A 2-pack is a good choice for a school fair if you want to split two unopened boxes between tables or serving times: the packs described by Albert Heijn each contain two separate 200 g boxes. If one central supply is enough, you could also consider a single 300 g box, although it won’t give you the option of splitting the stock between two locations. Before serving, check the school’s arrangements and the allergens in your chosen variety, especially if you’re adding sprinkles to unwrapped treats.
If you’re splitting the sprinkles between tables, classes or serving times, two separate boxes are handy: you can keep the second one sealed until you need it. The 2-packs described by Albert Heijn contain individual items.
If you only have one place to store your supplies, compare the total amount you need with a single box. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list 300 g varieties; check which one suits your plans.
For unwrapped bakes or toppings, visitors must be able to find out which allergens are present where the food is being served. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out this requirement for unpackaged food, so check the ingredients of every variety you use.
First, decide how you’ll serve the sprinkles and check the school’s arrangements. Then choose a pack size that suits the number of serving locations and the amount you need.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Splitting the supply | Check whether a 2-pack contains separate boxes and whether the amount in each box suits your plans. The packs described by Albert Heijn contain two 200 g boxes. | If you want to serve from two tables without opening both boxes straight away, keeping the stock separate is your first priority. This is the main consideration for around 45% of consumers. |
| Allergens and serving | Read the label for the exact variety. If serving unpackaged food, make information about any allergens present available at the serving point, as required by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. | If you’re adding sprinkles to cupcakes, you’ll want to be able to tell visitors which allergens they contain. Around 33% of consumers say this information is a priority when serving food. |
| Pack size and availability | Compare the total amount with what you plan to make and check how the product is sold. For the 300 g varieties reviewed, ALDI and Lidl direct shoppers to their stores. | If all the sprinkles will be used at one baking station, you’ll want enough stock without having to split it between separate boxes. The amount needed is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
The 2-packs described by Albert Heijn contain two boxes, not individually wrapped treats. You’ll still need to portion out the sprinkles for each bake or serving.
Work out how much you need at each serving point, and only choose two boxes if you really want to use them separately.
A dark chocolate variety isn’t automatically free from milk. Jumbo lists soya as a present allergen and milk as a possible allergen in De Ruijter Vlokken Puur; PLUS says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose.
Check the label on the pack you’re using, and make the information available to visitors when serving unpackaged food.
ALDI directs shoppers to its store for the Kiekeboe sprinkles reviewed; Lidl also says its milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed are sold in store.
Before you set off to shop, check whether the variety you want is available at your chosen branch.
If you’re relying on a store visit, an unavailable variety could mean an extra trip or a change to your baking plans.
When food is provided by or on behalf of a school, food safety and allergen information are important. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that these rules apply to schools too.
Discuss in advance what you’ll be serving, how it will be handed out and who will keep track of the allergen information.
Worth considering if you want two separate boxes to split between locations, or you’re looking for a particular type of sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists 2-packs of white sprinkles and milk chocolate sprinkles, each containing two separate 200 g boxes.
According to its category page, Jumbo’s own-brand range includes milk, dark chocolate and duo sprinkles in 300 g boxes, for anyone looking to stock one central supply.
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g box, for anyone looking for a single box.
The Choca sprinkles listed by PLUS come in a single 200 g box, for anyone who doesn’t need a 2-pack.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs, available to buy in store.
No. The 2-packs described by Albert Heijn contain two separate 200 g boxes, not individual portions. You’ll need to add the sprinkles to your treats or portion them out yourself.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about any allergens present must be available wherever unpackaged food is offered to consumers. For cereals containing gluten and for nuts, you must also state the specific type, so check all the ingredients you use.
You can’t tell from the flavour name alone. For the De Ruijter Vlokken Puur variety reviewed, Jumbo says it contains soya and may contain milk; check the label on the exact variety you plan to use.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your chosen variety. For the De Ruijter Vlokken Puur variety reviewed, Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry place. Also discuss with the school how to handle food safely during preparation and serving.
