Individual packs are handy for a small New Year’s Eve gathering if you want to serve measured portions rather than open one large pack. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini’s each contain eight portions, weighing 140 g in total. Choose between these mixes based on the flavours, the weight of each pack and the label on the exact product. When you buy, also check the best-before date and whether the mix you want is available.
Are you catering for a small group and would rather put out individual packs than serve from one large pack? The eight-portion packs from De Ruijter and Jumbo offer separate servings. How much is left over depends on what you actually serve.
A mixed pack lets guests choose from small portions of chocolate sprinkles and other toppings. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe packs with several flavours and shapes; check each pack to see which varieties and how many sachets it contains.
With a mixed pack, you need to be able to check the ingredients and allergens for every variety. The mixes described include ingredients such as milk, soya or wheat starch in some varieties; nutritional information can also vary from product to product.
First decide how many individual portions you want to put out, then compare the contents and the mix’s label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and leftovers | Count the individual sachets and compare the weight of each; this can vary within one mix. | If I’m setting up a small party table, I want to offer measured portions without immediately opening a large pack. For around 36% of consumers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Flavours and shapes | Check which types of chocolate sprinkles, flakes or other toppings are included, and how many sachets you get of each. | I want to give guests a choice without opening a large pack of every flavour. Variety is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the up-to-date label for every variety, including information about ingredients and possible traces. | If a guest has an allergy or intolerance, I need to know what’s in every sachet in the mix. Around 21% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Nutritional value and cocoa flavour | Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per sachet; if you’re looking for a particular cocoa flavour, check the product description separately. | I want to know what’s in each sachet I serve, and I don’t choose a dark chocolate flavour based on the name alone. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A flavour name or portion size doesn’t tell you whether a variety contains milk, soya or ingredients containing gluten. Ingredients can also vary within a mix.
Before serving, read the label on the exact pack and check every variety you plan to offer your guests.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains four 15 g sachets and four 20 g sachets. So the number of sachets alone doesn’t tell you how much each guest will get.
Check the weights and the mix of flavours before deciding how many packs you need.
A small sachet helps you measure out a portion, but it doesn’t determine how much someone will ultimately eat. Voedingscentrum points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.
Decide how many sachets to put out and use the nutritional information on the pack to assess the amount in each one.
A mini mix described previously may not be available the next time you shop. Albert Heijn marks its listing for Venz Mini’s as discontinued.
Just before buying, check the availability, best-before date and ingredients of the pack you actually choose.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is a good option to consider if you’re looking for eight sachets with different toppings.
Jumbo Strooi Mini’s is an eight-portion mix for anyone who wants to serve a variety of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
Venz Mini’s is worth comparing if you’re looking for a mix with ten small sachets, but it isn’t a confirmed current buying option.
Plan based on how many sachets you want to serve, not just the total weight. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini’s each contain eight portions; decide whether you want to put out one sachet per guest or offer more choice.
No, the word ‘dark’ doesn’t prove that they are. Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk-related ingredients or possible traces in some varieties in the De Ruijter Kleintjes mix; always read the up-to-date label on the exact pack.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for every variety in the mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens in the ingredients list of prepacked foods must be clearly identifiable.
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on your pack, and keep unused portions sealed. Jumbo says to store Strooi Mini’s in a cool, dry place.
You can’t assume they have better nutritional value just because of the pack size. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then use the weight of each sachet to work out the amount you’re serving; Voedingscentrum points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.
