If you live alone and only have chocolate sprinkles now and then, individual portions can save you from having one opened pack for a long time. A standard box suits regular use; choose a large pack if you’ll get through it quickly and can store it somewhere dry. Whatever the size, check the ingredients and allergens for the variant you choose.
If you don’t have chocolate sprinkles often, smaller portions let you take just a little at a time. Any opened pack should also be sealed well and stored somewhere dry, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
A standard box is an option if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly but don’t want to open a large pack. Check the contents, ingredients and allergens for each variant; ‘dark’ doesn’t mean it’s free from milk or soya.
A large pack is a better fit if several people eat them or you’ll get through it quickly yourself. Before buying, think about how long the pack will be open and whether you can store it somewhere dry with the pack sealed properly.
First, choose a quantity that suits how you use them. Then compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Small portions | Check the total contents and the number of individual portions. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes. | If I only use chocolate sprinkles occasionally, I don’t want to have one large pack open for a long time. Around 40% of consumers prioritise small portions. |
| Stocking up and how quickly you use them | Compare the net weight with how much you usually use, and check whether you can store the pack somewhere dry. According to the product information, a large pack from AH or Kiekeboe contains 600 g. | When my household uses chocolate sprinkles often, I don’t want a large pack to be left open for long. For around 30% of consumers, choosing a suitable pack size for their cupboard is the top priority. |
| Label and portion size | Read the ingredients and allergens for the variant you choose. If you like, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. | When choosing, I want to know which allergens and nutritional values apply to this particular pack. For around 30% of consumers, the information on the label comes first. |
The Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag product examined contains milk and soya, and may contain lactose, according to Jumbo. So the flavour name is no substitute for checking the allergen declaration.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the exact variant you’re buying.
A 600 g pack also needs to be sealed well and stored somewhere dry once opened. If you don’t use much, it will stay open for longer.
Choose the pack size based on how quickly you’ll use it, not just on how much room you have in the cupboard.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the printed date is not automatically the only guide to shelf life once the pack has been opened.
Seal chocolate sprinkles well, store them somewhere dry and don’t use them if they smell or taste stale.
It can be hard to judge a small amount of sprinkles. What’s more, nutritional information per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much you’ll have at one sitting.
When it’s relevant to your choice, check both the values per 100 g and the information per portion on the pack you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn lists both De Ruijter Kleintjes, with eight portions, and a 390 g box of Chocoladehagel puur. The occasion will help you decide which size is more practical.
Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag in a 400 g box, a size suited to regular use if you don’t want to choose a large pack.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag puur is available in a 600 g pack. This size is most suitable if it matches how quickly you’ll use it.
ALDI describes Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack. Consider this size as you would any other large pack: based on how much you use and the space you have to store it.
Seal the pack well and store it in a dry kitchen cupboard. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened chocolate sprinkles can be kept for up to one year in these conditions. Don’t use them if they smell or taste stale.
A best-before date relates to quality; it doesn’t mean an unopened pack is unusable as soon as that date has passed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the condition of the packaging and the product. Once opened, follow the storage advice for opened chocolate sprinkles and check factors such as smell and taste.
No, the word ‘dark’ doesn’t guarantee that. According to Jumbo, Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag contains milk and soya and may contain lactose; Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for the AH Hagelslag puur variant examined. Always read the allergen declaration on the pack you buy.
