Who are mini portions handy for?

If you want to portion them out for each guest

Individual sachets let you set out a topping for each person without passing around a large pack. Compare the number of sachets with how many times you plan to serve rusks.

If you’d like to give guests a choice

A mixed pack offers different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes. Check which varieties it contains, as the ingredients and allergens may differ between sachets.

If you don’t want to open much for a small group

You can open individual portions one at a time. That’s practical if you don’t want to open a large pack for a single dinner party.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many portions you want to set out, and whether portioning, a choice of varieties or checking ingredients for your guests is your top priority.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions per guest Compare the number of sachets and the contents of each with your serving plan. AH Strooi mini's lists eight 18 g portions; De Ruijter Kleintjes contains four 15 g sachets and four 20 g sachets. I want to set out a topping for every guest without sprinkling it from a large pack at the table. For around 42% of consumers, portion control is the top priority.
Choice of varieties Check which types of chocolate sprinkles, fruit sprinkles or flakes are actually in the pack, and how many sachets of each variety you get. I want my guests to have a choice, but I don’t want to open a separate large pack for every variety. For around 33% of consumers, variety matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label for the pack you’ve chosen, as well as the information for each flavour. For the packs mentioned, look out for milk, lactose, soya and wheat. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which sachet is suitable for them. Checking ingredients is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking mini chocolate sprinkles for ready-made rusks

    AH Strooi mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes are individual portions of topping, not rusks with the topping already on them. If you only buy the sachets, you won’t have any rusks to serve.

    Check whether the product description mentions both rusks and topping. If it only says sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles, remember to buy the rusks separately.

  • Checking one flavour and assuming it applies to the whole mix

    The ingredients can vary between sachets in a mixed pack. De Ruijter Kleintjes lists milk, lactose, soya and wheat, among other ingredients; some varieties also carry a warning that they may contain traces of milk.

    Read the information for the whole pack and for each variety. Keep the sachets identifiable if you need to take allergens into account.

  • Assuming every rusk contains iodised baker’s salt

    The rule described by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority does not say that every rusk product contains iodised baker’s salt.

    If you want to check this for a particular rusk, read the ingredients on the packaging of that specific product.

Relevant brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Strooi mini's is a mixed pack of sprinkles for rusks and other uses.

  • The product page lists eight individual 18 g portions.
  • The pack lists milk and lactose; if your guests avoid these, check the current label.

De Ruijter

Kleintjes chocolate sprinkles combines different types of sprinkles and flakes in small sachets.

  • The pack contains four 15 g sachets and four 20 g sachets.
  • Ingredients vary by variety; the product information lists milk, lactose, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.

Jumbo

Jumbo has offered a mixed Strooi Mini's pack of eight, as well as chocolate sprinkles in larger packs.

  • The mini pack shows how you can offer several types of sprinkles in individual portions.
  • Jumbo says this mini pack is no longer available online, so don’t count on it for your dinner party.

Venz

Venz Mini's is a mix of ten small packs containing different types of sprinkles and flakes.

  • The individual sachets make it possible to offer several varieties.
  • The ingredients information lists milk, lactose, soya and wheat, among other ingredients; also check whether the pack is available.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists a 600 g Kiekeboe Hagelslag mix as an option if you’re looking for a large pack.

  • A large pack is a good choice if you plan to use any leftover chocolate sprinkles later.
  • The mix mentioned is not a pack of individual mini portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini packs small rusks with chocolate sprinkles on them?

Not the mini packs mentioned here: AH Strooi mini's and De Ruijter Kleintjes contain sachets of topping that you add to rusks yourself. If you’re looking for ready-made rusks with toppings, check the product description.

How do I work out how much chocolate sprinkles to use on each rusk?

Use the contents of a sachet as a guide, then decide how much to put on your rusk; one sachet doesn’t have to equal one rusk. The mini portions mentioned contain 15 g, 18 g or 20 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g as a reference portion for chocolate sprinkles.

Should I check every flavour in a mixed mini pack for allergens?

Yes. Check the current packaging and the information for each variety. AH Strooi mini's lists milk and lactose; De Ruijter Kleintjes lists milk, lactose, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, and some varieties may contain traces of milk.

Does the rule about baker’s salt mean that every rusk contains iodine?

No. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may be added to the bakery products mentioned via baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This doesn’t tell you whether the rusks you’ve chosen contain iodised baker’s salt; check the label to find out.

How should I store sachets left over after the dinner party?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging of the pack you’ve chosen. Keep leftover sachets with their product information so you can check which ingredients they contain later.