Choose De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur, 200 g, if a high stated minimum cocoa solids content and a small pack are your priorities: Albert Heijn lists at least 52% cocoa solids. If you want to take more with you, there are 390 g and 400 g packs with different stated minimum cocoa solids contents. Check the current allergen label for each variant. Schiphol allows solid food in hand luggage, but check your airline’s rules and those of your destination too.
If you want plain chocolate sprinkles with a higher stated minimum cocoa solids content, compare the exact variants. The products listed by Albert Heijn in this selection range from at least 32% to at least 52% cocoa solids. That difference doesn’t tell you which one you’ll prefer the taste of.
For a short trip, a 200 g pack may be more practical than a pack of 390 g or more. Choose an amount that suits your stay, and check your airline’s hand luggage rules as well as Schiphol’s.
The plain variants from De Ruijter, AH and Venz listed by Albert Heijn don’t all have the same allergen information. So check the label on the exact pack you’re buying, paying particular attention to milk, soya and any statements about lactose.
First, decide what matters most for your trip: the stated cocoa content, space in your bag, the allergen label or the amount you need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa content | Compare the stated minimum percentage of cocoa solids for the exact variant; don’t rely on the word ‘plain’ alone. | If I’m looking for sprinkles with a higher stated cocoa content, I want to be able to compare the percentages on the packs. Around 36% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Pack size | Choose a pack weight that suits the length of your trip and the space in your hand luggage; check your airline’s rules too. | When there’s little room in my bag, I don’t want to take more than I’ll use during the trip. This compact pack size is a priority for around 22% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the current label for your chosen variant and distinguish between ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’. | If I need to watch out for milk, soya or lactose, I want to know what the label says before I buy. For around 21% of consumers, checking the label is their first priority. |
| Amount needed | Work out how many people will be eating from the pack and how many breakfasts it needs to cover. | If several people will be using the sprinkles at my destination, I want to take enough without travelling home with a large leftover pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the amount they need. |
Albert Heijn’s product pages list minimum cocoa solids contents of 32%, 43% and 52% for the variants discussed. So the word ‘plain’ alone doesn’t tell you the minimum percentage in a pack.
If it’s a deciding factor for you, compare the cocoa information for the exact variant. A higher percentage doesn’t guarantee that you’ll prefer the taste.
A description such as ‘plain’ doesn’t mean the sprinkles are free from milk or soya. The variants discussed have different information about these ingredients and lactose.
Read the current label on the pack you’re buying, even if you’re already familiar with a different pack size from the same brand.
A 600 g pack takes up more space than a 200 g pack, and you may only use some of it during a short stay.
Before buying, work out how many breakfasts you’ll need it for and how many people will be eating.
A large pack left over means finding space for it in your luggage on the return journey too.
Schiphol distinguishes between solid food and liquid or spreadable food in hand luggage. The rules for the latter are different.
If you’re taking spreadable toppings as well as sprinkles, check the relevant hand luggage rules separately.
A choice between the 200 g and 390 g packs discussed here.
A plain chocolate sprinkle option discussed here, in a 400 g pack.
A 400 g own-brand pack of plain chocolate sprinkles.
A larger pack for anyone who needs more sprinkles at their destination.
This 400 g pack is an option if you want to take plain chocolate sprinkles for several breakfasts or to share. Compare the amount with the space in your luggage and the length of your stay.
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For anyone who wants to take a 400 g pack for several breakfasts or to share.
Check that this pack size suits your luggage and the length of your planned trip. If you have a relevant dietary restriction, read the current label.
Yes. Schiphol allows solid chocolate sprinkles in hand luggage as food. Also check any additional rules set by your airline and the import rules at your destination.
No, solid chocolate sprinkles don’t need to be packed as a liquid. Schiphol treats liquid and spreadable food differently, so check the rules separately if you’re also taking spreadable toppings.
Always read the label for the exact variant you’re buying. The variants from De Ruijter, AH and Venz listed by Albert Heijn contain milk; some also list soya or include a statement about lactose. Don’t rely on the word ‘plain’ alone.
Seal the pack securely after use and store it in a cool, dry place. This is especially important if the pack might end up in a warm bag or direct sunlight.
