Which pack is right for you?

Organising a shared pea soup day

You want enough sprinkles for several people and are also thinking about what will be left in the pack afterwards. Jumbo, ALDI Nederland and Lidl Nederland list 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.

A small group with a choice of toppings

You want to serve rusks with chocolate sprinkles alongside soup and other toppings, without opening a large pack straight away. Jumbo and ALDI Nederland also stock packs of around 380–390 g.

Anyone who wants to portion out the sprinkles

You prefer individual portions that you can hand out or take with you. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Kleintjes as a 140 g pack containing eight portions.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many rusks with chocolate sprinkles you expect to serve, and whether the flavour and pack you choose will still be used after pea soup day.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and leftovers Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use during and after the gathering; check the storage instructions too. If I’m putting out rusks with chocolate sprinkles for several people, I want enough without ending up with lots left over. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Flavour and choice Choose from the available milk, dark and mixed varieties, and check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product. If there are different toppings on the table, I want to choose a flavour the group will actually eat. Around 36% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Individual portions Check the number of portions, total weight and nutritional information on the pack you choose. If I want to hand out or take along the sprinkles, individual portions matter more to me than one shared pack. Portioning is the main consideration for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a large pack without thinking about what you’ll do with the rest

    A 600 g pack contains more sprinkles than the 380–390 g packs mentioned. The extra is only useful if you’ll use it during or after pea soup day.

    Estimate how many people will be eating and take the other toppings on the table into account before choosing a pack size.

  • Assuming the rule on baker’s salt applies to chocolate sprinkles

    Under the Dutch Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs, in force since 14 November 2014, the requirement concerns the addition of iodine through baker’s salt in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This does not mean that chocolate sprinkles contain iodine.

    For information about the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen, check the pack for that exact variety.

  • Assuming every flavour has the same ingredients and nutritional profile

    Milk, dark and mixed varieties are different products. General nutritional information for chocolate sprinkles doesn’t tell you what’s in a specific pack.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety, especially if these details matter to your choice.

Brands and shops to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own milk, dark and duo mix chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs, as well as smaller varieties.

  • The flavours listed give you a choice within the same pack size.
  • Check which flavour and pack size are available at the shop you’re buying from.

Kiekeboe (ALDI)

ALDI Nederland lists Kiekeboe dark, milk and mixed chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs.

  • The varieties listed are suitable as a shared pack for several people.
  • The product information refers to ALDI shops; check that your preferred variety is available at your local store.

Mister Choc (Lidl)

Lidl Nederland lists Mister Choc dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.

  • The pack size listed is a good fit if you’re looking for one larger pack of dark sprinkles.
  • Lidl says this variety is available in store only.

De Ruijter

Jumbo and ALDI Nederland list De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles in milk or dark in 390 g packs.

  • This size may suit a smaller group or a table with several toppings.
  • A 390 g pack contains less than the 600 g packs listed.

Venz

Albert Heijn lists Venz dark chocolate sprinkles in a 2-pack; Jumbo also lists Venz chocolate sprinkles in its range.

  • A 2-pack may be useful if you want to use the packs separately.
  • Check the net weight of both packs before comparing this size with one larger pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn is a shop where you can browse different chocolate sprinkle options, including the Venz 2-pack and De Ruijter Kleintjes mentioned above.

  • The products listed include both a multipack and individual portions to consider.
  • Check the pack size and variety for each product; a 2-pack isn’t necessarily a large pack.

Chocolate sprinkles for sharing

This Joybuy product is listed as 600 g, making it an option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles for several people. Choose a pack size to suit how much you expect to use, and check the exact flavour.

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys, 600 g pack

g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys – 600 g

The listed 600 g pack may be a good fit for serving rusks with chocolate sprinkles to several people, provided you’ll use the rest of the pack too.

Check the flavour and ingredients on the pack for this variety before choosing it for your group.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 600 g pack always the right choice for pea soup day?

No. A 600 g pack is best suited to occasions when several people will be having rusks with chocolate sprinkles and you’ll use the rest afterwards. For a small group with other toppings on the table, a pack of around 380–390 g may be a better choice.

Does the rule on baker’s salt mean that chocolate sprinkles contain iodine?

No, that doesn’t follow from the rule. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs, in force since 14 November 2014, sets conditions for adding iodine through baker’s salt in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products. Check the pack of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen for product-specific information.

How do I compare the sugar content of different flavours?

Compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties on the same basis, for example, sugar per 100 g or per portion. The general figure for chocolate sprinkles given by the Voedingscentrum doesn’t replace the nutritional information for a specific product.

Should I check with the shop in advance for a particular flavour?

Yes. If that flavour matters to your group, it’s a good idea to check availability with the shop in question. ALDI Nederland directs customers to its shops for the Kiekeboe variety mentioned, while Lidl Nederland says the Mister Choc variety listed is available in store only.