For a children’s party treat, you can use sprinkles from a box as a small topping; the boxes listed are not individually wrapped portions to hand out. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes (Party Sprinkles), 330 g, are a colourful choice for a larger group, while Gestampte Muisjes (Crushed Sprinkles), 270 g, come in a smaller quantity. First decide how much you want to use per child, then check the school or after-school club’s rules and the allergens listed on the packaging.
You’ll want to work out in advance how many small toppings you can get from one box. PLUS lists approximately 22 portions for the 330 g box of blue and white sprinkles; the amount you use per child depends on your treat.
You’re using sprinkles as decoration rather than filling individual treat bags with them. PLUS suggests using Gestampte Muisjes on yoghurt, as well as to decorate cupcakes and cakes.
First check what’s allowed at school or the after-school club, and whether any children need to avoid certain ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking allergies and other dietary requirements into account; the product information for Feestmuisjes and the pink and white sprinkles lists wheat.
First decide whether the sprinkles will be a small topping or a more substantial part of the treat. You can then compare the amount you need with the size of the box.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount for the group | Count the children and work out how much you’ll use for each treat. Albert Heijn lists 22 portions of 15 g in a 330 g box of Feestmuisjes; using a smaller amount as a topping will give you more portions. | If I’m handing out treats to a whole class, I want to have enough without lots left over. Around 44% of consumers prioritise having the right amount for the group. |
| School rules and allergens | Ask what the school or after-school club allows, and check the allergens on the packaging of your chosen variety. Adjust the portion size to fit the rules. | If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients or the school asks for small treats, I want to know before I hand them out. For around 33% of consumers, these rules and restrictions are their main concern. |
| Appearance and how you’ll use them | Choose a colour that suits your plans and decide what you’ll use the sprinkles on. They should also be practical to portion out and hand out. | I want to decorate a homemade treat without filling a separate bag of sprinkles for every child. Around 23% of consumers give presentation and ease of use top priority. |
The 270 g and 330 g packs listed are boxes that you portion out yourself. You’ll also need a suitable base or food-safe packaging for treats to hand out.
First work out how many treats you need and how much topping to use for each child. Then decide how many boxes to buy.
A suitable colour doesn’t mean a product is right for every child. The product information for Feestmuisjes and the pink and white sprinkles lists wheat; the school or after-school club may also have its own rules for treats.
Check the rules and ask about any relevant allergies in advance, then check the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the pink and white sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping treat portions small.
Decide in advance on a small amount to use as decoration or as part of the treat.
For ingredients and allergens that matter to your group, check the packaging of the product you’ve bought.
Read the label before making or handing out the treats, including the best-before date and any storage instructions.
Product information from PLUS and Albert Heijn includes Feestmuisjes in a 330 g box, 330 g colour varieties and Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g box. These are different-sized boxes, not individually wrapped portions to hand out.
Only if the amount is suitable for the group and you package the sprinkles appropriately yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping treat portions small; if you’re using them as a topping, you can decide how much to use per child in advance.
Ask what rules apply to treats and whether any children have allergies or other dietary requirements. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking these into account when planning a children’s party treat.
Don’t assume they are: the product information for Feestmuisjes and the pink and white sprinkles lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging for every variety you choose.
At the very least, check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and any storage instructions. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the label on a prepacked food also includes the net quantity and any special conditions of use, where applicable.
Store them in a dry place, as indicated in the product information. Check the packaging of your box for the best-before date and any additional storage instructions.
