Who are these pack types for?

If you’re buying chocolate sprinkles for a group

You want to top several rusks and are mainly looking at how much each pack contains. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl each list 600 g varieties.

If you’re preparing lunchboxes or individual portions

You want to portion out the chocolate sprinkles easily or offer a choice of varieties. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes.

If you’re comparing labels

You check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens before choosing one variety for several people.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the chocolate sprinkles are mainly for a group or for individual lunchboxes. Then compare the labels of the varieties that fit the bill.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Amount to share Compare the net weight with the number of rusks you want to top. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl each list a 600 g variety of chocolate sprinkles. If I’m topping rusks for several people, I want enough chocolate sprinkles in one pack. Around 45% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Portions and variety Check how many portions the pack contains and whether they’re individually wrapped. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in 140 g of De Ruijter Kleintjes. For lunchboxes, I want to portion out the chocolate sprinkles without having to scoop them from a big bag each time; around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience or variety.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and nutritional information on the exact pack. Also look for any warning about possible traces. If people sharing the food need to watch their ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to check the variety beforehand. For around 19% of consumers, the ingredients are the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a big bag is a multipack

    A 600 g pack doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles are divided into individual portions. The product information for the varieties listed by Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl describes a large pack; Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes.

    Check the number of portions and whether they’re individually wrapped if you want to put them in lunchboxes.

    It takes longer to divide up a large pack when you need individual portions.

  • Assuming plain varieties contain the same allergens

    The allergens listed vary by product. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat for De Ruijter Hagelfeest; for Venz plain, it lists milk and soya, with possible traces of lactose or milk protein.

    Just before use, check the label for the exact flavour and pack you’ve chosen, including any warning about possible traces.

  • Looking only at the pack weight when sprinkling

    A large pack doesn’t tell you how much goes on one rusk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 67 kcal and 9.1 g of sugars per 15 g portion of plain chocolate sprinkles; the nutritional values of other varieties may differ.

    Check the nutritional information and stated portion size on the pack if you want to compare quantities.

Brands to compare

De Ruijter

For anyone looking for a mixed flavour or a pack with individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists Hagelfeest, with plain chocolate and vanilla, in 390 g, and Kleintjes, with eight portions, in 140 g.
  • Hagelfeest lists milk, soya and wheat among its allergens; check the allergens for the variety you choose.

Venz

For anyone looking for a specific chocolate sprinkle variety in a pack of around 400 g.

  • Albert Heijn lists Venz plain in 400 g, with at least 32% cocoa solids according to the product information.
  • The product information lists milk and soya, with possible traces of lactose or milk protein; check the current label.

Jumbo

Own-brand varieties for anyone who wants a larger amount of chocolate sprinkles in one pack.

  • Jumbo lists milk, plain and duo chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
  • A 600 g pack isn’t automatically divided into individual portions; check the product you choose if you need them.

Kiekeboe

An ALDI own-brand option for anyone looking for plain chocolate sprinkles in a large pack.

  • ALDI lists Kiekeboe plain chocolate sprinkles in 600 g.
  • Check the ingredients and portion format on the pack before choosing it for a group or for lunchboxes.

Mister Choc

Lidl varieties for anyone looking to compare plain chocolate sprinkles or a mix in a large pack.

  • Lidl lists both the plain and mixed varieties in 600 g packs.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose; a large pack doesn’t mean it contains individual portions.

Chocolate sprinkles for rusks on Joybuy

This 600 g pack is suitable for topping several rusks at a snack night. If you’re looking for individual portions for lunchboxes, check how the portions are arranged in the pack.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g

For anyone who wants to top several rusks and is looking for a larger pack. Before use, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label. For lunchboxes, also check whether the chocolate sprinkles are individually wrapped.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a large pack of chocolate sprinkles also a multipack?

Not necessarily: a 600 g pack doesn’t have to contain individual portions. Check the portion format on the pack; Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes.

Which pack is handy for lunchboxes?

A pack with individual portions is handy if you want to portion out the chocolate sprinkles in advance. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions; also check which varieties are included and whether the portions are individually wrapped.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles once opened?

Follow the storage advice on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. The product information for the De Ruijter and Venz varieties listed recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; also check the best-before date on your pack.

Do I need to check the allergens for each variety of chocolate sprinkles?

Yes, check the label for the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in De Ruijter Hagelfeest, while milk and soya, with possible traces of lactose or milk protein, are listed for Venz plain.

Does baker’s salt automatically mean chocolate sprinkles contain iodine?

No, that doesn’t follow from the information provided by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority about baker’s salt in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods. To find out what chocolate sprinkles contain, check the ingredients list on the exact pack.