Parents with a small snack table
If you only want to put a small amount of chocolate sprinkles out at a time, you can top up a small jar as needed. Keep the original packaging nearby so you can still check the ingredients and allergens.
Which setup works best for you?
Organisers of several snack times
For a longer day during the school holidays or several people sharing, a 1 l jar may mean less frequent refilling. Make sure the jar is properly closed between uses, and follow the storage advice on the sprinkles packaging.
Carers checking allergens
If you’re serving different varieties of chocolate sprinkles, knowing exactly which variety you have matters more than presenting them all in the same way. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows that the varieties reviewed may contain milk, lactose or soya, among other things. Check the label on every pack you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how much chocolate sprinkles you want to put on the table at once. Then choose a suitable shape and lid, and check the information on the packaging before transferring the sprinkles to a jar.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Amount on the table | Compare the jar’s capacity and opening with the amount you want to serve. Check how much of your chosen sprinkles will fit: the pack weight in grams is not the same as the jar capacity in litres. | For a short snack break, I’d rather put out a small amount and top it up if needed. Around 31% of consumers would prioritise this manageable serving amount. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Keep the original packaging within reach and check the ingredients list for each variety separately. | If children can choose from different jars, I want to know in advance which sprinkles go with which label. Around 25% of consumers would put clear product information first. |
| Keeping them dry | Check that the lid fits securely and that the jar and lid can be kept clean and dry. Follow the storage advice on the packaging you choose. | If I’m storing an opened pack in a jar, I want to be able to close it between snack times. Around 25% of consumers would focus mainly on this storage option. |
| Space on the snack table | Decide whether the sprinkles are a topping or a bread spread, and read the serving size and nutritional information on the packaging. | For a holiday snack, I want to weigh up where chocolate sprinkles fit alongside other foods. Around 19% of consumers would consider this the most important factor. |
A jar’s capacity is not a serving-size recommendation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists fruit and vegetables, among other things, as snacks for children aged 4 to 12. A festive jar doesn’t change the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles.
Common mistakes
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Assuming a whole pack will fit in the jar
Chocolate sprinkles packaging usually gives the weight in grams, while jars are generally measured in litres. The pack weight alone won’t tell you how much space the sprinkles will take up in a particular jar.
Check how much of your chosen sprinkles will fit, or transfer only the amount you need for the planned snack time.
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Throwing away the packaging after decanting
Once sprinkles are in a glass jar, it may no longer be clear which ingredients and allergens are in it. The varieties reviewed differ in this respect. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens are listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Keep the original pack next to the jar and clearly separate different varieties.
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Looking only at the size, not the lid
For the chocolate sprinkle products reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing them in a cool, dry place. A larger jar takes up more space, and the lid may need different care depending on the model.
Check the lid and the jar’s care instructions, and follow the storage advice on your chocolate sprinkles packaging.
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Using the jar as a guide to snack portions
The capacity of a storage jar doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles is suitable for each snack. Nutritional values and stated serving sizes can also vary by product.
Use the nutritional information on your chosen packaging to check the amounts per 100 g and per serving. Decide separately how much to put on the table.
Brands to compare
These brands offer different varieties of chocolate sprinkles or pack sizes to consider alongside your choice of jar. Always check the label on the product you’re actually using.
De Ruijter
If you’re comparing individual portions with a shared jar, Albert Heijn lists eight separate portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. The reviewed Specials Intens Puur is a different variety, in a 200 g pack.
- Kleintjes offers individual portions instead of one shared supply.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variety. Don’t use the information for Kleintjes for Specials Intens Puur, or vice versa.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz chocolate sprinkles in, among other sizes, a 400 g pack and a 380 g XXL milk variety. These are different products, not two pack sizes of the same variety.
- The pack sizes listed let you compare the format and type of sprinkles separately.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, the XXL milk variety reviewed contains milk, lactose and soya. Check the label on the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Hagelslag puur is a 400 g own-brand variety. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 20 g.
- The product information gives you a specific pack weight and serving size to consider.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and storage advice on the packaging you buy; product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own brand includes a 380 g milk chocolate sprinkles product. Its range overview also lists a 600 g own-brand pack.
- The different pack weights can help you choose the amount you want to keep in stock.
- A larger pack doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles will fit in your jar. According to Jumbo, the 380 g milk variety reviewed contains milk.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and mixed varieties, including 600 g packs, as well as 400 g fruit sprinkles. Fruit sprinkles are a different type of product from chocolate sprinkles.
- The product types and pack weights listed give you different options for a storage jar.
- Don’t assume a particular jar size will be suitable based only on a 600 g or 400 g pack. Check the packaging for the variety you choose, too.
Mister Choc (Lidl)
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack and describes the product as available in store.
- The pack weight is a useful detail when planning a larger supply.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack, and check whether your chosen variety is available in your store.
Glass storage options at Joybuy
These options include larger glass storage jars and smaller glass storage containers. A storage container won’t necessarily have the same opening or look on the table as a jar, so compare the shape with how you want to serve the chocolate sprinkles. The stated capacity doesn’t guarantee that a whole pack will fit.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
An option if you want to store a larger amount of chocolate sprinkles in one jar. It’s made of glass, has a stainless steel lid and holds 1.7 l. Check how much of your chosen sprinkles will fit.
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5five glass storage container, 0.53 l
A small storage option if you only want to put out a limited amount at a time. This is a transparent glass storage container with a capacity of 0.53 l, not a storage jar. Consider whether its shape suits the way you serve.
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PURECOOK glass jars with clip-top lids, 2 × 700 ml
Two separate jars can be useful if you want to keep varieties apart. Each jar has a capacity of 700 ml and a lid with a silicone seal and clip closure; don’t treat the set as one 1.4 l jar. Check the cleaning instructions before buying, as the product information differs on whether the jars are dishwasher-safe.
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Alpina borosilicate glass storage container, 620 ml
A compact storage container if you want to see what’s inside but don’t necessarily need a round serving jar. It’s made of borosilicate glass, has a capacity of 620 ml and is transparent with red detailing. Check that its shape and opening suit the way you plan to serve.
Frequently asked questions
What size jar works for a small school-holiday snack table?
A glass jar of around 0.5 l is a sensible choice if you want to put out a small amount of chocolate sprinkles and can top it up as needed. IKEA Netherlands lists a KORKEN storage jar in this size. Check whether it holds the amount you want to serve with your chosen sprinkles.
When is a 1 l jar useful?
A 1 l jar can be useful if several children or snack times share the same jar and you want to refill it less often. Its larger capacity doesn’t mean you should serve a larger snack portion; decide separately how much to put on the table.
Should I keep the chocolate sprinkles packaging with the glass jar?
Keep the original pack with the jar so you can check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods. That information won’t be visible if you only keep the contents in an unlabelled jar.
How can I keep the jar and chocolate sprinkles dry?
Fill a clean, completely dry jar and close it between uses. Follow the storage advice on the chocolate sprinkles packaging. For the KORKEN jars reviewed, IKEA Netherlands says the rubber seal should be washed by hand.