Which pack is right for you?

Office user who wants an individual portion

You want to use sprinkles from a shared supply without having to scoop them out of an open pack each time. Individual sachets make it clear how much you get per serving.

Solo user looking for dark chocolate sprinkles

You use sprinkles on bread or yoghurt, or as a topping, and compare the flavour profile and stated cocoa content of the exact variant.

Shopper who wants to compare the label

You want to be able to check the sugars, ingredients and allergens for a specific pack before using it. This is especially important when several people choose from the same office supplies.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for a chocolate bar or chocolate sprinkles. If you need sprinkles for the office supplies, choose between pre-portioned sachets and a loose pack. Then compare the information that matters to the people using those supplies.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Individual portions Check whether the pack contains individual sachets and whether the product information will stay with the supplies. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Puur in a pack of 120 sachets of 20 g. When I take some from a shared office supply, I want a set amount without having to use an open pack. For around 42% of consumers, having an individual portion comes first.
Dark flavour and cocoa Compare the stated cocoa content of the exact variant, rather than relying on the word ‘dark’ alone. Albert Heijn states that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids. For bread or yoghurt, I’m mainly looking for a dark flavour; a loose pack that I can portion myself is fine. Around 25% of consumers give this flavour choice top priority.
Sugars and allergens Check the nutrition information per 100 g, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. For products containing polyols, also check for any usage warnings. When colleagues share the same supplies, I want everyone to be able to find the information about sugars and allergens. For around 33% of consumers, this label information matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a portion sachet for a chocolate bar

    The De Ruijter portion pack described by Jumbo contains sachets of chocolate sprinkles, not bars. If you’re looking for something to eat without bread or yoghurt, this isn’t the product format you need.

    Before you buy, decide whether ‘single’ means an individual sachet of sprinkles or a separate chocolate bar.

  • Choosing a large pack for occasional use

    A loose pack doesn’t provide pre-measured portions. If one person uses the supplies now and again, they’ll need to portion the sprinkles themselves and reseal the pack afterwards.

    Compare the pack size with how much you expect to use. Choose individual sachets if a set portion is your main priority.

  • Throwing away the packaging when filling the tin

    Without the packaging, colleagues can’t easily check the ingredients, allergens or best-before date of the sprinkles. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly identifiable on the label.

    Keep the original packaging with the office supplies, even if the sprinkles are stored in a different tin.

  • Relying on ‘less sugar’ alone

    A sugar claim is based on a specific comparison and doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the other ingredients. Jumbo compares its Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g with Jumbo hagelslag puur; for Céréal Puur, Jumbo lists polyols and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Compare the sugars per 100 g, ingredients and any warnings on the label of the exact variant.

Brands to consider

These brands offer everything from portion sachets to smaller loose packs and larger bulk packs. So check the exact variant rather than choosing by brand name alone.

De Ruijter

Worth considering for both pre-portioned servings of sprinkles and a loose pack of Intens Puur.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a Puur portion pack with 120 sachets of 20 g; Albert Heijn states that Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
  • The Intens Puur pack isn’t individually portioned. The variants reviewed contain milk and soya; also check the current pack for any stated possible allergens.

Venz

A loose pack of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to portion them themselves.

  • Jumbo lists Venz Puur in a 400 g pack, with at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • This isn’t a portion pack. Check the allergen information on the exact pack before colleagues use the supplies.

Jumbo

A loose pack of dark chocolate sprinkles where the nutrition information for the exact variant matters.

  • Jumbo states that its Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g contains 43,1 g sugars per 100 g and claims at least 30% less sugar than Jumbo hagelslag puur.
  • This claim compares products within the specified Jumbo range, not all chocolate sprinkles. The variant reviewed contains milk and may contain gluten and wheat.

Mister CHOC

A larger loose pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Lidl Netherlands lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.
  • If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the information on the current packaging.

KIEKEBOE

A larger loose pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • ALDI Netherlands describes KIEKEBOE Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging if the sprinkles are going into a shared supply.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I store chocolate sprinkles in an office supply?

Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack and reseal a loose pack after use. The product information reviewed for De Ruijter, Venz and Jumbo says to store in a cool, dry place; Jumbo also says to store its variant in a dark place. For portion sachets, keep the outer packaging with the supplies if it contains the product information.

What should colleagues with a food allergy look out for?

Check the current label on the exact variant before use. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens that must be labelled. The De Ruijter portions reviewed contain milk and soya and may contain lactose; the Jumbo Puur variant reviewed contains milk and may contain gluten and wheat.

Can I put the sprinkles in a biscuit tin if I throw away the packaging?

It’s best to keep the original packaging with the tin so users can check the correct ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions. The tin alone won’t tell them exactly which variant of sprinkles it contains.

Is less sugar automatically the right choice for the office?

No. Check the other ingredients, allergens and warnings for the exact variant too. Jumbo lists 7,7 g sugars and 40 g polyols per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. On their own, these figures don’t tell you which sprinkles are suitable for everyone in the office.