Oranje fans shopping for a group
If several people want rusks with the same chocolate sprinkles, the pack size matters. Also consider whether you’ll use a larger pack after the match.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans choosing a flavour or texture
If you’re putting toppings out for everyone to share while watching the match, you can check with the group in advance whether they prefer dark, milk or another variety.
Shoppers who read labels carefully
If any guests have a food allergy, the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack are essential. Nutritional information and storage advice may also affect your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for a topping for rusks or a gift. If you’re choosing a topping, the quantity, flavour preferences and label are the main things to consider.
Rusks with a chocolate topping
Choose this: if you want to share rusks topped with chocolate sprinkles or another chocolate topping during the match.
Bear in mind: a pack of bread topping isn’t automatically suitable as a gift.
A box of chocolates as a gift
Choose this: if you want to give someone a present and the contents and presentation matter.
Bear in mind: check the contents and allergens of the box separately from the topping you’re putting out on the table.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how much the group is likely to use, and check the best-before date. | If several people want the same chocolate sprinkles, one pack should be enough for the planned occasion without leaving too much over. Around 40% of consumers put having enough in the pack first. |
| Flavour and texture | Match dark, milk or another variety to everyone’s preferences; also note the difference between sprinkles and chunks. | If you’re putting out rusks to suit different tastes, you won’t want to choose one variety for everyone without checking. Around 30% of consumers make flavour their top priority. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and compare nutritional values on the same stated basis. | If I’m shopping for someone with a food allergy, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen before I serve it. For around 30% of consumers, ingredients and nutritional information matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a pack of chocolate sprinkles like a box of chocolates
Chocolate sprinkles are sold as a sweet bread topping. Just because someone likes chocolate doesn’t mean a pack of topping will suit them as a gift.
Before buying, decide whether you want to serve something on rusks or give a present. For the latter, choose a box of chocolates based on its contents and presentation.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are milk-free
The ingredients list shown by Albert Heijn for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles includes both milk fat and soya lecithin. The ingredients may differ in other varieties.
If allergies are a concern, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re serving.
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Confusing baker’s salt with chocolate sprinkles
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s information about iodine from baker’s salt relates to bakery products. You can’t infer from this that chocolate sprinkles contain iodine from baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients in the rusks and in your chosen topping separately if their composition matters to your purchase.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
A brand to consider if you’re comparing chocolate sprinkles and other chocolate topping varieties.
- Albert Heijn lists the ingredients and nutritional information for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g.
- The ingredients in these dark chocolate sprinkles don’t automatically apply to other De Ruijter products; check the label of the variety you choose.
Venz
Worth considering if you want to choose between flavours and varieties of chocolate sprinkles.
- Jumbo lists Venz milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, among other products, in 400 g packs.
- Choose based on the specific variety and its label, not just the brand name.
Kiekeboe
A brand to consider if you’re thinking about a larger pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- Check whether the flavour and pack size suit what the group will actually use.
Topping options on Joybuy
These products are chocolate toppings or sprinkles for anyone planning to serve rusks while watching an Oranje match. Choose between milk, dark and chunks based on your preferred flavour and texture; they aren’t gift-wrapped boxes of chocolates.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g
For anyone who wants to share milk chocolate sprinkles in a fun shape on rusks.
Pack size: 600 g. If you’re serving guests with food allergies, check the label for this variety.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
For anyone considering chunks as a chocolate topping instead of regular sprinkles.
Pack size: 390 g. Check that the texture suits how you want to serve the topping; refer to the label on this pack for ingredients.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For a group who want dark chocolate sprinkles on their rusks.
Pack size: 400 g. Read the allergen information for this variety; the word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you which allergens it contains.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate sprinkles to share while watching the match.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose before shopping for others.
Frequently asked questions
Can I give chocolate sprinkles as a gift instead of a box of chocolates?
If presentation is the main purpose of the gift, a box of chocolates is a more obvious choice. Chocolate sprinkles are sold as a bread topping, so choose them when you want to serve rusks or another topping at the table.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles milk-free?
You can’t tell from the word ‘dark’. The ingredients list for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles at Albert Heijn includes milk fat and soya lecithin. Check the current allergen information on the pack for each variety you choose.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles if I buy them in advance?
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you choose. Albert Heijn advises storing De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place; for other varieties, follow the advice on their own labels.
Does baker’s salt in rusks mean that chocolate sprinkles also contain iodine?
No, that doesn’t follow from the information about baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority discusses iodine from baker’s salt in relation to bakery products. Rusks and chocolate sprinkles are separate products, so you should check their ingredients separately.