Which serving option works best for you?

Organisers handing out portions

Want to hand out treats quickly during a busy procession, without constantly scooping from one open pack? Small, individual portions are one option. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Kleintjes as portion packs.

Families with a dedicated serving spot

If you have one table where you can sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over bread or a dessert, you can portion them yourself from a larger pack. Seal the pack well after use and store it in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.

Shoppers who check allergens in advance

If you’re serving several children or guests, keep the packaging to hand so you can check the ingredients and allergens for each variety. The milk chocolate sprinkles from Venz and De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn contain milk, lactose and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re serving dry chocolate sprinkles or dispensing a liquid topping: a sauce squeeze bottle isn’t automatically a dispenser for chocolate sprinkles. Then choose between individual portions and controlled serving from one spot.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Handing out portions quickly Check how many individual portions there are and whether the pack can be handed out as it is. When I’m handing things out in a busy place, I don’t want to keep scooping from an open pack and clearing up loose chocolate sprinkles. Speedy serving is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Serving a group from one spot Compare the pack size and storage instructions; seal an opened pack well and store it in a dry place. At a dedicated serving table, I want enough chocolate sprinkles to hand without having to open lots of individual packs. Having enough for the group is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for your chosen variety and keep the original packaging available while serving. When I’m serving others, I want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens in that specific product. This is the main concern for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a sauce squeeze bottle for dry chocolate sprinkles

    Baktotaal and LUSINI describe squeeze bottles for liquid or semi-liquid products. That doesn’t mean dry chocolate sprinkles will dispense properly through the nozzle.

    For chocolate sprinkles, use the original packaging, sealed portions or a tool specifically designed for dry sprinkles. If you’re using a tool, check the size of the opening too.

  • Pouring chocolate sprinkles into any old bottle

    Any bottle that comes into contact with food must be suitable for that purpose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the Dutch rules for materials that come into contact with food.

    Before using a reusable bottle or dispenser, check the product information to make sure it’s suitable for food contact.

  • Leaving a large pack open

    An open pack makes it harder to keep the remaining chocolate sprinkles dry. The Voedingscentrum advises sealing chocolate sprinkles well and storing them in a dry place.

    Only put out what you’ll use, then seal the rest after serving.

  • Guessing allergens from the brand or colour

    The milk varieties from Venz and De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn contain milk, lactose and soya. That doesn’t tell you which allergens are in another variety.

    Read the label on every variety you buy and keep the packaging to hand while you’re serving.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

A brand offering chocolate sprinkles and Kleintjes: small portions for handing out individually or decorating food.

  • Kleintjes may suit you if you want to hand out portions without scooping from a large pack.
  • The milk chocolate sprinkles listed by Albert Heijn contain milk, lactose and soya; check the label for your chosen variety.

Venz

A brand offering, among other products, a 400 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles, as listed by Jumbo.

  • A standard pack may work well if you’re serving from one dedicated spot.
  • The milk variety listed by Albert Heijn contains milk, lactose and soya, and isn’t individually portioned.

Albert Heijn

A supermarket own-brand offering, among other products, AH Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.

  • The 600 g pack is an option for serving chocolate sprinkles from one dedicated spot.
  • If you’re handing out individual portions, you’ll need a separate way to serve from a larger pack.

Jumbo

A supermarket own-brand offering, among other products, Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Melk in a 600 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists 30 portions for this pack.
  • It’s a larger pack, not individually wrapped portions; seal it well after use.

Mister CHOC / Lidl

Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack.

  • The listed pack size may be useful if you’re serving from one dedicated spot.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack.

ALDI

ALDI lists Sprinkles melk or puur as chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.

  • The 300 g pack gives you a different quantity to plan with compared with the 600 g packs listed above.
  • Check the type of packaging before relying on it for controlled serving during a busy procession.

Chocolate sprinkles to serve without a squeeze bottle

This Joybuy pick is dry chocolate sprinkles, not a squeeze bottle or an individually portioned pack. If you’re handing them out in a busy setting, check whether the pack lets you sprinkle them in a controlled way.

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g

A pack of dry chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to serve them without a squeeze bottle. Check the opening if you want to hand them out quickly and accurately.

Pack size: 200 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put dry chocolate sprinkles in a standard squeeze bottle?

A standard sauce or icing squeeze bottle isn’t an obvious choice for dry chocolate sprinkles. Baktotaal and LUSINI describe their products for liquid or semi-liquid contents, but don’t explain how loose chocolate sprinkles would dispense through the nozzle. If you’re using a separate dispensing tool, check that it’s suitable for dry sprinkles and food contact.

What’s handy if I’m handing out chocolate sprinkles individually?

Small, sealed portions mean you don’t have to keep scooping from one open pack. De Ruijter Kleintjes is one example of a portion pack; before buying, check how many portions you’ll need to hand out.

When should I choose a larger pack?

A larger pack may work well if you’re portioning chocolate sprinkles yourself from one dedicated, dry spot. Compare the pack size with the number of people you’ll be serving, and seal the pack well after use.

How should I store leftover chocolate sprinkles?

Seal the pack well and store the chocolate sprinkles in a dry place. This is the Voedingscentrum’s storage advice for chocolate sprinkles; follow the instructions on the pack you’re using too.

How can I keep allergen information to hand while serving?

Keep the original packaging with the chocolate sprinkles so you can check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you’re serving. For the milk varieties from Venz and De Ruijter it has checked, Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose and soya; check each pack you buy individually.