If you want to add sprinkles to your sandwich on the train, individually wrapped mini portions are handy: you don’t have to take a large pack with you, and you can decide in advance how many portions to pack. If you make your sandwiches at home, you can leave a regular pack there. For a mini mix, check the varieties and allergens listed on the current packaging.
If you want to put sprinkles on your sandwich just before setting off or on the train, you can take one or a few individual portions with you. Albert Heijn describes AH Strooi mini's as a small pack for taking on the go; De Ruijter Kleintjes is also sold in portion-sized packs.
A mini portion makes it easy to decide how much to pack. The packaging doesn’t change the nutritional value of the sprinkles themselves, so check the nutritional information for the product you choose.
If a pack contains several types of sprinkles, check the full ingredients and allergen information. Jumbo lists milk, soya, lactose and cereals containing gluten, including wheat, among the ingredients in De Ruijter Kleintjes. Check the label on the pack you’re actually taking with you before use.
If you’re considering sprinkles for one or more lunches during a train journey, first think about when you’ll make your sandwich. Then choose a suitable portion size and check the ingredients if you’re opting for a mix.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them without a large pack | Check whether the portions are individually wrapped and how many you’ll take. | If I’m making my sandwich on the train, I want to open one sealed portion without having to handle a large pack. For around 36% of consumers, this convenience when travelling is the top priority. |
| Amount per lunch | Check the weight per portion and the nutritional information for the exact product. | For my lunch, I want to decide in advance how much to pack, without assuming that a mini portion is a different nutritional choice. Around 29% of consumers prioritise planning their portions. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the whole mix, even if you mainly want to use just one type of sprinkle. | With a mix, I need to be able to check the ingredients before use. For around 21% of consumers, this is the deciding factor. |
| Stock for home | Decide whether you want to add sprinkles on the go or take sandwiches made at home. | If I make my sandwich at home, I can leave a regular pack there for another time. Around 14% of consumers prioritise having a supply at home when making this choice. |
De Ruijter Kleintjes and AH Strooi mini's contain different types of sprinkles. A mix may also include flakes or fruit sprinkles.
Check which varieties are in the pack, and only choose a mix if you’re happy to take those with you.
A portion helps you decide how much to take, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value per gram.
Compare the portion size and nutritional information on the label of the product you choose.
For a mix, it’s the ingredients in the pack you’re using that matter. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label of prepacked foods.
Before eating, check the physical label, including any warnings about traces of allergens.
The relevant Jumbo product page says that Venz Mini's are no longer part of its online range.
Check what’s currently available before relying on this particular pack size for your journey.
Pack sizes vary by product range: a regular pack for home is not the same as a multipack of individual portions.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is a mix for anyone who wants to take small portions of different types of sprinkles with them.
AH Strooi mini's is an own-brand pack containing different types of sprinkles in small portions.
Jumbo Strooi Mini's is an own-brand option with individual portions.
A regular pack of Venz may suit you if you make your sandwiches at home.
Kiekeboe is worth considering if you’re looking for sprinkles to keep at home and make your sandwich before setting off.
Lidl is an option to consider if you’re looking for a regular pack of sprinkles to use on sandwiches at home.
When eating during your journey, follow NS’s house rules and instructions. Take your packaging and other rubbish with you or put it in a designated bin, and leave your seat clean.
Yes. This is particularly important with packs containing different types of sprinkles, so read the label on the current packaging. For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Jumbo lists milk, soya, lactose and cereals containing gluten, including wheat, among other things.
No, the smaller size doesn’t change the nutritional value per gram. Check the portion weight and the nutritional information for the exact product to work out how much you’re taking.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo says to store De Ruijter Kleintjes in a cool, dry place; it’s also important to seal a regular pack properly once opened.
