Students sharing a home and a cupboard
If your housemates regularly eat the same chocolate sprinkles, you could consider buying a larger pack. Agree on the flavour and check that you have somewhere suitable to store it.
Who is each type of pack for?
Organisers of a big breakfast gathering
For a housewarming breakfast or family get-together, think about how you’ll serve them: guests can help themselves from a shared pack or pick up an individual portion.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If you’re shopping for yourself or a group, check the exact variety. Ingredients, allergens and possible traces may differ from one pack to another.
What should you consider when choosing?
For a shared cupboard or group breakfast, first work out how much chocolate sprinkles you’re likely to use and how you want to serve them. Then choose a variety and check the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter most to? |
|---|---|---|
| Shared cupboard | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If my housemates often eat the same chocolate sprinkles, I don’t want to buy more than we can use. For around 36% of consumers, the size of the shared supply comes first. |
| Brand and flavour | Agree with the group on milk, dark or another variety, and check which version you’re choosing. | When tastes differ, I want to know which variety my housemates will actually eat. Around 29% of consumers say this preference is their top priority. |
| Serving at a group gathering | Choose between a pack for everyone to help themselves and individual portions. | For a one-off breakfast, I want guests to be able to take their own portion easily. For around 21% of consumers, how the sprinkles are served is the main consideration. |
| Checking the label | Read the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary trace warning on the exact pack. | If I need to take particular ingredients or allergens into account, I can’t rely on the brand name alone. Around 14% of consumers put this check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the same flavour always contains the same allergens
The Venz milk chocolate sprinkles and De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed have different allergen and possible trace warnings. So the words ‘milk’ or ‘dark’ don’t tell you everything about the exact variety.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack just before buying or serving, especially if you’re organising breakfast for other people.
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Buying a large pack without considering how much you’ll use
A larger pack is suitable for a shared cupboard only if the group is likely to use it before the best-before date and can store it properly.
Talk to your housemates about how many of them eat that variety, and follow the best-before and storage information on the pack.
Brands and own-label options compared
Jumbo huismerk
Jumbo listed chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, including milk, dark and duo varieties.
- A larger pack could suit housemates who regularly eat the same variety.
- Check the ingredients of your chosen variety and whether the quantity suits how much you’ll use.
Albert Heijn huismerk
Albert Heijn lists AH Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack, with 30 portions of 20 g.
- The portion information can help you plan a shared supply.
- This exact dark variety lists milk and lactose; check other AH varieties separately.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The product information says this variety contains Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
- Check the packaging and availability at the shop where you do your food shopping.
De Ruijter
The dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed come in a 390 g pack; De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions, totalling 140 g.
- The two pack sizes give you a choice between a shared pack and individual portions.
- The dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed list soya and possible traces of milk and lactose. Check the exact variety.
Venz
Venz milk chocolate sprinkles were reviewed as a 400 g pack with 20 portions of 20 g; the Venz dark 2-pack reviewed consists of two separate 400 g packs.
- A multipack could suit a group that wants to stick to the same branded variety for their shared supply.
- The milk variety reviewed lists milk, lactose and soya; check other varieties separately.
Mister CHOC
Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack and as an in-store item.
- This size could suit a group that shares dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the exact pack, ingredients and availability in store.
Chocolate sprinkles for a shared cupboard
These Joybuy products are packs of chocolate sprinkles weighing 390 to 600 g, for anyone stocking up for a shared cupboard. Choose a flavour with your housemates and match the quantity to how much you expect to use. These aren’t individually portioned packs for serving at a group breakfast.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
A 600 g pack for a shared cupboard if your housemates fancy this milk chocolate variety with smiley faces. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A branded variety for housemates who want to share milk chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists the 400 g pack reviewed as containing 20 portions of 20 g; check the allergens and storage advice on the pack.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla sprinkles, 400 g
A 400 g pack for a shared cupboard if the group likes the combination of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla sprinkles. Read the ingredients and allergens for this exact variety.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
A 390 g pack for a group that wants to share dark chocolate sprinkles. Check the ingredients and any precautionary trace warning on the exact pack.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A 400 g pack for housemates who share dark chocolate sprinkles. Match the quantity to how much you’ll use and read the label for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 600 g pack of chocolate sprinkles a good choice for a student house?
Yes, if several housemates regularly eat the same variety and you expect to finish the pack before its best-before date. Also check that you can store it according to the instructions on the pack.
When should I choose individual portions for a housewarming breakfast?
Choose individual portions when serving them separately matters more than putting a shared pack on the table. The De Ruijter Kleintjes reviewed contains eight portions, totalling 140 g; work out how many you need based on the number of guests.
Can I assume dark chocolate sprinkles contain the same allergens as milk chocolate sprinkles?
No, check the exact pack: allergen information varies by variety. The Venz milk variety reviewed lists milk, lactose and soya; the De Ruijter dark variety reviewed lists soya and possible traces of milk and lactose.
How should I store a larger pack of chocolate sprinkles?
Follow the instructions and best-before date on the pack you choose. For the 600 g AH Hagelslag puur reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark and dry place; check the pack itself for other varieties.