Which option works best for you?

Commuters taking one lunch

You want to take one portion of chocolate sprinkles without carrying an open shaker in your bag. An individual portion saves you measuring them out; pack the rusk separately so it’s protected from the rest of your things.

Anyone preparing lunches for several days

You use chocolate sprinkles regularly and don’t mind preparing portions at home. A standard pack gives you that option, but you’ll also need suitable packaging to keep the measured sprinkles in for each lunch.

Anyone who prioritises the label

You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen chocolate sprinkles before deciding on a pack size. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, chocolate sprinkles are high in sugars and saturated fat. Also read the information on the exact packs of both sprinkles and rusk.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to take an individual portion for each lunch or measure out your own at home. Then think about how you’ll protect the rusk and which information on the packaging matters to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portions and packing Check how many individual portions there are and how much each one contains. Also make sure you have sturdy packaging for the rusk. If I’m only taking one lunch, I don’t want to have to transfer a portion from a shaker first. For around 44% of consumers, this convenience is the top priority.
Stock and flavour Compare the pack size and flavour, and decide whether you can measure out and pack portions at home. For several lunches, I want to use sprinkles from one pack and choose how much to take. Around 33% of consumers say they prefer this way of preparing their lunches.
Nutritional information and allergens Read the ingredients list, allergen information, portion size and nutritional values for the exact variant. When choosing a sweet topping, I want to know what’s in the sprinkles first. For around 23% of consumers, label information is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a portion of chocolate sprinkles is a complete lunch bar

    An individual portion contains chocolate sprinkles, not rusk. So if you don’t pack the rusk separately, you won’t have the combination you wanted to eat.

    Pack the rusk so it’s protected, and add the sprinkles when you’re ready to eat.

  • Taking a standard pack without preparing it first

    A 400 or 600 g pack isn’t a pre-measured lunch portion. You’ll need to decide how much to take and how to keep it sealed.

    Choose a standard pack if you want to prepare portions at home; go for individual portions if you’d rather skip measuring them out.

  • Skipping the label because chocolate sprinkles seem familiar

    Ingredients and allergens vary between products and variants. Jumbo Strooi Mini's lists milk as an allergen; that doesn’t tell you what’s in a different product.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

  • Only considering how convenient the sprinkles are

    A handy portion doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the sprinkles or what else is in your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five.

    Check the nutritional information per portion and consider the sprinkles alongside the other products you plan to take.

Brands and shops to help you explore

These examples show the types of packaging you may come across. A brand or shop listed here doesn’t mean that rusk and chocolate sprinkles are sold together as a bar.

De Ruijter

A chocolate sprinkles brand with, among other options, a pack of individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles as 120 portions of 20 g.
  • That’s sprinkles without rusk, and 120 portions is more than you need for one lunch.

Jumbo

A supermarket brand offering both standard packs of chocolate sprinkles and individual portions.

  • Jumbo says its Strooi Mini's pack contains eight individual portions.
  • You’ll need to take the rusk separately. Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in this product.

Venz

A chocolate sprinkles brand for anyone choosing between different flavours and standard packs.

  • Jumbo lists Venz milk chocolate sprinkles in a 400 g pack, among other options.
  • For one lunch on the go, you’ll need to measure out a portion from a pack like this yourself.

Albert Heijn

A shop where you can browse both rusk and individually packed chocolate sprinkles.

  • Albert Heijn lists rusk and a De Ruijter pack containing 20 g portions.
  • The portions don’t include rusk, and Albert Heijn says the De Ruijter pack is only available in store.

Lidl

A shop listing De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles.

  • The listing may be a useful starting point if you’re looking for this variant.
  • Check the pack size and whether it contains individual portions before choosing it for a trip.

ALDI / Kiekeboe

Chocolate sprinkles in a larger pack to measure out at home.

  • ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
  • It isn’t an individual lunch portion, so you’ll need to measure out the sprinkles yourself for taking them on the go.

Chocolate sprinkles to measure out at home from Joybuy

These packs of chocolate sprinkles are suited to anyone who wants to measure out a portion for their rusk at home. Take the rusk separately: neither product is a ready-made bar containing rusk and sprinkles.

g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles 400 g

g'woon dark chocolate sprinkles 400 g

For lunches where you want to measure out the sprinkles at home. Pack the rusk separately, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.

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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g

De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g

A standard pack for anyone who wants to prepare a portion for their rusk in advance. Pack the measured sprinkles and rusk separately, and check the label on this variant if allergens are a factor in your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a portion of chocolate sprinkles the same as a bar with rusk and sprinkles?

No, a portion of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t include rusk. Jumbo Strooi Mini's and the De Ruijter portion pack at Albert Heijn are examples of individual portions of sprinkles. Take rusk separately if you want to eat them together.

How can I take rusk with chocolate sprinkles without making a mess?

Keep the rusk protected in a sturdy container and leave the sprinkles in a sealed portion pack or container until you’re ready to eat. That way, you won’t need to top the rusk before you leave home.

Where can I find allergen information for chocolate sprinkles?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be clearly listed on pre-packed foods; Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Strooi Mini's.

How can I check whether rusk contains iodine-enriched salt?

Check the ingredients list on the rusk you’re buying rather than relying on the product category alone. A reference to salt or baker’s salt on a different rusk product doesn’t tell you what’s in the pack you’ve chosen.

What should I look for in the nutritional information for chocolate sprinkles?

Compare the nutritional information for your chosen variant and check whether the values are given per 100 g or per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre doesn’t include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five; an individual portion pack doesn’t change the composition of the sprinkles.