Who are these choices relevant to?

Portion planners on the go

You want to take individual sachets with you or set them out without opening a large pack. Check the number of sachets, the weight per sachet and the flavours in the mix.

Mindful sweet-breakfast eaters

You want to measure out your chocolate sprinkles and see what each portion contains. A small sachet gives you a set amount; the ingredients and the weight of that portion determine its nutritional value.

Savoury breakfast fans

You’re looking for a crunchy base, but want savoury toppings. Choose the rusks and toppings separately, and check the ingredients on both packs if they’re important to you.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide whether you want savoury toppings. If a sweet addition works with your breakfast, choose between pre-portioned sachets and a pack you can sprinkle from yourself.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pre-portioned servings Compare the number of sachets, the weight per sachet and the flavours in the pack. If I’m taking rusks with me or setting them out for several people, I don’t want to have to measure out the chocolate sprinkles each time. For around 30% of consumers, portion convenience comes first.
Amount of sweet topping Check the sugars and saturates per 100 g, then compare them with the weight of one sachet. I want to see how much sweet topping I’m putting on my rusks, without making assumptions about its ingredients based on the small pack. Around 40% of consumers say measuring out sweet toppings is their top priority.
A savoury breakfast Choose plain rusks and savoury toppings separately; check the ingredients and nutritional information for both. I want the topping itself to be savoury; a smaller pack of chocolate sprinkles doesn’t change that. For around 30% of consumers, a savoury breakfast comes before the convenience of portioned chocolate sprinkles.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means different nutritional values

    A sachet limits the amount in the pack, not the ingredients in the chocolate sprinkles. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, average chocolate sprinkles contain, per 15 g, 9.4 g of sugars and 1.4 g of saturated fat, among other things; the values for a particular mix may differ.

    Use the sachet weight to assess the amount, and check the nutritional information on the pack to find out what it contains. If you want savoury toppings, choose them separately from the chocolate sprinkles.

  • Treating all mini sachets as the same portion

    According to the product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes includes sachets weighing 15 g and 20 g. The ingredients and allergens may also vary between the sprinkles in a range.

    Check the weight of each sachet and, if you’re buying a mixed box, read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently in stock

    Albert Heijn lists Venz Mini's as discontinued, while Jumbo says it’s no longer part of its online range. A product page doesn’t mean you can buy the item there now.

    Check current availability before counting on a particular mini range. If individual portions are essential for you, also check the size of any alternative.

Brands and ranges to help you choose

De Ruijter

Kleintjes is a mixed range for anyone looking for individual portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists eight portions, with sachets weighing 15 g and 20 g.
  • Not all sachets have the same weight or ingredients. Check the allergens for each variety, including milk, soya and, in some varieties, wheat.

Albert Heijn

AH Strooi mini's is a supermarket own-brand range with different sprinkles in individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 140 g pack with eight portions and a stated portion size of 18 g.
  • The product information lists milk and lactose, and an average of 73 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the pack for the ingredients in the variety you’re using.

Jumbo

Jumbo Strooi Mini's offers a mix of chocolate sprinkles, flakes and coloured sprinkles in individual portions.

  • Jumbo lists this range as 140 g and eight portions.
  • The product information lists milk as an allergen and 73.0 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the exact pack if a particular flavour or ingredient matters to you.

Venz

Venz Mini's shows what a range of different chocolate sprinkle and flake varieties in individual sachets can look like.

  • The listed product range contains ten sachets.
  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo respectively mark their listings as discontinued and no longer part of their online ranges. Check availability if you’re looking for this particular mix.

ALDI / Kiekeboe

Kiekeboe hagelslag puur is a larger pack for anyone who wants to measure out their chocolate sprinkles themselves.

  • ALDI lists a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • A large pack doesn’t divide the chocolate sprinkles into portions in advance; you decide how much to use.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, the size of the sachet doesn’t change the ingredients. Check the nutritional values per 100 g and see how many grams the sachet contains to work out how much you’re actually using.

Which portion sizes can I compare?

According to the product information, De Ruijter Kleintjes has eight sachets weighing 15 g and 20 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list eight portions in a 140 g pack of their Strooi Mini's; Albert Heijn also states a portion size of 18 g. Check the weight of individual sachets if you’re looking for the same amount each time.

Do chocolate sprinkles work with a savoury breakfast of rusks?

Chocolate sprinkles are a sweet topping, even if you only use a small sachet. If you want a savoury topping, try plain rusks with cheese or vegetables, for example.

Do rusks always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of the specific rusks if the type of salt used matters to you.

How should I store rusks and mini chocolate sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions on the packs. Albert Heijn recommends storing plain rusks in a sealed tin after opening, and says to keep AH Strooi mini's in a cool, dark and dry place.