If you want a portion for one coffee break
A stick or sachet gives you a pre-measured amount, so you don’t have to pour from a pack each time. Nevejan lists 10 g sticks and Sligro 20 g sachets; both come in boxes containing plenty of portions.
Which option is right for you?
If you’re choosing between milk and dark chocolate
Your preferred chocolate flavour may determine your choice. The De Ruijter portion sachets we looked at are available in milk and dark chocolate sprinkles. Check the variety if you want to compare ingredients or nutritional information.
If you want to check the label carefully
If you’re keeping an eye on sugars, fat or allergens, the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact pack matter more than the flavour name alone. Also check how much you actually use.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a pre-measured portion or prefer to serve your own. Then compare the flavour and check the label against the amount you’ll use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and packaging | Check the weight of each stick or sachet, as well as the number of portions in the outer pack. | I want a fixed, small amount for one coffee break, but I don’t want to store more portions than I need. Portion control would be the main consideration for around 44% of consumers. |
| Chocolate flavour | Choose between milk and dark chocolate, and read the ingredients for the exact variety. | If I have chocolate sprinkles with my coffee, I mainly want to choose a chocolate flavour I enjoy. Flavour would come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Check the sugars and fat per 100 g and per portion used; also check the allergen information. | I want to know what’s in my portion before choosing based on flavour or convenience. This label information would be the most important factor for around 23% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a portion pack for a small box
An individually wrapped portion may come in a large outer pack. Nevejan lists 300 Van Oordt sticks per box, while Sligro lists 120 De Ruijter sachets per box.
Check the number of portions and the total quantity before you choose. A large box is most practical if you’ll use or share all the portions.
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Assuming a pre-measured portion is low in sugars
A sachet makes it clear how much you’re using, but it doesn’t change the ingredients in the chocolate sprinkles.
Check the nutritional information per portion and compare products using the same quantity if sugars or fat are important to your choice.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are milk-free
The De Ruijter dark chocolate portion we looked at lists milk and soya, so the flavour name alone won’t tell you which allergens are present.
If you have an allergy, always check the allergen information and any warnings on the current pack of the exact variety.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
If you want to compare milk and dark chocolate, Jumbo and Sligro list individual 20 g De Ruijter portions in boxes of 120. Jumbo also offers regular packs.
- A sachet gives you a pre-measured amount; Sligro describes 20 g as enough for one slice of bread.
- The portion sachets listed are sold in large boxes. Check the allergen information for your chosen variety too.
Van Oordt
Nevejan lists Van Oordt milk chocolate sprinkles in individual 10 g sticks.
- Each stick contains a smaller pre-measured amount than the 20 g sachets mentioned above.
- The pack listed contains 300 sticks, so consider whether you want to store or share that many.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular own-brand packs of chocolate sprinkles in sizes including 200 g and 600 g, with milk and dark varieties.
- With a regular pack, you can choose how much chocolate sprinkle to use each time.
- The own-brand packs mentioned aren’t individually portioned, so make sure you seal an opened pack well.
Chocolate sprinkles to portion yourself
These Joybuy products are regular packs of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to measure out their own amount with afternoon coffee. If you’re looking for pre-packed portions, check the type of packaging.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g
For anyone who enjoys dark chocolate sprinkles and wants to measure out their own amount for each coffee break.
Regular 200 g pack. Check the allergen information on the exact pack before buying.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles 400 g
For anyone who wants to portion out dark chocolate sprinkles from a regular pack.
400 g pack. Check the label for the exact variety if allergens or ‘may contain’ warnings are important to you.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
For anyone who enjoys dark chocolate sprinkles with coffee and wants to choose their own portion size.
Regular 390 g pack. Check the nutritional information and allergen information for the pack you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is a portion of chocolate sprinkles the same as an individual bar?
No, the sticks and sachets mentioned are portions of chocolate sprinkles, not chocolate bars or bars of sprinkles. Nevejan lists 10 g Van Oordt sticks in packs of 300; according to Sligro, the 20 g De Ruijter sachets are sold in packs of 120.
Is a 20 g sachet intended for one slice of bread?
Sligro describes a 20 g De Ruijter sachet as enough for one slice of bread. It’s up to you whether you want to use the whole amount with your afternoon coffee, based on when you’re having it and the nutritional information per portion.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Seal the pack well and store it in a dry place. Also follow the best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack for your variety.
Can I rely on the word ‘dark’ if I have a milk or soya allergy?
No, check the allergen information for the exact variety. The De Ruijter dark chocolate portion we looked at lists milk and soya; any warnings about traces may also be relevant to your choice.
How can I compare chocolate sprinkles with reduced sugars?
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g and per serving you use. A product name that says ‘reduced sugars’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you how the other nutritional values or portion size compare.