Who are the different pack formats for?

Families sharing lunch supplies

If several schoolchildren or family members eat chocolate sprinkles, you can choose between one large jar to keep at home and separate jars to open at different times.

People who prepare lunchboxes

If you portion out the topping in advance, you can measure some out from a jar or choose individual portions. The main difference here is how you plan to pack it for lunch.

Shoppers who consider the whole lunch

If you use chocolate sprinkles as an occasional sweet topping, think about how much goes on each slice of bread and what else is in the lunchbox.

What should you look for when choosing?

Large jar

Choose this when: several people use the chocolate sprinkles from one jar that stays at home.

Consider: you’ll need to prepare the amount you want separately for a school lunch.

Multipack of separate jars

Choose this when: you’d rather split your supply between separate jars that can be opened individually.

Consider: separate jars don’t mean the contents are already portioned for lunch.

Individual portions

Choose this when: you want to prepare or pack an amount for each lunch in advance.

Consider: check how many portions the pack contains and how many grams it weighs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Splitting your supply Check whether a multipack contains separate jars and how much each jar holds. Albert Heijn lists the Venz Hagelslag puur 2-pack as two separate 400 g products. If I want to use the chocolate sprinkles at different times, I’d rather keep the jars separate. For around 33% of consumers, splitting the supply is the main priority.
Pack size Compare the total contents with how much your household uses, and check the best-before date. Albert Heijn lists AH Hagelslag melk 600 g as containing thirty 20 g portions. A large jar works for us if several people eat it and we can use all of it. Pack size is the first thing around 25% of consumers consider.
Portions and what’s in the lunch Read the stated portion size and the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. Jumbo lists eight portions in a 140 g pack of Strooi Mini's. When I prepare a lunchbox, I want to know how much chocolate sprinkles I’m packing and what else is in the lunch. For around 25% of consumers, this is their main consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the exact variety. Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's; for De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille, it lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. If an ingredient or allergen matters to the pupil, I don’t want to rely on a familiar brand name. For around 17% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large jar is a convenient pack for a lunchbox

    A large jar can be shared at home, but you’ll need to prepare a separate amount for a school lunch.

    Keep the jar at home and measure out what you want to pack in advance, or choose individual portions if that works better for you.

  • Considering chocolate sprinkles separately from the rest of the lunch

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places chocolate sprinkles outside the Wheel of Five and highlights sugars and saturated fat among the things to consider with this sweet topping.

    Think about the amount of chocolate sprinkles alongside the rest of the lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests including foods such as wholemeal bread, vegetables and fruit in a school lunch.

  • Assuming the label for another flavour applies

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties: Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's, and lists cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat as well as milk for De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the variety you’re actually buying.

Brands and own-label options to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter sells chocolate sprinkles in jars and individual portion packs, offering different ways to divide them up.

  • Albert Heijn lists a pack of pure chocolate sprinkles with 120 portions of 20 g.
  • Check the flavour you choose separately: according to Jumbo, Mix Puur en Vanille contains milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

Venz

Venz is worth considering if you’re looking for a multipack of separate jars rather than one large jar for your household supply.

  • Albert Heijn lists the Hagelslag puur 2-pack as containing two separate 400 g products.
  • Check the amount in each jar before buying. A multipack splits up your supply, but doesn’t portion it out for lunch.

AH

Albert Heijn’s own-label range includes a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles for keeping at home.

  • Albert Heijn lists thirty 20 g portions for this variety.
  • The stated portion size describes the pack. You can decide how much to prepare for a lunch.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles and Strooi Mini's in individual portions.

  • According to Jumbo, Strooi Mini's contains eight portions in a 140 g pack.
  • Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for Strooi Mini's; check the label on the variety you choose.

Mister Choc bij Lidl

Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.

  • This size suits anyone looking to share a supply of pure chocolate sprinkles at home.
  • Read the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging for this variety.

Kiekeboe bij ALDI

ALDI lists Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.

  • A 600 g jar is an option if several people at home use the same variety.
  • If you’re packing it for school, you’ll need to prepare the amount you want separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a large jar, a multipack or individual portions?

A large jar suits shared use at home, a multipack lets you split your supply between separate jars, and individual portions are handy for lunches prepared in advance. Check how much each pack contains and how you want to pack the chocolate sprinkles.

What place do chocolate sprinkles have in a school lunch?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places chocolate sprinkles outside the Wheel of Five. Bear in mind how much sweet topping you’re using, and consider what else is in the lunch, such as wholemeal bread, vegetables or fruit.

How can I check the allergens in chocolate sprinkles?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety. For example, Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's, while for De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille it lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

How should I store and portion out chocolate sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. Keep a large jar at home and prepare the amount you want to pack for school in advance in a well-sealed container.