Guests who need plenty of chocolate sprinkles
You’re topping several slices of bread, crackers or desserts, so you’re mainly looking at the net weight of each pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts who want to offer variety
You’d rather serve different flavours or shapes than put out one large pack of the same kind.
Shoppers checking the label for their guests
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings for your chosen variety before serving it.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether quantity, variety or checking the label matters most for your snack night. Then compare the packs that fit your priorities by their actual weight and ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight in grams. Jumbo lists 600 g varieties, while Lidl lists a 550 g XXL milk chocolate variety. | If I’m topping lots of bread or desserts, I don’t want to need a second pack halfway through. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Variety of flavours | Check which flavours or shapes the mix actually contains, and how many grams are in the pack. | I want to offer different toppings, even if that means there’s less in each pack. Variety is the main reason for their choice for around 33% of consumers. |
| Checking the label for guests | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens, may-contain warnings, best-before date and storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. | If I need to consider what my guests can eat, I want to check the exact variety before serving it. Checking the label is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming XL or XXL means a fixed quantity
Those labels don’t tell you how many grams you’ll get: the packs we looked at range from 380 to 600 g.
Check the net weight before deciding how many packs you’ll need for your snack night.
-
Serving a mix without checking what’s in it
An assorted pack may contain different kinds of sprinkles. So a quick glance at the front isn’t enough to check the ingredients for your guests.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack itself, even if you’ve bought a different variety from the same brand before.
-
Treating a retailer’s listing as a guarantee of stock
The Lidl page we looked at says the XXL milk chocolate variety is available in store only. That doesn’t mean your local branch will have it when you want it.
Check availability with your local branch if you want to use that particular pack.
-
Choosing small portions when quantity is the priority
De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions, totalling 140 g. That’s a different option from one large pack for topping lots of slices of bread.
Choose individual portions when they’re easier to share or you want to offer different types, rather than having a large quantity in one pack.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 600 g own-brand chocolate sprinkles in milk, dark and duo varieties.
- The listed pack size is larger than the other packs we looked at here.
- Check which flavour will suit your guests; the range may vary by store.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 550 g XXL pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
- The pack size is an alternative if you’re looking for a larger pack.
- The page we looked at says it’s available in store only; check availability with your local branch.
Venz
The Jumbo range we looked at includes 380 g Venz varieties labelled XXL, as well as regular 400 g varieties.
- Milk, dark and white varieties are listed.
- For these varieties, the XXL label doesn’t automatically mean there’s more in the pack than in a regular one.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Hagelfeest combines chocolate sprinkles with vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, while Kleintjes offers individual portions.
- These packs we looked at offer two different ways to add variety to the table.
- The Kleintjes pack contains 140 g in total; check whether that’s enough for your group.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 380 g own-brand XL pack of dark chocolate sprinkles with colourful chocolate shapes.
- The product page lists the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for this variety.
- Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the pack you buy too.
Chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy
These packs offer a choice between 550–600 g of milk chocolate sprinkles and smaller mixes or chocolate pieces. Choose the quantity and type you want to serve, and always check the label of your chosen variety if you’re serving guests.
Image unavailable
g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
An option if you want to put out plenty of one type of chocolate sprinkles for your snack night. The pack lists 600 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the label before serving.
Image unavailable
g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 550 g
For anyone looking for a large pack of milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys. This variety contains 550 g; check the label if you need to consider your guests’ dietary requirements or allergens.
Image unavailable
G'woon Just Sprinkles Mix, 400 g
A mix of chocolate sprinkles for when variety matters more than the quantity in a 550 or 600 g pack. The pack contains 400 g; check the ingredients on the label.
Image unavailable
Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
For a snack table where you want to combine chocolate and vanilla flavours. This pack contains 400 g; check the label for the ingredients in both parts of the mix.
Image unavailable
De Ruijter chocolate chunks, 390 g
An option if you’d like to serve chocolate chunks as a topping instead of regular chocolate sprinkles or a flavoured mix. The pack contains 390 g; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Does XL or XXL always mean there are more chocolate sprinkles in the pack?
No. Compare the net weight in grams rather than relying on the name alone. The Lidl XXL pack we looked at contains 550 g, while Jumbo lists 600 g varieties and the Venz XXL varieties we looked at contain 380 g.
Which allergens should I check when sharing chocolate sprinkles?
Check the highlighted allergens and any may-contain warnings on the exact pack you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the requirement to list 14 allergens. The varieties we looked at mention milk, soya and wheat, among others, but ingredients vary by product.
Is the allergen information on a product page enough?
Use the product page to help you decide, then read the physical pack before serving. For the XL variety we looked at, Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information may change.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles left over after snack night?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you bought. The Albert Heijn XL variety we looked at says to store it in a cool, dark and dry place; advice may vary by variety.