For dry chocolate sprinkles, choose a resealable shaker that the manufacturer says is suitable for sprinkles rather than automatically opting for a sauce squeeze bottle. Choose small portions when demand is low or unpredictable; a larger pack is suitable when usage is predictable and you can store the contents in a cool, dry, sealed place. If you transfer sprinkles into another container and offer them loose, make sure customers can access allergen information for the exact variant before buying.
If customers serve themselves dry chocolate sprinkles, you’ll want a container designed for the job that can be closed again after use. OXO Good Grips lists sprinkles as a suitable use for its shakers; the HENDI bottle reviewed is designed for chocolate and sauces.
For a trial set-up or a selection of toppings, weigh up small portions against a larger pack that will stay open for longer. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions.
If you fill a container yourself, it must be clear which sprinkles it contains. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, customers must be able to get information about allergens present in non-prepacked food before buying it.
First, choose a dispenser for what you’re actually serving: dry chocolate sprinkles or liquid sauce. Then match the pack size to your usage, and make sure the product information is available if customers choose loose sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing dry sprinkles | Check whether the manufacturer lists sprinkles or dry toppings as a suitable use, and whether the opening is suitable for the pieces. | If customers serve themselves, I want the sprinkles to come out neatly without having to test a sauce bottle. An estimated 40% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Pack size and usage | Compare the pack size with your expected demand, and consider how you’ll keep an opened pack dry and sealed. | When demand varies, I don’t want to open more sprinkles at once than I can manage. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergen information | If you decant the product, record the exact variant in each container and keep its allergen information to hand. | If I offer loose sprinkles, customers need to know which allergens are present before buying. An estimated 20% of consumers put this first. |
| Choice of toppings | For each additional variant, check the ingredients and storage advice, and make sure you have room for a separate container. | If I want to offer another topping alongside chocolate sprinkles, I need to be able to manage each variant separately. This variety matters most to around 10% of consumers. |
HENDI describes the narrow nozzle on its bottle as suitable for chocolate and sauces. That doesn’t mean dry pieces will dispense properly from it.
Choose a shaker that lists sprinkles as a suitable use, such as OXO Good Grips, or check the instructions for the specific bottle before using it for dry pieces.
For non-prepacked food, customers must be able to get information about allergens present before buying, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. This applies even if the original packaging is stored elsewhere.
Keep a record of the product in each container and make sure customers can get the relevant allergen information when choosing.
Individual portions limit how much stock you open at a time; a larger pack requires suitable usage levels and a cool, dry place where it can be kept sealed.
Estimate how much you’ll use in advance and choose a size that suits your rate of turnover.
Jumbo’s product information for Venz Puur lists milk and soya, and says that lactose may be present. The flavour description is no substitute for allergen information.
Check the current packaging for every variant and delivery, and update the information by your storage container if needed.
For those comparing individual portions with standard packs: according to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions with different types of sprinkles.
A point of comparison for dark chocolate sprinkles in a 400 g pack, such as Venz Puur, listed by Jumbo.
A supermarket range where you can compare portions, chocolate sprinkles and other toppings.
A point of comparison for a larger pack: Jumbo lists its 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles as containing 30 portions.
Lidl lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack and De Ruijter variants in 390 g packs.
These packs of chocolate sprinkles come in different varieties and sizes, so you can choose what suits your range and usage. Check separately that the dispenser you choose is suitable for the pieces in your selected variant.
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A smaller pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you want to open less stock at a time. Before using them in a shaker, check that the pieces fit through the opening. If you offer them loose, keep the allergen information for this variant available.
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A fruity topping if you want to offer something different alongside chocolate sprinkles. Check the dispenser opening and, if offering them loose, read the ingredients and allergen information for this exact variant.
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A pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if 390 g suits your expected usage. Don’t rely on the word ‘pure’ for allergen information, and check that the pieces fit through your shaker opening.
Don’t automatically choose a sauce squeeze bottle for dry chocolate sprinkles. HENDI describes the bottle reviewed as suitable for chocolate and sauces, while OXO Good Grips lists sprinkles as a suitable use for its shakers. Only use a specific squeeze bottle for dry pieces if the manufacturer confirms it’s suitable.
Small portions suit low or unpredictable demand; a larger pack requires predictable usage and a cool, dry place where it can be kept sealed. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes, while Jumbo lists 30 portions in its 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
For chocolate sprinkles offered loose, customers must be able to get information about allergens present before buying, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Keep the exact product identity and its allergen information available for each container, in a format that works for customers making their choice.
No. Jumbo’s product information for Venz Puur lists milk and soya, and says that lactose may be present. Always check the packaging for the exact variant when sharing allergen information.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your chosen sprinkles, and seal the stock after use. The storage advice for the Venz and Jumbo variants reviewed says to keep them in a cool, dry place. If you use a shaker, also decide how you’ll seal it between servings.
