Hosts preparing lots of rusks
If you’re preparing rusks, rolls or desserts for a group, compare the pack size and serving size on the label with what you have planned.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts catering for different tastes
If you want to give your guests a choice, consider milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, different shapes of sprinkles or individual portions.
Hosts keeping an eye on allergens
If your guests avoid certain ingredients, check the exact variety. The products described list different allergens, including milk, soya, lactose and wheat.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many rusks and other toppings you want to serve. Then compare flavours and check the ingredients of the varieties you plan to put out.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Quantity | Check the pack size and, if listed, the serving size. Jumbo lists thirty 20 g servings for its 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles; this doesn’t equate to a set number of topped rusks. | If I’m topping lots of rusks, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. An estimated 36% of consumers say having enough in the pack is their main priority. |
| Flavour and presentation | Choose between milk and dark chocolate, and consider whether the shape of the sprinkles matters for what you’re serving. Venz describes its XXL milk variety as sprinkles with extra-large pieces; the pack contains 380 g. | For a party table with a range of tastes, I mainly want to choose a suitable flavour or an eye-catching topping. An estimated 29% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact pack. Also check the rusks you’re using. | If guests avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in both products before serving. An estimated 21% of consumers say this is their primary concern. |
| Individual portions | Compare the number of portions and the total pack size. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, weighing 140 g in total. | At a buffet with several flavours, I want to put out individual portions rather than use one large pack. An estimated 14% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘XXL’ means a larger pack
For Venz XXL Hagelslag Melk, the description refers to extra-large sprinkles, while the pack reviewed contains 380 g. So the size of the sprinkles doesn’t tell you how many rusks you can top.
Check the weight separately from the description of the sprinkles.
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Relying on the flavour name to identify allergens
‘Dark’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on the label: the De Ruijter Puur 390 g described here lists milk and soya. Other varieties may contain different ingredients.
Read the label on every pack you choose, and keep the packaging to hand in case guests have questions about the ingredients.
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Choosing individual portions as your main supply
De Ruijter Kleintjes offers eight individual portions, but contains just 140 g of sprinkles in total – considerably less than a 600 g pack.
First decide how much you want to serve. Use individual portions to offer variety if the total amount isn’t enough as your main supply.
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Assuming a shop page means the product is in stock
ALDI warns that special-offer items can sell out quickly; Lidl says Mister Choc Hagelslag puur is available in store. So a product page doesn’t tell you what will be on the shelf when you shop.
If the variety is essential for your party, check in good time how you can buy it.
Brands and own-label options to consider
Jumbo
The Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Melk reviewed here comes in a 600 g pack.
- Jumbo lists thirty servings on the label for this pack.
- These are milk chocolate sprinkles; check the allergens on the pack you buy.
De Ruijter
The varieties described include dark chocolate sprinkles, Royaal extra puur and Kleintjes individual portions.
- Albert Heijn states that Royaal extra puur contains at least 43% cocoa solids; Kleintjes comes in eight portions.
- Pack sizes and ingredients vary by variety, so check the label for the flavour you’re serving.
Venz
The milk chocolate sprinkles described are available in a 400 g pack and as an XXL variety with larger sprinkles in a 380 g pack.
- According to the product description, the XXL variety has extra-large sprinkles.
- Here, XXL doesn’t mean more in the pack; check the allergen information on the milk varieties.
Albert Heijn
AH Hagelslag XL puur is an own-label variety described here in a 380 g pack.
- The product information states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
- At 380 g, this pack contains less than the 600 g packs described here; check the ingredients on the current packaging too.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI describes Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack.
- The stated pack size gives you a larger dark chocolate option to compare with the amount you’ve planned.
- Check the current packaging and availability when you buy.
Mister Choc (Lidl)
Lidl describes Mister Choc Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack sold in store.
- The pack size is useful when planning how many sprinkles you’ll need for a group.
- Check the label in store if the ingredients or allergens are important for your guests.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings on Joybuy
These products include a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles, a smaller dark chocolate variety and fruit sprinkles as an alternative topping for rusks or a party table.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces 600 g
A 600 g pack for anyone topping lots of rusks and looking for a topping with smiley shapes.
If your guests avoid certain ingredients, check the current label for milk and wheat.
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De Ruijter Fruit Sprinkles 400 g
Fruit sprinkles for anyone who wants to offer an alternative to chocolate sprinkles; this pack contains 400 g.
These aren’t chocolate sprinkles. If your guests avoid cereals containing gluten, check the current label for wheat.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
A 390 g dark chocolate variety for anyone looking to put out a smaller pack than 600 g.
Before serving, check the current label for milk, soya and the precise lactose information if these ingredients matter to your guests.
Frequently asked questions
How many chocolate sprinkles do I need for a birthday party?
Use a serving size stated on the label as a planning guide, not as a fixed number of guests or rusks. Jumbo lists thirty 20 g servings for its 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles; how much you use depends on what you’re topping and how generously you sprinkle it.
Which allergens should I check when serving chocolate sprinkles to guests?
Check the labels on both the sprinkles you’ve chosen and the rusks. The De Ruijter Puur 390 g described here lists milk and soya, while Venz Melk 400 g also lists lactose; don’t assume other varieties have the same ingredients. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label.
Can I put chocolate sprinkles out on the party table in advance?
Yes. Put them out so guests can help themselves without unnecessarily touching the contents, and seal the pack again after use. Keep the original packaging to hand so guests can check the ingredients.