Choose individual mini portions if you want to prepare a measured amount of sprinkles for each cupcake or slice of bread at a school fair. According to their product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes, AH Strooi mini's and Jumbo Strooi Mini's each contain eight portions, although the varieties and ingredients differ. If you use them as a topping on unpackaged products, check the latest allergen information for every variety you use.
If you’re preparing toppings for lots of small cupcakes, slices of bread or desserts, individual sachets let you count out the portions in advance. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list eight portions in their mini ranges.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes combines chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured sugar sprinkles in one box. The ingredients vary by type, so keep track of which sachets you use for each product.
If you’re offering cupcakes or other topped products unpackaged to consumers, it’s important to have information about the allergens used available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what information must be provided for unpackaged food.
First, work out how many products you want to decorate for the school fair and whether you need fixed portions. Then check which types of topping you’ll use and how you’ll make the allergen information available at your stall.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and serving | Check the number of individual sachets and the weight of each one. De Ruijter Kleintjes contains four 15 g portions and four 20 g portions. | If I want to set out one sachet for each cupcake, the amount needs to suit my decorations. Around 42% of consumers put this portion check first. |
| Quantities for larger numbers | Compare the total weight with the number of products you want to make. If you’re portioning it yourself, decide how you’ll measure it out too. | When I’m decorating lots of products with the same topping, I want to know whether I’ll have enough. Around 33% of consumers consider the quantity they need first. |
| Varieties and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for every variety you use, and make that information available with the finished unpackaged products. | If I’m offering different toppings, I want to be able to tell people which allergens are in each product. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
You can only prepare portions in advance if the pack actually contains individual sachets. The word ‘mini’ on its own doesn’t tell you how many servings you can plan from a box.
Check the number of portions, the total weight and the grams per sachet on the latest packaging.
In a mixed box, the ingredients can vary from one sachet to another. This matters when the topping is used on a cupcake or sandwich being sold unpackaged.
Make a note of the varieties you use and make the allergen information for the finished products available, using the details on the latest packaging.
Albert Heijn marks Venz Mini's as ‘Discontinued’ on its product page. This doesn’t tell you which alternatives will be available when your school fair takes place.
Check that your chosen variety is available before deciding how many packs you need.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Kleintjes contains eight portions weighing 15 g and 20 g, with chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured sugar sprinkles.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Strooi mini's contains 140 g split into eight portions, including chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Strooi Mini's contains 140 g split into eight portions, with chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured sprinkles.
Albert Heijn’s product page describes Venz Mini's as a range of ten sachets with different varieties, but marks the product as ‘Discontinued’.
If you offer unpackaged food to consumers and the Dutch rules for that situation apply, information about the relevant allergens must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the information requirements for 14 allergens and the conditions for different ways of providing this information. Keep details of the ingredients actually used available at your stall. If you’re unsure about the requirements for your school fair, ask the relevant authority for advice.
No, you can’t assume that with a mixed box. Albert Heijn’s product information lists different ingredients for the varieties in De Ruijter Kleintjes, so check the latest packaging for every sachet you use.
Close any opened packaging securely and store the sprinkles in a dry place, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises for chocolate sprinkles. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging.
A mini portion mainly tells you the measured quantity; its nutritional value depends on what’s in the sachet and how much it weighs. Check the nutrition information per 100 g on the latest packaging and, if provided, per portion too.
