Looking for a little gift for coffee guests?
Want something you can give as a gift or serve without bread, yoghurt or baked goods? A chocolate box with individual pieces is better suited to this than sprinkles.
Which option is right for you?
Serving sprinkles to your guests?
If you’re serving bread, croissants, yoghurt, porridge or baked goods, sprinkles can make a tasty topping. The flavour and ingredients of your chosen variety will help you decide which pack suits your plans.
Stocking up for several coffee breaks?
If you use sprinkles regularly, choose a pack size that suits how often you’ll use them. Check the ingredients and allergens again if you switch to a different variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
Chocolate box
Choose this: if you want to give chocolate as a gift or serve individual pieces with coffee.
Bear in mind: a box isn’t a substitute for a bread topping or sprinkles; check the allergens if you’re serving it to guests.
Chocolate sprinkles
Choose these: if you want to serve sprinkles on bread, yoghurt, porridge or baked goods.
Bear in mind: you’ll need something to serve them on. Flavour, ingredients and any usage warnings vary by product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Gift or ready to serve | Check whether the pack contains individual pieces of chocolate or sprinkles that need something to be served on. | I want to give something with coffee or put it straight on the table, without having to get bread or cake as well. For around 45% of consumers, giving or sharing a treat is the top priority. |
| Flavour and topping | Compare the exact flavour variety, and only use a stated cocoa content for the product it refers to. | If I’m serving sprinkles on yoghurt or baked goods, I mainly want to choose a flavour that goes well with them. For around 33% of consumers, this use as a topping is the main consideration. |
| Stock and pack size | Check the net weight, storage advice and ingredients for the pack you’ve chosen. | For several coffee breaks, I want a pack that suits how often I use sprinkles. Around 22% of consumers put this need to stock up first. |
Common mistakes
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Picking up sprinkles when you’re actually looking for a gift
Sprinkles are a bread topping or garnish, so you’ll need something to serve them on. A chocolate box, on the other hand, contains pieces you can offer individually.
Before you buy, decide whether you want to finish off a dish or give or share the chocolate itself.
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Guessing the allergens from a brand or flavour name
Ingredients vary between chocolate boxes and different varieties of sprinkles. For example, Jumbo lists wheat starch and soya in Choca Vlokken, and states that the product may contain milk.
If you’re serving guests, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you’re buying.
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Missing the warning on a fun sprinkle mix
According to Jumbo’s product information, the shapes in Venz Rimboe Kroko are less suitable for children under 3 because of their size.
Check the current packaging before serving this variety to young children.
Brands worth comparing
De Ruijter
The product listings reviewed include several types of chocolate sprinkles for bread or as a topping.
- Jumbo states that De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken 240 g contains at least 40% cocoa solids, while De Ruijter Vlokken Puur 300 g contains at least 32%.
- These figures apply to the varieties listed, not every product from the brand. Check the label on the pack you choose.
Venz
According to Jumbo, Venz Rimboe Kroko combines chocolate and vanilla sprinkles with shaped pieces.
- The mix offers a different presentation from a pack containing only chocolate sprinkles.
- According to the product information, the shapes are less suitable for children under 3; check the allergens on the pack too.
Choca
Choca Vlokken 200 g is a sprinkle option for anyone looking for a bread topping or garnish.
- The ingredients list on Jumbo’s listing includes low-fat cocoa.
- The same listing mentions wheat starch and soya; the product may contain milk. Check the current label.
Jumbo huismerk
Jumbo’s range lists dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
- The varieties listed let you choose between dark and milk chocolate in the same pack size.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each individual flavour variety.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk or dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
- The product listing mentions both flavours and Rainforest Alliance certification.
- Check the label of the exact variety for ingredients and allergens.
PLUS huismerk
PLUS lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack.
- The PLUS variety listed is labelled Fairtrade.
- Check the product information and packaging for the variety you buy, especially if you’re shopping for guests.
Products for both occasions
The first two products are chocolate assortments to give as a gift or serve with coffee. The other three are sprinkles for bread or another serving base, so first decide which of these two occasions you have in mind.
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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Gift Pack, 288 g
A gift pack for anyone who wants to give or share chocolate with coffee, rather than serve sprinkles on bread. If you’re sharing it, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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Celebrations Chocolate Assorted, 385 g
A chocolate assortment for anyone who wants to serve chocolate with coffee instead of a topping. If you’re choosing it for guests, check the ingredients on the pack.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g
For anyone who wants to serve a dark chocolate topping with coffee and already has something to serve it on. This isn’t a box of individual chocolate pieces; check the allergens on the pack.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast, 200 g
For anyone who wants to serve sprinkles with bread or another dish, rather than offer a chocolate box to share straight away. If you’re serving guests, read the ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes, 200 g
A sprinkle option for anyone who wants to top bread or yoghurt to enjoy with coffee. For a gift of chocolate that’s ready to share, choose a chocolate box. Check the ingredients on the label for these sprinkles.
Frequently asked questions
Can chocolate sprinkles replace a chocolate box with coffee?
Only if you want to serve a topping or bread spread. A chocolate box is a better choice for a gift or chocolate guests can help themselves to. For example, the Merci Gift Box listed by Albert Heijn contains individually wrapped chocolate pieces.
Which allergens should I check when shopping for guests?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you already know the brand. According to Your Europe, allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list. The allergens present vary by product and variety.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles for another coffee break?
Follow the storage advice on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing De Ruijter Royaal Chocoladevlokken in a cool, dry place and gently pressing the pack closed after use.
Are sprinkles with shaped pieces suitable for young children?
Not every variety is suitable for every child. According to Jumbo’s product information, the shapes in Venz Rimboe Kroko are less suitable for children under 3 because of their size. Check the allergen information on the pack too.