For a coffee break with a few people, mixed packs with eight portions are a practical choice if you want to offer a selection of sprinkles. If you regularly hand out a sealed portion to each guest, consider sticks; if you use a lot of sprinkles and don’t need individual portions, you can serve them from a larger pack. Always check the weight per portion, the ingredients in your chosen variety and how many packs you’ll actually need.
If you want to offer a few people a choice of sprinkles, a mixed pack gives you pre-portioned servings. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes; Jumbo also lists eight for Strooi Mini's. Check the weight of each individual portion before deciding how many packs to buy.
If guests help themselves at different times, sealed sticks can make it easier to hand out one portion per person. Van Oordt The Portion Company lists 7 g and 10 g sticks, including boxes of 300. A box like this requires a plan for how you’ll use it and enough storage space.
Different flavours in a mixed pack may contain different ingredients. So don’t just check the brand name: read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
First decide whether you want to hand out a portion to each guest or serve sprinkles from a shared pack. Then choose a size that suits the number of people attending and how often you’ll use it.
Suitable when: you want to give each guest a sealed portion at regular coffee breaks; Van Oordt lists, among others, 10 g sticks.
Consider: boxes containing lots of sticks are less suitable for a one-off break with a small group.
Suitable when: you want to offer a few people portions of different types of sprinkles and chocolate flakes; De Ruijter Kleintjes and Jumbo Strooi Mini's each contain eight portions.
Consider: portion sizes and ingredients may vary between varieties.
Suitable when: you use sprinkles regularly and don’t need a separate sachet for every guest.
Consider: you’ll need to serve the portions yourself and reseal the pack properly after opening.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-portioned servings | Count the individual sticks or sachets and check the weight of each one, not just the total pack weight. | If I’m handing something to guests one by one, I don’t want to have to portion it out from a shared pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise fixed portions and individual servings. |
| Variety for a small group | Check how many portions the pack contains and which types of sprinkles or chocolate flakes are included. | For a break with a few people, I want to offer a choice without opening a large box of sticks. Variety in a small pack is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the total contents with how much you use per break and how often you expect to open the pack. | If I use sprinkles regularly, I don’t want to keep needing a new small pack; I can measure out portions myself. The right pack size is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients in each variety | Read the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each variety on the current packaging. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in each variety in the mixed pack before I serve it. Checking ingredients is the main priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A small pack, individual sachets and sticks aren’t the same thing. Albert Heijn lists 15 g and 20 g portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes, while Van Oordt The Portion Company also offers a 10 g stick.
Check both the number of items and the weight of each one, then choose the number of packs to suit your group.
Ingredients can vary between varieties. De Ruijter Kleintjes lists milk, soya and wheat starch among the ingredients in specific varieties, so the brand name alone won’t tell you what each portion contains.
Before serving, read the label on the pack you’ve bought, including the information for each variety and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
A box of 300 sticks may suit regular individual servings, but it’s a lot for one small coffee break.
Work out how many portions you’ll need for your upcoming breaks, then choose a box or a smaller retail pack.
A large box also needs storage space and could be left unused for a long time after a one-off occasion.
These product ranges mainly differ in their pack size and mix of varieties. Compare the specific pack: the brand name alone doesn’t tell you anything about portion size or ingredients.
Kleintjes is a 140 g mixed pack for a small group. Albert Heijn lists eight individual portions of sprinkles and chocolate flakes.
Strooi Mini's is a 140 g own-brand mixed pack with eight portions, according to Jumbo.
Van Oordt The Portion Company offers sprinkles in sealed sticks for individual servings.
Venz offers various types of sprinkles and chocolate flakes. An older Albert Heijn listing for Venz Mini's describes a mix of small packs.
Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles are listed by ALDI in a 600 g pack. This is an example of a larger pack that you can portion out yourself.
No. For the products discussed here, ‘mini’ refers to the pack size, not a defined sprinkle size. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes, Jumbo lists eight for Strooi Mini's, and Van Oordt The Portion Company offers 7 g and 10 g sticks. Check the label to see what’s in each individual pack.
It depends on how much you want to serve per person and whether you’re offering one variety or a mix. According to the manufacturer, a Van Oordt dark chocolate sprinkles stick contains 10 g; the product listing for De Ruijter Kleintjes gives portion sizes of 15 g and 20 g. So these packs aren’t directly comparable.
Read the current ingredients list for each variety you want to serve, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels. Don’t assume that every portion in a mixed pack has the same ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the pack. Jumbo says to store Strooi Mini's in a cool, dry place. Reseal an opened shared pack properly after use.
