If you're putting together a small TV snack
If you're topping one or a few rusks, an individual sachet shows you in advance how much chocolate sprinkle mix you're opening. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes portions weigh 15 g or 20 g.
Who are mini portions useful for?
If you like to switch between flavours
A mix of chocolate sprinkles and flakes gives everyone a choice during a shared night in, without opening a large pack of every flavour. Check which varieties are actually included in the mix you've chosen.
If you compare the labels of different varieties
Ingredients and allergens can vary between sachets in a mixed pack. Compare the nutrition information and ingredients for the flavours you want to use, rather than just checking the front of the outer pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether pre-portioned sachets would make a difference to your night in. Then compare the flavours and, for a mixed pack, check the information for each variety you plan to use.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
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| Portion sizes | Check how many sachets there are and how much each one weighs. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as eight portions of 15 g or 20 g; Jumbo lists Strooi Mini's as eight portions in a 140 g pack. | If I'm topping one or a few rusks, I want to know how much chocolate sprinkle mix I'm opening, without having to open a large pack straight away. Portion sizes are the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Flavour variety | Check which types of chocolate sprinkles and flakes are included in the mix, and how many sachets of each variety there are. | If we want different flavours for our night in, I don't want to open a separate large pack for every preference. Variety matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutrition information and allergens | Check the sugars and fat per 100 g and per portion, as well as the ingredients and allergens for the variety you've chosen. The listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo show that varieties in a mix can differ. | When I choose a flavour for my rusk, I want to know what's in it and which allergens are listed first. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is the main priority. |
Common mistakes with mini portions of sprinkles
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Assuming ‘mini’ means less sugar
A small sachet makes the amount easy to see, but that alone says nothing about the nutritional value per 100 g. You could also use more than one sachet.
Compare the weight of each sachet with the nutrition information for the chocolate sprinkles you've chosen, then decide how much you want to sprinkle on your rusk.
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Assuming all the flavours in a mix are the same product
Ingredients and allergens can vary between chocolate sprinkles, flakes and fruit sprinkles. For De Ruijter Kleintjes, Albert Heijn lists varieties that include milk, soya or wheat starch.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the full information for the specific variety. Don't rely on the outside of the mixed pack alone.
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Assuming an old product listing means it's still available to buy
Jumbo says that its listing for Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk is no longer available. So the listing doesn't tell you what you can order now.
Check the current product page before planning a TV snack, or pair plain rusks with chocolate sprinkles that are available to buy.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn describes Kleintjes as a 140 g mixed pack with eight individual portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
- The mix offers different varieties in pre-portioned 15 g or 20 g sachets.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by variety, so check the sachets you plan to use.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Strooi Mini's as eight portions of mixed chocolate sprinkles and flakes in a 140 g pack.
- The number of portions is stated on this pack.
- The product information lists milk as an allergen; check the pack before use.
Venz
The Venz Mini's listing at Albert Heijn describes ten small packs with different varieties.
- The listed pack shows what a mix of small portions in different flavours can look like.
- Albert Heijn marks this listing as discontinued, so don't assume it's available based on that page.
Albert Heijn
As a retailer, Albert Heijn provides product information about De Ruijter Kleintjes and the older listing for Venz Mini's.
- The De Ruijter Kleintjes listing gives the pack weight and portion sizes.
- Always check the packaging of the product you're using for ingredients and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a mini portion of chocolate sprinkles automatically contain less sugar?
No. The sachet shows how much you're using, but it doesn't change the composition of the chocolate sprinkles. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 15 g of chocolate sprinkles contains an average of 9.4 g of sugars; check the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion for the variety you've chosen.
Which allergens should I check in a mixed pack of mini chocolate sprinkles?
Check the allergens for every variety you plan to use. Jumbo lists milk in Strooi Mini's; for De Ruijter Kleintjes, Albert Heijn lists varieties that include milk and soya, and wheat starch in the fruit sprinkles. Always read the label on the pack in question.
Can I rely on an old listing for ready-made rusks with chocolate sprinkles?
No, check whether the product is still available. Jumbo says that its listing for Beschuit met Hagelslag Melk is no longer available; plain rusks and chocolate sprinkles are an alternative you can put together yourself.
Does a reference to baker's salt mean that every rusk contains iodine?
No, you can't use that to work out the ingredients of a specific rusk. Check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the manufacturer, and treat the chocolate sprinkles as a separate product with its own ingredients list.