Who might find this choice useful?

If you check the sugar content first

You want chocolate sprinkles on an oliebol, but mainly compare the stated sugars per 100 g. A recipe that uses sweeteners is an option for you, provided you also check the rest of the label.

If you’re looking for a different recipe

You want less sugar than in the equivalent standard sprinkles, but would rather avoid a variety containing maltitol. In that case, it’s important to distinguish between a ‘less sugar’ claim and the actual sugar content.

If you’re finishing off your oliebollen

You’re choosing sprinkles as a visible topping for homemade oliebollen. Alongside your preferred dark or milk chocolate flavour, how you apply them and the allergens listed on the current packaging are important to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which feature matters most to you: the stated sugar content, the sweetener used or the finish on your oliebol. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety you want to use.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugars per 100 g Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the label, and consider how many sprinkles you use per oliebol. According to the product information from Albert Heijn, the Céréal varieties compared list 7.7 g and 15 g; both AH varieties list 43 g. If I mainly want to limit the sugar in my topping, I look beyond the words ‘less sugar’ on the packaging. For around 42% of consumers, the stated sugar content is the top priority.
Sweetener and polyols Read the ingredients list and check the polyol content. The Céréal varieties contain maltitol and, according to the product information from Albert Heijn, carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. When choosing for several guests, I want to decide whether sprinkles containing maltitol are right for what I plan to serve. Around 33% of consumers give the recipe and sweetener used the highest priority.
Topping and allergens Add the topping after frying and draining the oliebol. Choose dark or milk chocolate to suit your taste, and check the current packaging for milk, lactose and soya information. I want the sprinkles to work as a topping for the oliebol and suit the ingredients my guests can eat. For around 25% of consumers, this combination of topping and allergens matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘less sugar’ means a set sugar content

    The packs compared list different amounts of sugars per 100 g. A relative claim doesn’t tell you how much sugar the sprinkles themselves contain.

    Use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare varieties, and also consider how much you sprinkle on each oliebol.

  • Overlooking the warning about polyols

    Céréal lists 40 g and 44 g of polyols per 100 g for its dark and milk varieties respectively. According to the product information from Albert Heijn, excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

    Bear the warning in mind when deciding on a portion. If you don’t want to serve sprinkles containing maltitol, compare the ingredients of other lower-sugar varieties too.

  • Adding sprinkles before frying

    For this use, sprinkles are a finishing touch. In an oliebol recipe from Albert Heijn Allerhande, the oliebollen are fried and drained first, then decorated.

    Let the oliebollen drain before adding the sprinkles. A thin layer of icing can help them stick, but it adds sweetness too.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ or ‘milk’ tells you which allergens are present

    Even dark chocolate sprinkles may list milk ingredients; the varieties compared also include soya information. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you which allergens are present.

    Before use, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for the exact variety you’ve chosen, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

Brands to consider

These brands give you a starting point for comparing product labels. The details below apply to the varieties mentioned, not to a brand’s entire range.

Céréal

The lower-sugar sprinkles compared are available in dark and milk chocolate varieties.

  • According to the product information from Albert Heijn, the dark variety contains 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g and the milk variety contains 15 g.
  • Both varieties contain maltitol and carry a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Check the allergens for each variety too.

Albert Heijn

AH offers dark and milk chocolate sprinkles with less sugar than the equivalent standard AH varieties.

  • AH’s product information lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for both varieties compared and claims 30% less sugar than the equivalent standard AH sprinkles.
  • The stated sugar content is higher than that of the Céréal varieties compared. Check the milk or lactose information for both AH varieties.

Jumbo

A Jumbo product page describes a milk chocolate sprinkle variety with less sugar.

  • The variety described lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g and claims 30% less sugar.
  • The product page consulted says that this variety is no longer available in the online range. Check current availability before relying on it.

De Ruijter

The dark chocolate sprinkles compared are a standard topping, not a lower-sugar variety.

  • The product information from Albert Heijn also lists the dark chocolate sprinkles as an option for baking.
  • This variety lists 64 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t a suitable substitute if you’re specifically looking for a lower-sugar option. Check the milk and soya allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the sprinkles compared contains the least sugar per 100 g?

Céréal Dark Chocolate Sprinkles – Less Sugar has the lowest figure among the varieties compared, with 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g, according to the product information from Albert Heijn. The Céréal milk variety lists 15 g; the dark and milk AH varieties compared each list 43 g per 100 g.

Is the lowest-sugar option the right choice for my oliebollen?

Not necessarily: also consider the recipe and how many sprinkles you plan to use. The Céréal varieties contain maltitol and list 40 g and 44 g of polyols per 100 g respectively, with a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

When should I add sprinkles to homemade oliebollen?

Add the sprinkles after the oliebollen have been fried and drained. An oliebol recipe from Albert Heijn Allerhande also adds the finishing touches only after these steps. You can use a thin layer of icing to help the sprinkles stick.

Can I assume dark chocolate sprinkles are dairy-free?

No. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular type of sprinkles contains or may contain. Check the current packaging for milk, lactose, soya and any trace warnings; Céréal Dark, for example, states that it may contain milk.