The lunch-packer looking to avoid waste
You regularly take a packed lunch with you and choose a pack size that suits how much you use. With a larger pack, it’s also worth considering whether you can store it properly and use it all up.
Who is this combination suitable for?
The lunch-packer with a particular taste in mind
Perhaps you’re specifically looking for dark or milk chocolate sprinkles, or a particular type of rusk. That preference will help you decide which products are worth comparing.
The lunch planner who checks labels
You want to check ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before buying, especially if several people will be eating from the same packed lunch. The dark chocolate sprinkles from De Ruijter and Venz described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn respectively list milk and soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much rusk and chocolate sprinkles you usually use. Then choose the types you want and check the labels of the products you’ll be packing together for lunch.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
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| Pack size and usage | Compare the number of rusks and the size of the sprinkles pack with what you usually use. | If I often take a packed lunch, I want to be able to use up a pack without it sitting around for too long. For around 42% of consumers, choosing a pack size that suits their needs comes first. |
| Flavour and type | Choose your preferred type of rusk and chocolate sprinkles first; compare pack sizes afterwards. | If I specifically want dark chocolate sprinkles or wholemeal rusks, there’s little point choosing a different type I don’t enjoy. An estimated 25% of consumers put their preferred type first. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging of each product you choose. | If I share my lunch or need to watch what’s in my food, I want to know what both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles contain. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label takes priority. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a large pack without considering how much you use
A 600 g pack takes up more space and needs to be used more regularly than a smaller one. The pack size alone won’t tell you whether it suits your lunch routine.
Think about how much chocolate sprinkles you usually use and choose a pack you can finish while storing it as directed.
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Assuming a product is available everywhere
Lidl lists the 600 g pack of Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles as an in-store product. This means you’ll need to shop for it differently from a product you can have delivered.
Before putting your packed lunch together, check where you can buy or have your chosen products delivered.
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Only looking at the type of rusk
Choosing a different type of rusk won’t change the ingredients in the chocolate sprinkles. The Dutch Wheel of Five excludes chocolate sprinkles and highlights their sugar and saturated fat content.
Check the nutritional information for both products and decide how this combination fits into a varied lunch.
Brands to consider
Jumbo huismerk
Jumbo offers its own-brand dark and milk chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.
- Two flavour options in the same pack size.
- Check which type suits your taste and how much you’ll use.
Kiekeboe / ALDI
ALDI describes Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles as a 600 g pack.
- A larger pack for anyone who regularly uses dark chocolate sprinkles.
- Check availability at the shop where you do your grocery shopping.
De Ruijter
If you’re specifically looking for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, Jumbo describes a 390 g pack with at least 32% cocoa solids.
- A familiar dark chocolate option with stated product details.
- The type described by Jumbo lists milk and soya; check the current label if allergens are a concern.
Venz
Venz has several types of chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn describes its 400 g dark chocolate version as containing at least 32% cocoa solids.
- A choice of dark, milk and other types, depending on the range available.
- The dark chocolate version described by Albert Heijn lists milk and soya; ingredients may vary between types.
Mister CHOC / Lidl
Lidl lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles as a 600 g in-store product.
- A larger pack for anyone looking for this dark chocolate option.
- Bear in mind that it is listed as available in store.
Rusks and chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These products offer separate options for the rusk base and chocolate sprinkles in your packed lunch. Choose a suitable type of each and check the product information before putting them together.
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De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles – 390 g
An option if you’re specifically looking for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles to go with your rusks.
The 390 g version described by Jumbo lists at least 32% cocoa solids, as well as the allergens milk and soya. Check the current label; choose your rusks separately.
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g'woon Dark Chocolate Sprinkles – 400 g
Another dark chocolate sprinkles option to pair with your choice of rusk.
The pack contains 400 g of chocolate sprinkles. Check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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Bolletje Wholemeal Rusks – 13 pieces
A good fit for a packed lunch if you want wholemeal rusks as your base.
The pack contains 13 pieces. Choose your chocolate sprinkles separately and check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Bolletje Traditional Rusks – 13 pieces
A classic type of rusk for anyone who wants to keep their choice of topping open.
The pack contains 13 pieces. If you’re sharing lunch, check the ingredients and allergens in both the rusks and your chosen chocolate sprinkles.
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Bolletje Dark Wholemeal Rusks – 10 pieces
A dark wholemeal base to consider if you want to put together your own rusks with chocolate sprinkles.
The pack contains 10 pieces. Choose your chocolate sprinkles separately and check that both products suit your requirements for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
When is a larger pack of chocolate sprinkles right for my packed lunch?
A larger pack is best if you use chocolate sprinkles regularly and can finish it. As well as the weight, consider how much you use and the storage instructions on the pack.
Are rusks with chocolate sprinkles a suitable regular lunch combination?
You can include this combination in a varied lunch, but consider the make-up of your whole meal too. The Dutch Wheel of Five excludes chocolate sprinkles and highlights their sugar and saturated fat content; the nutritional information on your chosen product gives the values per pack or portion.
Which allergens should I check in dark chocolate sprinkles?
Always check the label of the version you’re buying. Both De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g, described by Jumbo and Venz dark chocolate sprinkles, 400 g, described by Albert Heijn list milk and soya; check the allergens in the rusks too.
Can I consider Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles?
Yes, if you’re looking for a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles and can buy it at a Lidl store. Check availability at your local shop and compare the pack size with how much you use for your packed lunches.