Choose individual portions of sprinkles if you want to portion them out for each lunch, a twin pack if you want two standard packs for your cupboard, or a larger pack if you regularly measure out portions yourself. Pair the sprinkles with rusks bought separately, check with the nursery about what children are allowed to bring, and check the ingredients and allergens in both products.
Individual sachets can make it easier to set aside sprinkles for each child or lunch. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains different types of sandwich topping in one pack, so check the ingredients on each sachet.
If you’re buying for several lunches, compare pack sizes and storage instructions. Jumbo offers packs of sprinkles in 380 g and 600 g sizes, among others; with both, you’ll need to decide how much to use for each lunch.
Voedingscentrum recommends checking with the nursery what your child eats and drinks. Also check the latest labels on both the rusks and sprinkles: for example, Jumbo Beschuit Naturel lists wheat and egg.
First, ask what sort of lunch and toppings the nursery allows. Then choose between individual portions and larger packs, depending on how you want to portion out the sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery rules and allergens | Ask what the nursery allows and read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the rusks and each variety of sprinkles. | If my child takes food to nursery, I want to know first whether both products meet its requirements. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Portioning for each lunch | Check how many individual portions there are and how much is in each sachet; a twin pack may also consist of two standard packs. | When I’m making lunch for several children, I want to be able to portion out the sprinkles in advance rather than repeatedly spooning them from a large pack. Around 42% of consumers give this ease of portioning their highest priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack size and storage instructions with the number of lunches you have planned. | If I make rusks with sprinkles regularly, I want a pack that suits how I use them. Pack planning is the most important factor for around 33% of consumers. |
According to Albert Heijn, the Venz Hagelslag Puur 2-pack contains two separate 400 g packs. That doesn’t mean the sprinkles are portioned out for each child or lunch.
If you want to prepare individual portions, check whether the pack actually contains small sachets and how many there are.
Rusks have their own ingredients list too. Jumbo Beschuit Naturel lists wheat and egg, while the ingredients in a mixed pack of sprinkles may vary between varieties.
Before buying, read the latest labels on both products and check with the nursery which ones are allowed for the lunch in question.
A 600 g pack doesn’t provide individual lunch portions. If sprinkles are only allowed occasionally, you’ll also need to think about how to store the rest and use it later.
Before choosing a larger size, consider how many lunches you expect to prepare and check the storage instructions.
De Ruijter Kleintjes is a mix for anyone who wants to prepare portions of sprinkles for each lunch. Albert Heijn lists eight sachets: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
The Venz Hagelslag Puur 2-pack is a cupboard option containing two 400 g packs, not a selection of small lunch portions.
Jumbo offers packs of sprinkles in 380 g and 600 g sizes, as well as individual packs of Jumbo Beschuit Naturel containing 13 rusks.
It depends on the rules at the nursery in question. Voedingscentrum recommends that parents check with the nursery what their child eats and drinks. Before packing lunch, ask about its rules on food from home, sweet toppings and allergens.
Don’t assume they are. Jumbo Beschuit Naturel lists wheat flour and wheat gluten, and the fruit sprinkles in the De Ruijter Kleintjes mix described by Albert Heijn contain wheat starch. Check the latest ingredients information for both products you choose.
Small sachets are useful if you want to portion out sprinkles for each lunch in advance. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions of 15 g and 20 g; check the ingredients on each sachet and agree the topping with the nursery.
No. According to Albert Heijn, the Venz Hagelslag Puur 2-pack contains two separate 400 g packs. You’ll need to portion out the sprinkles yourself for each lunch.
No, you can’t assume that all rusks do. If the type of baker’s salt matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack you’re planning to buy.
