Who is this relevant to?

If you’re baking a small batch

You want to use chocolate sprinkles as a topping without having lots left over. So, compare the pack weight with what you need for this bake and any future baking sessions.

If you’re looking for a dark chocolate topping

You want to choose the flavour and the size of the visible sprinkles. Albert Heijn says De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur 200 g contains at least 52% cocoa solids and suggests using it on cupcakes and in baked goods.

If the label comes first

You compare sugars, sweeteners and allergens before choosing a variety. Check the information per 100 g and the ingredients list on the pack you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before you bake, decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles as a topping or chocolate to use in the recipe. For sprinkles, the amount you need, the flavour and the label will help you choose the right pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity Compare the net weight with how much you want to sprinkle on and might use later. For one small batch, you probably don’t want lots of sprinkles left over; quantity is the most important factor for around 42% of consumers.
Flavour and decoration Check the flavour, the stated cocoa content and the size of the sprinkles in the specific product. If the sprinkles will be visible on the biscuits, you’ll want a topping that suits the flavour and appearance you’re after; around 33% of consumers put this first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the sugars per 100 g, any sweeteners, allergens and usage warnings on the current packaging. If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, the label needs to meet your requirements before flavour or pack size comes into it; this is the first concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing a small pack of sprinkles with a chocolate bar

    Chocolate sprinkles and a chocolate bar are different types of product. A small pack of sprinkles is made for scattering, but it won’t necessarily work for a recipe that calls for a bar.

    Check what the recipe calls for, then choose the right product type and pack weight.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles contain no milk or soya

    The dark varieties of De Ruijter and Venz described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list milk and soya. Information about possible traces also varies between products.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety.

  • Looking only at a reduced-sugar claim

    Jumbo’s Céréal Hagelslag Puur 200 g contains maltitols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and check the ingredients, allergens and usage warning too.

Brands to compare

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur 200 g is worth considering if you’re looking for a small pack of dark chocolate sprinkles to use as decoration.

  • Albert Heijn says this variety contains at least 52% cocoa solids and suggests using it on cupcakes and in baked goods.
  • Check the label: the variety described lists milk and soya, as well as information about the possible presence of milk protein and lactose.

Venz

Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag 400 g is worth considering if you’ll use the sprinkles more than once.

  • Jumbo says this 400 g variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids and suggests using it in baked goods.
  • A 400 g pack may leave you with more than you need after one small batch. The product described lists milk and soya.

Céréal

Céréal Hagelslag Puur 200 g is a variety to compare for its nutritional information and sweeteners.

  • Jumbo says this product contains 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g and uses maltitols as a sweetener.
  • Also check the allergen information and the warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers dark chocolate sprinkles in different pack sizes, so you can choose an amount that suits how you’ll use them.

  • Jumbo’s range includes packs of 200 g and 600 g.
  • Pack size alone doesn’t tell you about the flavour or how the sprinkles will work in baking; check the specific variety for that information.

ALDI Sprinkles

ALDI lists a 300 g pack of chocolate sprinkles as an option between smaller and larger packs.

  • ALDI suggests using the milk and dark varieties on bread and desserts.
  • Check the label of the variety you choose for its ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy

These two packs of dark chocolate sprinkles differ mainly in weight: 200 g is the smaller pack for a single baking session, while 390 g leaves you more for later. For both, check whether sprinkles as a topping will work with your recipe.

De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g

De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g

A 200 g pack to consider if you want to use chocolate sprinkles as a topping for a small batch.

Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before using the product.

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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g

A 390 g pack to consider if you want to use the sprinkles again after baking your spiced biscuits.

If you’d rather have less left over, compare this weight with a smaller pack. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before use.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a small pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a chocolate bar?

No, chocolate sprinkles and a chocolate bar are different types of product. If you’re looking for something to scatter over spiced biscuits, check the weight of a pack of sprinkles. If your recipe calls for a bar, don’t choose based only on packs of sprinkles.

Can I use chocolate sprinkles as a topping for spiced biscuits?

Chocolate sprinkles can be used as a topping; product descriptions for De Ruijter and Venz also suggest using them on cupcakes or in baked goods. Follow your recipe for adding the sprinkles and helping them stick.

How do I compare the sugars in different types of chocolate sprinkles?

Compare the amount of sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information for the exact products. Also check the ingredients list: for example, Jumbo’s Céréal Hagelslag Puur 200 g contains maltitols and carries a warning about excessive consumption.

Where can I check for allergens in chocolate sprinkles?

Read the ingredients list and check for any statements about possible traces on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says the 14 allergens that must be declared have to be clearly listed in the ingredients; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone.

What if the online information about a pack is incomplete?

Don’t use missing online information to draw conclusions about ingredients or allergens. Check the product packaging or ask the seller for the information you need before making your choice.