If you want to give each child a sealed bag straight away, choose a box of individual mini portions; according to their product information, AH Strooi mini's, Jumbo Strooi Mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes each contain eight portions. A 2-pack or larger pack is a better choice if you want to fill the bags yourself and use the rest at home, but it does mean extra preparation. Before buying, check the ingredients for each variety, any allergies and the party rules at the school or after-school club.
A sealed portion can go straight into a party bag, so there’s no need to weigh out chocolate sprinkles at home. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter provide product information for boxes of individual portions.
If you want to decide the amount and contents yourself, you can divide chocolate sprinkles from standard packs between the bags and use the rest at home. This takes a little preparation, and you’ll need packaging suitable for food.
If there are allergies, dietary requirements or rules about party treats, the pack format alone won’t help you decide. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises asking in advance which foods the children can’t eat; you should also check the label of every variety you choose.
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed portions or fill the bags yourself. Then check that the contents are suitable for the group and that you’re buying the right amount.
Best for: giving each child a sealed bag straight away, without weighing out portions yourself.
Bear in mind: each box contains a set number of portions, and the ingredients may vary between bags in a mixed box.
Best for: filling party bags yourself and keeping some chocolate sprinkles for home. Albert Heijn describes the Venz Melk 2-pack as two separate 400 g products.
Bear in mind: two standard packs aren’t individual portions ready to hand out.
Best for: portioning it yourself if you also have a use for any chocolate sprinkles left over. ALDI and Lidl list 600 g packs.
Bear in mind: you’ll need your own bags or tubs, and the contents must be stored somewhere dry.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to hand out | Count the individually sealed portions; a multipack may also contain standard packs. | If I want to give every child a bag without weighing out portions, I look for individual portions made for handing out. Convenience comes first for about 36% of consumers. |
| Allergies and guidelines | Ask about the group’s guidelines and read the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety you choose. | If a child can’t eat certain ingredients or the school has rules, I want to know before filling the bags. This is the main concern for about 29% of consumers. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the number of portions with the size of the group, and consider whether you’ll use any leftover chocolate sprinkles at home. | I want enough to hand out without being left with a pack I won’t use. Getting the quantity right comes first for about 21% of consumers. |
| Variety | Check which types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes are in the box, and whether the varieties you choose are suitable for the group. | For my party bags, I want to choose from different flavours or shapes. About 14% of consumers give variety top priority. |
The Venz Melk 2-pack listed by Albert Heijn consists of two standard 400 g packs, not small portions for party bags.
If each child needs a sealed portion, check how many individual bags there are and how much each one weighs.
With standard packs, you’ll need time to portion them out, as well as separate food-safe bags or tubs.
In mixed boxes, such as De Ruijter Kleintjes and Venz Mini's, ingredients and allergens may vary between varieties.
Check the information for each variety and ask in advance which ingredients the children need to avoid. If necessary, choose a product with a consistent label instead of a mix.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, schools and after-school clubs may have their own rules about party treats.
Before buying, ask what you’re allowed to hand out and whether any children can’t eat certain products.
A handy little bag doesn’t change the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre classifies them as outside the Wheel of Five and highlights their sugar and saturated fat content.
If you’re putting chocolate sprinkles in a lunchbox, check the nutrition information per portion and consider how they fit in with the rest of the lunch.
Kleintjes is a box of individual mixed portions.
Mini's and the Melk 2-pack are designed for different uses.
AH Strooi mini's offers individual portions with several types of sprinkles.
Jumbo Strooi Mini's is a box of mixed portions ready to hand out.
An option if you want to portion chocolate sprinkles into party bags yourself.
Milk chocolate sprinkles in a standard pack, ready for you to portion out.
Allow for eight portions per box of AH Strooi mini's, Jumbo Strooi Mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes, as listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Count the children and any extra portions you’d like, divide the total by eight and round up. Also ask the school or after-school club in advance which party treats are allowed.
No. An individual bag says nothing about whether its ingredients are suitable. Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose for AH Strooi mini's and, among other ingredients, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya for Venz Mini's. Read the current label on the pack you buy, and check each variety separately if it’s a mixed box.
Filling the bags yourself is a good option if you want to decide how much goes in each one and use the rest of a standard pack at home. A 2-pack or large pack doesn’t give you portions ready to hand out, so remember to allow time for portioning and get suitable bags or tubs. You’ll also need to check the ingredients of the product you choose.
A mini portion isn’t a reason to make chocolate sprinkles a regular lunchbox choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre classifies them as outside the Wheel of Five and advises including no more than one slice of bread with a sweet spread in a primary-school lunch. If you do include chocolate sprinkles, check the nutrition information per portion.
