Families planning several activities
If you use chocolate sprinkles for more than one children’s activity, you could consider buying a larger pack. Work out how many rusks you’ll need in advance, and whether you’ll use the remaining sprinkles later.
Who is this combination suitable for?
Parents organising a one-off decorating activity
For a single activity, the amount you need may matter more than having a large supply. A particular flavour or decorative variety could be a good fit; Joybuy also describes the Venz milk and vanilla variety as a topping for cupcakes.
Families who read labels carefully
If you need to consider allergens, check both the rusks and the exact variety of chocolate sprinkles. Nutritional information is also useful when deciding how often to serve sweet spreads.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many rusks and how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll use for the activity. Then choose the variety you want and read the labels on both packs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Quantity | Check the number of rusks and the weight of the chocolate sprinkles. Consider whether you’ll use an opened pack again later. | I want to have some left to use after decorating, but not too much. For around 42% of consumers, getting a usable quantity comes first. |
| Label and use | Read the allergen and nutritional information for both exact varieties. Also decide how often you want to serve chocolate sprinkles as a sweet spread. | When children are eating too, I want to know what both products contain and whether this is a one-off or regular topping occasion. Around 33% of consumers put this check first. |
| Flavour and decoration | Choose between options such as chocolate sprinkles, a milk and vanilla mix, or fruit sprinkles, depending on what you have planned. | When decorating together, I’m mainly looking for a flavour or appearance that suits the activity. This is the first consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack for one small activity
A 600 g pack may be more than you need if you’re only decorating a few rusks or cupcakes.
Decide in advance how you’ll use the rest. Store opened chocolate sprinkles according to the instructions on the pack.
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Assuming all varieties contain the same allergens
Ingredients vary by product: Jumbo lists wheat and egg for its plain rusks, while Joybuy lists milk and soya as allergens for the De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles variety it reviewed.
Before use, read the allergen information for the exact rusks and chocolate sprinkles you’re buying.
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Treating a decorating activity like an everyday sandwich topping
Voedingscentrum advises against eating too much chocolate sprinkles too often, due to their sugar and saturated fat content.
Keep the amount you use for decorating in mind, and make a separate choice of topping for regular eating occasions.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers dark and milk chocolate sprinkles, among other varieties. For this choice, the variety matters more than the brand name alone.
- Jumbo lists dark and milk varieties in 390 g packs.
- Joybuy lists milk and soya as allergens for De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur 390 g. Check the label of the variety you choose.
Venz
Venz offers chocolate sprinkles and a milk and vanilla variety for decorative use.
- Joybuy suggests using the 380 g milk and vanilla variety on cupcakes.
- Joybuy lists lactose, milk, soya and wheat for this variety; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers both plain rusks and chocolate sprinkles under its own brand, so you can choose each part of the combination separately.
- The packs listed include 13 plain rusks and 600 g of chocolate sprinkles.
- According to Jumbo, its plain rusks contain wheat and egg and may also contain other allergens.
Kiekeboe
Kiekeboe is an ALDI brand that offers dark chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles, among other products. These are different types of topping.
- ALDI lists 600 g of dark chocolate sprinkles and 400 g of fruit sprinkles.
- Check the ingredients for each variety and whether the pack you want is available in your store.
Mister Choc
Mister Choc offers a dark chocolate sprinkles variety if that’s the type of topping you’re looking for.
- Lidl lists a 600 g pack of Mister Choc Hagelslag Puur.
- Lidl says this variety is only available in store; check the label and the range at your local shop.
Rusks and chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products include three types of chocolate sprinkles for rusks or a decorating activity, plus a separate wholemeal rusk option. Choose both rusks and chocolate sprinkles to make the combination.
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Venz milk and vanilla sprinkles with bear shapes, 380 g
For decorating cupcakes with children: Joybuy suggests this milk and vanilla variety for the job. The pack contains 380 g.
Joybuy lists lactose, milk, soya and wheat as allergens. Check the label on the pack.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
The smiley variety is a fun choice for a planned decorating activity. The pack contains 600 g; if you’re using it for a one-off activity, consider whether you’ll use the rest later.
Read the allergen information on the pack you choose.
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De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur, 390 g
For anyone who wants to use dark chocolate sprinkles on rusks. The pack contains 390 g.
Joybuy lists milk and soya as allergens for this variety. Check the label on the pack.
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Bolletje wholemeal rusks, 13 pieces
A separate rusk option to pair with your chosen sprinkles; the pack contains 13 pieces. Choose the chocolate sprinkles separately.
If children are eating too, check the allergens on the label.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right amount for one children’s activity?
Work out how many rusks or decorated cupcakes you want to make, then choose how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll need. A large pack is most practical if you’ll use the rest for future activities; for rusks, check the number of pieces in the pack too.
Are chocolate sprinkles intended as an everyday sandwich topping for children?
Chocolate sprinkles are a sweet topping, and Voedingscentrum advises not eating too much too often because of their sugar and saturated fat content. So a decorating activity calls for a different consideration from a regular choice of topping.
Which allergens should I check in rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
Check both exact packs, as allergens vary between varieties. Jumbo lists wheat and egg in its plain rusks; Joybuy lists milk and soya in De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles and, among other allergens, milk, soya and wheat in the Venz milk and vanilla variety.
Do all rusks contain iodine because they’re made with baker’s salt?
No, don’t assume this is the case with rusks. Voedingscentrum says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If this matters for your purchase, check the ingredients list on the rusks you choose.