If several guests will be having the same chocolate sprinkles on their rusks, a 600 g pack is a sensible choice. If you’d like to offer different flavours or serve individual portions, consider smaller packs or assorted options too. Check the current label for each variety, especially if allergens or suitability for young children are a concern.
If several guests will be helping themselves from the same pack, the pack size and a flavour that suits everyone matter more than having a long list of varieties. A 600 g pack gives you more to go round than a smaller one, but think about what you’ll do with any leftovers after the get-together.
If your guests have different tastes, you can put out several varieties or choose individual portions. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions of different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
If ingredients, sugars, allergens or suitability for young children matter, check each variety you choose individually. A description such as ‘dark’ or a fun shape won’t tell you everything you need to know.
First decide whether you need one large pack, several flavours or individual portions. Then compare the packaging and labels of the options that suit your plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare pack sizes and choose a flavour you’ll be happy to use up if there are any leftovers. | If lots of guests will have the same chocolate sprinkles, I want to put out enough without having to open another pack halfway through. Having enough to go round is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Flavour variety | Think about whether you want to offer different flavours or shapes, and check the ingredients for each variety. | Not everyone at the table chooses the same topping, so I want to give guests more than one option. Around 29% of consumers say flavour variety is their top priority. |
| Dark chocolate | Compare the type of chocolate and, if listed, the cocoa content of the specific variety. | I’m specifically looking for a dark variety for my guests, not just any assortment. This is the main preference for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portions and labels | Check portion sizes, nutritional information and allergens. If you’re serving shaped sprinkles, also look for age guidance for young children. | If guests need to avoid different ingredients or I want to serve portions separately, I want to know what each product contains beforehand. This is the most important consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
A large pack gives you plenty to go round, but it won’t necessarily offer the choice of flavours or individual portions you want for your guests.
First decide how many different toppings you’ll put out. Then choose the pack size for each one, and consider whether you can use up any leftovers.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Royaal extra puur lists milk and soya. The flavour name is no substitute for checking the allergens.
Read the current allergen information for the exact variety you plan to serve.
Albert Heijn states that the shapes in Venz Rimboe Apenhagel may be less suitable for children under 3 because of their size.
If young children will be at your get-together, check the product information before serving this topping.
These brands show different ways to choose chocolate sprinkles for a get-together: a large basic pack, a specific flavour or individual portions. Make your final choice based on the product label.
Jumbo offers own-brand 600 g packs, including milk and dark chocolate sprinkles. This pack size is worth considering if several guests will be having the same variety.
Venz offers varieties with different flavours and shapes, including XXL wit at 380 g and Kwinkslag at 400 g.
De Ruijter offers options including Royaal extra puur at 390 g and Kleintjes, with eight individual portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, as listed by Albert Heijn.
These products include a large pack of milk chocolate sprinkles and two smaller options with a dark chocolate flavour. Flakes are a different topping from chocolate sprinkles, so choose them if that’s the shape you’d like to serve.
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For a get-together where you want to put out one large pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 600 g. Check the label if ingredients or allergens are important for your guests.
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A smaller pack for offering a dark chocolate option alongside another topping.
Pack size: 200 g. Choose the number of packs to suit your guests, and check the current label for allergens.
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For anyone who wants to serve dark chocolate flakes as well as chocolate sprinkles.
Pack size: 300 g. Flakes aren’t the same as chocolate sprinkles, so check the packaging if the shape matters to your choice.
It depends on how much you use on each rusk. For g'woon Melk Hagelslag 600 g, Joybuy lists a 20 g portion, giving 30 portions per pack. Don’t assume this is the standard portion size for other products.
Don’t assume so based on the word ‘dark’. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Royaal extra puur lists milk and soya. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety you choose.
Compare the sugar listed per 100 g and also consider how much you use per portion. The Voedingscentrum lists 9.4 g of sugars for 15 g of chocolate sprinkles; for a specific product, the nutritional information on the pack is the one to follow.
Follow the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen and seal the pack properly after use. For g'woon Melk Hagelslag 600 g, Joybuy recommends storing it in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, heat and moisture.
