Who are the different pack sizes for?

Office manager with high usage

You regularly top up a breakfast table or office kitchen and want a pack size that suits your usage, without having to open a new pack every time.

Facilities buyer with limited storage

You manage supplies for a smaller team and don’t want to open more chocolate sprinkles than you’ll get through in your usual rotation.

Organiser of self-service breakfasts

You want to hand out portions easily and make sure guests can check the ingredient and allergen information.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, work out how quickly you’ll get through the supply and how much storage space you have. Then decide whether you want to refill a shared dispenser or hand out individual portions.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Regular top-ups Compare the net weight with your usage. Sligro lists a 1.5 kg box of De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, containing 75 portions. If I regularly top up an office breakfast, I don’t want to keep opening a new pack. Around 44% of consumers prioritise reducing how often they need to replace supplies.
Shared use Check that the ingredient and allergen information remains available with the contents. Compare a refill pack with individually wrapped portions. For self-service, I want to hand out portions without everyone serving themselves from the same supply. For around 33% of consumers, this way of serving comes first.
Limited storage Compare a 600 g pack with the cupboard space available, and check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. For a small team, I don’t want a large opened box left in the cupboard. A compact supply is the main priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common selection mistakes

  • Choosing a large box without checking how much you use

    A 1.5 kg box means fewer top-ups, but the opened contents still need to suit your usage and the cool, dry storage space available.

    Before buying, estimate how much chocolate sprinkles your team or event will use. Choose a smaller pack if the supply is likely to sit around for a long time.

  • Throwing away the packaging after filling a dispenser

    Ingredients and allergens vary by product and flavour. Without the original information, people won’t know which chocolate sprinkles are in the dispenser.

    Keep the packaging with the supply, or note the product name, ingredients, allergens and best-before date alongside the contents. Also check the storage instructions for the exact product.

  • Treating refill packs and individual portions as the same solution

    A refill box means fewer restocking sessions; individually wrapped portions make serving easier to manage, but create more individual packaging.

    Decide whether topping up or serving individual portions is more important before comparing flavours and pack sizes.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Worth considering for frequent top-ups and breakfasts with individual portions.

  • Sligro lists a 1.5 kg box of dark chocolate sprinkles containing 75 portions; Bidfood lists a 1.5 kg milk chocolate version. Makro Nederland also offers dark chocolate sprinkles in 120 portions of 20 g.
  • Check the allergens for each version: the large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles lists soya and milk.

Venz

A brand to consider if a smaller pack and a choice of varieties suit you better than a catering-size box.

  • Jumbo lists Venz chocolate sprinkles in 380 g and 400 g packs, including milk and dark chocolate varieties.
  • The 380 g Venz milk/vanilla listing on Joybuy names milk, soya and wheat as allergens. Check the label for each variety.

Jumbo

The own-label range offers 600 g packs as a middle ground between smaller packs and a 1.5 kg box.

  • Jumbo lists 600 g packs of milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles. According to Jumbo, the milk version contains 30 portions of 20 g.
  • The milk version lists milk as an allergen and should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Kiekeboe (ALDI)

An own-label option if you’re looking for a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack, made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • Check the packaging and information for the exact variety in store.

Mister CHOC (Lidl)

Another in-store option for a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Lidl lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
  • According to the product listing, Lidl sells this item in store only. Check the ingredient and allergen information on the packaging there.

Van Oordt

Worth considering if serving individual portions matters more than filling a shared dispenser.

  • Makro Nederland lists boxes of 60 chocolate sprinkle mix sticks; Bidfood lists an outer case of 300 dark chocolate sticks weighing 10 g each.
  • Compare the portion size and number of individual packs with the way you serve breakfast.

Chocolate sprinkles for a smaller office supply

This 600 g pack suits a shared supply where a 1.5 kg box would be too large. If you use a refillable dispenser, keep the information from the original packaging.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces 600 g

An option for a smaller shared supply instead of a catering-size box. Before putting the chocolate sprinkles in a dispenser, check the allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the exact pack.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a 1.5 kg box of chocolate sprinkles useful for the office?

A 1.5 kg box suits regular use by a large team, breakfast service or an event. Sligro lists 75 portions per box for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles. Just make sure you can store the contents according to the storage instructions and use them in good time.

When should I choose individual portions instead of a refill box?

Choose individual portions if you want to manage serving sizes at a self-service breakfast and limit contact with a shared supply. Makro Nederland lists 20 g De Ruijter portions, while Bidfood lists 10 g Van Oordt sticks. Bear in mind that this means more individual packaging.

Can I transfer chocolate sprinkles from the pack into a biscuit tin?

Use a clean, dry tin and keep the original product information with the contents, so the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions remain available. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen information requirements for unpackaged foods offered to consumers. The requirements for a specific internal office facility depend on how the food is offered.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles?

Always check the label for the exact product and flavour. Jumbo lists milk for its 600 g milk chocolate sprinkles; the 1.5 kg De Ruijter dark chocolate listing names soya and milk; and the Venz milk/vanilla listing on Joybuy names milk, soya and wheat.