If you want to serve individual portions with coffee and cake or offer a choice of toppings, a mini selection could be a good fit: AH Strooi mini's, Jumbo Strooi Mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes each list eight portions. If you regularly use the same chocolate sprinkles without handing out sachets, a larger pack may be more practical. If you choose a mixed selection, always check the varieties and allergens for each product.
If you’d rather put out sachets with the cake than open a single box, check how many individual portions there are. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter each list eight portions for the mini selections mentioned here.
If you want guests to choose between chocolate sprinkles, flakes or colourful sugar strands for cakes or cupcakes, check what’s included in each selection. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter describe different combinations in their product information.
If any ingredients or allergens are relevant to your guests, read the label on the pack you choose. Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's; De Ruijter Kleintjes product information also mentions soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
First decide whether you want to hand out sachets or sprinkle toppings from one box. Then check which varieties are included and whether the ingredients are suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the number of sachets and how much each contains; a stated number of portions doesn’t necessarily mean they’re individually wrapped. | If I want to give everyone their own portion with coffee and cake, I want to know in advance how many sachets I can put out. Around 45% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Types of topping | Check which chocolate sprinkles, flakes and, if included, colourful sugar strands are in the pack. For a mix, read the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose. | For different slices of cake, I want to offer a choice without opening several large boxes. Around 33% of consumers prioritise variety. |
| Home supplies | Consider whether you need pre-portioned servings or would prefer to sprinkle from one larger pack more often. | If I regularly use the same chocolate sprinkles outside coffee breaks too, I’d rather have one box at home than individual sachets. Around 22% of consumers say having supplies at home is their priority. |
For the mini selections from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter, ‘mini’ refers to small portions; the name alone doesn’t tell you anything about the size of the sprinkles.
Check the number of items or portions, and make sure the contents are actually in individual sachets.
Ingredients vary between selections. Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's; De Ruijter Kleintjes lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack, even if you only plan to use one particular variety from the mix.
Albert Heijn marks Venz Mini's as discontinued; Jumbo says the product is no longer available online. This doesn’t tell you whether another shop still stocks it.
Check current availability with the shop where you plan to buy it.
According to Jumbo’s product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar is a 140 g selection; Albert Heijn lists eight portions and also suggests using it on cupcakes.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Strooi mini's contains eight portions in a 140 g pack, including chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini's contains eight portions in 140 g. Jumbo also lists larger packs of chocolate sprinkles for use without individual sachets.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes Venz Mini's as a selection of ten small packs in a range of varieties.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe Hagelslag mix in a 600 g pack and Kiekeboe Vruchtenhagel in a 400 g pack.
Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack, available in store only.
AH Strooi mini's, Jumbo Strooi Mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes each list eight portions. Check the pack you choose to see how many sachets it contains and how much is in each one.
Check the allergens on the label of the exact selection you’re buying. Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's; De Ruijter Kleintjes product information lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya, lactose and wheat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Seal an opened pack tightly and store chocolate sprinkles in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened chocolate sprinkles in a kitchen cupboard for up to one year; also follow the instructions on the pack and check the appearance and smell. Jumbo recommends storing Strooi Mini's in a cool, dry place.
Check current stock with the shop where you plan to buy them. Albert Heijn marks Venz Mini's as discontinued, and Jumbo says the product is no longer available online; these listings don’t tell you whether it’s still available elsewhere.
