Parents preparing treats for a whole class
You want to make lots of similar treat bags. The pack size matters, but how many bags you can fill depends on how much chocolate sprinkles you use for each treat.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Parents preparing treats for a small group
You don’t want to be left with lots of chocolate sprinkles. A smaller pack or pre-portioned servings may be more practical.
Parents who need to follow school guidelines
You want to find out in advance what the school or after-school club allows, and whether you need to take allergies or dietary preferences into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking before handing out treats.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check what you’re allowed to hand out at school or at the after-school club. Then make one sample treat to help work out how much you’ll need before choosing a pack size.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight and use a sample bag to work out how much you’ll need for each child. | If I’m making the same treat for a whole class, I don’t want to run out of chocolate sprinkles halfway through. That’s why having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Keeping leftovers to a minimum | Match the pack size to the number of treats and the amount you’ll use for each one. | If I’m making just a few bags, I don’t want to open a large pack and have lots left over. Around 30% of consumers say keeping leftovers to a minimum is their top priority. |
| Portions and variety | For portion packs, check how many servings are included; for a mix, check which varieties it contains. | If I don’t want to portion everything myself, or I want to use different varieties, I look beyond the total weight. Convenience or variety matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Guidelines and labelling | Check the school’s treat policy and read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. | If I need to consider dietary preferences in the group, I want to check them before preparing anything. For around 10% of consumers, this is their top priority when shopping; it’s important to check for every group. |
Common mistakes
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Buying a large bag before checking the school’s treat policy
Schools and after-school clubs may have their own guidelines on what edible treats can contain, how large they should be or whether they can be handed out at all.
Check the guidelines and make one sample treat before working out how much chocolate sprinkles you need.
If your planned treat doesn’t meet the guidelines, you may be left with an unopened pack you can’t use.
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Assuming all varieties from a brand are the same
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties and between the different parts of a mix.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be using for the treats.
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Assuming an online listing means it’s in stock in store
Lidl lists 600 g of Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles as an in-store product. A listing doesn’t tell you which pack is currently available at your local shop.
Check availability and read the label at the shop where you plan to buy the chocolate sprinkles.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, including milk and dark varieties. This size is worth considering if you’re making lots of similar treats.
- A 600 g pack gives you plenty to divide between several treats.
- Work out how much you’ll use first, so the pack size suits the number of treats you’re making.
Kiekeboe / ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- This size may work well if you’re making several treats with the same type of chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the pack, label and availability in store.
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists 390 g packs of De Ruijter milk and dark chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn also lists De Ruijter Kleintjes: 140 g divided into eight portions.
- Individual portions can make handing out treats easier when you’re preparing just a few.
- For a mix, check the ingredients for each individual variety.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz varieties in sizes from 380 to 400 g, including milk, dark and XXL chocolate sprinkles. Choose the specific variety to suit the treat you want to make.
- There are different varieties and sprinkle sizes to choose from.
- Don’t assume one variety has the same ingredients or allergens as another.
Lidl / Mister Choc
Lidl lists 600 g of Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles as an in-store product.
- The size listed is suitable for making several treats.
- Check whether the pack is available in store and read the label there.
Chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy for treats
These 400 g Venz packs are worth considering if you want to portion the chocolate sprinkles yourself across several treats. Make a sample treat to see whether this size suits your plans.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
For making several treats with the same milk chocolate sprinkles, which you can portion yourself.
400 g pack. Before use, check the label on the exact pack for ingredients and allergen information.
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Venz chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles 400 g
For treats where you want to use both chocolate and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, portioned out by you.
400 g pack. Check the label for ingredients and allergen information, and look at the ratio of each variety if it matters for your treat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hand out chocolate sprinkles as a school treat?
First, check which treats the school or after-school club allows. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that schools may have their own guidelines, which can cover portion sizes or whether edible treats can be handed out.
How do I check for allergens in chocolate sprinkles for a class?
Read the label on the exact pack and ask in advance about any relevant allergies or dietary preferences in the group. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that mandatory allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients of pre-packed foods.
How can I tell if a 600 g bag is right for my treat bags?
It depends on the number of children and how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll put in each bag. Make one sample treat to work out the total amount you need, then compare it with the pack size.
Are individual portions automatically suitable for people with allergies?
No. Individual portions make it easier to hand them out, but that doesn’t mean they’re suitable for someone with an allergy. For a mix such as De Ruijter Kleintjes, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for each relevant variety.