If you want to give every guest an individual chocolate bar, don’t choose sprinkles: they’re made for sprinkling, not handing out as bars. For a small individual portion, De Ruijter Kleintjes comes closer to what you’re looking for, but its eight portions contain different types of sprinkles. If you’re using sprinkles as a topping for several guests, choose based on flavour, pack size and the ingredients on the specific pack.
If you want to put something aside for every guest, distinguish between small portions of sprinkles and individual chocolate bars. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes; it isn’t a box containing eight bars.
For sandwiches, desserts or cakes, you can choose between a single flavour and a mix of sprinkles. Decide in advance whether guests will sprinkle them from a pack themselves or whether you’ll decorate the food beforehand.
When you’re catering for a mixed group, the information on the pack you’re serving matters. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variant, even if the name only mentions dark chocolate flavour.
First decide whether you really want to give each guest a chocolate bar, or whether you’re looking for sprinkles. Then choose between individual portions and a pack for sharing.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| One portion per guest | Check the number of individual portions and whether they contain sprinkles, another type of topping or a mix. | I want to give guests something of their own without serving it from a shared box. For around 36% of consumers, individual portions would be the main reason for choosing a product. |
| Flavour and presentation | Check which flavours and types of sprinkles are in the pack and whether they’ll suit the dish. | If the sprinkles are going on desserts or cakes, I want a flavour and appearance that work well with them. Around 29% of consumers would put presentation and flavour first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ information on the specific pack. | When guests have different dietary requirements, I want to be able to check what I’m serving. For around 21% of consumers, this check would be their first priority. |
| Pack size and leftovers | Compare the pack size with how much you want to serve, and check the storage advice on the pack. | For a small get-together, I don’t want to have lots of sprinkles left over. Around 14% of consumers would give the amount they need the most weight. |
A small portion of sprinkles can be handy to hand out, but it’s still not the same as a bar a guest can eat as it is. De Ruijter Kleintjes also contains several types of sprinkles.
If you literally want one bar per guest, look in the chocolate bar category. If you want to decorate food, decide whether individual portions or a shared box would suit you better.
PLUS states that its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose. The flavour name alone therefore doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable for a guest.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you’re using; don’t rely solely on the brand name or a description on the front.
For a small get-together, you may have sprinkles left over if you only want to decorate a few dishes. Individual portions and a box for sharing serve different needs.
Think about how many dishes you want to finish, and read the storage advice before choosing a pack size.
Jumbo states that the shapes in Venz Rimboe Krokovlokken are less suitable for children under three because of their size. This applies to the mix that was checked, not automatically to other Venz products.
If a product contains shapes, check the information on the pack you’ve chosen before offering it to young children.
These brands offer different types of chocolate flakes and sprinkles. Compare the variant you’re considering; a feature of one pack won’t necessarily apply to the whole range.
Worth considering if you’re looking for classic chocolate flakes, a mix or small portions.
Worth considering if you want to use a mix with chocolate and vanilla flavours as a topping.
A supermarket own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for dark chocolate flakes or a mix of flakes.
A supermarket own-brand option offering dark, milk and duo chocolate flakes.
A supermarket own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for a 300 g box of dark chocolate sprinkles.
A supermarket own-brand option for chocolate flakes in milk or dark flavours.
These products are suited to topping bread, desserts or other dishes on the party table. If you want to give every guest an individual bar, choose a different type of product; for individual portions, check the pack format.
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A mix for sprinkling over dishes for several guests. The pack contains 400 g; check the ingredients on the pack if any guests have allergies.
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For anyone who wants two flavours of sprinkles for the party table. The pack contains 400 g; read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
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A mix of chocolate flakes for anyone looking for a topping to share across several dishes. The pack contains 200 g; check the ingredients and pack format if flavour or individual portions are important to you.
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Dark chocolate-flavoured sprinkles for sharing. The pack contains 390 g; check whether they’re flakes or chocolate vermicelli on the pack if the format matters for your dish. A dark flavour name doesn’t automatically mean the product is dairy-free.
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Milk chocolate flakes for use as a topping or on bread. The pack contains 200 g; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before serving them to guests.
Only if you mean a portion of sprinkles, not if every guest needs an individual chocolate bar. Albert Heijn lists eight small portions of different types of sprinkles for De Ruijter Kleintjes; a standard box of chocolate flakes is intended for sharing or portioning yourself.
No: according to the product information, PLUS dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. Check the allergen information on the exact pack you want to offer your guests.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. For the dark chocolate flakes that were checked, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place; for another product, also check the best-before date and instructions on its own pack.
Use the online information to compare products, but check the pack you buy. PLUS says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.
