For sandwiches, cupcakes or desserts at a children's party, chocolate sprinkles are a topping. Small portions are handy if you want to divide them up in advance, while a larger mix works well if you want to sprinkle from one pack. If by ‘single bar’ you mean an individual chocolate bar, that’s a different type of product. When comparing chocolate sprinkles, check the portions, nutritional information and current label for every variety in a mix.
If you want to portion out chocolate sprinkles for sandwiches, cupcakes or desserts, small individual packs can make preparation easier. Check how many portions the pack contains and whether the flavours suit what you plan to serve.
A reduced-sugar claim relates to a specific comparison; it doesn’t tell you everything about the product’s nutritional value. So check the sugars per 100 g, the portion used and the product it’s being compared with.
Ingredients may vary between varieties in a mix. Before serving the sprinkles, read the allergen information on the pack you’ll actually be using.
First decide whether you want small, individual portions or a pack you can sprinkle from yourself. Then compare the nutritional information and, if allergies are a concern, check every variety you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and serving | Number of portions, contents per portion and varieties in a mix. | If I’m preparing sandwiches or cupcakes for several children, I want to be able to portion out the sprinkles easily. For around 40% of consumers, this would be the first thing to consider. |
| Sugars and nutritional value | Sugars per 100 g, the portion used and the reference product for a reduced-sugar claim. | When comparing sugar content, I want to understand what a claim means for the amount I use. Comparing sugar content would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Ingredients and allergens on the current label, including for each variety in a mix. | If a child has a food allergy, I want to know which ingredients the sprinkles contain before serving them. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens would be the main concern. |
Chocolate sprinkles for sandwiches, cupcakes or desserts are sprinkled on as a topping. Small individual packs are still sprinkles, not individually wrapped snack bars.
Before choosing, decide whether you want a topping to share out or an individual bar for each child.
A mix may contain several allergens. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Hagelfeest lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack for every variety you serve.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocolade hagel puur, but the variety still lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g.
As well as checking the stated reference product, look at the nutritional information per 100 g and the amount of sprinkles you use.
These examples show different pack formats and varieties. Always compare the specific product, rather than just the brand name.
A choice of small mixed portions and a larger party mix.
A brand worth comparing for specific flavours and XXL varieties.
A supermarket own-label range that includes a plain chocolate sprinkle variety with a relative reduced-sugar claim.
A supermarket own-label range to compare for larger everyday packs and duo mixes.
A supermarket own-label range with a large pack of plain chocolate sprinkles and a pack of fruit sprinkles.
The Voedingscentrum advises not eating chocolate sprinkles too much or too often, due to their calories, saturated fats and sugars. For a children's party, you can decide how much to serve based on the portions you actually need.
No: the claim compares a product with a stated reference. According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker contains 30% less sugar than AH Chocolade hagel puur; the variety lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the portion used too.
Before buying and serving, read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ll be using. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Hagelfeest lists milk, soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten. Any other mix or variety needs its own label check.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. The product information for De Ruijter Hagelfeest and Venz XXL says to store in a cool, dry place. Check the best-before information on the pack too.
