Choose mini chocolate sprinkles if you want to take individual portions with you on your summer holiday: AH Strooi mini's and Jumbo Strooi Mini's each contain eight portions in a 140 g pack, while De Ruijter Kleintjes offers eight portions of 15 g and 20 g, with different types of sprinkles. Compare the contents and the label on the variant you choose. A large pack may be more practical if you don't need individual portions and can store the sprinkles somewhere dry.
If you're having breakfast in different places or on different days, you can take pre-portioned servings with you without having to open a large pack each time. AH and Jumbo each list eight portions in their mini packs; check whether that number suits the meals you have planned.
A box containing several types of sprinkles or flakes can be handy if not everyone wants the same thing. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains different varieties; Albert Heijn and Jumbo say that Venz Mini's is no longer part of their online range.
Before you set off, check the label on the pack you actually buy. Ingredients vary between mini mixes, so check for milk, lactose, soya, wheat and gluten-containing cereals, if these are relevant to you.
Start by counting how many separate occasions you'll want to eat them on holiday. Then compare the varieties in the box, the label and how much you're likely to have left over.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Compare the number of portions and the amount in each one. A 140 g pack with eight portions doesn't mean that every portion is the same size. | For separate breakfasts, I want to be able to take one portion at a time without bringing a large pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Variety of flavours | Check which types of sprinkles and flakes are actually in the box and whether the portions vary in size. | If we're having breakfast together and want different flavours, I'd rather choose a box with a mix than identical sachets. For around 29% of consumers, variety matters most. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label for the variant you choose, including any warnings about traces. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I put the current label ahead of flavour or portion size. Around 21% of consumers put this check first. |
| What you'll have left after the trip | Compare the total contents with how much you expect to use on holiday and how you can store an opened pack somewhere dry. | For a short trip, I don't want to take more sprinkles than we're likely to use. Around 14% of consumers prioritise avoiding leftovers. |
The variants reviewed have different ingredients. AH Strooi mini's lists milk and lactose; De Ruijter Kleintjes also lists soya, wheat and gluten-containing cereals in its product information.
Read the label on the exact variant you're buying, even if you know the brand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
A box of eight portions won't necessarily match the number of times you want to eat sprinkles. De Ruijter Kleintjes also has portions in two different sizes.
Count the meals you've planned and compare both the number of sachets and their contents. If you don't need individual portions, consider whether a large pack would be practical to store.
Albert Heijn lists Venz Mini's as discontinued; Jumbo says the variant is no longer available in its online range.
Don't rely on those online listings for your holiday. If you find the packs in a shop, check the packaging and label on the stock available.
The storage instructions on the pack are still important when you're travelling. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles tightly closed and storing it somewhere dry.
Take what you need for the day and keep the rest sealed, dry and out of direct sunlight.
AH Strooi mini's is a 140 g mix with eight portions, made for taking on the go.
Jumbo Strooi Mini's contains eight portions in a 140 g pack, with different types of sprinkles and flakes.
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar contains four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions, with different types of sprinkles.
Venz Mini's is a pack of ten assorted sachets featured in product listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
ALDI lists a KIEKEBOE chocolate sprinkle mix in a 600 g pack.
Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur in a 600 g in-store pack.
A pack with a clearly stated number of portions is well suited to a trip with separate breakfasts. AH Strooi mini's and Jumbo Strooi Mini's each list eight portions in 140 g; De Ruijter Kleintjes also contains eight portions, but in 15 g and 20 g sizes and with different types of sprinkles.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and keep the sprinkles dry and out of direct sunlight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping an opened pack of chocolate sprinkles tightly closed and storing it somewhere dry.
No, check the label on the variant you're actually buying. Mini mixes have different ingredients; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
