Mini portions of chocolate sprinkles are handy when you want to take or use a measured amount in a shared kitchen. If you eat chocolate sprinkles more often, you could choose a larger pack and portion them out yourself. Choose your rusks separately, and check the varieties and ingredients in any mixed selection.
A single sachet is handy in a bag or shared kitchen, as you don’t have to open a large pack. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions. Do check which varieties are included in the selection.
If you prefer to sprinkle them yourself and use a pack over several meals, a larger bag may suit you better. Jumbo lists a 600 g pack of chocolate sprinkles. In terms of type and ingredients, it isn’t necessarily the same as a mixed mini selection.
A selection may include chocolate sprinkles, chocolate flakes and fruit sprinkles. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging before you choose.
First decide whether you want pre-portioned chocolate sprinkles or would rather measure them out yourself. Then choose your rusks and check the packaging of both products.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and taking them with you | Check the number of sachets and the amount in each one; a mixed selection may also contain chocolate flakes or fruit sprinkles. | If I only need one portion, I want to be able to grab a sachet without opening a larger pack. For around 34% of consumers, portion control comes first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you actually use, and decide whether you want to measure out your own portions. | If I eat chocolate sprinkles more often, I don’t want to need a separate sachet for every meal. For around 33% of consumers, pack size is the top priority. |
| Rusks and nutritional information | Read the nutritional information for the rusks and topping separately, including sugars and fats per 100 g or per portion. | If rusks with chocolate sprinkles are my evening meal, I also want to consider which rusks I’ve chosen and what else I’m eating. Around 20% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | For a mixed selection, check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what’s in each sachet before using it. For around 13% of consumers, this check is the most important consideration. |
The mini selections mentioned contain toppings to sprinkle. You’ll still need to choose your rusks separately.
Check exactly what’s in the pack and choose your rusks separately.
A mixed selection may include different types of topping, with ingredients that vary from one variety to another.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for each relevant variety on the current packaging.
The product name alone won’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used in a particular type of rusk.
Check the ingredients of the rusks you want to buy rather than assuming this applies to every variety.
Jumbo lists both chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack and Strooi Mini's, with eight pieces and a total weight of 140 g.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as a selection of eight portions, with a total weight of 140 g.
Venz Mini's is a selection of small packs of toppings to sprinkle, listed by Albert Heijn.
Bolletje is a brand to consider when choosing rusks separately from your chocolate sprinkles.
Follow the use-by date and any storage instructions on each product’s packaging. Check the rusks and topping separately.
Check the information for the varieties you plan to eat: a selection may contain different ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared in prepacked foods need to be clearly listed in the ingredients. Use the current packaging to guide your choice.
Check the ingredients for the rusks in question. Don’t rely solely on the product name or a general assumption about Dutch rusks.
A mini sachet gives you a separate portion, but the pack size alone doesn’t tell you the nutritional value of the topping. Read the nutritional information for the exact variety and also check which rusks you’ll be eating with it.
