A bulk pack is a practical choice if you’re portioning sprinkles yourself for lots of festival dishes. To find the best value, compare the current price per kilogram for the same type of sprinkles. Individually portioned packs are better for controlled serving, while a variety with a stated cocoa percentage can help you choose based on flavour. Whatever you choose, check the label for allergens and storage instructions.
If you’re adding a topping to lots of dishes, useful points to compare include pack size, price per kilogram and whether you can portion it yourself. A bulk pack could be a good fit, provided the ingredients are also suitable for your guests.
At a toppings bar or children’s activity, individual portions can help you control how much each guest gets. Compare how easy they are to serve with a pack that you sprinkle from yourself.
If you’re looking for a specific dark chocolate variety or buying for guests with allergies, you’ll need the information on the exact pack. Compare the stated cocoa percentage, nutritional information and allergens rather than relying on the brand name.
First, decide whether you want to sprinkle from a bulk pack or hand out individual portions. Then compare products of the same type and check that the label suits the way you plan to serve them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and usage | Compare the current price per kilogram for the same type of sprinkles and check the net weight of each pack. | If I’m adding sprinkles to lots of dishes myself, I want to know how many portions I can get from each pack. For around 50% of consumers, the quantity available for bulk use is the most important factor. |
| Portion control | Check the number of individual portions and the weight of each one; compare this with portioning from a bulk pack yourself. | When serving each guest individually, I want to be able to decide the portion size in advance and keep serving simple. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for the exact variety. Only compare a ‘less sugar’ claim with the stated reference product. | When buying for different guests, I want to know what ingredients the topping contains before serving it. For around 20% of consumers, this check comes first. |
A small pack and a bulk pack contain different quantities. The price of the pack alone therefore doesn’t tell you how much you’re paying for the same quantity of sprinkles.
Compare the current price per kilogram for the same type of product, then decide whether individual portions would be useful for the way you plan to serve them.
The AH, Jumbo and De Ruijter packs reviewed say to store in a cool, dry place. Freezing isn’t therefore a suitable assumption for these products.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the pack you’re actually using.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements can vary between varieties. A description such as ‘dark’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you which allergens are listed on the label.
Check each exact pack before serving and keep the information to hand in case guests ask about it.
The claim on the AH variety reviewed is a comparison with a specific AH product; the variety still contains added sugars.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and assess the claim only in relation to the stated reference product.
Jumbo has own-brand chocolate sprinkle varieties reviewed in 600 g packs.
AH has a dark chocolate bulk pack reviewed, as well as a smaller variety marketed as containing less sugar.
The Kiekeboe Hagelslag puur reviewed comes in a 600 g pack.
The range reviewed includes regular dark chocolate sprinkles, an intense dark variety and Kleintjes with individual portions.
The Venz Hagelslag puur reviewed is available in a 400 g pack and was also offered as a two-pack.
Mister Choc Hagelslag puur is a store-brand variety reviewed in a 600 g pack.
These products include a large pack of milk chocolate sprinkles and two pack sizes of dark chocolate sprinkles to consider as toppings. To choose based on budget, compare the current price per kilogram and decide in advance how much you’ll use for each dish.
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A 600 g pack of sprinkles to portion yourself across several dishes.
Before serving, check the current label for ingredients and allergens. If cost per quantity is a priority, compare the price per kilogram too.
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A 200 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone who wants to be particular about the variety they choose for a topping.
Compare the stated cocoa percentage and allergens on the current label. If you’re using them for lots of dishes, compare the price per kilogram with larger packs too.
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A 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles to scatter over dishes yourself.
For larger quantities, compare the price per kilogram and how many packs you’ll need. Check the allergens on the current pack before serving the topping.
No. The AH, Jumbo and De Ruijter packs reviewed say to store in a cool, dry place. Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the exact pack you’re using.
Yes, check the allergen information for the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 allergens that must be declared have to appear on the label. Ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements vary between the chocolate sprinkle varieties reviewed.
No. The AH variety reviewed with this claim still contains added sugars. The comparison is with AH Chocolade hagel puur. Before choosing, read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the exact pack.
