Who are the chocolate sprinkles for?

Groups sharing plenty of portions

If you’re bringing chocolate sprinkles for several slices of bread, bowls of yoghurt or snacks, pack size is a sensible place to start. Jumbo and ALDI both list chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.

Groups who prefer dark chocolate

If the group specifically wants dark chocolate sprinkles, the biggest pack doesn’t have to be the deciding factor. The dark varieties from Venz and Albert Heijn that we looked at each contain 400 g. Check the allergen information on the label for dark chocolate varieties too.

Travellers taking a pack with them

If you’re packing chocolate sprinkles in your hand luggage or want to take them with you after you arrive, you’ll need to check two separate sets of rules: Schiphol’s security rules and your destination country’s import rules.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by working out how many people want to share the same flavour. Then check the exact variety and its label. If you’re travelling internationally, also decide whether you plan to take the pack with you after you arrive.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size Compare the 600 g pack with smaller packs of around 390–400 g. Jumbo lists thirty 20 g portions for its 600 g milk chocolate variety; don’t assume the same portion information applies to other products. If several people are sharing the same flavour, I want one pack to have enough for everyone. Having enough in the pack comes first for around 45% of consumers.
Taking it on a trip Check that the pack is intact. Before travelling, check the destination country’s import rules; Schiphol distinguishes solid foods from liquid and spreadable products. I want to take the pack through security without any confusion and know what the rules are when I arrive. That’s why the travel route takes priority for around 33% of consumers.
Flavour and allergens Ask whether the group wants milk or dark chocolate, and read the allergen information for that exact variety. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t mean a product is free from milk or soya. If not everyone wants the same flavour or someone needs to avoid allergens, I want to be able to check the chosen pack beforehand. That’s the first consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing based on pack size alone

    A 600 g pack won’t help with sharing if some people in the group don’t want the milk or dark chocolate variety you’ve chosen.

    Ask the group which flavour they want, then work out how much you’ll need to share.

  • Assuming dark chocolate means allergen-free

    The Venz and AH dark varieties we looked at list milk; Venz also lists soya. So the flavour name is no substitute for checking the allergen information.

    Read the label on the exact pack before buying, especially if someone in the group needs to avoid an allergen.

  • Treating chocolate sprinkles and spreadable toppings as the same thing

    Schiphol’s liquids rules also cover liquid and spreadable foods. Dry chocolate sprinkles are different from a paste or spread.

    Bear this distinction in mind when packing, and follow the security staff’s instructions during screening.

  • Checking only Schiphol’s rules

    Hand luggage screening doesn’t tell you what you can bring into a country after you arrive. Schiphol says that each country has its own rules, and extra conditions may apply to food.

    If you’re taking the pack beyond the airport at your destination, check the country’s import rules before you set off.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Own-label brand with milk and dark chocolate sprinkles, both available in 600 g packs in the varieties we looked at.

  • The 600 g milk chocolate variety lists thirty 20 g portions.
  • The milk chocolate variety lists milk as an allergen; check the label on the separate dark chocolate variety.

Kiekeboe

ALDI own-label brand with a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles in the variety we looked at.

  • ALDI lists this variety as 600 g and made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • The ALDI product page says it is available in store; check availability at the branch you plan to visit.

Venz

Brand with a 400 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles in the variety we looked at.

  • The dark variety we looked at lists at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • This variety lists milk and soya; check the current label if allergens are a concern.

De Ruijter

Brand with 390 g packs of dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in the varieties we looked at.

  • The two varieties we looked at let you choose between dark and milk chocolate in the same pack size.
  • A 390 g pack contains less than the 600 g packs we looked at; choose a size to suit the number of people sharing.

Albert Heijn

Own-label brand with a 400 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles in the variety we looked at.

  • AH lists at least 32% cocoa solids for this variety.
  • The variety we looked at lists milk and lactose; check the pack label before sharing.

Chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy for sharing

These two packs suit different group sizes and flavour preferences: a 600 g milk chocolate variety for sharing with a larger group, and a 390 g dark chocolate variety for a smaller sharing occasion.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g

The 600 g pack is a good fit for a group sharing milk chocolate sprinkles. The sprinkles are smiley-shaped; check the allergen information on the exact pack before sharing.

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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g

This 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles is a good fit for a smaller sharing occasion if the group prefers dark chocolate. It contains less than a 600 g pack; check the allergen information for the exact variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take dry chocolate sprinkles in my hand luggage through Schiphol?

Dry chocolate sprinkles are a solid food. For hand luggage, Schiphol distinguishes between food and liquid or spreadable products, which are covered by the liquids rules. Security staff can still refuse an item, so follow their instructions during screening.

Which allergens should I check when sharing chocolate sprinkles?

Check the allergen information for each exact variety you plan to share. The Venz dark chocolate variety we looked at lists milk and soya; Jumbo’s milk chocolate variety lists milk; and AH’s dark chocolate variety lists milk and lactose. Don’t rely on the flavour name alone.

How can I keep chocolate sprinkles in good condition while travelling?

Store the chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place, as stated in the product information we looked at. Keep the pack sealed until you’re ready to share, if possible, and check that it’s intact before setting off.