If you’re using one type of sprinkles for lots of cupcakes or rolls, work out how much you’ll need and choose a large pack. For a decorating station, individual portions or a selection of toppings may be more practical, although you’ll need to open more packs. For every bake you sell, check the ingredients and allergens of the products you’ve actually used.
If you’re making lots of the same cupcakes or rolls, a larger pack means you won’t need to top up as often. Jumbo lists 30 portions of 20 g for its 600 g milk chocolate sprinkles; use that portion size only as a guide when calculating the amount for your own recipe, and plan what you’ll do with any leftovers.
If you’re selling unpackaged bakes, check the labels on the sprinkles you use as well as the other ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasise that customers must be able to get information about allergens present.
If you want to give each participant their own toppings or offer a choice, individual portions are one option. According to its product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions with different toppings. For one large baking session, though, that also means opening more packs.
First, work out how many bakes you’re making and how you’ll hand out the sprinkles. Then check whether the flavour, packaging and allergen information for each option suit what you’re selling at the school fair.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Calculate how many grams you’ll need for your bakes and compare that with the net weight on the pack. | If I’m making lots of identical cupcakes, I don’t want to run out of sprinkles while decorating them. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Allergen information | Read the label for every option you use, and record the ingredients and allergens for each bake you sell. | If I’m selling unpackaged bakes, I want to be able to tell visitors which allergens they contain. Around 31% of consumers give this information the highest priority. |
| Flavour and presentation | Check that your chosen topping goes with the recipe, and check the ingredients for each flavour separately. | For a decorated cupcake, I want to choose a topping that suits its flavour and appearance. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
| Easy to hand out | Decide who will sprinkle on the topping and whether a large pack or pre-portioned servings will work best; use clean utensils. | At a busy decorating station, I want to be able to hand out toppings to each participant easily. Around 15% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
A label such as XXL or dark doesn’t tell you which allergens are present in the option you’ve chosen. For example, De Ruijter Royaal extra puur product information lists milk and soya, and lactose as a possible allergen.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before using it, even if you’ve used another option from the same brand before.
A 600 g pack gives you plenty for making identical portions, but you may have some left over if you make fewer bakes than expected.
Calculate how much you need based on your recipe. Jumbo’s listing of 30 portions of 20 g can be a starting point, not a fixed amount for each cupcake.
When cupcakes or rolls are sold unpackaged, customers can’t see the original packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, customers must be able to get information about allergens in food that’s prepared or sold.
Keep a record of the ingredients in every bake you sell, including the sprinkles. Use clean utensils when sprinkling and serving, and prevent toppings from coming into contact with one another.
Individual portions can make it easier to keep things organised at a decorating station. But if you’re making lots of identical bakes, you’ll need to open more packs.
Choose the type of packaging based on how many bakes you’re making and how you’ll hand them out, rather than just the number of portions listed on the box.
Jumbo sells 600 g packs of milk chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to use one option across lots of bakes.
Among the De Ruijter products mentioned, you can choose between a shareable chocolate option and small mixed portions.
Venz XXL milk 380 g is an option if you specifically want to use sprinkles with extra-large pieces.
Albert Heijn’s range includes own-brand options in different pack sizes.
These Joybuy products come in packs ranging from 380 g to 600 g, for identical bakes or a varied choice of toppings. The 380 g Venz mix comes in one shareable pack, not a box of individual portions.
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The 600 g pack is an option if you need one topping for lots of bakes. Check the physical pack to see which type of chocolate you’re buying and which allergens it lists.
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This 380 g pack works well if you want to offer milk and vanilla alongside other toppings. If you’re making lots of bakes, work out how many packs you’ll need and check the label for allergen information.
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If you want a milk chocolate option for your bakes, this pack contains 380 g. Work out how much you need for your recipe and check the allergens on the pack you’ve bought before selling your bakes.
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These 400 g fruit-flavoured sprinkles are a different kind of topping from chocolate sprinkles. Choose them only if the flavour suits your bakes, and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought.
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The 390 g dark chocolate option is a good fit if you want that flavour in your bakes. Don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone: check the ingredients and allergens on the label.
Visitors must be able to get information about allergens in the food you prepare or sell, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also reminds schools of this requirement. For unpackaged cupcakes or rolls, keep a record of the ingredients you’ve actually used in each recipe, including the topping.
You can’t tell from the word ‘dark’ alone. The product information for De Ruijter Royaal extra puur lists milk and soya, and names lactose as a possible allergen. Always read the label on the specific pack you’re using.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought and seal it securely after use. The product information for the Jumbo, Venz and De Ruijter options mentioned recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
Yes, provided you prepare the cupcakes safely and visitors can get information about the allergens they contain. Protect uncovered food from contamination, use clean utensils and keep a record of the ingredients in the sprinkles you’ve used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights safe food handling and allergen information as important considerations when selling food.
