Who are the different pack types for?

Those sharing breakfast

If you have breakfast with several people on a Sunday, you can choose between individual packs to share out and one larger pack for the table.

Lunchbox planners

If you’re also buying for lunchboxes, weigh up individual portions against the total amount you’ll be bringing home.

Label-conscious shoppers

If you compare products by sugar, ingredients or allergens, look beyond the flavour and pack size. Check the nutritional information for the product you choose.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you want individual packs, one shared pack or measured portions. Then check the total quantity and the label of the product you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Individual packs Count the packs and check the weight of each one; a 2-pack may contain two separate products. If I’m buying for several people, I want to be able to share one pack and keep another sealed. For around 40% of consumers, being able to divide the packs is the top priority.
Quantity and usage Check the total weight and consider whether it suits how often you use that particular product. If I’m buying one flavour for the breakfast table, I want enough without ending up with an impractically large amount in the cupboard. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Lunchbox portions Check the number of portions, the amount per portion and the total quantity. Also read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you choose. For regular lunchboxes, I want to be able to portion out the chocolate sprinkles in advance, as long as the total amount suits how much I use. Around 30% of consumers prioritise having individual portions.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a multipack with one large pack

    Albert Heijn says that the Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack is supplied as two separate products, each weighing 400 g. That makes a difference if you want to keep one pack aside or give one away.

    Check the number of packs and the quantity in each one, not just the total weight.

  • Choosing individual portions without checking the total quantity

    De Ruijter’s portion pack at Albert Heijn contains 120 portions of 20 g, adding up to 2.4 kg. Albert Heijn lists this pack as available in store only.

    Think about how often you’ll use the portions, and check the use-by date and store availability before choosing such a large quantity.

  • Assuming every product has the same label

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between chocolate sprinkle products. For Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag 400 g, Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens and says the product may contain lactose.

    Read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional details on the exact pack you’re buying.

Brands compared

These examples show the types of packs you can compare. The features of one product don’t necessarily apply to other products from the same brand.

Venz

Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag puur as a 2-pack, with two separate 400 g packs. Jumbo also lists a separate 400 g plain chocolate sprinkle product.

  • The 2-pack gives you two separate packs to share out or open one at a time.
  • Check the label of each product. For the plain 400 g product, Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens and says it may contain lactose.

De Ruijter

Alongside a regular 390 g plain chocolate sprinkle product, Albert Heijn lists a pack containing 120 individual portions of 20 g.

  • Individual portions offer another pack format if you want to spread chocolate sprinkles across separate lunch breaks.
  • The portion pack contains 2.4 kg in total. Albert Heijn lists it as available in store only.

AH

Albert Heijn lists plain chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, as well as a smaller 250 g product labelled ‘less sugar’.

  • The 600 g pack gives you one larger pack for a shared breakfast table.
  • The 250 g product isn’t a multipack. Compare the nutritional information for the exact products rather than assuming a label applies to other brands or flavours.

Kiekeboe

ALDI Nederland lists Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles in one 600 g pack.

  • A single 600 g pack is an alternative if you want to put one pack on the table.
  • This isn’t a multipack, so there’s no second pack to keep sealed or give away.

Chocolate sprinkles in one shared pack

This Joybuy pick is for anyone who wants to put one larger pack of milk chocolate sprinkles on the table for Sunday breakfast, rather than choosing individual packs or lunchbox portions.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces – 600 g

For a breakfast table where everyone shares one pack: this contains 600 g of milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces.

It’s a single pack, not a multipack or portion pack. Before buying, read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the label for this product.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 2-pack the same as one large pack of chocolate sprinkles?

Not always. The Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack at Albert Heijn contains two separate products, each weighing 400 g. Check how many individual packs there are if you want to keep one aside or give one away.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles?

Check the allergen information for the exact product you’re buying. For Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag 400 g, Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens and says it may contain lactose. This doesn’t tell you what’s on the label of other products.

What should I consider if I often serve chocolate sprinkles?

Check the nutritional information per 100 g and how much you use per portion. The Voedingscentrum describes chocolate sprinkles as a bread topping high in sugar, saturated fat and calories. A larger pack or a different pack format doesn’t change the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen.