For coffee on the go, individually wrapped portions are handy if you don't want to take a large pack with you. Albert Heijn lists eight portions of 15 or 20 g for De Ruijter Kleintjes, while Jumbo lists eight portions for Strooi Mini's. If you mainly use chocolate sprinkles at home or at a regular workplace, you could consider a large pack instead. Whatever you choose, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. These are portions of sprinkles, not edible bars.
If you eat something with chocolate sprinkles while you're out and about, an individual sachet means you don't have to take an open pack or a separate scoop with you. Albert Heijn lists 15 and 20 g portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes; check which amount suits the way you use them.
If you have chocolate sprinkles now and then when you're out, but use them more often at home, the choice between individual portions and a large pack mainly comes down to where you'll store them and how much you use.
If you want to know which ingredients or allergens a variety contains, or how much sugar and fat it has, compare the nutritional information for the exact pack. If a multipack contains different sprinkles, check each variety.
First decide whether you need a sealed portion for when you're out and about, or mainly use chocolate sprinkles in one place. Then check the amount in each pack and the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you and measuring out a portion | Check whether the portions are individually wrapped and how many grams each sachet contains; a small pack doesn't necessarily contain individual portions. | If I don't want to take an open pack with me when I'm out, I look for a sealed portion that I don't have to measure out myself. This is a top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of portions or the total quantity with how often you use chocolate sprinkles and where you'll store the pack. | If I mainly use chocolate sprinkles at home or at a regular workplace, I want to choose an amount that suits me. This is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Read the allergen and nutritional information for the exact variety, including values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. | When ingredients or nutritional values influence my choice, I want to be able to check the right variety. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The small packs of De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini's contain sprinkles, not ready-to-eat snack bars. You'll still need something to put them on.
Look for portion packs or mini portions, and check whether the sachet contains chocolate sprinkles, flakes or another type of topping.
For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Jumbo lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya, lactose and wheat, among other ingredients. The flavour name alone won't tell you which allergens are in the pack you've chosen.
Check the current label for the exact variety before using it, even if you've bought it before.
A sachet makes the amount clear, but doesn't tell you anything about its nutritional value by itself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if the ingredients or amount matter to your choice.
Kleintjes is a multipack for anyone looking for individual portions and a choice of different sprinkles.
Strooi Mini's comes in individual portions; Jumbo also sells chocolate sprinkles in larger own-brand packs.
A brand to consider if the type of chocolate matters more to you than a pre-measured portion.
An ALDI own brand to compare if you're looking for a large pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
A Lidl brand to consider if you're thinking of buying a large pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
No, a portion sachet contains sprinkles; it's not a ready-to-eat bar. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo lists eight for Strooi Mini's. Check the pack to see which types of sprinkles it contains.
It depends on the pack. Albert Heijn lists 15 and 20 g sachets for De Ruijter Kleintjes; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g as an amount for one slice of bread. Check the weight of each sachet when comparing products.
Keep the sachet sealed while carrying it, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Also check the best-before date, and don't leave an opened sachet loose in your bag.
No, the word ‘dark’ doesn't replace the nutritional information for the variety you've chosen. If these values matter to your choice, compare the sugars and fats per 100 g and per portion on the label.
