If you want to take chocolate sprinkles with you as a topping in your gym bag, individual portions are more practical than a large pack or a glass jar for the table. If you mainly use chocolate sprinkles at home, you can choose a larger pack and, if you like, use a well-sealed jar designed for food contact. Whichever you choose, compare the portion size, nutritional information and allergens for the exact product; chocolate sprinkles are not a complete sports snack.
If you want to have chocolate sprinkles with a snack around your workout, an individual portion means you don’t have to take the whole pack. Albert Heijn lists eight individual portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes; check the weight and ingredients for the variety you choose.
If you mainly use chocolate sprinkles at home or serve them at a shared table, a storage jar alongside the original packaging can be handy. Choose a jar designed for food contact that seals well.
If you’re mainly interested in sugars, ingredients or allergens, compare the nutritional information for the exact variety. For example, Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists milk and soya in certain dark chocolate sprinkle varieties; this doesn’t automatically apply to every pack from a brand.
Choose this when: you want to pop one measured amount of chocolate sprinkles in your gym bag as a topping.
The trade-off: the amount in each sachet is fixed, whereas you can portion it yourself from a larger pack.
Choose this when: you serve chocolate sprinkles at home or at a shared table regularly.
The trade-off: you’ll need a separate jar designed for food contact and will have to transfer the chocolate sprinkles yourself.
First decide where you’ll use the chocolate sprinkles; then compare the portions, ingredients and the amount you actually need.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you and portioning | Check the number of individual portions and the weight per sachet; according to Albert Heijn, portion weights vary for De Ruijter Kleintjes. | If I only want to take one topping for after exercise, I don’t want to have to pack a whole bag. For around 33% of consumers, a measured portion is the most important factor. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare sugars per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of your chosen variety. | If you mainly look at what’s in a snack, you’ll want to know what’s in the amount you use. For around 27% of consumers, this comparison comes first. |
| Jar for the table | Choose a well-sealed jar designed for food contact; check that its size suits how you use it at the table. | If I put chocolate sprinkles on the table, I want to be able to store and serve them neatly. For around 20% of consumers, this serving option is the main consideration. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack weight with how often you use chocolate sprinkles at home and how much you want to store. | If I use chocolate sprinkles at home regularly, I don’t want to keep having to buy another small pack. For around 20% of consumers, pack size is the deciding factor. |
Chocolate sprinkles are a sweet topping, not a meal. The Voedingscentrum describes them as a bread topping high in sugar and saturated fat, and says that most people who exercise don’t need specialist sports nutrition.
First decide what snack you want to take with you, then consider whether you’d like to add a small amount of chocolate sprinkles.
Jumbo lists 7.7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
As well as sugars, check the other nutritional information, ingredients and usage warnings for the exact variety.
A jar that looks suitable isn’t necessarily designed for storing food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Use a clean, dry, well-sealed jar that is clearly intended for food contact.
If you only want to take a small amount in your gym bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself from a larger pack.
Choose a size to suit how you use the chocolate sprinkles: an individual portion for a single snack on the go, or a larger pack for regular use at home.
These examples show differences in packaging and ingredients; always check the details of the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn lists both 390 g packs of Chocoladehagel puur and De Ruijter Kleintjes, which come in eight individual portions.
Jumbo lists Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag in a 400 g pack.
Jumbo lists 600 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles as a larger size for home use.
Lidl lists a 600 g pack of Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles.
ALDI lists 600 g packs of Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
Jumbo lists 7.7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur.
These packs are suited to anyone who wants to measure out their own amount of chocolate sprinkles as a topping, or who uses them at home at the table. Before carrying them in a gym bag, check that the pack you choose and the amount you’re taking suit your plans.
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For anyone who wants to measure out their own amount of chocolate sprinkles as a topping for a snack. The pack contains 200 g; before taking it with you, check that the pack seals properly, and read the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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For anyone who uses chocolate sprinkles at home and wants to measure out their own portion. The pack contains 390 g; if you want to transfer the contents for serving at the table, use a separate jar designed for food contact. Check that the pack you choose seals properly before taking it with you.
No, chocolate sprinkles aren’t a complete meal or sports snack. The Voedingscentrum describes them as a bread topping high in sugar and saturated fat, and says that most people who exercise don’t need specialist nutrition. First choose what you want to eat as a snack, then decide whether to use chocolate sprinkles as a topping.
Yes, provided the jar is designed for food contact and is clean, dry and seals well. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out Dutch requirements for items that come into contact with food, so don’t assume that a decorative jar is also suitable for storing food.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of your exact variety. Albert Heijn’s product information for De Ruijter Chocoladehagel puur and Jumbo’s for Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag say to store in a cool, dry place; keep the pack or a suitable storage jar tightly closed.
Read the allergen information on the current pack of the variety you want to use. The dark varieties from De Ruijter and Venz described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo respectively list milk and soya; don’t assume this applies to other varieties or brands.
