Who are small sachets useful for?

Small gatherings

If you only want to decorate a few sandwiches, desserts or cupcakes, individual sachets let you serve the sprinkles a little at a time. De Ruijter and Jumbo both list packs containing eight portions.

Guests who like different varieties

A mix offers a choice of chocolate sprinkles and flakes without having to open a large pack of each variety. Just check which types are actually included in the pack you choose.

Households that use chocolate sprinkles regularly

If you’ll use the sprinkles after St Nicholas’ Eve too, a large pack is an alternative. You’ll need to divide it into the portions you want yourself.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether individual portions or being able to use the sprinkles after St Nicholas’ Eve matters more to you. Then compare the varieties in a mix and read the information on the packaging.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual portions Check the number of sachets and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as containing four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions. For one evening’s celebrations, I want to serve small amounts without opening a large pack; around 45% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Choice of varieties Check which chocolate sprinkles and flakes are in the mix. If it contains different varieties, read the ingredients and allergen information for each one. If not all my guests want the same variety, I’d rather give them a choice of small sachets. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this variety.
Using them after St Nicholas’ Eve Compare the total contents with how much you’ll use later; with a large pack, you’ll need to divide it into portions yourself. If I’ll use the sprinkles later too, I’m happy to measure them out from a large pack. This continued use matters most to around 19% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a familiar mini format is always available

    Albert Heijn lists Venz Mini’s as discontinued. So you can’t assume that a pack suited to your gathering will still be available to order.

    Before planning your treats, check whether the specific pack is available from the retailer you’re buying from.

  • Assuming every sachet has the same ingredients

    A mix contains different types of chocolate sprinkles or flakes, so the ingredients and allergen information may vary between varieties.

    Read the information on the exact pack, especially if you need to take allergens into account.

  • Confusing portion sachets with different nutritional values

    A small sachet limits the amount you have, but it doesn’t change the composition of the chocolate sprinkles.

    If you want to check the sugar content, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion on the packaging.

Brands compared

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar as a 140 g mix of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, with eight portions.

  • Four portions weigh 15 g and four weigh 20 g.
  • Ingredients vary between sachets; the product information lists milk, lactose and soya, as well as wheat starch in the fruit sprinkles.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini’s contains eight portions in a 140 g pack.

  • The mix contains five varieties, including chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured sprinkles.
  • The product information lists milk as an allergen and E120 of animal origin in the coloured sprinkles.

Venz

Albert Heijn lists a 170 g pack of Venz Mini’s containing ten small sachets, but marks it as discontinued.

  • The listed pack contains different types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
  • Don’t rely on this specific pack without checking that it’s available; also read the allergen information for each variety.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe Hagelslag mix as a large 600 g pack.

  • The pack may suit you if you’ll continue using the sprinkles after St Nicholas’ Eve.
  • You’ll need to divide the sprinkles into individual portions yourself.

Mister CHOC

Lidl lists Mister CHOC Hagelslag puur as a 600 g own-brand pack.

  • A large pack is an option if you want to measure out portions yourself and use it again later.
  • Check the packaging and nutritional information of the product you’re buying in store.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose sachets of chocolate sprinkles instead of a large pack?

Choose sachets if you want to serve individual portions and different varieties on St Nicholas’ Eve. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini’s each contain eight portions in 140 g; if you’ll use the sprinkles later too, you can measure them out from a large pack yourself.

How should I store mini chocolate sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions and check the date on the pack you buy. Jumbo says to store Strooi Mini’s in a cool, dry place and refers to the best-before date on the packaging.

Does a small sachet change the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No, the packaging divides the quantity into portions but doesn’t change the composition. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if, for example, you want to compare the sugar or fat content of different varieties.

What should I look for when checking allergens in a mixed pack?

Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact mix and its individual varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods; don’t assume that every sachet in a mix has the same ingredients.