Families who want to split their supplies
If you’re celebrating Sinterklaas Eve with several people and want to save some chocolate sprinkles for breakfast or lunch afterwards, individual packs let you keep some sealed.
Who might benefit from a particular pack size?
Lunchbox planners
If you’ll be using them on different days, the number of individual packs matters more than the total weight alone. Open one pack at a time and seal it properly after use.
Shoppers with flavour or allergen requirements
If guests prefer milk or dark chocolate, or need to avoid certain allergens, the exact variety matters. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current label.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to spread out opening the chocolate sprinkles over several occasions. Then compare the quantity in each pack and choose a flavour to suit your guests.
Two individual packs
When to choose them: If you want to keep one pack sealed after Sinterklaas Eve. Albert Heijn’s Venz twin pack contains two 400 g packs.
Trade-off: Both packs contain the same dark chocolate variety, so choose them only if that flavour suits how you plan to use them.
Three smaller packs
When to choose them: If you want to spread your supply over more occasions. Albert Heijn’s De Ruijter Specials Intens Dark three-pack contains three 200 g packs.
Trade-off: This three-pack is specifically an extra-dark variety. Check that the flavour and allergen information suit your guests.
One large pack
When to choose it: If you don’t need a separate sealed supply. Jumbo and ALDI list single 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles.
Trade-off: Once opened, you won’t have an unopened pack left for another occasion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Work out the total quantity by multiplying the number of packs by the grams per pack. Match it to what you plan to use and keep. | If lots of people are joining in, I want enough chocolate sprinkles without buying more than I’ll use; around 45% of consumers put quantity first. |
| Individual packs | Check whether the product contains separate packs and how much each one holds. | For lunchboxes after the celebration, I don’t want to open all the chocolate sprinkles at once. For around 33% of consumers, splitting the supply is the first thing they consider. |
| Flavour and allergens | Choose the exact variety and check its ingredients, any allergens present and any ‘may contain’ warning. | If a guest has a strong flavour preference or an allergen requirement, that particular variety needs to be suitable; around 22% of consumers put this first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for individual portions
The two- and three-packs mentioned at Albert Heijn come as separate packs, not individual portion-sized sachets. You can open the packs one at a time, but you’ll still need to seal each opened pack properly.
Check how many individual packs you’ll get and work out the total quantity from the weight of each pack.
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Assuming all varieties are interchangeable
Milk, dark and mixed varieties differ in flavour and may also contain different ingredients or allergens. For De Ruijter Specials Intens Dark, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens present, and lactose as a possible allergen.
Before serving, check the current label on the exact variety you’ve bought.
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Not sealing an opened pack properly
Even with a multipack, storage advice still applies to any pack you’ve opened. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sealing opened dark chocolate sprinkles properly and storing them in a dry place.
If needed, open one individual pack at a time and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Venz
For anyone who wants two separate packs: Albert Heijn lists a Venz Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 2-pack containing two 400 g packs.
- You can keep one of the two packs sealed for later.
- The twin pack mentioned contains only the dark variety.
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn’s Specials Intens Dark three-pack contains three separate 200 g packs.
- Three packs give you three separate occasions to open them.
- The information for the individual Intens Dark variety lists at least 52% cocoa solids, milk and soya as allergens present, and lactose as a possible allergen. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a range of products, including multipacks of individual Venz and De Ruijter packs, and a Delicata Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 2-pack.
- With the multipacks mentioned, you can compare the number of individual packs.
- Check the quantity and current label for each product you choose; information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own chocolate sprinkles in single 600 g packs, including milk, dark and duo varieties.
- A 600 g pack is an option if you don’t need to split the quantity between sealed packs.
- A single pack doesn’t leave you with a separate unopened supply for lunchboxes later.
Kiekeboe
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in single 600 g packs, including milk, dark and mixed varieties.
- The varieties listed offer a choice of chocolate flavours in the same pack size.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on its label.
Individual packs of chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are individual packs for anyone who doesn’t need a multipack. Choose the quantity and flavour based on how you’ll use them on Sinterklaas Eve and afterwards; a single pack doesn’t split your supply into separately sealed portions.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
For anyone looking for one pack to share on one occasion. This is a 600 g pack; there are no separate unopened packs left for later.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone looking for milk chocolate sprinkles in a separate 400 g pack. This isn’t the Venz twin pack of dark chocolate sprinkles; if you need to check for allergens, read the label on this milk variety.
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Venz chocolate and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
For anyone who likes a combination of chocolate and vanilla flavours. The pack contains 400 g and isn’t a multipack with separately opened packs; if you’re serving guests with allergies, check the current label.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, 390 g
For anyone looking for dark chocolate sprinkles in a single pack. This pack contains 390 g and isn’t the Specials Intens Dark three-pack, so don’t assume that three-pack’s features apply to this product.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a multipack and one large pack for Sinterklaas Eve?
A multipack lets you open individual packs on different occasions; with one large pack, you open the whole thing at once. Albert Heijn lists a Venz twin pack of 2 × 400 g and a De Ruijter Specials Intens Dark three-pack of 3 × 200 g. Jumbo and ALDI also list single 600 g packs. Choose the format that works for the celebration and the lunchboxes afterwards.
How should I store opened chocolate sprinkles after Sinterklaas Eve?
Seal the opened pack properly and store it in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this advice for dark chocolate sprinkles; also follow the storage instructions on the pack of the variety you’re using.
Do I need to check allergens in dark chocolate sprinkles too?
Yes, check the current allergen information even for a dark variety. For De Ruijter Specials Intens Dark, Albert Heijn lists milk and soya as allergens present, and lactose as a possible allergen. This doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in other dark varieties.
What does ‘best before’ mean on chocolate sprinkles?
‘Best before’ is a minimum durability date, not automatically a date by which the product must be thrown away. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority distinguishes this label from ‘use by’ dates on perishable foods. After the date, check the packaging, the product and the storage advice before using the chocolate sprinkles.