For dry chocolate sprinkles on a New Year’s Eve table, a shaker for dry ingredients or a pack of individual portions makes more sense than a squeeze bottle designed for sauces. A shaker is ideal for serving yourself, individual portions work well for guests who want to help themselves, and a larger pack is handy for several slices of bread or desserts. If you’re using a separate dispenser, check that it’s suitable for food contact and that the opening works with the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen.
If guests are helping themselves to chocolate sprinkles on New Year’s Eve, the main things to consider are how you serve and portion the topping. Individual portions or a suitable shaker are different options from an opened bulk pack.
For cupcakes, puddings or ice cream, the type of chocolate sprinkles you choose can matter just as much as the quantity. Albert Heijn lists desserts and cupcakes as suggested uses for its Hagelslag mix.
If you’re setting out chocolate sprinkles for several slices of bread or desserts, you can match the pack size to the number of servings. Jumbo’s range includes both smaller packs and 600 g packs.
First decide whether guests will help themselves or whether you’ll sprinkle the chocolate over the food in advance. Then choose the pack type and quantity. A squeeze bottle designed for sauces isn’t automatically suitable for dispensing dry sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled self-service | Check whether a shaker is designed for dry food. If you’re using a separate dispenser, also check that it’s suitable for food contact and that the opening works with your chocolate sprinkles. | If guests are helping themselves to toppings, I want to avoid loose sprinkles ending up all over the table. For around 42% of consumers, controlled self-service is the top priority. |
| Dessert presentation | Choose a type of chocolate sprinkles that suits the dish, and check the shape of the sprinkles and the product description, not just the photo. | For cupcakes or puddings, I’m looking for a topping that suits the look of my dessert. Around 33% of consumers give presentation top priority. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the pack size with the number of slices of bread and desserts you want to top. Also read the storage instructions on the label. | When catering for a larger group, I want to have enough chocolate sprinkles ready without having to keep topping up. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
A squeeze bottle for ketchup or sauce is designed for a different purpose from a shaker for dry chocolate sprinkles. The shape of the bottle alone doesn’t tell you whether the sprinkles will fit through the opening.
Look for a shaker for chocolate sprinkles or a dispenser for dry food. Before serving, test a small amount to see whether you can dispense the sprinkles easily.
When you transfer chocolate sprinkles to another container, they come into contact with an item other than their original packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that products intended to come into contact with food in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
If you’re using a refillable dispenser, choose one that’s intended for food contact, not a craft or cleaning bottle.
Ingredients and allergens vary between products. For example, Jumbo’s listing for Venz dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g, states that they contain milk and soya and may contain lactose.
Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack of the exact product you’re serving to your guests.
A 550–600 g pack could be right for several occasions, but may leave you with a lot of chocolate sprinkles if you’re only making a small number of desserts.
Choose a pack size that suits what you’re serving, and follow the product’s storage instructions for any leftovers.
Leftover chocolate sprinkles will need somewhere to be stored after the party, too.
De Ruijter sells chocolate sprinkles in larger packs and as individual Kleintjes portions. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in its Kleintjes pack: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
Venz offers chocolate sprinkles, including a 400 g dark chocolate variety listed by Jumbo.
The AH own-brand range includes several pack sizes. Albert Heijn also suggests using its Hagelslag mix for cupcakes, puddings and ice cream.
Jumbo lists its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in several pack sizes, including 600 g packs.
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in its breakfast and sandwich toppings range.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles, including a 600 g dark chocolate variety and an XXL version with extra-large chocolate pieces.
These chocolate sprinkle products suit two different quantities: a 600 g pack for several occasions and a 200 g pack for a smaller topping task. If you want guests to dispense the sprinkles from a shaker, choose the dispenser separately and check that it’s suitable for dry food and the sprinkles you’ve chosen.
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The 600 g pack is a good option if you want to have chocolate sprinkles ready for several slices of bread or desserts.
If you’re transferring the sprinkles so guests can serve themselves, check that the separate dispenser is suitable for food contact and dry sprinkles. Read the product label for ingredients and allergens.
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The 200 g pack is a good option if you want a smaller quantity of dark chocolate sprinkles for topping.
If you’re putting these chocolate sprinkles in a shaker, check that it’s intended for food contact and that the sprinkles fit through the opening. Check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
Don’t assume that a squeeze bottle for sauces is suitable for dry chocolate sprinkles. If you want to dispense them, it’s better to choose a shaker for dry ingredients. Before the party, test a small amount to see whether the opening and lid work with your chocolate sprinkles.
Check that the shaker is intended for food contact and dry ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that products intended to come into contact with food in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Also check that the shaker can be closed and that the opening works with the sprinkles.
Yes, read the allergen information on the pack of the product you’re serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking labels if you have a food allergy. For example, Jumbo’s listing for Venz dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g, states that they contain milk and soya and may contain lactose.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of your chocolate sprinkles. If you’re using a refillable shaker, keep the original packaging or product information too, so you can check the instructions and ingredients later.
