Which pack works best for you?

Holidaymakers planning a few breakfasts

If you only want to eat rusks with chocolate sprinkles a few times, individual sachets are easy to take with you. Albert Heijn and De Ruijter offer multipacks with eight portions; take the rusks separately.

Families who want to divide up portions

Individual sachets can make it easier to portion out servings in advance for a shared breakfast. Check how many grams are in each sachet, and if you choose a mix, check the ingredients of each variety.

Holidaymakers who eat chocolate sprinkles more often

If you’ll continue using the pack during or after your holiday, you could consider a larger bag. You’ll need to portion out the chocolate sprinkles yourself and store the opened pack properly.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many breakfasts you want to take chocolate sprinkles for. Then compare the number of sachets or the total quantity, and check the labels on both parts of your breakfast.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Taking portions with you Count the sachets and check the quantity in each one. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight sachets of 15 g or 20 g. For a few breakfasts, I don’t want to keep opening a large pack or measuring out chocolate sprinkles. For around 45% of consumers, this convenience is likely to be the main priority.
Quantity and how you’ll use it Compare the total quantity with the number of breakfasts you have planned, and consider whether you’ll use the rest of an opened large pack later. If we eat chocolate sprinkles often during our holiday, I’d rather portion them out myself than have sachets left over. For around 33% of consumers, using the whole pack is likely to be the main priority.
Labels and rusks Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice for both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks. With a mix, I want to be able to check what’s in each variety and whether the rusks I choose suit my needs. This is expected to be the first consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Focusing only on the small pack size

    A multipack can be handy for a few breakfasts, while a larger pack may suit you better if you use the contents regularly. Pack size alone won’t tell you how much you need.

    Count the breakfasts you have planned and compare them with the number of sachets or the total quantity.

  • Assuming all the sachets have the same ingredients

    A multipack may contain different types of chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes or fruit sprinkles. For the relevant varieties in De Ruijter Kleintjes, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including milk, lactose, soya and wheat.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, not just the name on the front of the pack.

  • Assuming all rusks contain iodine from baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses baker’s salt in the context of bread, but its use is not compulsory. This doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in your rusks.

    Check the ingredients list on the specific rusks you’re buying rather than making assumptions about rusks as a product category.

  • Relying on an old page for ready-made rusks with sprinkles

    Jumbo’s product page for Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk says that this particular product is no longer part of its online range.

    Check current availability if you want a ready-made option. Buying rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately also lets you decide how much to use.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Strooi mini's combines chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes in a 140 g multipack with eight portions, designed to be taken along individually.

  • Individual portions make it easy to share at the breakfast table.
  • The mix lists milk and lactose; check the current packaging.

De Ruijter

Kleintjes Strooibaar contains eight sachets with different types of chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and fruit sprinkles.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the multipack contains 15 g and 20 g sachets.
  • Ingredients and allergens vary by variety; check each sachet.

Venz

Venz Mini's is a multipack with ten individual sachets of chocolate sprinkles and chocolate flakes.

  • According to the product information, the sachets contain between 15 g and 22.5 g each.
  • Albert Heijn marks this pack as discontinued on its product page; check availability before relying on it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Strooi Mini's in an eight-piece, 140 g pack, as well as larger packs of its own-brand chocolate sprinkles.

  • When choosing, you can compare the contents of a multipack with those of a larger pack.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety separately.

Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack and fruit sprinkles in a 400 g pack as larger options.

  • A larger pack is a good fit if you want to portion it out yourself.
  • Dark chocolate sprinkles and fruit sprinkles are different products; choose the type you want and read the relevant label.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a mini portion change the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No, a smaller sachet doesn’t change the composition of the chocolate sprinkles. Check the label for the nutritional value per 100 g and, if provided, per portion to compare quantities.

Should I check the allergens in both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks?

Yes, read the labels on both products. If you have a multipack, check the individual varieties too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.

Do rusks with chocolate sprinkles always contain iodine from baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the product name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes the use of baker’s salt in bread, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So check the ingredients of the rusks you choose.

How should I store mini portions while on holiday?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of your chosen chocolate sprinkles and rusks. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Strooi mini's in a cool, dark and dry place; store the rusks according to the instructions on their own packaging too.