Student with limited cupboard space
You mainly have room for a small pack or a compact shaker. Whichever packaging you use, seal the sprinkles well after opening and keep them dry, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Which option is right for you?
Student who wants to sprinkle with precision
You want to spread chocolate sprinkles over your bread without pouring them from a wide-open pack. A shaker whose product information says it is designed for dry ingredients is better suited to the job than a regular sauce squeeze bottle.
Housemate sharing a large pack
You share chocolate sprinkles with others and need to find room for the supply. For example, ALDI lists Kiekeboe packs of 550 g and 600 g; a smaller shaker can be used to store some of a pack separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need a separate dispensing shaker or whether the original pack will do. Then choose a size and closure that suit how you use it and the space available in your student room.
Resealable shaker
When: if you want to sprinkle dry chocolate sprinkles neatly from a separate container.
Trade-off: a compact shaker needs refilling more often; also check that the lid closes securely.
Original packaging
When: if you don’t use much chocolate sprinkles and can reseal the pack securely after opening.
Trade-off: there’s no need to decant them, but you’ll pour straight from the pack opening.
Regular sauce squeeze bottle
When: not as the standard choice for dry chocolate sprinkles; this type of bottle is sold for sauces.
Trade-off: don’t assume it will work just because it’s squeezable. Check whether the product is specifically designed to dispense dry granules.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled dispensing | Check that the product is designed for dry ingredients and has a resealable shaker or pouring opening. | When I sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on bread, I want to spread them without holding the pack wide open. For around 45% of consumers, controlled dispensing is the top priority. |
| Compact, dry storage | Choose a shaker that suits how much you use and check that the lid closes securely. | With limited cupboard space, I don’t want to store more chocolate sprinkles in a shaker than I usually use. Around 33% of consumers give compact, dry storage top priority. |
| Sharing a supply | Compare the pack size with how much you use together, and consider how much space the supply will take up. | When housemates share a larger pack, I want to find a practical place to store it. For around 22% of consumers, sharing is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a sauce squeeze bottle is a chocolate sprinkle dispenser
A squeezable bottle with a narrow nozzle isn’t automatically suitable for dispensing dry granules. Flessenland sells these as sauce bottles; shakers, on the other hand, are designed for dry ingredients.
Look for product information confirming that it is suitable for dry ingredients or has a proper shaker mechanism, rather than relying on the shape of the bottle alone.
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Choosing a large shaker without considering how much you use
A large pack takes up space, even if you only eat chocolate sprinkles occasionally. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them tightly sealed and dry.
If you use them occasionally on your own, choose a compact shaker that you can refill. If you share a large pack with housemates, consider making more room for your supply.
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Using any old plastic tub for chocolate sprinkles
If you decant your chocolate sprinkles, the inside of the container comes into direct contact with food. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, such items in the Netherlands must meet the requirements of the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Check the product information to make sure the container is intended for food contact; don’t assume it is based on its shape or material alone.
Brands and pack sizes to give you an idea
The pack sizes below can help you work out how much space a pack will need; they don’t indicate whether the chocolate sprinkles in it are suitable for a particular squeeze bottle.
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists, among other products, De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar, 140 g, and pure chocolate sprinkles, 390 g.
- The 140 g pack is an option if you want to store a smaller supply.
- A 390 g pack needs more storage space; the pack size doesn’t tell you how well the sprinkles will dispense from a separate container.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz milk and pure chocolate sprinkles in 400 g packs.
- The pack size makes it easy to work out in advance how much you want to store.
- If you use a separate shaker, check its opening, closure and suitability for dry ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own chocolate sprinkles in packs including 600 g sizes.
- A 600 g pack could suit a supply shared by housemates.
- For occasional individual use, a pack like this takes up more cupboard space than a smaller one.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkle packs in sizes including 550 g and 600 g.
- These sizes are an option if you share your supply with housemates.
- Before you buy, think about where you can keep the opened pack or a suitable storage container dry.
Mister Choc
Lidl lists Mister Choc pure chocolate sprinkles as a 600 g supermarket product.
- The listed pack size is useful if you’re looking for a pack to share.
- For a small supply for one person, 600 g takes up a relatively large amount of storage space.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you put chocolate sprinkles in a regular squeeze bottle?
A regular sauce squeeze bottle isn’t an obvious default choice for dry chocolate sprinkles. To dispense them neatly, check that the product is specifically designed for dry ingredients and has a suitable shaker or pouring opening.
What capacity is right for one student?
Choose the capacity based on how much you use and your cupboard space, rather than a fixed size. If you only use them occasionally, you can refill a compact shaker from a securely sealed pack; a larger pack needs more storage space.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles after decanting them?
Keep the chocolate sprinkles tightly sealed in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Use a container intended for food contact, and securely reseal any sprinkles left in the original pack.
Does a reusable shaker need to be suitable for food contact?
Yes. If the shaker comes into direct contact with chocolate sprinkles, it must be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that such items in the Netherlands must meet the requirements of the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. So check the stated use of the shaker before using it.