Choose chocolate sprinkles for topping bread or adding to yoghurt, for example. Choose chocolates or a box of chocolates if you want something to give as a gift or hand out during the Sinterklaas parade. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list sprinkles under sweet sandwich toppings, while PLUS offers chocolates in a separate category. Check the contents, presentation and allergens on your chosen pack, especially if several people will be sharing it.
Looking for a small gift you can give straight away or share with a group? Consider a box of chocolates or a box of individual chocolates rather than a sandwich topping. PLUS lists these product types in a separate category.
For sandwiches or a topping, a pack of chocolate sprinkles is the right choice. Albert Heijn lists packs of 200 g and 300 g, among others. Choose a size and flavour to suit how you’ll use them at home.
If the chocolate is for several guests or children, the ingredients list for the specific variety matters more than just the brand name or product photo. Also check any warnings on the current packaging.
Choose these for: sandwiches or a topping you’ll use regularly at home.
Bear in mind: a pack of sprinkles isn’t a ready-to-give gift in itself.
Choose these for: a gift or sharing occasion where the packaging matters.
Bear in mind: check the individual chocolates and ingredients in an assortment; it won’t replace sprinkles as a sandwich topping.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Giving and sharing | Is it a gift pack, and does it state how many individual pieces are included? | If I want to give chocolate to someone or share it among several people, the packaging needs to be suitable. Around 42% of consumers prioritise giving or sharing. |
| Everyday use at home | Check the product type, flavour and net weight. | For sandwiches or a topping, I want sprinkles in a quantity that’s useful at home. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warnings for the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If I’m giving chocolate to someone with a food allergy, I first want to know what’s on the packaging. Checking allergens is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A pack of sprinkles is great for bread or as a topping, but it isn’t necessarily suitable as a gift you want to hand over straight away. A box of chocolates serves a different purpose from a supply of sprinkles.
Before choosing, decide whether you want to use the chocolate at home, give it as a gift or share it.
Ingredients and allergen warnings can vary between chocolate varieties. The words dark or milk don’t tell a recipient everything they need to know.
Read the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen, especially if you’re giving the chocolate to someone else.
The presentation and product information for a specific item are important when planning a gift or sharing occasion.
Before ordering or setting off, check the packaging of your chosen product and its current availability at the shop.
De Ruijter offers chocolate sprinkles for sandwiches or as a topping. Albert Heijn lists a 200 g milk chocolate variety, among others.
Jumbo stocks sprinkles in its sweet sandwich toppings range, including a 300 g own-brand dark chocolate variety.
PLUS offers both chocolate sprinkles and a separate category for luxury chocolates and individual chocolates.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
These Joybuy chocolate assortments are worth considering if you’re looking for something to give or share at the Sinterklaas parade. Check the packaging itself if handing out individual portions or gift presentation is important.
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A chocolate gift pack to consider for a small gift or sharing occasion. It contains 288 g; check whether the pieces are individually wrapped if you want to hand them out separately. Also read the current label for allergen information before sharing.
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A chocolate collection to consider as a small gift. It contains 125 g; check the number of pieces and the packaging if you want to hand out the chocolates. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
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A chocolate assortment to consider for sharing. It contains 143 g; check how many individual portions are included if you want to give everyone something separate. Read the latest allergen information before handing it out.
Chocolate sprinkles make a suitable gift if the recipient enjoys them on bread or as a topping. If you’re mainly looking for something you can hand over straight away, a box of individual chocolates or a gift pack is a better fit.
Packaging with individually wrapped pieces is handy if you want to share chocolate among several people. Check how many pieces the chosen product contains and whether they’re individually wrapped. Don’t rely on the word ‘assortment’ alone.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen. PLUS says its 300 g dark chocolate sprinkles should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to a different variety or box of chocolates.
Read the ingredients list and any allergen warnings on the current packaging of that specific chocolate. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the need to list allergens on food labels. A brand name, flavour name or previous packaging is no substitute for checking the specific product.
