If you’re preparing several lunches at once, start by choosing a pack with enough contents for the number of sandwiches and occasions you have in mind. Then compare the flavours you prefer and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the label before sharing. A larger pack isn’t the right choice for every group.
If you’re making several sandwiches or lunchboxes at once, you can estimate how much you’ll need in advance. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Lidl list chocolate sprinkles in 550 g or 600 g packs; check the label for the number of portions in each product.
If you don’t want to take or store more chocolate sprinkles than you need, compare the net weight with the number of lunches you’ve planned. A 390 or 400 g pack may be a better fit than a 550 or 600 g one.
When several people are sharing lunch, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant you’ve chosen. The products reviewed here differ, so don’t rely on the label for a different flavour or pack.
First, work out how much chocolate sprinkles your group needs, then choose a flavour everyone will enjoy. If you’re sharing, always read the label on the pack you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight with the number of sandwiches you’ve planned. For 550 or 600 g packs, also check the stated portion size. | If I’m preparing lunch for several people, I want to avoid running out halfway through. Having enough in the pack would be the main concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| A suitable pack size | Work out whether you’ll use all the contents before the best-before date. A larger pack isn’t automatically the better buy. | I want a pack that suits the lunches I’m actually planning, without leaving me with unnecessary extra stock. This would be the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and variant | Choose between milk, dark and a mix; if you choose a mix, check which types it contains. | When I’m buying sandwich toppings for a group, I want to choose a variant people will actually enjoy. Flavour would be the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Label and portions | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutrition information for your chosen variant, and use the stated portion size when planning. | If I’m sharing lunch, I need to know whether the chocolate sprinkles are suitable for everyone and how much to use per sandwich. This would be the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
A 600 g pack contains more than a 390 or 400 g pack, but that extra amount is only useful if you’ll use it for the lunches you’ve planned.
Estimate how many sandwiches you’ll be making in advance and use the portion size on your chosen pack as a guide.
The Venz and De Ruijter dark chocolate variants reviewed here list milk and soya; the Jumbo milk chocolate variant reviewed here lists milk. When sharing lunch, the difference between variants could be crucial.
Just before serving, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re actually sharing.
A large pack doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles to use on each sandwich. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes chocolate sprinkles as a sandwich topping that is high in sugar and saturated fat.
Plan how much you’ll use for each lunch separately from the total contents of the pack, and check the nutrition information and portion size on the label.
These brands offer different pack sizes and flavours. Compare the information on the specific pack you’re considering, rather than looking at the brand name alone.
The Jumbo range includes chocolate sprinkle variants reviewed here in 600 g packs, including milk, dark and duo mix.
The 600 g AH Hagelslag mix is a large pack for anyone looking for a mix of flavours.
Kiekeboe is the brand on the 600 g ALDI pack of dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed here.
The Venz Hagelslag puur reviewed here comes in a 400 g pack, for anyone looking specifically for that dark chocolate variant.
The 390 g De Ruijter Chocoladehagel puur reviewed here is a smaller branded pack than the 550 and 600 g packs reviewed.
These two g'woon chocolate sprinkle packs, weighing 550 and 600 g, are suitable for preparing several lunches. Choose the pack size to suit your plans, and check the exact flavour of the 600 g variant on the packaging.
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A 550 g pack for anyone looking to prepare several lunches with milk chocolate sprinkles.
If you’re sharing, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack and work out how much you’ll need for each lunch.
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A 600 g pack for anyone looking for chocolate sprinkles for several lunches.
Check the exact flavour on the label before choosing it for your group. If you’re sharing, also read the ingredients and allergen information.
The 600 g Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Melk reviewed here lists 30 portions of 20 g. For a different pack or variant, check the portion size on its label; the amount you actually use may differ.
No. You can’t tell how much sugar a particular product contains just from the words ‘dark’ or ‘milk’. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g on the packs you’re considering; individual brands and variants aren’t representative of the whole category.
Read the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen, and look out for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The Venz and De Ruijter dark chocolate variants reviewed here list milk and soya and may contain lactose; the Jumbo milk chocolate variant reviewed here lists milk. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly shown on the labels of prepacked foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy, and seal an opened pack as directed. The product information reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo says to store in a cool, dry place. If you’ve already added the chocolate sprinkles to a sandwich, follow the storage instructions for the bread and any other ingredients too.
