Home bakers who want to coat kruidnoten
If you want to dip homemade kruidnoten in chocolate, choose a product type and quantity that suit the melting step in your recipe. Albert Heijn Allerhande uses a dark chocolate bar for this.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Bakers who want to sprinkle on flakes
If you want a loose chocolate topping, consider the shape of the flakes, the variety and how much you plan to use.
Shoppers who want to keep leftovers to a minimum
If you’re baking once and want just a little left over for yourself, the key is whether the net weight suits what you plan to make and keep.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you want to sprinkle or dip. This determines the type of product you need. Then compare the quantity with your baking plans and consider any leftovers.
Chocolate sprinkles
Choose these: if you want to scatter loose sprinkles over baked kruidnoten or another topping.
Bear in mind: sprinkles won’t automatically replace the dark chocolate specified in a recipe for a melted coating.
Dark chocolate bar
Choose this: if you’re following a recipe that calls for dark chocolate to be melted so you can dip cooled kruidnoten.
Bear in mind: one bar may weigh less than your recipe requires, and it won’t give you loose sprinkles without extra effort.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Chocolate for dipping | Check which type of chocolate and how much your recipe calls for melting. | If I want to dip kruidnoten, I need to buy enough chocolate for that step in the recipe. This is the most important consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| A topping you can sprinkle | Check that you’re buying loose sprinkles and choose your preferred variety, such as milk, dark or white. | For a visible topping, I want to be able to sprinkle the flakes straight on. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Quantity and labelling | Compare the net weight with your baking plans, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging. | If I’m baking once, I don’t want too much left over. And if allergens are relevant to me, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. Around 25% of consumers put this first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a bar and sprinkles are interchangeable
Sprinkles are a loose topping. The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe calls for pieces of dark chocolate to be melted for dipping kruidnoten.
First decide whether you want to sprinkle or dip, then choose the right product type.
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Assuming one bar will be enough
The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe calls for 200 g of chocolate. One bar may not weigh that much.
Before deciding how many bars you need, compare the amount in the recipe with the net weight.
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Relying only on ingredients information online
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information may change when products are updated.
Check the label on the pack you’ve chosen before using it, especially if an allergen is relevant to you.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Worth considering if you want to choose between different varieties of sprinkles and pack sizes.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter varieties including milk, white and other sprinkles.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack. The variety name won’t tell you whether the sprinkles are suitable for melting.
Venz
Worth considering if you’re thinking of a vanilla flavour combination for a sprinkle topping.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Venz sprinkles in milk or dark chocolate and vanilla combinations.
- Don’t choose these varieties solely for their flavour name if your recipe calls for melted dark chocolate.
Choca
A brand to look at if you’re after sprinkles or a mix of sprinkles.
- Choca Vlokken and Choca Vlokmix are listed in the ranges at Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
- Check the pack for the ingredients and allergens in your chosen variety.
Jumbo
A supermarket own-brand option, with varieties including dark, milk and duo sprinkles.
- Jumbo lists dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 300 g packs.
- The claim of at least 35% cocoa solids applies to Jumbo Chocolade Vlokken Puur 300 g, not to all Jumbo sprinkles.
Sprinkles for a finishing touch
These products suit you if you’ve chosen sprinkles for a loose topping. If you want to dip kruidnoten in chocolate, follow your recipe’s instructions for the type and amount of chocolate instead of using sprinkles as a direct substitute.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g
An option for sprinkling chocolate over bakes; the pack contains 200 g. Check the packaging if you need to review the ingredients or allergens.
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De Ruijter Flakes Milk 200 g
Milk chocolate sprinkles for a loose topping; the pack contains 200 g. Check the current label if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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De Ruijter Flake Feast 200 g
A variety of sprinkles to use as a topping; the pack contains 200 g. Check the pack for the ingredients and allergens in this variety.
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g'woon Milk Chocolate Flakes 300 g
Milk chocolate sprinkles for a topping you can scatter; compare the 300 g pack with how much you plan to use for one baking session. Check the packaging for allergen information.
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Sprinkles Choca Flakes 200 g
Sprinkles for a finishing touch you can scatter; the pack contains 200 g. Check the label for the ingredients and allergens in this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use sprinkles instead of a bar for chocolate-coated kruidnoten?
Choose sprinkles if you want a loose topping, not as a direct replacement for the melted coating in the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe. That recipe uses pieces of dark chocolate, melted for dipping cooled kruidnoten.
Is one chocolate bar enough to coat kruidnoten?
It depends on the weight of the bar and your recipe. The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe for 10 people uses 200 g of 72% dark chocolate. Compare this with the net weight of the bar you choose.
Where can I check allergens in sprinkles or a chocolate bar?
Read the ingredients list on the packaging of your chosen variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergens subject to mandatory labelling must be listed there.
Can I rely on a supermarket website for ingredients information?
Use the website as a guide, but check the packaging before use too. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and dietary or allergy information may change.
How should I store leftover sprinkles after baking?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. For Jumbo Chocolade Vlokken Puur 300 g, Jumbo advises storing the product in a cool, dry place.