Choose De Ruijter Kleintjes if having a separate sachet for one school lunch matters more to you than measuring out the amount yourself: the pack contains eight portions, but they aren’t all the same type of sprinkles. If you can portion them out at home, a standard pack such as Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g is another option. Compare the nutritional information for the portion you use, and check the ingredients for each item in mixed packs.
Which type of pack is right for you?
For pupils who want to take one portion with them
If you don’t want to put an opened pack in your bag, check whether the portions are individually wrapped. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions of 15 g or 20 g. Also check which types of sprinkles are included in the pack.
For parents comparing sugar per serving
The amount per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much sugar you’ll put on a slice of bread. Jumbo lists 8,6 g of sugars per stated 20 g portion for Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g. If you use a different amount, check the nutritional information again.
For shoppers who need to check allergens
Read the current packaging for the exact variant and, for a mixed pack, check each item. Ingredients and warnings can differ between chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles, so checking the brand name alone isn’t enough.
What should you look for when choosing?
For one school lunch, first decide whether you need an individual sachet or can measure out a portion at home. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variant.
| What to consider |
What to check when buying |
Who it matters to |
| Individual portions |
Are the portions individually wrapped, and how many grams does each sachet contain? |
I want to put one portion in a lunchbox without taking an opened pack with me. For around 36% of consumers, an individually wrapped lunch portion is the priority. |
| Sugars per portion |
Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion, and check the portion size used on the packaging. |
If I measure out a topping at home, I want to know how much sugar is in that amount. Around 29% of consumers make this comparison their top priority. |
| Allergens |
Read the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging, including those for each item in a mix. |
With a mixed pack, I need to be able to check the ingredients in each sachet. For around 21% of consumers, checking allergens comes first. |
| Pack size |
Compare the pack contents with the number of stated portions, and check whether those portions are individually wrapped. |
I can measure out portions at home and mainly want to choose a pack that suits how I use it. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this when choosing a pack. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a stated portion is an individual sachet
Jumbo lists ten portions for its 200 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles, while Albert Heijn lists thirteen for AH Hagelslag melk 250 g. These are stated quantities, not individually wrapped lunch portions.
Check the type of packaging if you want to put a sachet straight into a lunchbox.
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Assuming all the sachets contain the same thing
De Ruijter Kleintjes combines chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles. This means the flavour and ingredients can vary between items.
Check the ingredients for each type, especially if you’re looking specifically for chocolate sprinkles or need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Relying solely on ‘less sugar’
A comparison on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in the amount you actually use. Jumbo lists 8,6 g of sugars per 20 g portion for Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g.
As well as comparing it with another variant, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains 140 g of sprinkles divided into eight individual portions of 15 g and 20 g. There’s also a standard 390 g pack of De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Kleintjes is a good fit for a lunch when you want to take one individual sachet with you.
- The pack contains different types of sprinkles, so check the ingredients for each item. The standard pack doesn’t contain individual sachets.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists ten 20 g portions and 8,6 g of sugars per portion for its Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g.
- The stated portion size makes it possible to compare the nutritional information per portion.
- The portions aren’t individually wrapped. For this variant, also check the milk statement and the warning about gluten and wheat.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, AH Hagelslag melk is a standard 250 g pack with a stated portion size of 20 g.
- A milk chocolate option if you prefer to measure out the amount yourself at home.
- It isn’t portion-packed. The product information lists milk and lactose; check the current label before use.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag as a standard 400 g pack.
- Dark chocolate sprinkles that you can portion out at home.
- The pack doesn’t contain individual lunch sachets. According to the product information, this variant contains milk and soya and may contain lactose.
Products to portion out at home
These Joybuy products are dark chocolate sprinkles and dark chocolate flakes that you can measure out at home for a school lunch. If you need individually wrapped portions, check the type of packaging before choosing.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
An option if you want to measure out an amount of dark chocolate sprinkles for lunch at home. The pack contains 200 g; check the type of packaging if you’re looking for individual lunch portions.
When choosing, read the current ingredients and allergen information, especially if milk ingredients, soya or lactose are a concern for you.
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g'woon Flakes Pure 300 g
Dark chocolate flakes for anyone who wants to measure out an amount at home for a school lunch. This pack contains 300 g. Flakes aren’t the same as sprinkles, so choose the type of topping you want.
Check the current packaging for portion information and ingredients, including the milk statement and any warning about wheat.
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Frequently asked questions
Are individual portions of chocolate sprinkles available for one school lunch?
Yes. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g. The pack combines chocolate sprinkles with flakes and fruit sprinkles, so the eight sachets don’t all contain the same type of sprinkles.
What does ‘less sugar’ tell me about the portion I use?
A comparison with another variant doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much sugar is in your portion. Jumbo lists 8,6 g of sugars per stated 20 g portion for Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g; also consider how much you use yourself.
Where can I check allergens in a mixed pack?
Read the ingredients and allergen statements on the current packaging for each item. The ingredients vary between the types of sprinkles in De Ruijter Kleintjes, so checking just the brand name or one sachet isn’t enough to cover the whole pack.
How should I store an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Seal the pack properly and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’re using.