A multipack of separate packs works for several people who want to divide up their supply; these aren’t measured lunch portions. Choose portion packs if you want to hand out one portion per lunch, or a single large pack if you’ll be making sandwiches at home from a shared supply. Whatever the pack size, check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety on the label.
If you use the same chocolate sprinkles for several people, you can choose between separate packs for your supply and one shared pack. Albert Heijn, for example, lists multipacks of separate packs as well as a separate format containing 120 portions of 20 g. The latter is best suited to handing out chocolate sprinkles with each lunch.
If you make your sandwiches at home, there’s no need to take a portion pack with you. Choose a pack you can portion out at home, and follow the storage advice on the label for any unused chocolate sprinkles. Check the other ingredients in your lunch separately.
The flavour name or pack size doesn’t tell you which allergens a variety contains. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in De Ruijter Specials intens puur; Jumbo lists gluten, milk and wheat in Jumbo Duo Hagel XXL Mix. So always read the label on the specific product you’re using.
First decide whether you need separate packs for your supply, measured portions or one shared pack. The word ‘multipack’ on its own doesn’t tell you how the chocolate sprinkles are packaged inside.
Best for: several lunchboxes when you want to divide your supply between separate packs.
Consider: according to Albert Heijn, the Venz 2-pack and De Ruijter Specials 3-pack reviewed here consist of separate products; the chocolate sprinkles aren’t measured out for each lunch.
Best for: handing out a set amount for each sandwich or lunch.
Consider: the De Ruijter pack listed by Albert Heijn contains 120 portions of 20 g, 2.4 kg in total, and is listed there as available in store only.
Best for: making sandwiches at home from one shared supply, without needing separate packs.
Consider: a single pack doesn’t give you a pre-divided supply; Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl each list 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dividing up your supply | Compare the number of separate packs, the amount in each pack and the total amount. Check whether the multipack consists of separate products. | If I’m packing lunchboxes for several people, I want to be able to divide the supply between separate packs. For around 40% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Set portions | Check the number of individual portions, the weight per portion and the total amount; a portion size shown on a pack doesn’t mean the portions are individually wrapped. | When I’m preparing several lunches, I don’t want to measure out an amount each time. That’s why around 30% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen declaration for the exact variety on the current label. | If ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I can’t rely on the flavour name alone. For around 30% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
Albert Heijn says that the Venz 2-pack and De Ruijter Specials 3-pack reviewed here are supplied as separate products. You’ll need to portion out the chocolate sprinkles yourself.
Check how many packs are included and how many grams are in each one. For individual portions, look for an explicit indication, such as 120 x 20 g.
The De Ruijter Specials intens puur described by Albert Heijn contains milk and soya. Jumbo lists gluten, milk and wheat in Jumbo Duo Hagel XXL Mix.
Check the allergen declaration on the pack of the exact variety you’re choosing, even if you’ve used a different variety from the same brand before.
A single 600 g pack can work as a shared supply at home, but it won’t give you separate packs to keep in different places.
Choose your pack size based on where and by whom the chocolate sprinkles will be used, not just on the total amount.
Whether chocolate sprinkles come in a large pack, multipack or portion pack doesn’t tell you about the ingredients or nutritional value of the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against choosing sweet sandwich toppings too often.
Use pack size to organise your lunch practically, and read the ingredients and nutritional information on the label to help you choose what to eat.
Albert Heijn lists both a De Ruijter Specials intens puur 3-pack containing three separate 200 g packs and an individual portion pack of 120 x 20 g.
Albert Heijn describes the Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack reviewed here as two separate 400 g packs.
As a supermarket, Albert Heijn lists both the brand-name multipacks mentioned above and a range of its own chocolate sprinkle pack sizes.
Jumbo lists its own chocolate sprinkle packs alongside branded products, including individual 600 g packs.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack and Sprinkles melk or puur in 300 g packs.
Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur as a single 600 g pack.
These individual packs of chocolate sprinkles are suited to sandwiches you make at home for several lunches. If you’re looking for separate packs within one multipack or pre-packed portions, check the pack format carefully: the products below are single packs.
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For making sandwiches at home for several lunches from one pack. The pack contains 400 g; it isn’t a multipack of separate packs or individual lunch portions.
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A single pack for anyone wanting to use this chocolate and vanilla flavour combination in lunches made at home. The pack contains 400 g; these aren’t individually wrapped lunch portions. If you have allergies, check the current label for this variety.
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For portioning out at home onto sandwiches you’re taking with you. This is one 380 g pack, with no separate supply packs or pre-measured lunch portions. Read the allergen declaration on the pack you choose.
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A single 600 g pack for a shared supply at home, not for individually wrapped portions. For this variety, the listed ingredients and allergen claim contradict each other. Check the label before use, especially if allergens affect your choice.
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A single 380 g pack you can portion out at home for lunchtime sandwiches. It isn’t a multipack or a pack of pre-measured portions; if you have allergies, check the label for this variety.
Not necessarily: Albert Heijn says that the Venz puur 2-pack and De Ruijter Specials intens puur 3-pack reviewed here are supplied as separate packs. For individual portions, Albert Heijn lists a different De Ruijter format of 120 x 20 g. So check the contents information, not just the word ‘multipack’.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the De Ruijter Specials intens puur reviewed here, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dry place; Jumbo gives the same advice for the Duo Hagel XXL Mix reviewed here. Other perishable ingredients in your lunch may need to be stored separately according to their own instructions.
No, check the label for the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in the De Ruijter Specials intens puur reviewed here, while Jumbo lists gluten, milk and wheat in the Duo Hagel XXL Mix reviewed here. Ingredients can vary between products, and product information may change.
No, the pack size alone doesn’t change the ingredients or nutritional value of a variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against choosing sweet sandwich toppings too often. When planning your lunch, compare the nutritional information for the product you want to use, separately from whether the pack is convenient to share.
