Hosting with one main variety
If you want to serve one variety and avoid frequent top-ups, look for a larger jar. Jumbo and Albert Heijn also offer 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles; check that your chosen pack will fit in the jar.
Which set-up works best for you?
Hosting with several flavours
Separate jars let guests choose without the flavours getting mixed together. Label each jar clearly, especially if you’re also serving a mixed variety.
Hosting with allergens in mind
Check the ingredients on the exact variety you’re serving before filling the jars. Albert Heijn lists milk and soya in Venz Hagelslag puur; Jumbo also lists cereals containing gluten and wheat in De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with a jar intended for contact with food. Then decide how much chocolate sprinkle topping you want to put out at once and whether you need to keep the flavours separate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Capacity and topping up | Compare the stated jar capacity and opening with your pack of chocolate sprinkles and the spoon you plan to use. You can’t directly convert a jar’s capacity in litres into grams of chocolate sprinkles. | If I’m mainly serving one variety, I want to put enough on the table without having to keep topping it up. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise serving capacity. |
| Food contact and closure | Check that the jar is intended for food contact, and look at the lid and cleaning instructions for each component. Follow the storage advice on the chocolate sprinkle packaging, too. | I want to be able to close the jar between get-togethers and clean all the parts properly. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise a secure closure and suitability for food contact. |
| Keeping flavours and ingredients separate | Read the current label for each variety and use separate, clearly labelled jars and spoons if you want to avoid mixing them. | When serving different flavours, I want guests to be able to see what’s in each jar without the contents getting mixed by using the same spoon. Around 25% of consumers would make this their main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Using a decorative jar without checking what it’s intended for
A jar that holds chocolate sprinkles directly comes into contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority classifies products like these as food-contact materials; a jar’s appearance tells you nothing about what it’s intended for.
Check that the jar and any parts that touch the chocolate sprinkles are intended for food contact.
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Assuming the jar’s capacity in litres equals the weight of chocolate sprinkles in grams
Chocolate sprinkle packs are labelled in grams, while jars are often labelled in litres. These figures alone won’t tell you whether a whole pack will fit with enough room for a spoon.
Compare the jar’s dimensions with your chosen pack, and leave room for serving when you fill it.
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Using the same spoon for different jars
Ingredients and listed allergens vary between chocolate sprinkle varieties. Using one spoon can still cause the contents of separate jars to mix.
Use a clean spoon for each jar and keep the current packaging handy so you can check the ingredients.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers chocolate sprinkles and mixed varieties for tables serving one or several flavours.
- Jumbo lists packs including 390 g options, as well as a range of flavours.
- Allergen information varies by variety. For Mix Puur en Vanille, Jumbo lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the label for the variety you’re serving.
Venz
Venz offers chocolate sprinkles in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
- The different pack sizes let you choose a pack for one jar or several smaller jars.
- For Venz Hagelslag puur, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya. Check the ingredients for the exact variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH chocolate sprinkles in several pack sizes, including 400 g and 600 g.
- You can take the pack weight into account when choosing the jar capacity.
- Check the variety and its label separately. The stated weight doesn’t tell you how much space the chocolate sprinkles will take up in a jar.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand chocolate sprinkles and products from other brands in a range of pack sizes.
- The range includes a 600 g Jumbo pack and a 390 g pack of De Ruijter Hagelslag Puur.
- Compare your chosen pack with the capacity and opening of your jar; pack weight alone won’t tell you which jar will fit.
Glass jars for your party table
These jars mainly differ in quantity and stated capacity: choose one larger jar for a main variety, or a set to serve different flavours separately. Before filling each jar, check that it’s intended for food contact and that there’s enough room for your pack and spoon.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
A single jar for anyone who mainly wants to serve one variety of chocolate sprinkles.
According to the product name, this clear glass jar has a capacity of 1.7 l and comes with a stainless steel lid. Check that the opening suits your spoon and that your chosen pack will fit with enough room for serving.
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PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip-top lids, 2 × 700 ml
Two separate jars for anyone who wants to serve two varieties of chocolate sprinkles side by side.
The set contains two 700 ml glass jars, each with a clip-top lid and silicone seal. Check that the openings suit your spoons. The cleaning instructions for the components are contradictory, so check which instructions apply to your set before cleaning it.
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YumiPLUS Inspired glass jars, set of 3
Three separate jars for a party table with a choice of flavours.
The product name describes a set of three glass jars with an airtight seal. Check the capacity and opening of each jar before choosing your chocolate sprinkles and spoons, and read the cleaning instructions for the jars and lids.
Frequently asked questions
Does a glass jar for chocolate sprinkles need to be suitable for food contact?
Yes. If you’re serving or storing chocolate sprinkles directly in the jar, choose one intended for contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority classifies products that come into contact with food as food-contact materials. Check that the jar and any parts that touch the chocolate sprinkles are suitable.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles after opening?
Follow the storage advice and use-by information on the packaging of your chocolate sprinkles. If you use a storage jar, make sure it’s clean and dry, and close it securely after use.
Can I put several varieties of chocolate sprinkles in one jar?
You can, as long as your guests don’t mind the flavours and ingredients mixing. If you want to keep the varieties distinct or let guests check the ingredients, use separate jars and spoons. Listed allergens vary between product varieties.