Those looking for seeds and fibre
You want to eat chocolate sprinkles, but are looking for seeds, kernels or a wholemeal base underneath. Check the ingredients and fibre content of the bread or crispbread, not just the topping.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Busy portion planners
You want to measure out your chocolate sprinkles quickly and take them with you. Individual portions, such as De Ruijter Kleintjes, can make sprinkling easier; also consider whether your chosen base is practical to take with you.
Consumers checking allergens
You need to know which allergens are present in both the bread base and the chocolate sprinkles. The products reviewed include allergens such as gluten-containing cereals, sesame, milk and soya; check the labels of the varieties you’re combining.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a breakfast with chocolate sprinkles, start by choosing a base that suits your preference for seeds or fibre. Then decide how much topping you want and which packaging fits your morning routine.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Seeds and fibre in the base | Look for specific seeds and kernels in the ingredients list, and compare the fibre content per slice or per 100 g. | I want my bread base to suit my preference for seeds and fibre, even when I add chocolate sprinkles. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Quick to portion and take with you | Check the number of portions and the packaging. If you prepare bread in advance, follow the storage instructions for that product. | When I have little time to prepare breakfast, I want to measure out the topping quickly and take my breakfast with me. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
| Amount of sweet topping | Compare the portion size and the sugar and saturated fat content of your chosen chocolate sprinkles. | I use chocolate sprinkles for the flavour, but want to decide for myself how much to add to my breakfast. This is the first consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack size and keeping stock | Compare the net weight with how much you usually use, and check how to store the product after opening. | When I want to stock up on breakfast products, I look for a pack size that suits my needs. Around 14% of consumers put this first. |
Common mistakes
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Looking for seeds in the chocolate sprinkles
If you’re mainly looking for seeds, kernels and fibre, you should also check the bread base. Choosing chocolate sprinkles tells you nothing about the ingredients in the crispbread or bread underneath.
First read the ingredients and nutritional information for the base, then choose your chocolate sprinkles.
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Judging by ‘multigrain’ or a dark colour alone
A product name or appearance doesn’t tell you which grains, seeds and kernels a particular variety contains.
Check the ingredients on the label and compare the stated fibre content per slice or per 100 g.
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Checking only the bread base’s label
The allergens in bread or crispbread and chocolate sprinkles vary from product to product. For example, Jumbo lists sesame and soya among the allergens in Rond Korn Volkoren, while the Venz Hagelslag puur listed by Albert Heijn contains milk and soya.
Check the current labels on both products before combining them.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter makes chocolate sprinkles to use as a bread topping. Albert Heijn also lists De Ruijter Kleintjes in small individual portions.
- Individual portions can be handy if you want to portion out your chocolate sprinkles in advance.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; individual packaging doesn’t change the ingredients in the chocolate sprinkles.
Venz
Venz is an option to compare if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles as a topping.
- For Venz Hagelslag puur, Albert Heijn lists a portion size, so you can check the nutritional information per portion.
- For this dark chocolate variety, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens, with lactose as a possible allergen. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both chocolate sprinkles and Rond Korn Volkoren, a bread containing seeds and kernels.
- For Rond Korn Volkoren, Jumbo lists sunflower seeds, linseed and sesame, among other ingredients.
- According to Jumbo, the bread also contains allergens, including gluten-containing cereals, soya and sesame. Check the bread and topping separately.
Soma
Soma Haverkorn Volkoren Meergranenbrood is a bread option to consider if seeds in the base matter more to you than a particular type of chocolate sprinkles.
- Jumbo’s product information lists oat grains, sunflower seeds, linseed and pumpkin seeds in this bread.
- Check the allergen information: this bread lists several gluten-containing cereals, and may contain hazelnuts and other nuts.
Bread and toast products at Joybuy
These products offer a toast-style base or multigrain rolls to pair with chocolate sprinkles. They aren’t packs containing both crispbread and chocolate sprinkles; choose your topping separately and check the ingredients of each base if you’re looking for seeds.
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Liga Cracotte 250 g
A toast-style base to consider if you want something crisp to enjoy with a sweet topping. Check the ingredients for this variety if seeds are a must for you.
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g'woon multigrain rolls, 4 pieces
These rolls are an alternative to crispbread if you’re putting together a breakfast with chocolate sprinkles. Check the pack to see which seeds and nutritional values are listed for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find seeds if I want to eat crispbread with chocolate sprinkles?
Look for seeds and kernels in the ingredients list of the crispbread or another bread base you choose. For example, Jumbo lists sunflower seeds, linseed and sesame in Rond Korn Volkoren. That’s bread, not crispbread, and these ingredients aren’t a feature of the chocolate sprinkles.
Which allergens should I check in seeded bread and chocolate sprinkles?
Always check both packs, as the bread base and topping can each contain different allergens. For Rond Korn Volkoren, Jumbo lists gluten-containing cereals, soya and sesame, among other allergens. For Venz Hagelslag puur, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya, with lactose as a possible allergen.
Do chocolate sprinkles replace a bread base with fibre?
No. In this combination, chocolate sprinkles are the sweet topping, not a replacement for a base chosen for its fibre content. The Voedingscentrum highlights sugar, saturated fat and calories in chocolate sprinkles, so compare the nutritional information for both the topping and your chosen bread base.
Can I freeze seeded bread in advance for a quick breakfast?
You can, as long as the storage instructions for that particular bread allow it. Jumbo says Rond Korn Volkoren can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume the same applies to other bread or crispbread without checking first.