g
A milk chocolate option if you’d rather serve less than a 600 g pack of one flavour. This pack contains 380 g; check the label before serving it alongside other toppings.
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Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles, 400 g
For guests who enjoy milk chocolate sprinkles. The pack contains 400 g; work out how many packs you’ll need based on how you plan to serve them.
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De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 390 g
A dark chocolate option to serve alongside milk chocolate sprinkles at your party. The pack contains 390 g; keep the label to hand so guests can check the ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Is 600 g of chocolate sprinkles enough for a garden party?
It depends on the number of guests and how you serve them. Jumbo states that its 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles contains thirty 20 g portions; guests may use different amounts as a bread topping or dessert topping.
How should I store leftover chocolate sprinkles after the party?
Seal opened packs tightly and store them in a dry place. This is the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for chocolate sprinkles. Also check the best-before information on the packaging, and don’t use the product if it smells musty or doesn’t look right.
How can I make allergen information available at a self-service table?
Keep the current packaging for each variety clearly identifiable beside its matching topping, so guests can read the information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for non-prepacked foods must be provided to consumers in another way. If you’re serving food as a business or caterer, check what this means for your own setup.