Choose mini chocolate sprinkles if you want to take individual portions of topping for bread or crackers on a car journey. Check how many portions are in the box and whether you’d prefer one type or a mix. If you have allergies or are watching your sugar intake, always check the label on the exact product.
If you’re making bread or crackers at different times, you won’t need to open a large pack each time. According to the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages, AH Strooi mini’s, De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini’s each contain eight portions.
If you have a food allergy or are making a considered choice about sugar, the ingredients in the exact portion matter. Ingredients can vary between types in a mixed box, so check the information for each flavour too.
First, decide whether individual portions or a selection of different types would make your journey easier. Then check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you’re actually taking with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking portions with you | Check the number of individual portions and the contents of each one. | If I’m eating at different times, I want to be able to portion out the topping without opening a large pack each time. Around 45% of consumers prioritise portioning. |
| A variety of types | Check which types are in the box and whether you’ll use all the portions. | If my travel companions prefer different toppings, I find a mix of chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles useful. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this variety. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the allergens for each type and compare the sugar content per 100 g as well as the portion size. | If I need to take an allergy into account or watch my sugar intake, I check the exact product before taking it with me. Ingredients are the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the types in De Ruijter Kleintjes vary; ingredients listed include milk, soya and wheat starch.
Check the ingredients for every type someone will eat during the journey, not just the front of the box.
Jumbo describes Venz Mini’s as small packs for on the go, but also states that the product is no longer part of its online range.
Before buying, check whether your chosen shop stocks the mini pack you want.
Individual portions make it easier to take a topping with you, but they’re no substitute for bread, crackers or another base to put the sprinkles on.
Take the base separately and check the label to see how much chocolate sprinkle topping is in each portion.
Kleintjes is a mixed box for anyone who wants to portion out different types of topping while on the go.
AH Strooi mini’s is a box of individual portions to take with you.
Jumbo Strooi Mini’s is a portion pack for anyone who wants to divide the topping between different eating occasions.
Venz Mini’s is a smaller format previously described as suitable for taking on the go.
No. Use mini chocolate sprinkles as a measured spread or topping. For your journey, take bread, crackers or another base to sprinkle them on too.
No, the pack size doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content. Albert Heijn lists 73 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Strooi mini’s, while Jumbo lists 73,0 g per 100 g for Jumbo Strooi Mini’s. Compare the nutritional information for the exact product and the amount per portion.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack and, for a mixed box, check each type individually. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that the 14 allergens specified by law must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and don’t leave the sprinkles in direct sunlight or a hot car for long periods. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages for the mini packs mentioned recommend storing them in a cool, dark and dry place.
At the very least, take a base to use if you want the sprinkles as a topping. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists vegetables, fruit and wholemeal bread among snack options for children aged 4 to 12, and recommends having set mealtimes.
