Office buyers with high turnover
You need enough stock for a regular office pantry or a large breakfast. The main thing to consider is whether an opened pack will be used within the usual timeframe.
Which pack suits your needs?
Organisers of shared snack breaks
You want to make it easy for colleagues or guests to choose. You’ll need to weigh up individual portions and a variety of flavours against keeping the ingredients information visible for each type.
Buyers with specific flavour or allergen requirements
You’ll need to check the exact variety and the current label. The words ‘milk’ or ‘dark’, or the brand name alone, don’t tell you which allergens a product contains or may contain.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how quickly you’ll get through one type of chocolate sprinkles and how you want to serve them. Then check the ingredients and allergens for each variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Stock and turnover | Compare the net weight with the expected use of one type. Jumbo’s 600 g milk chocolate and duo packs each list 30 portions. | If the same chocolate sprinkles are put out every working day, I want enough stock without having to open a new pack all the time. Around 45% of consumers say this stock requirement is their priority. |
| Allergens when serving communally | Read the label for the exact variety and keep the product information available next to jars or bowls. | When several people are choosing from the same jar, I want everyone to be able to see which allergens are in those chocolate sprinkles. For around 36% of consumers, this clear information matters most. |
| Portions and variety | Check how many individual portions and which varieties are in the box; read the label for each type. | For an occasional meeting, I want to offer a choice of flavours without opening large packs. This is the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles don’t contain milk
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles lists milk and soya as allergens and states that the product may contain lactose.
Before ordering and serving, check the current label for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
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Decanting chocolate sprinkles without keeping the product information
When you use a jar or bowl, the label on the original packaging is no longer visible. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that when food is offered unpackaged, including as part of catering, consumers must be given allergen information in another way.
Keep the original packaging to hand and make sure it’s clear what each variety is and where to find its allergen information. Use separate scoops for different varieties.
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Opening a large pack for occasional use
A 600 g pack may not be the best choice if you only use one flavour now and then.
Choose a pack size that matches how quickly you’ll use it. Store chocolate sprinkles according to the instructions on the packaging; Joybuy’s product information for g'woon Milk Chocolate Sprinkles 600 g says to store in a cool, dry place and reseal well after opening.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
A supermarket own brand to consider if a 600 g bulk pack suits your rate of use.
- Jumbo’s range includes 600 g packs of milk chocolate, dark chocolate and duo chocolate sprinkles; the milk chocolate and duo options each list 30 portions.
- Check each variety separately: the milk chocolate option lists milk, while the duo option warns that it may contain milk.
De Ruijter
A brand to compare if a smaller pack or an assorted box would suit you better.
- Albert Heijn lists a 140 g Kleintjes pack with eight portions; Jumbo also lists a 390 g dark chocolate variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, the dark chocolate variety lists milk and soya and may contain lactose. If you choose an assortment, check the information for each type.
Venz
A brand to consider if flavour and a medium-sized pack matter more to you than one large pack.
- Jumbo’s range includes Venz packs of 380 g and 400 g, with milk chocolate and dark chocolate varieties.
- For different flavours, check the exact ingredients and allergens on each pack.
Chocolate sprinkles for a shared supply
These 380 g to 600 g packs are suited to a shared supply. Choose a size and flavour to match how quickly you’ll use them. Always check the label for the variety you’ve chosen before serving.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys 600 g
A pack for a shared supply if you use this variety regularly.
Check the current label before serving, paying particular attention to the information about milk and wheat.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
A smaller pack than the 600 g bulk option, for an office that wants to offer milk chocolate sprinkles.
Before serving this product communally, check the current label for information about milk, lactose and soya.
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Venz Bear milk and vanilla chocolate sprinkles 380 g
A medium-sized pack for anyone wanting to offer a milk and vanilla variety alongside regular chocolate sprinkles.
Check the exact ingredients on the packaging, including information about milk, lactose, soya and wheat.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles 400 g
A pack for anyone looking to add variety to a shared supply.
Before buying, check the label to see exactly which varieties are included. Also look for information about milk, soya and wheat.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks 390 g
A medium-sized pack for a shared supply, if this chocolate variety suits the flavours you’re looking for.
Check the current label before serving, paying attention to milk, soya and any warning about lactose.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can I get from 600 g of chocolate sprinkles?
Jumbo’s 600 g milk chocolate and duo packs each list 30 portions. This figure is only useful for planning if you serve roughly the same amount in each portion.
What should I do with allergen information if I serve chocolate sprinkles in jars?
Make sure consumers can access allergen information for unpackaged chocolate sprinkles in another way. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this applies in situations such as catering. So keep the information for each exact variety available and make it clear which jar it relates to.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles free from milk or soya?
You can’t tell from the word ‘dark’ alone. For De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens and warns that the product may contain lactose. Always read the current label for the variety you’ve chosen.
How should I store an opened bulk pack?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’re using. Joybuy’s product information for g'woon Milk Chocolate Sprinkles 600 g recommends storing in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture, and sealing the pack well after opening.