Serve dark chocolate sprinkles as a separate sweet option alongside savoury party snacks, rather than using them as a topping on savoury bites. Compare varieties by their stated cocoa content, sugars per 100 g and the quantity you need. A higher cocoa percentage doesn’t prove that everyone will enjoy the combination.
Wants to serve a separate sweet option alongside savoury bites. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo describes chocolate sprinkles as a bread topping or decoration for sweet dishes; serving them at a drinks party is a matter of personal taste.
Wants to compare varieties by their stated minimum cocoa solids content. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, regular De Ruijter Puur contains at least 32%, while De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52%.
Wants to compare sugars and any sweeteners, or avoid having lots left over from a large pack after one party.
First decide how you want to serve the chocolate sprinkles separately. Then compare the cocoa content and nutritional information for the variety you’re considering, and choose a pack size that suits how you plan to use it.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa content | Compare the stated minimum percentage of cocoa solids; it doesn’t guarantee a particular taste experience. | I want a separate sweet touch alongside the savoury bites, with cocoa taking centre stage for me. This cocoa preference is the main reason for choosing for around 44% of consumers. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Compare sugars and any polyols per 100 g, and read the ingredients list and usage warnings. | If I’m keeping an eye on sugars, I want to know which ingredients are used instead. Around 33% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
| Pack size | Check the weight and consider whether you’ll use any leftovers later as a bread topping or sweet decoration. | For one party, I don’t want to buy more chocolate sprinkles than I can use. This quantity is the main consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo, regular De Ruijter Puur and Venz Puur contain 64 g and 65 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. The name alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar a variety contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and bear in mind the portion you plan to serve.
The uses described for the chocolate sprinkles reviewed are all sweet. The cocoa percentage alone doesn’t tell you how they’ll taste on bitterballen, cheese or cold meats.
If you like, start by serving a small sweet option separately from the savoury bites.
The varieties described include ingredients such as milk and soya; some labels also mention the possible presence of other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information on the label is important for people with allergies.
For every purchase, read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
If the chocolate sprinkles are only a small part of one party, you could have a lot left over.
Choose a pack weight that suits the quantity you need and any later use as a bread topping or sweet decoration.
Compare specific dark varieties: cocoa content, ingredients and pack size can vary within a brand.
Offers several dark chocolate sprinkle varieties for anyone looking to compare stated cocoa content.
Regular Venz Puur is an option if you’re considering a 400 g pack.
The 200 g own-brand dark variety is worth considering if you want to check both cocoa content and sugars.
Céréal Puur is a variety containing polyols, for anyone who wants to assess the ingredients as well as the sugars.
ALDI describes Kiekeboe Puur as dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
These two De Ruijter varieties are options for a separate sweet element alongside savoury bites: one intensely dark and one regular dark variety. Compare the packaging and current label before choosing.
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A separate sweet touch if you’re looking for an intensely dark variety. The pack contains 200 g; check the current ingredients and nutritional information if cocoa, sugars or allergens will affect your choice.
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A separate sweet option if a regular dark variety is right for you. The pack contains 390 g; compare the sugars per 100 g and read the allergen information for this variety.
If you’re serving savoury bites too, it’s best to serve them separately as a sweet option. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo describes uses such as a bread topping and sweet decoration; pairing them with bitterballen or cheese, for example, is a matter of personal taste.
Check the sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients list too. Jumbo states that Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g contains 43.1 g of sugars per 100 g; for Céréal Puur, Jumbo states 7.7 g of sugars and 40 g of polyols per 100 g, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
It depends on the exact variety and its current label. The De Ruijter and Venz varieties described list milk and soya; Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g contains milk and may contain gluten and wheat. Always read the allergen information on the pack before use.
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal it well after use. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo says to store the De Ruijter and Venz varieties described in a cool, dry place; for Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 200 g, Jumbo also recommends storing it somewhere dark.
