For dry chocolate sprinkles on a summer holiday, individual portions or a shaker are a more suitable choice than a standard sauce squeeze bottle. The shakers we looked at are specifically marketed for chocolate sprinkles, while the squeeze bottles are described as being for liquids. Choose portions if you don’t want to transfer the sprinkles into another container, or a suitable shaker if you’ll be serving them regularly at one holiday destination. Whichever option you choose, follow the storage instructions and check the label of the exact product for allergen information.
Taking chocolate sprinkles to a campsite or holiday accommodation, but don’t want to serve them from an open packet every time? Look for a shaker that the retailer says is designed for dry sprinkles, or opt for pre-portioned servings.
Individual portions can be handy for separate breakfasts if you don’t want to open a large packet or fill a shaker. De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar is a 140 g sprinkle mix with eight portions; check that the quantity suits your plans.
If several people will be eating chocolate sprinkles regularly in the same place, you could consider a larger packet. Jumbo and ALDI offer examples in 600 g packs. Think separately about how you’ll portion them and where you can store the packet in a cool, dry place.
First decide whether you’ll take individual portions or serve from a supply kept in one place. A resealable bottle isn’t automatically suitable for sprinkling dry chocolate sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy, controlled sprinkling | Check whether the shaker is specifically intended for chocolate sprinkles or other dry sprinkles, and whether the lid closes securely. | At the campsite, I want to sprinkle chocolate sprinkles without having to pour them from an open packet every time. For around 42% of consumers, controlled dispensing is the top priority. |
| Compact to pack | Compare the number of portions and total weight with the number of breakfasts you have planned. | For a few breakfasts, I don’t want to decant a large packet first. A compact option is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storage and labelling | Choose a suitable pack size, read the allergen information for the exact product and follow the storage advice on the packet. | If several people are eating together at one destination, I want to be able to store the supply in a cool, dry place and know which product I’m serving. For around 25% of consumers, storage and labelling are the top priorities. |
The squeeze bottles described are intended for products such as ketchup, mustard, oil and sauce. OXO Good Grips Shop specifically lists chocolate sprinkles as a use for its shakers. So, a resealable bottle doesn’t necessarily have an opening that’s suitable for chocolate sprinkles.
When choosing a dispenser, check that it’s intended for dry sprinkles rather than judging by the shape of the container alone.
A 600 g packet may suit a group staying at the same destination, but it doesn’t provide a separate way to portion the sprinkles. The advice for the chocolate sprinkle products we looked at is also to store them in a cool, dry place.
For occasional breakfasts, individual portions may be a better option. If you choose a larger packet, plan ahead for how you’ll store and serve it at your holiday accommodation.
Ingredients and allergens vary between products. Albert Heijn, for example, states that Venz Hagelslag Puur contains milk and soya and may contain lactose; this information doesn’t automatically apply to another product.
Keep the original packaging with the shaker so you can refer back to the ingredients, allergens and best-before date for the product you’re using.
For the Mister CHOC product we looked at, Lidl states that it’s only available in store. So a product page doesn’t tell you whether the item is available at your local shop.
Before you set off, check availability at the shop where you plan to buy it, and read the packaging of the exact product when you purchase it.
These examples show a range of packaging options. A chocolate sprinkle brand or retailer’s range isn’t the same as a suitable shaker, so consider the product packaging and dispenser separately.
Kleintjes Strooibaar is a 140 g sprinkle mix with eight portions. Jumbo also offers regular De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack.
Venz Hagelslag Puur is an example of chocolate sprinkles in a standard-size packet.
Albert Heijn’s chocolate sprinkles range gives you a way to browse different varieties, including own-brand and other brands.
Jumbo offers its own chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, as well as chocolate sprinkles from other brands.
Lidl offers Mister CHOC Hagelslag Puur in a 600 g pack.
ALDI offers Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
Don’t choose a standard sauce squeeze bottle without checking whether it’s intended for dry sprinkles. The squeeze bottles described are marketed for liquids, while OXO Good Grips Shop specifically lists chocolate sprinkles as a use for its shakers.
Pre-portioned servings are a good choice for a few separate breakfasts if you don’t want to decant the sprinkles. De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight portions in a 140 g pack; check that the quantity and ingredients suit what you want to take.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your product. The advice for the De Ruijter and Venz products we looked at is to store them in a cool, dry place, so choose a suitable spot and keep the packaging with the contents.
Keep the original packaging with the shaker so it’s clear which chocolate sprinkles are inside. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. When you refill the shaker, check the label of the exact product again.
A 600 g pack may suit several people staying at the same holiday destination for a longer period. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl offer packs of this size, but the format doesn’t provide a separate way to portion the sprinkles. Also decide where you’ll store the packet in a cool, dry place and how you’ll serve them.
