Choose a box of individual portions if you want to take a measured amount of chocolate sprinkles for one trip to the cinema: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter each describe a pack containing eight portions. If you use chocolate sprinkles more often or are sharing them with a larger group, you can portion some out from a larger pack yourself. Whichever you choose, compare the portion size, ingredients and allergens in the variety you select.
If you’d rather not eat from a large pack, individual sachets give you a pre-portioned amount. According to their product information, the mini packs from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter each contain eight portions; the amount per portion may vary.
The mixed mini packs from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and De Ruijter contain different types of chocolate sprinkles or flakes. You can share out different flavours without taking a large pack of each. Be sure to check the ingredients of each variety.
If you’ll be using the chocolate sprinkles after your film night too, you can portion some out at home from a larger pack. ALDI and Lidl, for example, sell larger packs from Kiekeboe and Mister CHOC; these aren’t divided into individual mini portions in advance.
First decide between individual sachets and portioning them yourself at home. If you’re choosing a mixed box, compare the amount and ingredients of each variety. Before you leave, check the cinema’s rules on bringing your own food, too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Set portion size | Compare the number of sachets and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 18 g; De Ruijter has four 15 g sachets and four 20 g sachets. | I want to take a set amount for one film, rather than eat from a large pack. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having a set portion. |
| Flavours to share | Check which varieties are included and how many sachets there are of each. For mixed packs, read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety. | When we go to the cinema together, I want to share different flavours without opening several large packs. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this variety. |
| Stock for later | Compare the net weight and decide how much you want to portion out at home. Follow the storage instructions on the label for the rest. | I use chocolate sprinkles more often and only take what I need this time. Around 25% of consumers give top priority to portioning their own and keeping some in stock. |
Albert Heijn lists the portion size for AH Strooi mini's as 18 g. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains both 15 g and 20 g sachets.
So check both the number of sachets and the weight in grams per sachet in the pack you choose.
The ingredients in De Ruijter Kleintjes vary by type; the product information lists milk, soya and wheat starch, among other ingredients, and possible traces of milk in some of the dark chocolate varieties.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, even if you only plan to eat one variety from the box.
The larger packs mentioned from Kiekeboe and Mister CHOC don’t contain individual mini sachets, so the amount for one film night isn’t set in advance.
Portion out what you want to take at home and put it in a suitable resealable container.
Albert Heijn marks the Venz Mini's product page as ‘discontinued’. So the page doesn’t mean you can buy that variety there now.
Check the shop’s current range before counting on finding a particular mini pack.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Strooi mini's is a 140 g mixed box with eight portions; the product information lists a portion size of 18 g.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini's contains eight portions in a 140 g box, with different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight sachets: four of 15 g and four of 20 g, with chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles.
Jumbo lists Venz chocolate sprinkles in different flavours and sizes, including 200 g, 380 g and 400 g packs.
ALDI lists several Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkle varieties in larger packs, including 550 g and 600 g sizes.
Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur as a 600 g pack and describes it as an in-store product.
No. The size of the sachet alone doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients or nutritional value of the chocolate sprinkles. For the variety you’ve chosen, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion; a pre-measured portion doesn’t replace these checks.
Read the allergen information on the current pack and, if necessary, check each variety individually. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the label. Depending on the variety, the mini packs mentioned may contain milk, soya and wheat ingredients, among other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. The product information for the mini packs mentioned from Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place.
