For a short study break, a resealable packet is a more practical starting point than a squeeze bottle for dry chocolate sprinkles. Check how the packet closes, and consider the flavour, portion size and allergens. If a squeeze bottle is essential, first decide whether you’re actually looking for chocolate spread or sauce rather than sprinkles.
If you sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on bread or yoghurt between study sessions, you’ll want to be able to close the packet afterwards. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing chocolate sprinkles in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
For bread, yoghurt or porridge, the type of sprinkles you want may determine your choice. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s ranges include dark, milk, white and mixed varieties.
If you want to decide on a portion in advance or need to check allergens, the label on your chosen variety matters. Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g contains soya and may contain milk; this won’t necessarily apply to other sprinkles.
First decide whether you want dry sprinkles to scatter or a liquid topping in a squeeze bottle. When comparing sprinkles, check how the specific packet closes, the flavour you want and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkling neatly and resealing | Check the opening and sealing instructions on your chosen packet. For De Ruijter Royaal 240 g, Jumbo says to press the packet closed carefully after use. | If you use sprinkles near books or a keyboard, you’ll want to put the packet away without spilling anything after a short break. For roughly 50% of consumers, using and closing the packet neatly comes first. |
| Flavour and use | Choose from options such as dark, milk, white or a mix, and check whether you’re buying sprinkles or another type of chocolate topping. | You might want a different flavour on bread than as a topping for yoghurt or porridge. For around 30% of consumers, flavour and how they’ll use the product matter most. |
| Portion size and ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packet you’ve chosen, and check the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. | If you only want to use a small amount or need to avoid an allergen, you’ll want to know what’s in this particular variety. This is the most important factor for around 20% of consumers. |
This means you’re comparing a different type of packaging with the dry chocolate sprinkles in the Albert Heijn and Jumbo ranges mentioned here. A squeeze bottle is therefore not an obvious criterion when choosing sprinkles.
Choose the product type first: if you want sprinkles, look at the packaging for those; if you want something to squeeze, search specifically for the type of spread or sauce you have in mind.
The allergen information for one packet won’t necessarily apply to another flavour or recipe. For example, Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g contains soya and may contain milk.
Read the label on the variety you choose, and decide on a portion before you eat if you wish.
How you close the packet after use still matters once your study break is over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing chocolate sprinkles in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Follow the sealing and storage instructions on the packet, and put it away after use.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list various De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles, including dark, milk and white varieties.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s ranges include Venz Tijgervlokken melk & vanille and Krokovlokken puur & vanille.
Choca is listed in the supermarket ranges mentioned here with standard sprinkles and a 200 g sprinkle mix.
Albert Heijn’s online range includes AH Mix vlokken and 300 g AH chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties.
Jumbo lists own-brand sprinkles in dark and milk varieties, as well as a Duo Vlokken Mix, each in a 300 g size.
For dry chocolate sprinkles, it’s more practical to check the opening and closure of the packet first rather than look for a squeeze bottle. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list dry sprinkles; if you want to squeeze something out of a bottle, decide whether you mean chocolate spread or sauce.
Seal the packet tightly and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety.
This varies by product. Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g contains soya and may contain milk; always check the current allergen information on the label for other varieties.
Compare the same quantity and check the nutritional information per 100 g and, if available, per portion on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 15 g of milk chocolate sprinkles as an example, containing 68 kcal, 1,4 g of saturated fat and 10,5 g of sugars; don’t assume these values apply to every flavour or brand.
