If you’re serving a small group
If you want to put one or two glass jars on the table, a standard 390–400 g pack is a good place to start. Jumbo’s product listings include packs of this size from De Ruijter and Venz.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you’re serving the same flavour to lots of guests
If lots of guests are likely to choose the same chocolate sprinkles, a larger pack could mean less topping up. Jumbo lists 600 g options, while ALDI Netherlands lists 550 g packs of Kiekeboe XXL chocolate sprinkles.
If you need to keep product information with the jar
If you decant chocolate sprinkles into a serving jar, it should be clear which variety is inside. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergen information to be available when a snack bar serves the product unpackaged to guests.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how much of each flavour you want to put on the table. Then check that the jar suits the pack and consider how guests can access information about the product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Quantity and topping up | Compare the net weight with how much of the same flavour you expect to use. Check that the pack will fit easily into the dry, airtight jar you’ve chosen. | If lots of guests choose the same flavour, I don’t want to keep topping up the jar. Around 34% of consumers prioritise quantity when choosing. |
| Portions and variety of flavours | Choose between one pack per flavour and individual portions if you want to offer several varieties. | I want guests to be able to try different varieties without everyone having to serve themselves from the same jar. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portioning. |
| Product and allergen information | Check the label on the exact variety and keep its information with each jar. | When I serve chocolate sprinkles from a jar, I want to be able to tell guests which product is inside and which allergens it contains. Around 33% of consumers consider this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Throwing away the pack after filling the jar
It’s easy to lose the information relating to the chocolate sprinkles you’ve used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be available to guests when food is served unpackaged.
Keep the pack or an up-to-date product information sheet with the jar, and update the information whenever you switch to a different variety or batch.
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Assuming that ‘dark’ means allergen-free
Even a dark variety can list allergens. Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter Royaal extra dark lists milk and soya, and also mentions possible lactose.
Read the label on the exact variety you’re serving; don’t infer its ingredients from the flavour name alone.
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Relying only on the online product page
If you’re serving a product from a jar, the information needs to stay linked to the product you’re using. Lidl directs customers to the packaging for ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for its food products.
Check the label on the exact product before filling the jar, and keep the details available for guests and staff.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth comparing if you’re looking for standard chocolate sprinkles, an extra-dark variety or individual portions.
- Jumbo lists standard 390 g varieties; Albert Heijn says Royaal extra dark contains at least 43% cocoa solids.
- The allergen information for Royaal extra dark does not automatically apply to other De Ruijter varieties. Check each pack individually.
Venz
A brand to consider if you want to choose between flavours in a standard-sized pack.
- Jumbo lists Venz milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 400 g packs, among other options.
- Check the net weight and label for your chosen variety before filling a serving jar.
Jumbo huismerk
An option if you’re looking for a larger pack to serve plenty of the same flavour.
- Jumbo lists milk, dark and duo varieties in 600 g packs.
- A 600 g pack needs plenty of room in your chosen jar and on the table.
Kiekeboe
ALDI Netherlands’ own brand offers several types of sprinkles for the table.
- ALDI Netherlands lists 550 g packs of Kiekeboe XXL chocolate sprinkles, as well as 400 g packs of Kiekeboe fruit sprinkles.
- Fruit sprinkles are a different product from chocolate sprinkles, so check which type you want to serve.
Mister Choc
A brand to consider if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack.
- Lidl lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- Lidl directs customers to the packaging for ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for food products; check the pack for the exact variety.
Chocolate sprinkles for a smaller table setting
These 390–400 g packs suit a table with one flavour or a limited choice of flavours. Choose a glass serving jar to suit the pack you’re using, and keep the product information with the jar.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
An option if you want to serve one milk chocolate flavour. Check the information on the pack you’re using before putting the sprinkles into a jar.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour, 400 g
For anyone who wants to offer vanilla flavour alongside chocolate in the same pack. When decanting, check which product and allergen information applies to this variety.
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De Ruijter chocolate chunks, 390 g
An option if you want to serve chocolate chunks instead of regular chocolate sprinkles. Check that your chosen jar is practical for this product, and keep the pack information.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
For a table where you want to offer dark chocolate sprinkles without choosing a larger pack. Check the allergens on the label for this exact variety.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
Another dark variety in a standard-sized pack. If you’re using a glass jar, keep the label from this pack available.
Frequently asked questions
Can I serve chocolate sprinkles to guests in a glass jar?
Yes, provided guests can find out about any allergens before buying when the product is served unpackaged. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, you can give this information verbally under certain conditions: staff must be able to provide it immediately, written or electronic information must be available to staff and inspectors, and guests must be given a clearly visible notice.
What size jar is right for the chocolate sprinkles?
Choose your jar once you’ve decided on the pack and the number of flavours. Jumbo lists standard packs of 390–400 g and 600 g options; ALDI Netherlands also lists a 550 g pack. Check that the quantity you’ve chosen will fit comfortably in a dry, airtight jar rather than assuming that every pack weight will suit the same jar capacity.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk and soya?
No, you can’t tell from the word ‘dark’ alone. Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter Royaal extra dark lists milk and soya, as well as possible lactose. Always check the label on the exact variety you’re putting in the jar.