For shoppers comparing quantities
If you use chocolate sprinkles regularly, look at both the total net weight and the number of individual packs. Jumbo and ALDI offer 600 g packs, while the Venz 2-pack sold by Albert Heijn contains two 400 g packs.
Which size is right for you?
For shoppers who want to share out their supplies
If you want to share packs around your household or use them at different times, check how many packs are included. Albert Heijn states that the Venz and De Ruijter multipacks reviewed are supplied as separate products, not as lunch portions.
For shoppers with a particular flavour or ingredient preference
If you prefer milk or dark chocolate, or have a particular variant in mind, check the information for that exact product. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens for the 390 g De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles reviewed here; don’t assume the same applies to other variants.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want one pack or several separate packs. Then check whether the total quantity and the variant you’ve chosen suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it’s for |
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| Total quantity | Compare the net weight of one large pack with the combined weight of a multipack. Also check the best-before date. | If I use the same chocolate sprinkles often, I want to know whether I’ll use up the whole quantity in time. For around 50% of consumers, having enough in stock is the main priority. |
| Individual packs | Check how many packs you get and whether they’re standard packs or portion packs. | If I want to share supplies with housemates or use them for lunches, separate packs are more practical than one large pack. Around 30% of consumers give sharing out their supplies the highest priority. |
| Variant and label | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any storage instructions for the variant you’re buying. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or need to check for allergens, I want to be able to assess the information for that exact pack. For around 20% of consumers, checking the variant matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains lunch portions
According to Albert Heijn, the Venz and De Ruijter packs reviewed are supplied as separate, standard products. So, several packs in one offer doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles are portioned out for lunch.
If you want to share out the packs, check how many there are and the individual contents of each one.
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Assuming label information applies to another variant
Ingredients and allergens can vary between variants. For the De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya and states that the product may contain lactose.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually using, including the allergen and storage information.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
Venz
Albert Heijn offers a Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 2-pack containing two 400 g packs.
- The two packs are supplied separately and can be stored individually.
- They aren’t individual lunch portions.
De Ruijter
The products reviewed include 390 g Dark Chocolate Sprinkles and a Specials Intense Dark 3-pack containing three 200 g packs.
- According to Albert Heijn, the 3-pack contains separate packs, making them easy to share out.
- The allergen information for the 390 g dark chocolate variant doesn’t necessarily apply to the Specials 3-pack; check the label for each variant.
Jumbo huismerk
Jumbo lists milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
- A 600 g pack gives you a supply in one pack.
- One large pack doesn’t give you separate packs to share out.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- ALDI states that this variant contains Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
- The product reviewed is one pack, not a multipack for sharing out individual packs.
Albert Heijn
A retailer selling the Venz and De Ruijter multipacks reviewed here, rather than a chocolate sprinkle brand in this comparison.
- The pack descriptions state how many packs are included and that they’re supplied separately.
- Before using a product, also check the label on each pack you choose.
Lidl / Mister Choc
Lidl lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles and mixed chocolate sprinkles as separate product variants.
- The listings distinguish between dark chocolate and mixed varieties.
- Check the packaging for the net weight and information about the variant you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Are chocolate sprinkle multipacks handy for lunchboxes?
They’re handy if you want to keep several standard packs in stock, but they don’t automatically provide individual lunch portions. Albert Heijn states that the Venz and De Ruijter multipacks reviewed are supplied as separate products.
What should I check on a pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight and best-before date on the pack you’ve chosen, along with any storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists this information as part of the labelling requirements for pre-packed foods.
Is online allergen information enough if I have an allergy?
Also check the label on the pack you’re actually using. Ingredients can vary between variants: for the De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles reviewed here, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya and states that the product may contain lactose.