If you’re buying for a crowd
For a home cinema night, a large family or repeated use, you’ll want to know how much you need and whether one flavour will suit everyone. For example, Jumbo and ALDI offer 600 g consumer packs.
Which pack works best for you?
If you want to hand out portions to each guest
Individual portions make it easier to portion everything out in advance without putting a shared pack on the table. Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter pack containing 120 portions of 20 g, available in store only.
If flavour and ingredients matter to you
Milk chocolate, dark chocolate and varieties with different-sized sprinkles give you plenty of choice for your snack table. If anyone has allergies, always read the label on the variety you’ve chosen. For example, the 380 g Venz XXL milk chocolate sprinkles listed by Jumbo contain milk, soya and lactose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve one flavour from a larger pack or hand out individual portions. Then choose a variety and check the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the weight in grams with how much you expect to use, and check whether one flavour will be enough. | If I want to offer the same sprinkles to lots of guests, I’d rather buy one pack that I’ll actually use up. An estimated 36% of consumers would put quantity first. |
| Portions | Check the number of portions, the weight per portion and whether you can buy them through your preferred sales channel. | For a snack table where I want to hand out portions to each guest, individual packs are more practical than portioning them out myself. An estimated 29% of consumers would focus mainly on how the sprinkles are served. |
| Flavour and texture | Choose between options such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate or different-sized sprinkles, and check the exact variety. | If guests have different preferences, I don’t want to choose based on pack size alone. The flavour or texture they prefer would be the main consideration for an estimated 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the latest label for the variety you’ve chosen, including the allergen information and nutritional values. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the sprinkles before serving them. An estimated 14% of consumers would choose this as their first consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a large consumer pack as a catering pack
The 550 g and 600 g packs listed by Lidl, Jumbo and ALDI give you a useful point of comparison when buying for a group. The pack size alone won’t tell you whether one pack will be enough for your event.
Work out how many guests you’re expecting and how much you want to serve per person before deciding how many packs to buy.
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Assuming allergen information applies to every variety
Ingredients can vary between flavours and products. Jumbo lists milk, soya and lactose in its 380 g Venz XXL milk chocolate sprinkles; you can’t apply that information to other Venz varieties.
Before serving, check the latest label on each product you’ve chosen. If any guests need to avoid certain ingredients, have a separately checked alternative available.
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Leaving a large pack open
If you won’t use a whole pack at once, storage becomes part of your decision. Moisture and heat are good reasons to follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Close the pack after use and store it according to the instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, dark chocolate sprinkles in 120 portions of 20 g and De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur in a 200 g pack.
- The individual portions give each guest a measured amount.
- Albert Heijn lists the portion pack as available in store only, so check where you can buy it before planning to hand it out.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz XXL milk chocolate sprinkles in a 380 g pack, with larger pieces.
- The larger pieces are a good option if you’re looking for that texture.
- Jumbo lists milk, soya and lactose for this milk chocolate variety. Check the label if any guests need to avoid certain ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, among others, in 600 g packs.
- The 600 g pack is an option if several guests want the same flavour.
- Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour and make sure you’ll use the pack before its use-by date.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The pack gives you a larger quantity of one dark chocolate variety.
- The ALDI product page directs shoppers to buy in store, so check how you can purchase it.
Mister Choc
Lidl lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in its range.
- Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the pack size and ingredients on the product you choose before buying it for a group.
Chocolate sprinkles for your snack table on Joybuy
These products come in packs ranging from 380 g to 600 g, with a choice of flavours and sprinkle sizes for your snack table. Choose according to the number of guests and the variety you’d like; these aren’t individually wrapped portions.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
A pack for a movie night when you want to serve one milk chocolate variety with smileys. Pack size: 600 g; if anyone has allergies, check the label on this variety.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour, 400 g
For a snack table where you’d like to offer chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour. Pack size: 400 g; if anyone has allergies, read the information on the packaging for this exact mix.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A dark chocolate option if you want to put out one flavour for your snack table. Pack size: 400 g; check the latest label if any guests have allergies.
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Venz XXL white sprinkles, 380 g
For a movie night when you want to serve white sprinkles in larger pieces. Pack size: 380 g; if anyone has allergies, check the ingredients on the latest packaging before handing out this variety.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles for a snack table where that flavour is what you’re after. Pack size: 390 g; if anyone has allergies, read the label on this pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is 600 g of chocolate sprinkles enough for a movie night with guests?
It depends on how many guests you’re expecting and how much you want to serve each person. Jumbo and ALDI list 600 g packs, but a consumer pack like this won’t automatically be enough for a large event. Work out the portions you need and how many packs to buy in advance.
When are individual portions more convenient than a large pack?
Individual portions are handy when you want to decide in advance how much each guest will get. Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 portions of 20 g, available in store only. Check this before relying on it.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles?
Read the label for each exact variety you plan to serve. For example, Jumbo lists milk, soya and lactose in its 380 g Venz XXL milk chocolate sprinkles. Don’t use that product information as an ingredients list for other sprinkles.