For breakfast or a snack with your coffee on the go, a mini portion is handy when you want to take a single measured sachet with you. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini's each contain eight portions, but both packs combine different types of sprinkles. So check the contents, portion weight and ingredients before choosing an assortment box.
If you take breakfast or a snack to work, you can pack a single sachet instead of taking an opened large pack. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions; Jumbo also lists eight portions for Strooi Mini's.
If you don't want the same topping every time, these two packs offer a choice of different types. Bear in mind that the assortment includes other sprinkles, such as flakes, as well as chocolate sprinkles.
Different types in an assortment box may contain different ingredients. Before buying, check the information on the current packaging and look at the types you actually want to use.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a measured portion, variety or a consistent set of ingredients. Then think about how many sachets you’ll actually use on your commute.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking portions with you | Check the number of sachets and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes. | If I want to take one measured sachet for breakfast, I don’t need to pack a large bag. This portion size is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Variety | Check which types are in the box: chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured varieties are not all the same. | If you want a different topping on different working days, make sure you’ll use all the types in the box. Around 27% of consumers give variety the highest priority. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging. | If I need to know in advance which ingredients are in my sachet, a changing assortment is less straightforward. This check matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Leftovers | Compare the number of sachets with how often you take chocolate sprinkles with you, and check the best-before date. | If I only use chocolate sprinkles occasionally, I don’t want to be left with sachets I won’t use. Avoiding leftovers is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
De Ruijter Kleintjes combines chocolate sprinkles with flakes and fruit sprinkles; Jumbo Strooi Mini's also contains different types of sprinkles.
Read the contents of the whole box, and only choose an assortment if you’ll use the different types.
Ingredients may vary between varieties. For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; Jumbo lists milk for Strooi Mini's.
Check the current packaging and all the varieties you plan to eat, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Albert Heijn marks Venz Mini's as discontinued; Jumbo says that the product in its listing is no longer available.
Check a current pack in store or a product page before relying on that format for your commute.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is a box of eight small portions for anyone who wants to take individual sachets with them.
Jumbo Strooi Mini's is a supermarket own-brand pack containing eight portions, weighing 140 g in total.
Venz Mini's is a familiar portion size, but check that it’s currently available before choosing it for the journey.
The uses described here are for sprinkling over food, not mixing into hot coffee. Enjoy a mini portion with breakfast or a snack alongside your coffee; check the packaging if you’re considering using it another way.
Jumbo recommends storing Strooi Mini's in a cool, dry place. For another pack, follow its own storage advice and check the best-before date before leaving a supply at work.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the varieties you plan to eat. An assortment box may contain types with different ingredients, so don’t rely on just one sachet or an old product photo.
