Which pack size is right for you?

Host planning for several guests

Wants enough chocolate sprinkles for a get-together and is comparing separate packs with one large pack. Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter 3-pack; Jumbo and ALDI also sell chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.

Keeping some back for lunchboxes

Wants to use one pack for the get-together and keep the others sealed. Albert Heijn lists Venz and AH 2-packs and a De Ruijter 3-pack; check which flavour is in each pack.

Host who checks flavour and labels

Wants to choose a dark or milk chocolate option to suit their guests, and checks the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving. If you choose a different flavour, it’s also worth checking the contents of each individual pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to split the chocolate sprinkles between the get-together and later lunchboxes, or use them from a single pack. Then compare the weight and flavour, and check the label if you’re sharing them.

What to consider What to check before buying Who should consider this?
Amount for the get-together Compare the total weight in grams of a multipack with that of a single 600 g pack. If I’m serving chocolate sprinkles to several people, I want to know in advance whether one pack contains enough. Having enough would be the first consideration for around 45% of consumers.
Individual packs and flavour Check how many packs there are and whether the chosen option is dark or milk chocolate; a multipack isn’t automatically a flavour mix. I want to set one pack aside for the get-together and save the others for later lunchboxes, with a flavour that works for both. Separate packs and flavour are the main considerations for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and portions Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack, and check the nutritional information per 100 g when deciding on portions. When I’m sharing chocolate sprinkles or making lunchboxes, I want to take the ingredients, allergens and amount used each time into account. Checking the label and portions would be the priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is a flavour mix

    The 2- and 3-packs listed by Albert Heijn have a specific dark or milk chocolate flavour. More packs don’t automatically mean more flavours for your guests.

    Check the multipack’s flavour name. If you want to offer different flavours, choose them separately.

  • Comparing only the number of packs

    Two or three packs don’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles you’re buying overall. A single 600 g pack may be a better fit for the amount you need, while separate packs can be more convenient if you want to spread out your supplies.

    Compare the total weight in grams and decide whether you want to open the packs at different times.

  • Relying on online shop information as the definitive label

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. For example, the product page for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur lists milk fat and soya lecithin, and notes that milk protein and lactose may be present. This information applies to this specific variety.

    Read the physical pack before serving and take into account any allergies or intolerances among the people you’re sharing the chocolate sprinkles with.

  • Not considering lunchbox portions

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, chocolate sprinkles are high in sugar and saturated fat. So the amount you buy for a get-together and the amount you use regularly in lunchboxes don’t necessarily need to be the same.

    Check the nutritional information and decide how much chocolate sprinkles to use per portion.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Familie Hagelslag Puur as a 3-pack; Jumbo offers dark and milk chocolate options in 390 g packs.

  • The 3-pack is an option if you want to keep separate packs of dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur is a different 200 g variety. Check its ingredients and allergens separately if you plan to serve it.

Venz

Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag Puur as a 2-pack; Jumbo also offers separate dark and milk chocolate options in 400 g packs.

  • The dark chocolate 2-pack is a good fit if you want the same flavour for two different occasions.
  • Check the total weight of the item you choose; the fact that it contains two packs doesn’t tell you how many grams you’re getting.

AH

Albert Heijn lists AH Hagelslag Melk as a 2-pack.

  • Two separate packs could be a good choice if you specifically want to split milk chocolate sprinkles between occasions.
  • Check the pack when you buy it: Albert Heijn notes that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, including milk, dark and duo varieties.

  • A single 600 g pack is an alternative if you don’t need separate packs for your cupboard.
  • Check the variety you choose and its availability at the shop where you do your food shopping.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • This pack suits anyone who prefers one large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • It isn’t a multipack, so check whether one opened pack suits the way you plan to use your supplies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multipack always more convenient for Friday afternoon drinks?

No. A multipack is most useful if you want to use separate packs for the get-together and later occasions. One large pack may be a better fit if you’ll be sharing it. Either way, check the total weight and flavour; a multipack isn’t automatically a flavour mix.

Which label information should I check if my guests have allergies?

Before serving, read the ingredients and allergens on the physical pack of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. For example, the product page for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur lists milk fat and soya lecithin, and warns that milk protein and lactose may be present. Don’t assume other varieties have the same ingredients.

What should I consider if I’m also using the chocolate sprinkles in lunchboxes?

As well as pack size, think about how much you use in each lunchbox and check the nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that chocolate sprinkles are high in sugar and saturated fat; an easy-to-share multipack doesn’t change their nutritional value.

Can I rely on the supermarket’s online shop for ingredient information?

Use the online information to compare varieties, but check the pack when you buy it too. Albert Heijn notes that product information, including ingredients, nutritional values and allergens, can change.