Which serving option is right for you?

Party organisers looking to minimise mess

For a King’s Day breakfast or cupcake activity, you’ll want to serve chocolate sprinkles easily. First decide whether you need loose sprinkles; chocolate sauce is a different product for liquid decoration.

Families who want to divide up portions

If you want children or guests to be able to take their own portion, individual packs are an option. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in a 140 g pack of De Ruijter Kleintjes.

Dessert makers looking for a squeeze bottle

A squeeze bottle is a useful choice for adding liquid decoration to ice cream or desserts. HANOS describes a top-down squeeze bottle containing chocolate dessert sauce; this isn’t a type of chocolate sprinkles.

What should you look for when choosing?

Loose chocolate sprinkles

Choose this when: you want to sprinkle them on bread or cupcakes, for example from a larger pack for a group.

Consider: guests serve themselves, so at a busy buffet you’ll need to keep an eye on spills.

Portion packs of chocolate sprinkles

Choose this when: you want each guest to be able to take their own portion.

Consider: the contents are still sprinkles, and individual packs mean more packaging.

Chocolate dessert sauce

Choose this when: you want to add liquid chocolate decoration to ice cream or desserts.

Consider: the sauce has a different texture, composition and use from chocolate sprinkles.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Easy serving Decide whether you need loose sprinkles or can use liquid decoration; then check the type of packaging. At a busy party, I want to be able to add decoration without constantly clearing up loose sprinkles. Around 36% of consumers prioritise easy serving, as long as liquid sauce suits the dish.
Individual portions Check the number of portions, the total quantity and the types of sprinkles in the pack. If children or guests are helping themselves, I want to be able to give each of them their own portion. Around 29% of consumers put this first.
Quantity for a group Compare the net weight of the chocolate sprinkles with the amount you want to serve. For lots of sandwiches or cupcakes, I want to have enough of the same chocolate sprinkles ready. This is the main consideration for roughly 21% of consumers.
Flavour and label Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety; also check which flavours are included in a mix. If I’m catering for different tastes or taking allergens into account, I want to know exactly what each variety contains. This is the most important factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking chocolate sauce in a squeeze bottle for chocolate sprinkles

    The squeeze bottle described by HANOS contains liquid dessert sauce for things such as ice cream and desserts. It doesn’t have the same texture or use as chocolate sprinkles.

    Before buying, decide whether you want to sprinkle or add liquid decoration, and check what’s actually in the bottle.

  • Relying on the brand or packaging type when checking allergens

    A selection of different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes may contain different ingredients in each variety. The name of the mix won’t tell you which allergens are in each one.

    Before serving, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the current label.

  • Assuming an online range means the product is always in store

    Which varieties are available can vary by shop and by time. So a listed product may not necessarily be available for your party.

    Check the latest product information and stock at the shop where you plan to buy in good time.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Worth considering if you want to compare regular chocolate sprinkles with smaller portions.

  • Jumbo lists a 390 g pack of chocolate sprinkles; Albert Heijn lists 140 g De Ruijter Kleintjes packs with eight portions.
  • Kleintjes contains different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes. Check the mix if you’re looking for one flavour or a specific ingredient profile.

Venz

Worth considering if you want to compare milk and dark chocolate sprinkles.

  • Jumbo lists both flavours in 400 g packs.
  • The range mentioned doesn’t include details about dispensing from a squeeze bottle; check the packaging type of your chosen variety.

Albert Heijn

A supermarket own brand to consider if you’re comparing packs of chocolate sprinkles with different net weights.

  • Albert Heijn’s online chocolate sprinkles category includes packs of 250 g, 380 g, 400 g and 600 g, among others.
  • Check the current quantity, ingredients and availability of each variety.

Jumbo

A supermarket own brand to consider if you mainly want to work out how much loose chocolate sprinkles you need.

  • Jumbo’s chocolate sprinkles category lists own-brand packs of 200 g, 380 g and 600 g, among others.
  • Check the packaging type of the specific variety if how you serve the sprinkles matters for your party.

KIEKEBOE / ALDI-assortiment

Worth considering if you’re looking for a larger pack of chocolate sprinkles or a different type of topping at ALDI.

  • ALDI Netherlands lists 600 g packs of KIEKEBOE chocolate sprinkles and separate 300 g varieties of sprinkles.
  • Chocolate sprinkles and other toppings aren’t necessarily interchangeable; check the product type and ingredients of the pack you choose.

Chocolate sprinkles for bread and decoration on Joybuy

These two products are loose chocolate sprinkles for bread or decoration. Choose according to your preferred flavour and net weight; individual portions or liquid decoration call for a different type of product.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g

An option if you’re looking for loose milk chocolate sprinkles for bread or decoration in a 600 g pack.

This isn’t a squeeze bottle. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.

View on Joybuy
De Ruijter Intense dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g

De Ruijter Intense dark chocolate sprinkles, 200 g

An option if you’re looking for loose dark chocolate sprinkles for cupcakes, for example, in a 200 g pack.

Check that the packaging suits the way you want to serve them. Before serving, read the ingredients and allergens on the current label.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is chocolate sauce in a squeeze bottle the same as chocolate sprinkles?

No. Chocolate dessert sauce is liquid, while chocolate sprinkles are small, loose pieces. The squeeze bottle described by HANOS is intended for things such as ice cream and desserts; choose it only if liquid decoration suits your dish.

What’s a good option if children are helping themselves to chocolate sprinkles?

Individual packs make it easy to give each child their own portion. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes; the contents are still loose sprinkles, so check they’re suitable for where you’ll be serving them.

Can I use chocolate dessert sauce instead of chocolate sprinkles on bread?

Don’t assume the sauce is suitable for the same uses. HANOS describes the squeeze bottle as being for ice cream, desserts and milkshakes; for anything else, first check the ingredients, directions for use and the texture you want.

Where can I check the allergens in chocolate sprinkles?

Check the product information when choosing, then read the current label before serving. According to Ondernemersplein, mandatory label information for prepacked foods must also be available online; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information.