For a street festival, your choice depends on how much importance you place on the stated sugar content, the ingredients and serving visitors. Jumbo lists 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur, compared with 43 g per 100 g for both of the lower-sugar AH varieties. Céréal also contains maltitols and carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. So compare the nutrition information per 100 g, and check the allergen information if you’re serving the sprinkles loose.
Do you serve rolls, yoghurt, waffles or pastries topped with chocolate sprinkles from a stall, tent or food truck? You’ll need to consider allergen information and hygienic serving practices when choosing a product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines these points for selling food at events.
You compare the stated sugar content of different products while also checking which sweeteners their recipes contain. Céréal’s lower stated sugar content is linked to the use of maltitols.
You need several packs and want to check the pack size, quantity required and current availability before you buy. A product page being online doesn’t automatically mean the item is still available to order.
Start with the nutrition information per 100 g, then choose a recipe that suits the way you’ll serve the sprinkles and your visitors. Packaging and current availability also matter when ordering for a festival.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Stated sugar content | Compare sugars per 100 g and check which product is used as the reference for any lower-sugar claim. | I mainly want to limit the stated sugar content, even if that means choosing a different recipe. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check the ingredients list for sweeteners and polyols, and choose between dark and milk chocolate sprinkles. | When choosing a topping for a range of visitors, I want to know whether the recipe contains maltitols and which type of chocolate I’ll be serving. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack size, the quantity you need and whether the product you’ve chosen is actually available to order. | When buying for lots of portions, I don’t want to rely on a pack I can’t order. This is the main purchasing consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Allergens when serving | Use the current packaging for allergen information and decide how you’ll prevent cross-contamination while serving. | If I’m selling chocolate sprinkles as a loose topping, I want to be able to tell visitors about any allergens before they buy. This is a priority when serving for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for both its dark and milk varieties, and says they contain 30% less sugar than the equivalent standard AH variety. Jumbo lists 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur. So the claims are not based on the same reference product.
To make your choice, first compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then check what each relative claim is based on.
Jumbo’s product information lists maltitols and 40 g of polyols per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur, along with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the warning and decide whether this recipe is suitable for the way you plan to serve the sprinkles.
The listed chocolate sprinkle varieties differ in the allergens they declare. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that, when selling loose foods, information about any allergens present must be available before purchase.
Have up-to-date allergen information ready for each topping and prevent cross-contamination while sprinkling and serving.
Jumbo’s product pages for Hagelslag Melk Minder Suiker in 200 g and 380 g packs say that these items are no longer part of its online range.
Check current availability before finalising how much chocolate sprinkle you need for the festival.
The 200 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles is an option if you prioritise the stated sugar content per 100 g over a recipe without polyols.
Albert Heijn offers separate lower-sugar dark and milk chocolate sprinkle varieties.
Jumbo has product pages for Hagelslag Melk Minder Suiker in 200 g and 380 g packs.
De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur is a standard dark chocolate sprinkle for anyone mainly looking to compare the type of chocolate.
No. A lower-sugar claim compares a product with a reference product; to compare different chocolate sprinkles, check the nutrition information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for its two lower-sugar varieties, while Jumbo lists 7.7 g per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag Puur.
As well as the stated sugar content, check the recipe and the warning on the packaging. Jumbo’s product information lists maltitols, 40 g of polyols per 100 g, soya, possible traces of milk and a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Yes. If you sell loose foods to consumers as a business, information about any allergens present must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information can be given in writing or, subject to certain conditions, verbally. Use the current packaging for your own topping as your source of information.
No. An existing page doesn’t confirm that a product is available to order. Jumbo’s pages for the 200 g and 380 g packs of Hagelslag Melk Minder Suiker say these items are no longer part of the online range. Check current availability before planning your order.
