Organisers making a large batch of the same bakes
If you’re making one or a few recipes in larger quantities, work out how much topping you’ll need first, then compare pack sizes.
Who is this choice important for?
Volunteers providing allergen information
When bakes are sold unpackaged, they need to know all the ingredients in the complete recipe. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about allergens present must be available before purchase.
Organisers planning a colourful alternative
A separate batch with fruit sprinkles can add variety to the stall alongside bakes topped with chocolate sprinkles. Decide in advance which products will have the alternative topping.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with your recipes and the number of bakes you’re making. Then work out how much chocolate sprinkles you need for your main topping and whether you’d also like a smaller, separate variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of main topping | Calculate the amount your recipes call for and compare it with 390 g, 400 g and 600 g packs, or a multipack. | If I’m making lots of the same bakes, I want enough sprinkles for the whole batch without opening more packs than necessary. Around 29% of consumers put the quantity needed first. |
| Allergens in the finished product | Check the label on your chosen sprinkles and note the allergens present in all the recipe ingredients. | If I’m selling bakes unpackaged, I want to give visitors accurate information about the complete recipe before they buy. For around 36% of consumers, allergen information is the top priority. |
| Colourful variety | Decide which bakes will have fruit sprinkles and keep this variety separate in your plans. | For part of the stall, I want a different colour from chocolate sprinkles without buying that topping for every bake. Around 21% of consumers put this kind of decorative option first. |
| Brand and flavour | Choose the type of sprinkles you want and check whether one pack or separate packs will suit your recipes. | If I’m offering different flavours, I want to choose how much to open for each variety. Around 14% of consumers put brand or flavour first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ means free from milk or soya
Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens present in De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles; the product may also contain lactose. So the variety name is no substitute for checking the allergen statement.
Read the current label for the exact variety you’re using and include the relevant information in the recipe details for your bakes.
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Listing only the sprinkles in the recipe information
For bakes sold unpackaged, allergen information must cover the finished product. Batter, icing and other toppings may also contain allergens.
Record all the ingredients and allergens present for each bake you sell. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says the information must be available before purchase. If you provide it verbally, additional conditions apply, including displaying a notice at the point of sale and keeping written or electronic information available for staff and inspectors.
Brands and varieties to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles, a size suited to anyone using a lot of the same topping.
- The product information gives 30 servings of 20 g.
- This milk variety contains milk; check the other ingredients in your bake too.
Kiekeboe / ALDI
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack and fruit sprinkles in a 400 g pack as separate varieties.
- The pack sizes allow for a larger chocolate batch and a smaller, colourful batch.
- Check the current label for each variety and contact the relevant shop in advance to check availability.
De Ruijter
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles are available in a 390 g pack.
- A single 390 g pack may suit a smaller batch using this variety.
- Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens present, and lactose as a possible allergen.
Venz
Albert Heijn describes Venz dark sprinkles as a 2-pack containing two separate 400 g packs.
- You can use the packs separately if you don’t need all the sprinkles at once.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack before using the sprinkles in a recipe.
Joybuy products
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to provide allergen information for unpackaged bakes at a school fair?
Yes. If you sell bakes unpackaged to consumers, information about allergens present must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says written information is one option. If you provide it verbally, additional conditions apply, including displaying a notice at the point of sale and keeping written or electronic information available for staff and inspectors.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk?
No, ‘dark’ doesn’t mean that. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens present in De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, and lactose as a possible allergen. So check the allergen statement for the variety you’re actually using.
When should I choose a 600 g pack instead of smaller packs?
A 600 g pack is a good fit for a recipe that needs a lot of the same sprinkles. Smaller, separate packs may be more convenient if you’re using different varieties or don’t want to open everything at once. First, calculate how much you need based on your recipes and the number of bakes you plan to make.
How should I store the sprinkles until the school fair?
Follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging for your chosen variety. Jumbo and De Ruijter say that the products mentioned here should be stored in a cool, dry place.