If you’re popping out for a small top-up shop
You only use chocolate sprinkles now and then and don’t want to buy a large amount. Jumbo’s range includes packs of 140 g and 600 g, among others, so choose a size you expect to use up.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you compare ingredients
You check each variety for sugars, sweeteners and allergens. Jumbo’s product information for Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g lists both sugars and polyols; Albert Heijn’s product page for Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles 400 g lists milk, lactose and soya.
If you choose by flavour and sprinkle size
You want milk or dark chocolate sprinkles, or perhaps larger pieces to use as a topping. Venz describes the pieces in its XXL milk variety as extra large; the flavour you prefer is a matter of personal taste.
What should you look for in chocolate sprinkles?
First, work out how much you use. Then compare the ingredients and type of topping. A label such as XXL doesn’t tell you how much is in the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
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| A suitable pack size | Check the weight in grams and whether you’re buying one pack or a multipack. | I use chocolate sprinkles occasionally and don’t want to be left with a large amount. A suitable pack size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients and any usage warnings. | If I’m keeping an eye on sugars, I also want to know which sweeteners a variety contains. This ingredient profile matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether they’re milk or dark chocolate sprinkles, or a variety with larger pieces. | I mainly choose a topping for the flavour or texture I want on bread or yoghurt. This is the first thing around 20% of consumers consider. |
| A regular-use supply | Compare larger packs with how much you expect to use; Jumbo lists chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, among other sizes. | If I use chocolate sprinkles regularly, I want to have enough at home without needing to buy more straight away. Having a good supply takes priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Only looking at the smallest pack
A small pack suits occasional use, but if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly, you may get through it sooner than you’d like.
Choose a size based on how often you use chocolate sprinkles, and check whether it’s a single pack.
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Only checking the sugar content
For Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g, Jumbo also lists polyols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as the nutritional information, read the ingredients and any warnings on the pack.
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Overlooking allergens
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Venz milk varieties mentioned contain milk, lactose and soya. For Céréal dark chocolate sprinkles, Jumbo lists soya and says the product may contain milk.
If you have a relevant allergy or intolerance, check the label on the pack you’re buying.
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Assuming XXL refers to the pack size
According to Albert Heijn, XXL on Venz products refers to extra-large pieces, not a specific pack size.
If the quantity matters for your top-up shop, check the pack size separately.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo’s range includes several De Ruijter varieties, giving you a choice of pack size and type of chocolate sprinkles within the brand.
- Jumbo lists Kleintjes Strooibaar in a 140 g pack and dark chocolate sprinkles in a 390 g pack.
- Check that each pack size suits how much you use; the smaller pack is not a substitute for an individual snack bar.
Venz
The Albert Heijn product information cited here lists a standard Venz milk variety and an XXL milk variety with larger pieces.
- Standard Venz Milk Chocolate Sprinkles are listed in a 400 g pack; the XXL variety is all about the size of the pieces.
- Both varieties mentioned list milk, lactose and soya. Check the label if these ingredients are relevant to your choice.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes chocolate sprinkles in a variety of pack sizes.
- Jumbo lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 200 g pack, as well as 600 g packs of milk and dark varieties.
- A larger pack is most practical if you expect to use it all.
Céréal
Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g is an option to compare for both sugars and sweeteners.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 7,7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g.
- Jumbo lists soya, says the product may contain milk, and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Kiekeboe
Kiekeboe is an ALDI own brand with dark chocolate sprinkles and an XXL variety, among other products.
- ALDI lists a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- If the quantity is what matters to you, check the pack size of the XXL variety before buying.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings at Joybuy
These are 200 g packs for anyone looking for a smaller amount of chocolate sprinkles or chocolate topping. When choosing, check whether the offer is for one individual pack.
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De Ruijter Intense dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g
A size to consider if you don’t want to keep a large supply of chocolate sprinkles. Check whether the offer is for one individual pack.
Milk, soya and lactose are listed for this variety. Check the current pack if these ingredients are relevant to your choice.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
A chocolate topping to consider if you’re looking for a 200 g pack for bread or yoghurt. Check whether the offer is for one individual pack.
Cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat are listed for this product; it may contain milk. Check the current pack if allergens are relevant to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is an individual pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a snack bar?
No. Chocolate sprinkles are a topping, not an individual snack bar. If you’re looking for something to eat in one go, check whether you mean a single pack of chocolate sprinkles or a different type of product.
Should I check chocolate sprinkles for allergens?
Yes. If allergens are relevant to your choice, check the label of the variety you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly stated on the label; the Venz and Céréal varieties mentioned here list different allergens.
What should I look for in reduced-sugar chocolate sprinkles?
As well as checking the sugars, compare the ingredients and any usage warnings. For Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g, Jumbo lists 7,7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles after buying them?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn’s product pages say to store the Venz varieties mentioned in a cool, dry place; for Céréal dark chocolate sprinkles, Jumbo says to store at room temperature in a dry place.