Choose mini sprinkles if you want to prepare individual portions of topping in advance for school-holiday occasions; they’re not intended as a snack on their own. When comparing own-brand options and De Ruijter Kleintjes, check the number and weight of the portions, the types of sprinkles, the ingredients and the allergens. Regular flakes are an alternative if you want to portion them yourself at home and don’t need mixed portions.
Individual sachets can help you get breakfast or a homemade snack ready for the holidays. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for AH Strooi mini's; according to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes also contains eight portions, but not every sachet weighs the same.
For bread, yoghurt or a homemade treat, they’re looking for a small amount of sprinkles to go with the rest of the food. For snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Wheel of Five.
If you mainly use flakes at home, you can also sprinkle them from a larger pack. You’ll need to measure out the amount you want each time, though; individual sachets save you that step.
First, decide whether you need individual portions. Then check whether you want flakes only or would also like the pack to contain chocolate strands and other sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing portions | Compare the number of sachets and the weight of each one; portions in the same pack don’t have to be the same size. | If I want to prepare toppings for a day out, I’d rather have individual sachets than a shaker. For around 34% of consumers, portioning in advance is the main priority when making this choice. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. | When several children are eating together, I want to know whether the sprinkles suit their dietary needs. Around 33% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
| Flakes or a mix | Check which types of sprinkles are in the pack; a mini mix doesn’t necessarily contain flakes only. | If I specifically want flakes, I don’t want to choose sachets with a different filling. For around 33% of consumers, the type of sprinkles is the most important difference. |
A mini portion is a topping, not a meal or a snack on its own. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Wheel of Five for snacks.
First, plan what you want to eat, then decide whether to add a little sprinkle topping.
Jumbo lists milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in De Ruijter Kleintjes. Milk and lactose are also worth checking for in AH Strooi mini's. This can matter when children are eating together.
Ask about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Albert Heijn lists four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes. So a pack of eight sachets doesn’t necessarily mean eight equal portions.
Compare the weight of each sachet if you want to prepare equal amounts in advance.
De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar combines flakes, chocolate strands and fruit sprinkles in a pack of eight portions.
AH Strooi mini's is a mix of flakes and other sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists a pack size of 140 g and eight portions, with a stated portion size of 18 g.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini's contains eight small units with a total pack size of 140 g.
ALDI’s Kiekeboe range includes chocolate flakes and chocolate strands, among other products.
No, mini sprinkles are intended as a topping. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Wheel of Five for snacks; a small sachet of sprinkles doesn’t change what the product is for.
For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating or drinking between meals no more than four times. This advice is about eating occasions, not the number of sachets of sprinkles.
Ask about allergies and dietary needs, and check the latest packaging before sharing the sprinkles. For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Jumbo lists milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat among the allergens; milk and lactose are worth checking for in AH Strooi mini's.
No. Albert Heijn lists four 15 g sachets and four 20 g sachets for De Ruijter Kleintjes. So if equal portions matter for your plans, check the weight of each sachet.
