Dark chocolate lovers
If you’re looking for a dark chocolate flavour, don’t just go by the name of the topping. Check whether it’s aniseed sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles or flakes, and read the minimum cocoa content on the pack.
Who is this relevant to?
People sharing sprinkles
If several people will be sharing the same sprinkles during your board game night, the pack weight can help you choose the right amount.
People checking for allergens
Before serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information for the De Ruijter varieties discussed here lists milk and soya, or the possible presence of milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want the character of aniseed sprinkles or would rather have chocolate sprinkles or flakes. Then check the quantity and the label for the people you’ll be sharing with.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check the product form and the stated minimum cocoa content. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark and 40% for Royaal extra dark chocolate flakes; Jumbo lists 32% for De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles. | If I mainly want to taste chocolate, I don’t want to accidentally choose traditional aniseed sprinkles. For around 50% of these consumers, the dark chocolate option comes first. |
| Amount to share | Compare the pack weight with the number of people who’ll be eating. The De Ruijter packs discussed here are 200 g, 240 g and 390 g. | For a group, I want to put out enough sprinkles without relying on the product name alone. For around 30% of consumers, the amount to share is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the pack you’ve bought, including any statements about the possible presence of allergens. | When I’m serving others, I need to know whether they can eat the product. Around 20% of consumers put checking the label first when choosing. |
Common misconceptions
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Mistaking aniseed sprinkles for dark chocolate sprinkles
Jumbo lists aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles in different product categories. Searching for something like ‘dark aniseed sprinkles’ may therefore bring up a different type of topping from the one you had in mind.
First choose between traditional aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles. For the latter, look for dark chocolate sprinkles or extra dark chocolate flakes, then check the label.
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Assuming ‘extra dark’ means ‘dairy-free’
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Royaal extra dark chocolate flakes contain soya and may contain milk. So the words ‘extra dark’ don’t tell you enough about allergens on their own.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re using just before serving, especially if anyone in your group needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter makes traditional aniseed sprinkles as well as separate dark chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes. If you’re choosing based on cocoa content, look at the specific chocolate products.
- Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids for Specials Intense Dark and 40% for Royaal extra dark chocolate flakes. Jumbo lists at least 32% for Dark Chocolate Sprinkles.
- These are different products and product forms; their cocoa content doesn’t apply to the aniseed sprinkles range.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own dark chocolate sprinkles in 200 g, 380 g and 600 g packs.
- The different pack sizes can help you choose if you’re sharing sprinkles with others.
- Check the label on your chosen variety if a particular cocoa content or allergen information is key to your decision.
Céréal
Jumbo includes Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g in its range overview for chocolate sprinkles.
- It’s a separate dark chocolate sprinkles option to compare with other packs.
- Read the product packaging before choosing this variety based on cocoa content, ingredients or allergens.
Dark chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These chocolate toppings are for anyone looking to serve something other than traditional aniseed sprinkles at their board game night. Compare the pack weights, and always check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g
A chocolate topping for anyone who’d rather not use traditional aniseed sprinkles at their board game night.
Pack size: 200 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles to consider if several people will be sharing them during your board game night.
Pack size: 390 g. These are chocolate sprinkles, not aniseed sprinkles; check the current label before serving.
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g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A chocolate topping to consider when the amount matters for a shared board game night.
Pack size: 400 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought.
Frequently asked questions
Are ‘dark aniseed sprinkles’ the same as dark chocolate sprinkles?
No. Aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles are different products. Jumbo lists traditional De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in its aniseed sprinkles category and sells chocolate sprinkles separately, so check which product form you’re actually buying.
Which De Ruijter product discussed here has the highest stated minimum cocoa content?
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Specials Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles contain at least 52% cocoa solids. Albert Heijn lists 40% for Royaal extra dark chocolate flakes, while Jumbo lists 32% for Dark Chocolate Sprinkles. These percentages describe the cocoa content of these specific products, not which flavour you’ll prefer.
What should I check if guests need to avoid certain allergens?
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re going to serve. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information for the De Ruijter dark chocolate products discussed here lists soya and milk, or the possible presence of milk; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone.
How should I store leftover chocolate sprinkles or flakes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Product information for the De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles and Royaal extra dark chocolate flakes discussed here says to store in a cool, dry place.