Don’t assume loose sprinkles come in a squeeze bottle: Van Oordt The Portion Company lists small packs of sprinkles separately from dispenser bottles for spreadable toppings. Choose individual portions if lots of colleagues will help themselves, or match a shared pack to how much you use. Always check the current label for allergens and warnings about cross-contamination.
If colleagues help themselves to sprinkles, you’ll want to choose between individual portions and one shared pack. Van Oordt The Portion Company lists sticks with a fixed amount, while Albert Heijn describes a small pack containing several portions.
If the sprinkles are used regularly, consider how much stock you put out at once and how often someone will need to top it up. Jumbo lists packs including 380 g and 600 g; choose a size that suits your usage.
If colleagues or guests ask about ingredients, make sure it’s clear which label relates to each variety. Check the current packaging, especially if you transfer the sprinkles out of their original pack.
First decide whether everyone needs an individual portion or whether one shared pack will work. Then check the pack size and allergen information for each variety you choose; don’t rely solely on a product listing that uses the word ‘bottle’.
Choose these if: you want to offer pre-measured portions for self-service. Van Oordt The Portion Company describes Fairtrade Original sprinkles in 80 sticks of 15 g each.
Consider: you’ll need to store a box containing lots of individual packs, even if the office only uses sprinkles occasionally.
Choose this if: you expect limited use or want to offer a choice of varieties. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as eight portions in a 140 g pack.
Consider: different parts of a selection may contain different ingredients, so check the allergen information for what you’re serving.
Choose this if: usage is regular and predictable, and someone manages the stock. Jumbo lists sprinkle packs including 380 g and 600 g.
Consider: match a larger pack to how quickly you’ll use it, and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service and portions | Check whether the product comes in individual sticks or portions, and how many grams are in each portion. | If colleagues help themselves, I don’t want everyone serving from the same opened pack. That’s why around 38% of consumers prioritise individual portions. |
| Pack size and replenishment | Compare the pack size with how much you use, and read the storage instructions. | If the product is used regularly, I want enough stock without leaving a pack open for too long. For around 31% of consumers, having the right amount in stock is their main concern. |
| Allergen information | Read the current label for each variety and keep the information available if you decant the sprinkles. | If colleagues or guests ask about allergens, I want to be able to show them the information for the exact variety they’re having. This is the most important consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
A product listing that says ‘bottle’ doesn’t tell you how to dispense the sprinkles. The word appears on a Joybuy product page for regular De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles, 390 g, but the product name doesn’t describe a dispensing system.
Check the photo and description of the physical packaging. If a dispenser is essential, ask for confirmation about that exact product.
For Venz Puur, 400 g, Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens and includes a warning about possible lactose. That doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in another flavour or brand variety.
Check the current label for each product separately and keep the information clearly associated with it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that businesses supplying food to consumers must inform them about any allergens present.
A 600 g pack requires a different level of use from small portions. Jumbo also says that Venz Puur sprinkles should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Choose a pack size to suit how often you’ll serve the sprinkles and where you can store them, rather than looking at the pack size alone.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is a portion pack for anyone who wants to offer a small amount or a choice of varieties. Albert Heijn lists a pack size of 140 g and eight portions.
Venz is worth considering for shared stock: Jumbo describes Venz Puur in a 400 g pack, while Joybuy lists Venz Melk in a 400 g pack.
Jumbo lists own-brand varieties in different pack sizes, including Duo Hagelslag Mix at 380 g and a chocolate sprinkle pack at 600 g.
Van Oordt The Portion Company describes Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur as a foodservice pack containing 80 sticks of 15 g each.
Delicia describes sprinkle packaging that includes resealable tubes and larger packs.
These packs of sprinkles and flakes are most relevant if you’re choosing one product to share. Compare the pack size with how much your office uses, and check the physical packaging if individual portions or dispensing are important.
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A good choice for a shared snack break if you’d like to offer two flavours in one product. The pack contains 400 g; check the current label for allergens and see which type of packaging you’ll receive.
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A pack of flakes for anyone looking for 300 g rather than a larger pack of sprinkles. Flakes aren’t the same as fine sprinkles, so check they’re right for how you plan to serve them and read the label.
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The 200 g pack is a good option for an office that wants to buy less at a time. Check the current label for allergens, and confirm the packaging type if you plan to put the sprinkles straight out for people to serve themselves.
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The 400 g pack may suit regular shared use. Decide in advance who’ll manage the stock, and check the current packaging for allergen information, storage instructions and how to open and close it.
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A shared option if milk chocolate sprinkles suit your snack selection. Joybuy lists a 400 g pack with 20 portions of 20 g each; check that the physical packaging works for the way you want to serve them, and read the current label.
Don’t assume that a product listed as a bottle has a dispenser for loose sprinkles. Van Oordt The Portion Company describes small packs for sprinkles and dispenser bottles for spreadable toppings. Before relying on a particular sprinkle product, ask for confirmation about its physical packaging.
Compare small portions with how often you plan to serve sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists eight portions in De Ruijter Kleintjes, 140 g; the foodservice box described by Van Oordt The Portion Company contains 80 sticks of 15 g each and requires considerably more stock.
Follow the instructions on the label for your chosen variety. Jumbo says Venz Puur sprinkles should be stored in a cool, dry place; reseal an opened stock pack according to the instructions on its packaging.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that businesses supplying food to consumers must inform them about any allergens present. When serving food in the office, keep the information for the current variety clearly associated with the product, especially if you’ve transferred the sprinkles out of their original packaging.
