If you want to serve a measured amount of chocolate sprinkles with crispbread at an oliebollen stall, individual 20 g portions are a suitable packaging option. For a small selection with a choice of varieties, a pack containing eight portions is an alternative, although the portions vary in size and composition. If by ‘single bar’ you mean a chocolate bar rather than loose chocolate sprinkles, this comparison of sprinkle packs does not tell you whether that bar is suitable.
If every order needs to include the same amount of chocolate sprinkles, individual portions are more straightforward to use than an opened consumer pack. For the pure and milk chocolate varieties reviewed, Jumbo lists portions of 20 g.
If you want to offer different varieties without choosing a large pack of just one, you could consider a small assortment. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes; check the ingredients of each item separately.
If you sell chocolate sprinkles unpackaged as a topping, allergen information must be available to customers. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) describes options for unpackaged products, including providing the information on a card or menu.
First, decide whether you need a standard amount for every order or a small, varied selection. Then check how you will provide customers with up-to-date allergen information for each topping.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Standard portion size | Check whether the portions are individually wrapped and how many grams and portions are in the pack. For the foodservice varieties reviewed, Jumbo lists 120 portions of 20 g. | If I want to serve the same amount with every order, I don’t want to measure it out from an opened pack each time. For around 42% of consumers, serving a consistent portion is the main priority. |
| Small, varied selection | Check which varieties are in the pack and whether their portion sizes differ. For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 g or 20 g. | For a limited tasting selection, I want to offer different varieties without choosing a large box of just one. A small assortment matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergen information | Check the current ingredients and allergens for each variety you use. When selling unpackaged products, make sure customers can get the information before buying, as required by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. | If I sell chocolate sprinkles unpackaged, I want to be able to give customers clear information about the allergens in each topping. Around 25% of consumers say providing this information is their top priority. |
A consumer pack may state a portion size for nutritional information without the chocolate sprinkles being packed in individual sachets. This distinction matters if you want to serve a sealed portion with every order.
Check explicitly whether the pack contains individual portions, and note both the number of portions and the weight of each one.
For the pure and milk chocolate portions reviewed, Jumbo lists milk and soya. When selling unpackaged products, you must be able to tell customers about any allergens present, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Keep up-to-date product information for each topping and make allergen information available to customers before they buy.
For each 20 g portion reviewed, Jumbo lists 13 g of sugars for the pure variety and 14 g for the milk variety. Nutritional values for a different amount cannot be compared directly.
Use the actual portion size when checking or sharing nutritional information for a topping.
A rule or product detail about baker’s salt does not, by itself, tell you which ingredients are in the chocolate sprinkles served with your crispbread.
Check the current ingredients list for the chocolate sprinkles you use if their composition is relevant to your product information.
Worth considering if you’re choosing between standard portions of chocolate sprinkles and a smaller pack containing different varieties.
An example of a consumer pack of pure chocolate sprinkles, not a confirmed pack of individual sachets.
A supplier to compare for different packaging formats, including own-brand packs and the De Ruijter portion packs reviewed.
Yes. If you offer chocolate sprinkles to consumers, you must tell them about any allergens present. For unpackaged products, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority mentions options including a card or menu. You can also provide the information verbally, as long as you clearly tell customers they can ask for it.
According to Jumbo, the pure De Ruijter portion variety lists milk and soya and may contain lactose; the milk chocolate variety lists lactose, milk and soya. Before using them, check the current packaging for the exact variety you plan to offer.
Jumbo says to store the De Ruijter portion packs reviewed in a cool, dry place. Also check the use-by date and any storage instructions on the packaging you use.
Check which permits and hygiene rules apply to your stall and activities. The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce mentions a market-stall permit and hygienic working practices for a winter food stall, among other things. The specific permit requirements depend on the local authority and the activity.
