Choose individually wrapped portions if you want to take chocolate sprinkles with you or divide them between lunchboxes and use them for small decorations. A pack of around 380–400 g is suitable for occasional use at home; consider 550–600 g if you bake regularly or share with more people and can use it up in good time. For cake decorating, check the size of the sprinkles too, and read the label for each variety you choose.
If you use chocolate sprinkles for cakes or cupcakes as well as for several people, packs of 550–600 g are worth considering. Choose an amount you can use before the best-before date, and pick the sprinkles you want to see on your decorations.
Individually wrapped portions save you having to divide them up at home. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing eight portions, and a separate pack of De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles with 120 portions of 20 g each. Check which pack format suits the number of lunchboxes you need to fill.
If you use chocolate sprinkles often, a larger pack could suit you for several baking and sharing occasions. Compare the net weight and check whether you can store the pack according to the instructions on the packaging.
First decide whether you need individually wrapped portions or can divide up a pack yourself. Then choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, and check the type of sprinkles, ingredients and label if you’re buying them for cakes or cupcakes.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and serving | Check the number of individual portions and the weight of each one; a small pack isn’t necessarily a portion pack. | If I’m filling lunchboxes or dividing a topping between people, I don’t want to measure it out every time. Portion format is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size and usage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. | If you’re stocking up for several baking occasions or a household, you’ll want to be able to use the whole pack. Around 25% of consumers say this is what they focus on most. |
| Flavour and decoration | Choose your preferred type of chocolate and check whether standard or larger sprinkles are right for your cake decorations. | I want a particular flavour and the right look for my cake. This is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. | If I’m sharing chocolate sprinkles with others, I want to know what’s in that variety before using it. Checking the label is the main priority for around 17% of consumers. |
The flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are in a specific variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’re familiar with a variety you’ve bought before.
A 550–600 g pack needs to suit how often you bake, share or use chocolate sprinkles on bread.
Check the best-before date and store the product according to the instructions on the packaging.
If some of it is still unused after the best-before date, you may not get much benefit from buying the larger pack.
Lidl lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles as a store product; ALDI also directs shoppers to its stores for the Kiekeboe varieties mentioned. A product listing doesn’t confirm that the variety is available at your local store.
Check the local range before setting off, and consider another suitable pack size if necessary.
Worth considering if you want to compare individually wrapped portions with a standard pack or an extra-dark variety.
Worth considering if you want to look at standard packs and varieties with different-sized sprinkles.
Worth considering if you want to compare different own-brand pack formats.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a larger pack of dark chocolate sprinkles or XXL sprinkles at ALDI.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles in a Lidl store.
These products range from 200 to 600 g packs for anyone who wants to divide chocolate sprinkles or chocolate decorations between cakes, cupcakes or other servings. If you need individually wrapped portions for lunchboxes, check the pack format of the product you’ve chosen before buying.
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For anyone who wants to scatter chocolate chunks over cupcakes or cake. This is a 390 g pack; check the pack format if you’re looking for individual lunchbox portions.
Before sharing, read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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For anyone who wants to use the smileys as a decorative feature and can divide the pack between several baking or sharing occasions. The pack contains 600 g; check whether you need individual portions.
If you’re sharing them with others, read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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For anyone who wants to use dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping and spoon them out of a pack as needed. The pack contains 390 g; check the pack format if individual portions are important to you.
When checking for allergens, don’t rely on the ‘dark’ description; read the label for this variety.
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For anyone looking for a smaller amount of dark chocolate sprinkles to scatter over cake or cupcakes. The pack contains 200 g; a smaller pack doesn’t necessarily contain individual portions.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’ve chosen before use.
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For anyone looking for a pack of dark chocolate sprinkles to measure out at home. The pack contains 400 g; consider the size of the sprinkles if their appearance on your cake matters to you.
Check the pack format if you’re using them for lunchboxes, and read the current ingredients and allergen information.
Yes, chocolate sprinkles can be used as decoration; Albert Heijn also mentions decorating other foods with De Ruijter Kleintjes. Choose the flavour and size of sprinkles you want, and try a small amount on your chosen finish first if you’re decorating an important cake.
No. A 200 g pack may be a single pack, while a portion pack contains separate servings. If you want to put chocolate sprinkles in lunchboxes, check the number of individual packs and the amount in each portion.
Yes. If allergens matter to anyone who’ll be sharing them, read the information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. ‘Dark’ describes the type of chocolate sprinkles, but doesn’t tell you which allergens they contain; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information that must appear on labels for pre-packed foods.
Choose an amount you expect to use, and check the best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. Also consider whether you’re happy to measure out portions yourself: a large pack isn’t a substitute for individual portions.
Don’t assume so. Lidl marks the Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles mentioned as ‘in store only’, and ALDI directs shoppers to its stores for the Kiekeboe products mentioned. Check the current range at the store you plan to buy from.
