People buying for a shared lunch
If several people at home, in the office or at school are using the same supply, the pack size is especially important. Jumbo, ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands each list 600 g variants of chocolate sprinkles.
Which pack is right for you?
People taking a lunchbox with them
For one lunch, a measured amount is easier to take with you than an opened large pack. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight individual portions of chocolate sprinkles or chocolate flakes.
Shoppers comparing labels
If you’re checking ingredients, sugars or allergens, compare the exact variants. The ingredients in chocolate sprinkles can vary from product to product.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the chocolate sprinkles will be shared from one place or taken along in individual lunches. Then choose your preferred flavour and check the label of the variant you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Shared supply | Check the weight in grams and choose a pack you can store in a dry place. | If several people use the same supply, I don’t want to open a separate pack for every lunch. Sharing is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Taking individual portions | Check the number of portions and the amount per portion, or fill a small, securely sealed container at home. | For my lunchbox, I want to take chocolate sprinkles without putting an opened large pack in my bag. Portion convenience is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and variety | Check whether it’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate, a mix, flakes or another type of chocolate topping. | When different people are choosing from one supply, I want a flavour or combination that suits them. This preference matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, nutritional information and allergen information for the exact variant. | I want to know what’s in the chocolate sprinkles I’ve chosen before using them on rusks for lunch. Label information is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a 600 g pack as a portion to take with you
A large pack can be shared from a fixed spot, but loose chocolate sprinkles from an opened pack are less convenient to carry in a bag.
Before you leave, put a small amount in a securely sealed container, or choose individual portions.
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Assuming all dark chocolate sprinkles have the same ingredients
Ingredients and allergens can vary between dark chocolate variants too. For example, the 390 g De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles listed by Joybuy include milk and soya as allergens.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact pack you’re buying.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo lists milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles in 600 g packs for sharing.
- Several variants are available in the same large size.
- Choose a variant to suit your taste and check the information on the pack you select.
Kiekeboe
Kiekeboe is ALDI’s own-brand 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
- A large pack for anyone who wants to share dark chocolate sprinkles.
- ALDI Netherlands says this product is available to buy in store.
Mister CHOC
Lidl Netherlands lists Mister CHOC dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
- The listed pack size is suitable for several lunches.
- Lidl lists this variant as available in store only.
De Ruijter
As well as chocolate sprinkles, De Ruijter offers Kleintjes for individual lunches. According to Albert Heijn, the Kleintjes pack contains eight portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.
- Individual portions are an alternative to a large pack for sharing.
- The varieties in the portion pack may differ in their ingredients and allergens.
Venz
Jumbo lists Venz variants in sizes including 380 g and 400 g, with milk and dark chocolate sprinkles among the options.
- There are several chocolate flavours and sprinkle shapes to choose from.
- These listed pack sizes contain less than the 600 g packs mentioned above.
Chocolate sprinkles and toppings at Joybuy
These products range from a 600 g pack to smaller milk, dark and mixed variants. For a shared supply, choose based on pack size and flavour; for lunch on the go, measure out an amount at home and put it in a sealed container.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys 600 g
The 600 g pack is an option if several people use the same supply of milk chocolate sprinkles.
For an individual lunch, take a measured amount with you and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g
This 400 g milk chocolate variant is a good choice if you want a smaller supply to share than a 600 g pack.
For a lunchbox, you can measure out a portion at home; check the label for this variant before buying.
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Venz chocolate and vanilla sprinkles 400 g
This chocolate and vanilla mix is an option if variety matters more than a 600 g pack for a shared lunch.
Check the ingredients and allergens in the mix you choose before taking it with you.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks 390 g
These 390 g chocolate chunks are an alternative to chocolate sprinkles if you’d like a different kind of chocolate topping for your rusks.
Check the ingredients and allergens for this variant, and take a measured amount with you when you’re out and about.
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De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 390 g
These 390 g dark chocolate sprinkles are a good choice if you’re looking for a smaller supply to share with a dark chocolate flavour.
The product information listed by Joybuy names milk and soya as allergens; check the current label too.
Frequently asked questions
Which pack is convenient for a shared lunch with chocolate sprinkles?
A 600 g pack is suitable for a shared supply kept in one place; Jumbo, ALDI Netherlands and Lidl Netherlands list variants in this size. If you’re taking lunch with you, take pre-measured amounts or portions rather than the large pack.
How much sugar is in a portion of chocolate sprinkles?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 9.4 g of sugars for 15 g of chocolate sprinkles on one slice of bread. The nutritional value of the sprinkles you choose may differ, so compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the amount you use.
Where can I check the allergens in chocolate sprinkles?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought a variant from the same brand before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly identified in the ingredients list; for the 390 g De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, Joybuy lists milk and soya.