Choose mini packs of chocolate sprinkles if you want to take individual portions with you or enjoy different varieties from one box. If you use chocolate sprinkles regularly at home, a large pack may suit you better, as long as you use it all. If you choose a mixed box, check which varieties it contains and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Small packs can be handy if you only need a little at home or want something to take with you. Albert Heijn describes its Strooi mini’s as packs you can take on the go. If it matters to you, check whether the portions are individually sealed.
A mixed box is a good fit if you want to switch between chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes without opening a large pack of each. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains several varieties, divided into eight portions.
If a pack is regularly on the table at home, individual portions may be unnecessary. Jumbo and ALDI also offer standard, larger packs, so consider whether you’re likely to use them all.
When you’re topping up, what matters most to you will determine whether individual portions, a mix of varieties or a pack for regular use at home is most practical.
| What to consider | Check | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | How many portions there are and whether they’re individually sealed. | If I only need chocolate sprinkles now and then, I want to be able to take a few portions with me without opening a large pack. That would be the main priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Variety | Which varieties are in the box and how the portions are divided. | I want to switch between chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes without buying several large packs. Variety would be the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Regular use | The pack size and whether you expect to use all of its contents. | We often use chocolate sprinkles at home, so a larger pack may suit us better than pre-portioned servings. That would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
Ingredients can vary between brands and between varieties in a mixed box. The mini packs described list ingredients including milk, lactose, soya and wheat, depending on the product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. For a mixed box, check the individual varieties too.
Albert Heijn marks its Venz Mini’s page as ‘Discontinued’. An older product description therefore won’t tell you whether you can buy it now.
Check which mini packs are available just before you buy.
AH Strooi mini’s is a 140 g mixed box with eight portions of chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and coloured sprinkles.
Jumbo Strooi Mini’s contains 140 g divided into eight portions, with different varieties of chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and coloured sprinkles.
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains 140 g in eight portions, with different varieties of chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and fruit sprinkles.
Venz Mini’s was described as a range of ten bags with different varieties of chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes.
Kiekeboe is an ALDI own brand with standard packs of chocolate sprinkles, including a 600 g dark chocolate variety.
Mister Choc is a Lidl product range that includes standard 600 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles.
No. The pack size doesn’t tell you the nutritional values of the chocolate sprinkles. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g on the label and consider how much you use per portion.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen, including for the individual varieties in a mix. The products described list ingredients including milk, lactose and soya, and some varieties also contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. This varies by product.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack. Jumbo says to store Strooi Mini’s in a cool, dry place and that the best-before date is on the bottom.
