Families who want to share a supply
If everyone eats the same dark chocolate sprinkles, two individual packs mean you can keep one as a spare. The Venz 2-pack at Albert Heijn contains two 400 g packs, not individual portions.
Who are these pack sizes suitable for?
Lunchbox planners looking for individual portions
If you want to portion out chocolate sprinkles for lunchboxes in advance, look for a pack that is specifically designed for individual portions. Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 portions of 20 g; this is a different quantity and type of pack from a multipack of standard packs.
Holiday shoppers buying for a group
When shopping for several people, compare the number of packs and the total weight with the number of breakfasts and lunches you have planned. Jumbo and ALDI also offer individual 600 g packs as an alternative to a multipack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need spare packs, smaller packs or pre-measured portions. Then compare the total amount with how much you think you’ll use during your holiday.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Shared supply | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. A 2-pack containing two 400 g packs does not include separate lunchbox portions. | If several people eat the same flavour, I want to keep a pack in reserve for breakfasts and lunches later on. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having a shared supply. |
| Getting the quantity right | Compare the total weight with the number of times you’ll be eating it; a 3-pack with 200 g per pack is different from one 600 g pack. | I don’t want to take more chocolate sprinkles than our group is likely to use. For around 29% of consumers, getting the quantity right is the top priority. |
| Individual portions | Look for the number of portions and the weight per portion. The De Ruijter portion pack contains 120 × 20 g portions, weighing 2.4 kg in total. | For lunchboxes, I want to portion out the chocolate sprinkles in advance rather than spooning them out of a large pack. This is the main requirement for around 21% of consumers. |
| Label and storage | Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions for the variety you choose. | If the ingredients or storage conditions are deciding factors for me, I want to be able to check the exact pack. Around 14% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for individual lunchbox portions
The Venz 2-pack and De Ruijter Specials 3-pack at Albert Heijn are bundles of standard packs. You’ll still need to portion out the chocolate sprinkles yourself for individual lunchboxes.
Check whether the product description actually gives the number of portions and the weight per portion.
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Taking a large portion pack for a small group
The De Ruijter pack listed by Albert Heijn contains 120 portions of 20 g, weighing 2.4 kg in total. That may be more than you need for a short trip.
Count the breakfasts and lunches you have planned before choosing this size.
Any portions you don’t use will still need storing after your trip.
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Using the label for a different flavour as a guide
Ingredients and allergens vary by product. Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles lists milk and soya, and also mentions possible lactose.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying.
Brands and retailers to consider
Venz
An option for sharing a supply of dark chocolate sprinkles: Albert Heijn lists a 2-pack containing two 400 g packs.
- Two separate packs mean you can keep one in reserve.
- The multipack does not contain individual lunchbox portions.
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn lists both a Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles 3-pack of 3 × 200 g and a separate portion pack of 120 × 20 g.
- The 3-pack and portion pack meet different needs for dividing and storing your supply.
- The product information for Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles lists milk, soya and possible lactose; check the label of the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
The product pages show how the Venz 2-pack, De Ruijter 3-pack and portion pack mentioned above are made up.
- The quantities and pack sizes make it easy to see the difference between standard packs and portions.
- Product information can change, so check the pack before buying.
Jumbo
The chocolate sprinkles category includes, among other options, 600 g own-brand packs as an alternative to a multipack.
- A large individual pack is worth comparing with a multipack if you don’t need spare packs.
- The range shown does not guarantee availability at a particular shop.
Lidl
Lidl lists XXL milk chocolate sprinkles in a single 550 g pack.
- This pack is an alternative when one pack is enough.
- Lidl lists this product as available in store only; it is not a multipack.
ALDI / Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a single 600 g pack.
- This size is worth considering if you want to compare one large pack with several smaller ones.
- A single pack does not leave you with a separate spare and does not contain individual portions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 2-pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a portion pack?
No. The Venz 2-pack at Albert Heijn contains two standard 400 g packs. If you want to portion out chocolate sprinkles for lunchboxes in advance, look for a pack that states the number of individual portions and the weight per portion.
When are three smaller packs useful for a holiday?
Three smaller packs may suit you if you’d rather open a 200 g pack at a time than one larger pack. The De Ruijter Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles 3-pack at Albert Heijn contains three separate packs, not individual portions; compare the total weight of 600 g with how much your group will use.
Which allergen information should I check?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels; the product information for De Ruijter Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles lists milk and soya and mentions possible lactose. Don’t assume this information applies to other varieties.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles during hot holiday weather?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. The product information for De Ruijter Specials intense dark chocolate sprinkles says to store in a cool, dry place, so don’t leave a pack with these instructions in a hot car or in direct sunlight for a long time.