Dark chocolate sprinkles fan
You want to enjoy a small amount of dark chocolate sprinkles on New Year’s Eve, perhaps on bread, yoghurt or a dessert, without opening a large pack.
Who is this choice for?
Label reader
You compare sugars and other nutritional values, and check which ingredients and allergens are listed for the variant you’ve chosen.
Planning for one evening
You expect to use only a few portions and want to choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use after New Year’s Eve.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much chocolate sprinkles you expect to use. Then compare the flavour and the label on the exact pack. A claim such as ‘less sugar’ doesn’t tell you what other ingredients it contains.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark flavour and small pack | Compare the net weight and, if that’s part of your decision, the cocoa content of the exact variant. | If I want mainly dark chocolate sprinkles for a few portions, I look for a flavour I’ll enjoy without having lots left over; this combination is the main priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | Compare sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients, allergen information and any usage warnings. | If I want to compare sugars or ingredients, I need to know what’s in this particular pack; that’s the first consideration for around 28% of consumers. |
| Leftovers | Choose a pack size to suit how much you expect to use, and check the storage advice on the packaging. | I don’t want to be left with a large, unopened pack after one celebration; for around 27% of consumers, getting the right amount is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
-
Reading ‘less sugar’ without checking the rest of the label
According to Jumbo’s product information, Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles contains maltitol. The packaging also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and read the ingredients list and usage warning for the variant you’ve chosen.
-
Choosing a large pack for one celebration
Jumbo’s range overview shows 140 g and 200 g packs alongside sizes from 380 to 600 g. If you only use a little, you may have sprinkles left over from a larger pack.
Think about how many portions you expect to use and choose a pack size to suit.
-
Assuming allergens from the product name
The ingredients can vary between variants. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
Read the label for the exact flavour and pack. Lidl Netherlands says that the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for its food products is shown on the packaging.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers dark chocolate sprinkles in a range of pack sizes. Its 200 g Specials Intens Puur is worth considering if you’re looking for a smaller pack.
- Albert Heijn states that De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the variant you’ve chosen; the information for Intens Puur doesn’t automatically apply to other De Ruijter products.
Venz
Venz makes milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, as well as variants with different shapes or flavours. Check the variant name and pack size before choosing.
- Jumbo’s range overview shows Venz packs in several sizes.
- The advice to store in a cool, dry place is given in the product information for Venz XXL Hagelslag Melk; follow the label on the specific pack for other variants.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn provides product information for chocolate sprinkles from various brands and its own-label range, making it easy to compare variants.
- Product information includes details such as ingredients and nutritional values for individual products.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s chocolate sprinkles range includes its own-label and other variants in small and larger packs.
- The range overview includes 140 g and 200 g packs, as well as larger sizes.
- Check which variant and pack size are available when you buy.
Lidl
Lidl is a place to shop for chocolate sprinkles and check the packaging in person.
- You can read the information for the specific product on its label.
- According to Lidl Netherlands, it doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for food products; check the packaging for these details.
Aldi
Aldi lists De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark variants, including 390 g packs.
- The stated pack size makes it clear how much you’re buying when you compare this variant with a smaller pack.
- Read the label on the specific variant for ingredients and nutritional information.
Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products are dark chocolate sprinkles in 200, 400 and 390 g packs. For a small New Year’s Eve treat on your own, the amount you’re likely to have left over is the main difference to consider; don’t assume that any of these packs is a single bar or individual portion without checking the packaging.
No image available
De Ruijter Intense Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
An option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles for one and want to open a smaller pack.
Net weight: 200 g. Check the label for this variant’s cocoa content, nutritional information and allergens.
No image available
g'woon Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g
An option if you want dark chocolate sprinkles and expect to use the rest after New Year’s Eve.
Net weight: 400 g. If you’re buying for a small treat on your own, bear in mind you may have some left over, and check the label for ingredients and allergens.
No image available
De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 390 g
A dark chocolate option to consider if you expect to use the sprinkles after the celebrations, too.
Net weight: 390 g. If you’ll only use a little, compare the pack size with a smaller option and check the nutritional information and allergens on the label.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare the sugar content of chocolate sprinkles?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the packs you’re considering. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 9.4 g of sugars for a 15 g portion of chocolate sprinkles, but this category figure isn’t a product specification for every variant.
Should I check the allergen label on chocolate sprinkles?
Yes. If allergens are relevant to your choice, read the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods; don’t assume the ingredients from the brand or flavour name alone.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought and seal it well after use. For example, Jumbo advises storing Venz XXL Hagelslag Melk in a ‘cool, dry place’; check the label and best-before date for other variants.