If you’re shopping for one and want sprinkles for bread or as a topping, a standard pack makes sense if you plan to use it on several occasions. If you’re looking for pre-measured portions, check the total quantity: the small pack of De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn contains 80 portions of 15 g, so it isn’t a single chocolate bar. Choose your preferred flavour and check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.
You want to choose an amount that suits how often you use sprinkles. Compare the total quantity in a standard pack with the number of portions in a small pack; individual portions don’t automatically mean you’re buying a small amount overall.
You regularly enjoy sweet toppings on bread and want to choose between different brands and flavours. Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock both own-brand and other branded sprinkles; the brand name alone won’t tell you which flavour you’ll prefer.
You want to know what’s in the variety you’ve chosen. Check the label on that exact flavour and pack: product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn shows that ingredients such as soya and milk may need particular attention, depending on the variety.
First, decide whether you’ll use the sprinkles on several occasions or need pre-measured portions. Then choose a flavour and read the label on the pack you’re planning to buy.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and how quickly you’ll use it | Compare the net quantity with how many times you expect to use it. For portion packs, also check how many portions you’re buying in total. | If I’m shopping for one, I don’t want to choose a pack that doesn’t suit how quickly I’ll use it. This is the most important consideration for around 40% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Check whether it’s a milk, dark or other type of sprinkle, and confirm the exact product name. | If I use sprinkles regularly, I want to choose a flavour I’ll enjoy on bread or as a topping. The flavour is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the label. Compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. | If I need to take ingredients or allergens into account, I want to be able to assess the variety I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, this label information is the top priority. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock chocolate sprinkles with sweet toppings for bread. Even a small pack can contain a supply of individual portions rather than a single snack bar.
First, decide whether you’re looking for sprinkles to scatter on bread or use as a topping. If you want a chocolate bar, check the product type before choosing.
The De Ruijter Royaal variety described by Jumbo lists soya and carries a warning that it may contain milk. Other varieties may have different ingredients or warnings.
Check the label on the exact variety every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought sprinkles from the same brand before.
Sprinkles are a sweet topping for bread; their nutritional values depend on the specific product and portion size.
Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering, including sugars and fats per 100 g and the stated portion size.
De Ruijter offers milk, dark and Royaal chocolate sprinkle varieties, among others, for use as a sweet topping for bread.
Albert Heijn’s own brand includes milk chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes dark, milk and duo varieties in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade label in a 300 g pack, among other products.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
These are standard 200 g packs of chocolate sprinkles for use on bread or as a topping. Don’t choose them if you’re looking for a single chocolate bar or individually wrapped portions.
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A pack of sprinkles for anyone who wants to use them on bread or in yoghurt, rather than a single bar.
Quantity: 200 g. Check the label on the pack you choose for soya, wheat and a warning about possible traces of milk.
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Milk chocolate sprinkles in a standard pack for anyone looking to use them on bread or as a topping.
Quantity: 200 g. Check the label for milk and soya in this milk variety.
No. Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock chocolate sprinkles with sweet toppings for bread. The small pack of De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn contains 80 portions of 15 g: these are individual portions, but it isn’t a single chocolate bar.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For De Ruijter Royaal, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place and carefully pressing the pack closed after use; instructions may differ for other varieties.
Check the label on the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; examples from Jumbo and Albert Heijn show that milk and soya may need particular attention.
Compare the nutritional values of the varieties you’re considering, especially the sugars and fats per 100 g and the portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre classifies sprinkles as a sweet topping for bread; the information on the pack you choose tells you what that specific variety contains.
