If you’re shopping for a group
You’re putting out several rusks and toppings and want to have enough chocolate sprinkles, even if some are left over after coffee.
Who is this for?
If you want to offer a choice of flavours
For example, you might like to serve dark and milk chocolate side by side. Two smaller packs may be a better fit than one large pack of a single flavour.
If you check labels in advance
You’re mindful of guests’ allergies, or want to compare the sugars and fats in different varieties on the same basis.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want plenty of one flavour or a choice of different ones. Then check the nutritional information and allergen label for each product you’re considering. A different pack size doesn’t change a product’s characteristics.
A 600 g pack
A good fit if: you want to top plenty of rusks with one flavour and can use the rest later.
The trade-off: if you’re catering for a small group or offering several flavours, you may have quite a lot of that one variety left over.
Smaller packs
A good fit if: you want to give guests a choice or buy less of one flavour.
The trade-off: work out how many rusks you want to top before adding up the total contents of the packs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the number of rusks you want to top. Don’t assume the serving size on one pack applies to every other product. | If there are lots of rusks on the table, I don’t want to run out of my chosen chocolate sprinkles halfway through. Getting enough is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Choice of flavours | Check the exact variety and decide whether one large pack or several smaller packs in different flavours would suit you better. | I want guests to be able to choose between, for example, dark and milk chocolate, even if that means opening more than one pack. Around 25% of consumers give flavour choice top priority. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements for the variety you’ve chosen; compare nutritional values per 100 g. | Before serving anything, I want to know what it contains and which nutritional values apply to the chocolate sprinkles I’ve chosen. Label information comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack is just the right amount for one coffee get-together
You don’t have to finish a 600 g pack during one visit. If you’re serving other toppings too, you may have some left over.
Estimate how many rusks you’re likely to top, then choose between one large pack and smaller packs in different flavours. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles don’t contain allergens
‘Dark’ describes the flavour, not whether a product is suitable for every guest. The 390 g De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles product described by Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens.
Check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re serving, even if you’ve bought the same flavour before.
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Treating rusks and chocolate sprinkles as if they share one ingredients list
Information about baker’s salt in bakery products won’t tell you which ingredients are in a particular chocolate sprinkle product.
Check the labels on the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately if salt, iodine or other ingredients matter to your choice.
Brands to consider
These brands give you an idea of the flavours and pack sizes you may come across. Always check the specific variety: information about one product doesn’t necessarily apply to the whole brand.
De Ruijter
The dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed come in a 390 g pack.
- For this dark variety, Jumbo states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
- The same product information lists milk and soya as allergens and mentions possible lactose. Check the label on the pack you choose.
Venz
Albert Heijn describes Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles in a 400 g pack.
- The product information gives a serving size of 20 g and 20 servings for this variety.
- Milk and soya are listed as allergens for this dark variety.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe Dark Chocolate Sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- This pack size may suit you if you want to use one dark variety on several rusks.
- Check the pack for the exact variety you choose to find its nutritional values and allergens.
Jumbo
The Jumbo range described includes own-brand varieties in 600 g packs.
- The flavours mentioned include milk, dark and duo, so you can choose a variety to suit your guests.
- An overview of the range is no substitute for checking the ingredients and allergen label on an individual pack.
Mister Choc
Mister Choc Dark Chocolate Sprinkles is a dark variety in the Lidl range.
- An option to consider if you’re looking for a dark chocolate flavour.
- Before comparing it with other varieties, check the contents, nutritional values and allergens on the specific pack.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings on Joybuy
These products include 600 g and 400 g packs of chocolate sprinkles, as well as smaller packs and a flake mix for anyone who wants to switch between flavours. Choose according to the quantity and variety you want, and check the current packaging if you’re considering ingredients or allergens.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
A 600 g pack for anyone who wants to top several rusks with one milk chocolate variety and can use the rest later.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
At 390 g, this pack is smaller than a 600 g one, making it a good option if you’d also like to offer another topping.
Check whether this specific chocolate variety suits the flavours and ingredients you’re looking for.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A 400 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you want to serve less than 600 g or offer a choice of flavours.
Read the label for this variety before serving it to guests with allergies.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
This 200 g pack can work as a second topping if you want to put more than one flavour on the table.
This is a flake mix, not a large pack of chocolate sprinkles. Check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g
A 200 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you want to offer a smaller amount alongside other flavours.
For a group, don’t expect this to go as far as a 400 g or 600 g pack, and check the current label.
Frequently asked questions
How much chocolate sprinkles do I need for coffee with friends?
It depends on how many rusks you’re serving and how much you use on each one. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g of chocolate sprinkles per slice of bread in its nutritional information; a described 600 g pack of g'woon gives 20 g as a topping serving. That means 600 g works out at 40 or 30 servings respectively. Remember to allow for other toppings and anything you’ll use later.
Can I serve dark chocolate sprinkles without checking for allergens?
No, the word ‘dark’ isn’t enough to be sure. For its 390 g De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises checking allergen information on labels. Read the label on the exact chocolate sprinkles and the rusks you’re serving.
Does iodine in baker’s salt mean it’s also in chocolate sprinkles?
No, you can’t work out the ingredients of a particular chocolate sprinkle product from information about baker’s salt. Check the labels on the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately if iodine or salt matters to your purchase.
Does a larger pack change the nutritional value of the chocolate sprinkles?
The pack size won’t tell you how much sugar or fat is in a serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing different varieties using their nutritional values per 100 g, then considering how much you actually use on each rusk.