Who are these sprinkles for?

Home bakers sharing biscuits

If you’re baking several batches or decorating biscuits on different occasions, you can divide the contents of a box between them.

Lunchbox makers looking for small portions

If you want to use a small amount per biscuit or lunchbox, you can portion the contents of a box at home and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.

Bakers choosing by colour and texture

Whole coloured sprinkles are ideal for a decorative effect, while crushed sprinkles give a finer finish. Decide which texture you need before checking the box weight.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing sprinkles for baking biscuits, decide what matters most to you: enough to share, small lunchbox portions or a particular finish. Then choose the texture and check the box weight.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Compare the net weight: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 330 g coloured varieties and 270 g crushed sprinkles. If I’m decorating several batches of biscuits to share, I want enough for my baking plans. Around 38% of consumers who bake biscuits with sprinkles prioritise sharing them.
Lunchbox portions Check whether the packaging actually contains individual portions; a 270 g or 330 g box is not automatically a multipack of individual servings. For a lunchbox, I want to use a small amount at a time without getting through the rest straight away. Small portions are the top priority for around 25% of these consumers.
Finish on the biscuits Choose whole coloured sprinkles for a decorative effect or crushed sprinkles for a finer topping. When the look of my biscuits is the priority, I mainly want to choose the right colour and texture. This finish comes first for around 37% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large box is a multipack of portions

    A 270 g or 330 g box shows the total quantity, not that it contains individually wrapped lunchbox portions.

    If individual portions matter, check the type of packaging. With a standard box, you can portion out the amount you want for each biscuit or lunchbox at home.

  • Confusing De Ruijter Kleintjes with sprinkles

    According to PLUS, De Ruijter Kleintjes is a mix that includes chocolate flakes and vermicelli, not a box of aniseed sprinkles.

    Look for Muisjes or Gestampte Muisjes on the packaging if you want that particular topping for your biscuits.

  • Assuming allergens are the same across different varieties

    Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. The ingredients in the box you use matter, especially if you’re sharing your biscuits.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose.

Relevant brand for comparison

De Ruijter

For decorating biscuits, the sprinkle ranges at Albert Heijn and Jumbo include both whole coloured varieties in 330 g boxes and crushed sprinkles in 270 g boxes.

  • You can choose between a colourful decorative effect and a finer crushed topping across these varieties.
  • De Ruijter Kleintjes is a different type of sprinkle mix. If you’re planning to use them for lunchboxes, also check whether the box you choose contains individual portions.

Sprinkles on Joybuy

These two 330 g boxes are ideal if you’re looking for whole blue and white or pink sprinkles to decorate biscuits. If you want individual lunchbox portions, check the type of packaging before choosing.

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

For biscuits with a blue and white decorative finish; the box contains 330 g. If you need individual lunchbox portions, check the type of packaging, and if you have allergies, read the information on the packaging.

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De Ruijter Pink Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

For biscuits decorated with pink sprinkles; the box contains 330 g. Check whether the packaging suits your plans for small portions, and if you have allergies, read the latest information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a box of sprinkles suitable for small lunchbox portions?

Yes, if you portion out the amount you want for each biscuit or serving at home. Don’t assume a box contains individual portion packs; check separately if you’re looking for a multipack of portions.

Should I choose whole or crushed sprinkles for biscuits?

Choose whole sprinkles for a colourful decorative effect, and crushed sprinkles for a finer topping. PLUS recommends Feestmuisjes for decorating biscuits and crushed sprinkles for decorating baked treats.

Which allergens should I check in sprinkles?

Always check the packaging of the variety you’re using. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; don’t assume other varieties contain the same allergens.

How should I store sprinkles for my next baking session?

Keep them in a dry place and seal any opened packaging tightly. Also check the use-by date and any additional storage instructions on the box.