For a walking break when you want to use a small amount of chocolate sprinkles on the spot, individual sprinkle portions are a practical choice. They’re not a squeezy bottle: sprinkle them over a sandwich or into a container to catch any loose sprinkles. If you make your sandwiches at home, you won’t need to open any packaging of chocolate sprinkles while you’re out.
Want to make a sandwich or share some chocolate sprinkles during a break without opening a large pack? Individual sprinkle portions, such as De Ruijter Kleintjes at Albert Heijn, limit how much you open at once. Just make sure you sprinkle them over your food or into a container.
A regular box may be more than you need for one break. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing eight individual portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. Decide how many you’ll actually take before setting off.
Check the label for the exact variety you’re packing. For example, Jumbo lists milk and soya in Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, with lactose as a possible allergen. The flavour name alone isn’t a reliable way to check for allergens.
First decide whether you want to sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on your food while you’re out, or make your sandwiches at home. Then compare how much you’ll need to take and check the label of your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Spills when making a sandwich | Check whether it’s a squeezy bottle or a pack for sprinkling, and whether you can open individual portions. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as individual sprinkle portions. | If I want to share a sandwich during a break, I don’t want an open box and loose sprinkles in my bag. Around 42% of consumers prioritise controlled portioning. |
| How much you pack | Compare the pack size with the number of sandwiches you’ll make. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains four portions of 15 g and four of 20 g. | For one break, I only want to pack what I’ll use, rather than carry the rest of a large pack. A small quantity is the most important factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and when you’ll eat them | Check the latest allergen and nutritional information for your chosen variety, and consider what else you’ll take on your walk. | I want to know what’s in my sandwich filling and not plan my break around chocolate sprinkles alone. For around 25% of consumers, ingredients and how chocolate sprinkles fit into the meal are the main priorities. |
Dry chocolate sprinkles and individual sprinkle portions can still leave loose sprinkles behind. A pack’s name doesn’t necessarily mean you can squeeze out its contents.
Check the product page or packaging to see how the product is dispensed. If you need to squeeze it out without loose sprinkles, don’t choose based on a search term alone.
A full box takes up space when you may only want to make one sandwich. Once opened, there’s also more product left to store and carry.
Count how many times you plan to eat. Take suitable portions if you want to make your sandwich while you’re out, or make it at home and leave the pack of chocolate sprinkles behind.
Jumbo’s listing for Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag names milk and soya, and says the product may contain lactose. So the term ‘pure’ is no substitute for checking the label.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the product you’ve bought just before setting off, even if you’ve used a similarly named product before.
Chocolate sprinkles as a sandwich topping don’t cover what you’ll eat or drink for the rest of your walk. Wandel.nl also discusses snacks and drinks for walking trips.
Plan your food and drink for the length of your walk. Think of chocolate sprinkles as a sandwich topping, not as everything you’ll have during your walking break.
For small amounts to use while you’re out, De Ruijter Kleintjes is an individual sprinkle option. Albert Heijn lists eight portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag as a standard 400 g pack.
Jumbo’s chocolate sprinkles category is useful for comparing pack types and sizes, including De Ruijter Kleintjes, which are made for sprinkling.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack. The also-listed Kiekeboe Vruchtenhagel, in a 400 g pack, is a different product from chocolate sprinkles.
Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur as a product. Check the packaging if you want to take it with you.
Don’t assume a pack of chocolate sprinkles is a squeezy bottle: the portion products mentioned are dry sprinkles. If you need to squeeze them out without loose sprinkles, check the actual pack type on the product page and label before buying.
If you want to sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on your food while you’re out, you can take only the individual portions you need. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing four portions of 15 g and four of 20 g. Alternatively, make a sandwich at home so you don’t need to take the pack with you.
Check the allergen statement on the specific pack you’re buying. For Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, Jumbo lists milk and soya and says the product may contain lactose; the statement may differ for another variety.
Keep the pack closed until you use the chocolate sprinkles and follow the storage advice on the label. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Hagelslag mix in a cool, dark and dry place; check the advice again for the variety you’re actually taking with you.
