If you want guests to sprinkle sprinkles over bread rolls, yoghurt or cupcakes themselves, choose a pack for a shared topping table. A larger pack suits regular use at the table; a smaller chocolate and vanilla mix is a good choice when the topping is also part of the display. If you want to give each guest a sealed treat to take away, choose party bags instead of loose sprinkles.
If guests are adding their own topping to cupcakes, yoghurt or porridge, the flavour and appearance of the sprinkles matter more than whether they can be handed out to take away. Albert Heijn lists these uses for De Ruijter Vlokfeest, a mix of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles.
For a table where several guests will use the same topping, it helps to compare packs by net weight. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list a 300 g variant of the sprinkles researched; that alone won’t tell you how much you’ll need for your dishes.
With an open bowl, guests can’t check the label for themselves. Keep the packaging for the variant you’re serving nearby and check the ingredients and allergens before serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on labels of prepacked foods.
Choose this if: guests will add the finishing touch to bread rolls, yoghurt or desserts themselves at the table.
Keep in mind: loose sprinkles from one pack aren’t individually wrapped treats.
Choose this if: each guest will take away a sealed treat, for example in a goodie bag.
Keep in mind: party bags with sweets or mini bars aren’t a substitute for sprinkles as a topping for bread or cakes.
If you’ve chosen sprinkles for your Halloween table, decide how much to put out and whether you want one flavour or a mix. Also check that the chosen pack includes the information guests with allergies need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and think about which dishes guests will use the sprinkles on. | If lots of guests will sprinkle from the same bowl, I want enough for the whole table. For around 40% of consumers, the amount available to share is the deciding factor. |
| Mix and presentation | Check whether the pack contains one flavour or a mix, and whether it suits bread rolls, yoghurt or cupcakes. | For cupcakes, I want a topping that also looks right on the party table. A mix is the main reason for choosing a product for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warning that the product may contain other allergens on the exact pack. | When guests can’t all eat the same ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in the bowl. This is the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Loose sprinkles work well at a buffet, but they don’t give each guest a sealed treat to take away. Party bags containing sweets or mini bars, for example, are a different type of product.
Before you buy, decide whether guests will sprinkle something over their food themselves or take away an individual treat.
PLUS labels its researched dark chocolate sprinkles as vegan, while the product information also states that they may contain milk and lactose. The De Ruijter Vlokfeest variant researched contains wheat and soya and may contain milk.
If you’re catering for guests with allergies or intolerances, use the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack you’re serving.
With self-service, how much people use depends on the dishes and how much each guest serves themselves. So a stated number of servings won’t necessarily tell you how many packs you need.
Plan according to the net weight and the dishes on the table; consider buying an extra pack if it’s difficult to estimate the amount in advance.
The Vlokfeest variant researched is a 200 g chocolate and vanilla mix, which Albert Heijn recommends for bread, yoghurt, porridge and cupcakes, among other things.
Jumbo lists researched dark, milk and duo sprinkles in 300 g packs for anyone looking for a single pack to share.
The PLUS Chocoladevlokken puur Fairtrade product researched comes in a 300 g pack.
ALDI describes Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk or dark chocolate varieties, in 300 g packs, as a bread topping.
Joybuy describes the 200 g Choca Flakes pack researched as suitable for use on bread or in yoghurt.
This curated order ranks products for use as a topping, based on pack size, intended use and flavour variant. The numbers aren’t a rating of product quality; compare the features that matter for your table.
| Number | Product | Features | Why consider it? | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLUS Chocoladevlokken puur Fairtrade 300 g | Dark chocolate sprinkles; 300 g. | PLUS lists a 300 g dark chocolate variant for anyone who wants one flavour in a shared bowl. The vegan label doesn’t change the statement that the product may contain milk and lactose. | PLUS |
| 2 | Jumbo Chocolade Vlokken Puur 300 g | Dark chocolate sprinkles; 300 g. | Jumbo lists this pack for anyone who wants to serve dark sprinkles in a shared bowl. Compare the flavour with the dishes you’re serving. | Jumbo |
| 3 | Kiekeboe Chocoladevlokken melk of puur 300 g | Milk or dark chocolate variety; 300 g. | ALDI lists two flavour options. Check which one you’re buying to make sure the flavour and product information suit your table. | ALDI |
| 4 | De Ruijter Vlokfeest 200 g | Chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles; 200 g. | Albert Heijn recommends the mix for yoghurt and cupcakes, among other things. The pack contains less than the 300 g variants listed above, but offers a different flavour combination. | Albert Heijn |
| 5 | Choca Vlokken 200 g | Cocoa sprinkles; 200 g. | Joybuy describes these sprinkles as suitable for bread or yoghurt. The smaller net weight may be a consideration if several guests will use the same bowl. | Joybuy |
These packs are intended for sharing as a topping for bread, yoghurt or desserts. The dark and milk chocolate varieties offer a single flavour; the mixes are an option if you want the topping to be part of your Halloween table display too. They aren’t individual party treats to take away.
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For a shared topping table if you want to serve dark chocolate sprinkles with bread, yoghurt, porridge or cupcakes.
The pack contains 390 g. The product description lists milk and soya as allergens; check the current packaging before serving the sprinkles to guests.
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For anyone wanting to serve milk chocolate sprinkles with bread, yoghurt or desserts.
The pack contains 300 g. According to the product information, the sprinkles contain at least 20% cocoa solids and at least 12% milk solids. Check the current packaging for allergens, including the listed milk and wheat.
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For cupcakes, yoghurt or porridge when you want a topping of chocolate sprinkles and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles.
The pack contains 200 g, so plan the amount according to the net weight. The product information lists wheat and soya and states that it may contain milk. Check the label on the pack you buy.
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For a colourful mix on a shared topping table: the description lists chocolate sprinkles, green vanilla-flavoured sprinkles and shapes.
The pack contains 200 g. The product information lists soya and wheat and states that it may contain milk; check the label on the pack you buy.
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For topping bread or yoghurt when a 200 g pack suits your plans.
The product information describes cocoa sprinkles and lists wheat and soya; it may contain milk. Check the allergen information on the pack before serving.
Sprinkles are suited to a shared topping table, not to handing out individually wrapped treats. If you want each guest to take away something sealed, look for party bags; they contain different products from loose sprinkles.
Base your estimate on the dishes you’re serving and the net weight per pack, rather than just the stated number of servings. With self-service, how much people use can vary; the packs listed here range from 200 g to 390 g.
Before serving, check the allergen information on the exact pack and keep it by the bowl so guests can read the ingredients. Use separate serving spoons where toppings could otherwise come into contact with one another. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen information shown on labels of prepacked foods.
A vegan label alone isn’t enough to confirm that. PLUS labels its dark sprinkles researched as vegan, but also states that they may contain milk and lactose. If you have a milk allergy, always check the current allergen information on the pack you choose.
Seal the pack after use and follow the storage and use-by information on the label. The storage instructions for the De Ruijter and PLUS variants researched say to keep them in a cool, dry place.
