Travellers preparing food for a group
If you’re making sandwiches for several people before setting off, one large pack may be enough for everyone. Jumbo and ALDI offer 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.
Which size works best for you?
Packing individual lunchboxes
If you want to divide the chocolate sprinkles by person or meal, compare how a 2-pack is put together with the available individual portions. Albert Heijn lists a Venz 2-pack and a single-portion pack from De Ruijter.
Travellers who need to check the label
If a travel companion needs to check ingredients or allergens, read the label for the specific variety before choosing a pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of checking the allergen information on the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
Large pack
Best for: sandwiches you’re making for several people before setting off.
The trade-off: you’ll need to divide the chocolate sprinkles yourself for individual lunchboxes.
2-pack
Best for: splitting your supply between different stages of the journey.
The trade-off: the 2-pack label doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack.
Individual portions
Best for: lunchboxes where you want to pack chocolate sprinkles separately for each person.
The trade-off: check how many portions you get and whether the total quantity suits your plans.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for the group | Check the total weight in grams and think about how many sandwiches you want to make in advance. | If I’m making sandwiches for several travellers, I want to bring enough chocolate sprinkles without having to open another pack. For around 42% of consumers, having enough for everyone is the deciding factor. |
| Dividing between lunchboxes | Check the number of individual packs or portions and the quantity in each one. | For separate lunchboxes, I want to pack the chocolate sprinkles without having to sprinkle them from a large pack on the road. Around 33% of consumers value this portioning convenience most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen. | If a travel companion needs to watch what they eat, I check the exact pack we’re taking before setting off. Around 25% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 2-pack contains two suitable lunchbox portions
The name doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles each pack contains. So the pack may not work out as you’d planned for the lunchboxes.
Check the total weight, the quantity in each pack and the number of packs before choosing.
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Assuming every variety from a brand is the same
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. For example, De Ruijter Specials intens puur lists milk fat and soya lecithin and warns that it may contain milk protein and lactose. This doesn’t tell you anything about other varieties.
Read the latest label on the specific pack you’re taking, especially if a travel companion has a food allergy.
Brands to compare
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you want to compare individual portions with standard packs.
- Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter pure chocolate sprinkles as a single-portion pack, while Jumbo also offers 390 g packs.
- Check the quantity in the single-portion pack before deciding how many you need.
Venz
Worth considering when comparing a 2-pack with standard packs of chocolate sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn lists a Venz pure chocolate sprinkles 2-pack; Jumbo also offers Venz milk and plain varieties in 400 g packs.
- Check how much is in each individual pack in the one you choose.
Jumbo
A supermarket own brand to include in your comparison if you’re preparing chocolate sprinkles for a group.
- Jumbo offers plain, milk and duo chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
- Choose a variety based on the label of the pack you’re actually taking.
Kiekeboe
An ALDI own brand worth considering if you’re looking for a large pack of plain chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI lists Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- Check which variety is available in store before relying on it for your trip.
Mister Choc
A Lidl own brand worth considering when comparing plain chocolate sprinkles.
- Lidl lists Mister Choc plain chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the quantity and other packaging information for the variety you choose.
Chocolate sprinkles for preparing food for a group on Joybuy
This 600 g pack is a good choice for sandwiches you’re making in advance for several travellers. If you’re filling individual lunchboxes, work out how much you’ll need for each one before setting off.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
A handy size for making sandwiches for several travellers before setting off. Divide the chocolate sprinkles in advance if you’re packing individual lunchboxes, and check the ingredients and allergens on the latest label.
Frequently asked questions
When is a 600 g pack a better choice than a 2-pack?
A 600 g pack is a good choice when you want to use one pack of chocolate sprinkles for several sandwiches. If you want to split your supply between different stages of the journey or pack it separately for each lunchbox, check how a 2-pack is put together and how much it contains, or consider individual portions.
Does each pack in a 2-pack count as one portion?
No, you can’t tell that from the 2-pack label. Check how many grams are in each pack and compare that with how much you want to take for each lunchbox.
How do I check for allergens when packing lunchboxes?
Before packing the lunchboxes, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on the brand name alone or on information for a different flavour or pack.