People managing office supplies
You’re buying for a shared kitchen and want to keep spare packs sealed for breakfast or lunch occasions later on.
Which format is right for you?
People organising lunchboxes and servings
You’re handing out chocolate sprinkles to colleagues or visitors and would rather offer individual portions than put out one pack for everyone to use.
People checking ingredients and allergens
You’re sharing food with colleagues and want to check the ingredients and allergens listed for your chosen variety before buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether the chocolate sprinkles will mainly be kept in reserve, served individually or used from a shared pack. Then check the contents and label of the format that best suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Sealed reserve stock | For a multipack, check the number of packs and the contents of each pack. | If I don’t know when the stock will be used, I want to be able to open one pack and keep the rest sealed. Sealed reserve stock would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Serving per person | Check the number of individual portions and the contents of each portion. | For lunchboxes or a meeting, I want to hand out chocolate sprinkles without putting out a shared pack. Individual servings would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the exact flavour, including for a mix. | When colleagues with different dietary needs are eating together, I want to know what’s in this particular variety. For around 21% of consumers, checking this would be their main concern when buying. |
| Choice of flavour | Check which flavours are included in a mix or bundle, and compare the labels. | If one flavour isn’t everyone’s preference, I want to be able to offer a choice without any uncertainty about the ingredients. A variety of flavours would be the main reason for choosing for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a 3-pack based on the name alone
The label ‘3-pack’ doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles are in each pack or which flavours you’ll get.
Before buying, check the number of packs, the net weight per pack and what’s included in the bundle.
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Assuming all flavours list the same allergens
According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Hagelslag Puur 390 g lists milk and soya, while the 390 g pure vanilla mix also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
If you’re sharing, check the current label for the exact variety you plan to put out.
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Choosing a large pack for occasional use
With one large pack, everyone uses the same pack once it’s open. This is less suitable if you need to spread the stock across lots of separate occasions.
Choose a format based on how often the pack will be used, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once it’s open.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you’re looking at standard packs, a 3-pack or individual portions.
- Albert Heijn lists 3-packs with milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, as well as a Kleintjes pack with eight portions.
- Check the exact variety: according to Jumbo, the allergen information differs between De Ruijter Puur and the pure vanilla mix.
Venz
Worth considering when the flavour or type of chocolate sprinkles is the deciding factor.
- Jumbo lists milk, dark, white and mixed varieties, among others.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific variety you choose, rather than for the brand as a whole.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you’re weighing up one large pack against a multipack.
- Jumbo lists own-brand 600 g packs in several flavours.
- A 600 g pack is a single pack, not a bundle with sealed spares.
Kiekeboe
A brand to consider if a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles suits how they’ll be used at the office.
- ALDI Nederland lists a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- For individual servings, one large pack isn’t as convenient as separate portions.
Mister CHOC
Worth considering if you’re looking for one large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl Nederland lists a 600 g pack.
- Check whether one opened pack suits how often it will be used and how colleagues will share the stock.
Chocolate sprinkles for regular use at the office
This large single pack is an option for shared office supplies that are used regularly. If you need sealed spare packs or portions for each person, you’ll need a different pack format.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
For shared office supplies that are used regularly.
One 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces; this is not a multipack.
Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3-pack always more convenient than one large pack for the office?
No. A 3-pack is best if you want to keep sealed spares, while one large pack may suit regular shared use. For a 3-pack, check the number of packs, the contents of each pack and the flavours.
When are individual portions useful?
Individual portions are useful when you want to hand out chocolate sprinkles in lunchboxes or to each person. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes; check that the number of portions and the contents of each one suit how you plan to serve them.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprinkles shared with colleagues?
Check the allergens on the current label for the exact variety. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Hagelslag Puur 390 g lists milk and soya; the 390 g pure vanilla mix also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it well after use. Joybuy also advises this for De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur 390 g; check the instructions for your own variety.