Who should consider this?

Host with a guest who has coeliac disease

You’re organising a shared breakfast or brunch and want to keep this guest’s topping separate from regular products and shared serving utensils.

Family looking for a larger pack

You’re looking for sprinkles for several people or occasions. If someone with coeliac disease is joining you, check the gluten-free labelling before comparing pack sizes and flavours.

Shopper who also needs to check for milk or soya

You’re buying for someone who needs to avoid milk, lactose or soya as well as gluten. Check the allergen information for the exact variant you plan to serve.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a shared breakfast with a guest who has coeliac disease, check the product-specific gluten-free labelling first; then look at the pack size and any other allergens.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Gluten-free labelling Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current packaging. Don’t rely on the ingredients list alone. I want to offer sprinkles to my guest with coeliac disease without relying on an ingredients list that merely appears to contain no grains. For around 42% of consumers, clear gluten-free labelling comes first.
Pack size and serving Compare pack sizes only after checking the gluten-free labelling. Keep the topping separate and use clean, dedicated serving utensils. When several people are eating, I want to put out enough sprinkles without losing track of the separate topping for my guest. For around 33% of consumers, having enough in the pack is the first priority when shopping.
Variant and allergens For the dark, milk or white variant you’ve chosen, read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement. If someone also needs to avoid milk, lactose or soya, I want to know what the packaging says about that flavour. For around 25% of consumers, the variant and additional allergens matter most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming an ingredients list that appears grain-free confirms the product is gluten-free

    An ingredients list with no obvious gluten-containing grain is not the same as product-specific gluten-free labelling. According to the Voedingscentrum, you can identify gluten-free products by the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging.

    For a guest with coeliac disease, check the current packaging or ask the manufacturer for up-to-date confirmation for that exact product.

  • Choosing a sharing pack before checking whether it suits the guest’s dietary needs

    A 300 g pack may be a suitable size for a shared breakfast, but pack size says nothing about whether the product is gluten-free.

    First check whether the sprinkles are suitable for your guest with coeliac disease. Only then compare the pack size and flavour.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles contain no milk or soya

    Ingredients vary by product: PLUS’s product information says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose. The ingredients list for De Ruijter White Flakes at Albert Heijn names milk, lactose and soya lecithin.

    Read the allergen information for the exact variant, even if you’ve bought another flavour from the same brand before.

  • Relying on online product information instead of the pack you receive

    The packaging you’re actually going to serve is the best place to check the current labelling and allergen information. At Lidl, you can check the packaging in store; Lidl Netherlands says that ingredients and allergens for food products aren’t listed online.

    Check the packaging when you buy or receive the product. If you’re unsure, ask for product-specific information using the product name and barcode.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter has several types of chocolate sprinkles, including white sprinkles and Vlokken Royaal.

  • For its white sprinkles, Albert Heijn’s ingredients information names milk, lactose and soya lecithin; Jumbo lists soya lecithin and possible traces of milk for Vlokken Royaal.
  • Check the gluten-free labelling and other allergens on the pack you choose, rather than making assumptions about the brand as a whole.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its standard AH Dark Chocolate Sprinkles in a 300 g pack.

  • The product information lists milk and lactose as allergens for this variant.
  • A separate gluten-free category in the shop doesn’t confirm that these standard sprinkles are gluten-free; check the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range of sprinkles includes its own-brand dark and milk chocolate variants in 300 g packs.

  • The listed pack sizes make it possible to compare the standard variants by pack size.
  • Jumbo’s separate gluten-free category doesn’t confirm that sprinkles from its standard range are gluten-free.

PLUS

PLUS lists its own-brand dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.

  • The product information lists the ingredients and says the sprinkles may contain milk and lactose.
  • Check the current packaging separately to see whether this variant is suitable for your guest with coeliac disease.

Kiekeboe (ALDI)

ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark chocolate variants, in 300 g packs.

  • The pack size and two flavour variants are shown on the product page.
  • Check the packaging for your chosen variant to confirm its gluten-free labelling, ingredients and other allergens.

Lidl

Lidl lists 300 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles as an in-store product.

  • You can check the packaging in store before choosing it for a shared breakfast.
  • Lidl Netherlands says that ingredients and allergens for food products aren’t listed online, so check the information on the packaging.

Joybuy products

When browsing Joybuy, check the current packaging for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol, then review the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant.

Frequently asked questions

Are sprinkles suitable for a guest with coeliac disease if the ingredients list doesn’t include wheat, barley or rye?

Not on the basis of that ingredients list alone. Check whether the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol, or ask the manufacturer for up-to-date, product-specific confirmation.

What does ‘gluten-free’ on a pack mean?

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, ‘gluten-free’ can only appear on a food sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Check the labelling on the packaging of the product you plan to serve.

How should I serve sprinkles at a breakfast where regular products are also on the table?

Keep the sprinkles confirmed as gluten-free separate, and use clean, dedicated serving utensils. Make sure crumbs or a spoon from a regular product don’t get into them.

Should I also check chocolate sprinkles for milk, lactose and soya?

Yes, if those allergens matter to your guest. PLUS says its dark sprinkles may contain milk and lactose; for De Ruijter White Flakes, Albert Heijn’s ingredients information names milk, lactose and soya lecithin. Always read the allergen information on the exact pack.

What if the online information differs from the packaging I receive?

Check the labelling, ingredients and allergens on the pack you receive before serving the sprinkles. If anything is unclear, ask the manufacturer or shop for up-to-date information about the exact variant and have the barcode to hand.