Who is this choice for?

Hosts planning a classic drinks party

You’re looking for hot, savoury snacks that match what guests expect from traditional Dutch party snacks. Jumbo lists these among its frozen snacks, while sweet bread toppings serve a different purpose.

Shoppers looking for a sweet extra

You want to use chocolate sprinkles on bread, yoghurt or baked goods, perhaps for brunch alongside your drinks party. Jumbo describes Venz chocolate sprinkles for these sweet uses, not as a savoury snack mix.

People giving a chocolate gift

First decide whether a gift hamper you put together yourself, including chocolate sprinkles, would suit the recipient, or whether you really want to give a box of chocolates. De Ruijter Kleintjes offers small portions for decorating, but they’re still chocolate sprinkles.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for savoury snacks, a sweet topping or a chocolate gift. Then compare how products in that category are prepared, along with their flavour and packaging.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Savoury party snacks For a snack mix, check the cooking instructions, contents and allergens on the packaging. If I want to serve hot snacks with drinks, the product needs to suit the occasion and I want to know how to prepare it. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise finding the right savoury party snacks.
Chocolate sprinkles as a sweet extra Choose your preferred flavour and check the net weight or number of portions for how you plan to use them. For brunch or something to decorate with, I’m looking for sweet sprinkles, not a replacement for hot snacks. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise this use for chocolate sprinkles.
Chocolate gift Decide whether you want a box of chocolates or to put together a gift yourself. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging for the recipient. When I give chocolate as a gift, I want the product format to suit both the gift and the recipient. Around 30% of consumers would put finding a suitable gift first.

Common mistakes

  • Buying chocolate sprinkles for savoury party snacks

    Jumbo lists savoury party snacks among its frozen snacks and describes chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping. So these products don’t serve the same purpose at a drinks party.

    Before you buy, decide whether you want to serve savoury snacks, a separate sweet extra or a chocolate gift.

  • Assuming different types of chocolate sprinkles are interchangeable

    Ingredients and allergens can vary by flavour and packaging. The Venz variety described lists milk and soya; De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille also lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.

    Check the ingredients list for the variety you choose, especially if you’re buying chocolate sprinkles for someone else.

  • Relying only on online nutritional information

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. An earlier product description is no substitute for checking the packaging in front of you.

    Before serving or giving the product as a gift, check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging.

  • Automatically choosing a large pack as a gift

    A 600 g pack of chocolate sprinkles and a box of small portions suit different occasions; neither is automatically a box of chocolates.

    Choose packaging that suits what you want to give or serve. If you specifically want a gift of chocolates, choose a product that’s sold as a box of chocolates.

Brands and shops to explore

These examples help you distinguish between chocolate sprinkles, a chocolate gift and savoury snacks for a drinks party. A brand or shop mentioned here won’t always offer the same product range.

De Ruijter

For anyone looking for chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping or decoration, with a choice of a mix or small portions.

  • Jumbo describes Mix Puur en Vanille as a 390 g pack; Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes in eight small portions.
  • Check the variety you choose separately: the mix described contains milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, and isn’t a savoury party snack.

Venz

For anyone looking to choose between flavours of chocolate sprinkles for sweet treats.

  • For its 400 g Venz Puur Chocolade Hagelslag, Jumbo states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids and suggests using it on bread, in yoghurt and in baked goods.
  • The dark variety described lists milk and soya. Check the label again if you choose a different flavour.

Albert Heijn

A shop where you can compare different types of chocolate sprinkles, including own-brand products and other brands.

  • Albert Heijn’s chocolate sprinkles range includes AH Hagelslag mix and AH XL varieties in dark and milk chocolate.
  • The range alone doesn’t tell you whether a pack is suitable as a chocolate gift or what’s available in a particular shop.

Jumbo

A shop where the difference between sweet bread toppings and savoury frozen snacks is clear.

  • Jumbo lists chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping and savoury party snacks in its frozen snacks range.
  • Offering both categories doesn’t make chocolate sprinkles an alternative to a savoury snack mix.

Lidl

An example of a shop selling milk chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack.

  • Lidl describes a 600 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles for sale in store.
  • Check the packaging of the product you choose for ingredients, allergens and whether it’s suitable as a gift.

ALDI

An example of a shop selling dark chocolate sprinkles as a bread topping.

  • ALDI describes its 600 g Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles as containing Rainforest Alliance cocoa.
  • This product description doesn’t make the pack a box of chocolates or a savoury snack for a drinks party; check availability at your local shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Can chocolate sprinkles replace savoury party snacks?

No, not if by savoury party snacks you mean hot, savoury bites to serve with drinks. Jumbo lists these among its frozen snacks and describes chocolate sprinkles as a sweet bread topping. At most, use chocolate sprinkles for a separate sweet treat.

Is a pack of chocolate sprinkles the same as a box of chocolates for a gift?

No, chocolate sprinkles aren’t a box of chocolates. Small portions such as De Ruijter Kleintjes can be part of a sweet gift you put together yourself. If you want to give a box of chocolates, check that the product you choose actually comes in that format.

Which allergens should I check when buying chocolate sprinkles for someone else?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying. The Venz Puur variety described lists milk and soya; De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille also lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after opening?

Seal the pack tightly and store the sprinkles in a dry place. Voedingscentrum recommends this for chocolate sprinkles; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose.