Choose small portions if you want to serve several types of sprinkles, or a pack of around 390–400 g if a small group is sharing one variety. A 600 g pack is better suited to repeated use. If you want to serve sprinkles in glass, assess the sprinkles’ packaging and the serving jar separately: check that the jar is intended for food contact and read the label on the sprinkles you choose.
If you want guests to be able to choose between different toppings, small portions are one option. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Kleintjes as small portion packs. You can also use a separate jar intended for food contact if you want to serve them in glass.
If you’re mainly sharing one type of sprinkles, the pack size matters more than the number of individual portions. Albert Heijn lists, among other products, a 390 g pack of De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles and 600 g own-brand sprinkles. Choose an amount you’ll want to use after snack time, too.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per portion or per 100 g for the variety you choose. For chocolate sprinkles, information about milk, lactose and soya may be relevant. Always refer to the current label on the exact product you’re buying.
First decide how many varieties and how much sprinkles you want to serve. Then check the serving jar and the label; presenting sprinkles in glass says nothing by itself about their packaging or ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Serving in glass | Check the actual product packaging and whether a separate serving jar is intended for food contact. | If you want to arrange several toppings neatly, you’ll want to offer small quantities without mistaking the shop packaging for a glass jar. For around 40% of consumers, table presentation is the top priority. |
| Quantity | Compare small portions with packs of around 390–400 g and 600 g; think about how much you’ll use after this snack. | If your group is sharing one flavour, you’ll want enough without opening a larger pack than necessary. For around 30% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Flavour and label | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; compare nutritional values on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | If flavour or allergens determine your choice, you’ll want to be able to read the information on the pack you’ve chosen before serving. The label and flavour are the main concerns for around 30% of consumers. |
An image of a jar or a reference to one doesn’t necessarily tell you what material the sprinkles’ packaging is made from. For example, the packaging information for a Jumbo fruit sprinkles product refers to paper recycling; you can’t assume the same applies to other varieties.
Choose your sprinkles based on the type and quantity you want. Check the packaging separately, and only use a jar intended for food contact if you want to serve them in glass.
A separate serving jar also takes up space on the table and means an extra step when filling and cleaning it.
Small portions, packs of around 390–400 g and 600 g packs suit different occasions. A larger pack makes most sense if you’ll use the same sprinkles again later.
Before choosing a size, work out how many people want the same variety and whether you’ll use the pack again afterwards.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be listed on food labels.
Read the current label for the exact variety, even if you’ve bought sprinkles from the same brand before.
These brands offer different varieties or sizes to compare; the brand name alone won’t tell you which pack is right for your snack table.
Worth considering if you’re choosing between dark chocolate sprinkles, a more intense dark variety and small portions.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for a pack of around 400 g or a combination of flavours.
The own-brand range is an option if you’re mainly looking for a larger quantity of dark chocolate sprinkles.
The own-brand range includes several types of sprinkles, including a 600 g milk chocolate variety.
ALDI uses this name for bread toppings available in different varieties and sizes.
This selection includes three packs of chocolate sprinkles, ranging from 200 g to 400 g, and one separate 700 ml glass jar. The jar doesn’t contain sprinkles; before using it, check that it’s intended for direct food contact. Don’t assume the packs have glass packaging.
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A smaller pack for anyone who wants to serve dark chocolate sprinkles alongside other toppings. The product information for this variety states that it contains at least 52% cocoa solids; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
If you want to serve them in glass, check that a separate serving jar is suitable for food contact.
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A pack for a snack table where you want chocolate and vanilla flavours in one product. The product weighs 400 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Use a separate jar if you want to present these sprinkles in glass, and check that it’s intended for food contact.
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A pack for a small group sharing one dark chocolate variety. Compare the 390 g pack size with how much you’ll want to use during and after snack time.
Read the current label for allergen information, and check the packaging separately if you want to serve the sprinkles in glass.
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A separate glass jar for anyone who wants to choose their table presentation independently of the sprinkles’ packaging. The jar has a stated capacity of 700 ml and doesn’t contain sprinkles.
Before using it for direct contact with sprinkles, check the food-contact labelling and work out how much of your chosen pack will fit.
Yes, as long as the jar is intended for food contact. Check this for the jar you want to use; a glass serving jar is separate from the packaging in which you buy the sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the rules for articles intended to come into contact with food.
Small portions are a good fit for a table with several toppings; a pack of around 390–400 g is better suited to a group sharing one variety. Choose 600 g mainly if you want to use the same sprinkles again later. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list products in these different sizes.
Yes, read the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the requirement to list allergens on the label; don’t rely on the brand name alone or on a pack you bought previously.
No. To compare sugar content, check the nutritional information for the specific products on the same basis, for example per 100 g or per equal portion. A general figure for dark chocolate sprinkles is no substitute for the label on a specific brand.
