First decide which sprinkles and how many flavours you’d like to serve, then check whether the glass jar is big enough for the packaging you plan to use. For sprinkles you’re decanting, choose a jar and lid intended for food contact, and check the current label on your chosen variety for ingredients, allergens and storage advice. A pack weighing 200 g or 300 g doesn’t, by itself, give you a reliable jar capacity in millilitres.
You might want to put sprinkles out in one jar or several smaller ones. Before decanting them, check that the jar and lid are intended for food contact, and try the packaging you’ve chosen to see how much space you’ll need.
If your guests don’t all want the same sprinkles, you could offer separate flavours or smaller portions. Check the product type, though: De Ruijter Kleintjes is a portion pack of chocolate sprinkles, not a pack of chocolate flakes.
If milk, soya, wheat or other ingredients are relevant, check the label on the exact variety you’re serving. Warnings can vary between products, so don’t assume a product is suitable based on its flavour name alone.
First decide how much you need and which flavours you want on the table. Then check the jar using the packaging you actually plan to use, rather than converting grams directly into millilitres.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size and jar capacity | Try the chosen pack in the jar to see if it fits; check that the jar and lid are intended for food contact. | I want to decant the sprinkles without finding the jar is too small or taking up unnecessary space on the table. This practical aspect of setting the table comes first for around 34% of consumers. |
| Flavour variety | Check whether you’re buying flakes, chocolate sprinkles or a mix, and how many separate flavours you want to serve. | If guests want different flavours, I don’t want to have to choose just one for everyone. Around 22% of consumers give flavour choice top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warning on the current packaging of each variety. | I want to know what’s in each serving jar in advance, so guests can check the information for the variety they’re having. This is the main concern for around 22% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether your preferred variety is available at the shop where you do your food shopping. | If I’m planning several jars or flavours, I want to know whether I can get the packs I’ve chosen. Availability matters most to around 22% of consumers. |
The weight of loose sprinkles doesn’t tell you how much space they’ll take up in a jar. The shape of the jar also affects how much you can comfortably pour into it.
Try the jar with a pack of the same variety before decanting all the sprinkles.
If the sprinkles touch the jar or its lid, both need to be made from materials intended for food contact. The European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explain the requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Choose a jar and lid intended for food contact.
PLUS describes its dark chocolate flakes as vegan, but also warns that they may contain milk and lactose. According to Jumbo’s product information, De Ruijter Vlokken Royaal contains soya and may contain milk.
Keep the current ingredients list and allergen warning for your chosen pack to hand, especially if you’re putting the sprinkles on the table without their original packaging.
A product listing doesn’t mean the same pack is available at every shop or at all times. For example, Lidl lists its 300 g milk chocolate flakes as an in-store product.
Check availability at the shop where you plan to do your food shopping before deciding how many flavours and jars you’ll need.
De Ruijter has several varieties of chocolate flakes. When comparing them, check the exact product name: a portion pack of chocolate sprinkles is not the same as a pack of chocolate flakes.
Jumbo’s own-label range is an option if you’re looking for a 300 g pack of chocolate flakes in one flavour or as a duo mix.
PLUS lists 300 g packs of dark chocolate flakes, with product information available for each variety.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe milk or dark chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
Lidl lists 300 g packs of milk chocolate flakes as an in-store product.
These products include packs of sprinkles in one flavour or a mix, as well as a glass jar for dry goods. Check separately whether the jar will hold the amount of sprinkles you want to serve; its stated capacity isn’t a conversion of the pack weight.
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A mixed pack of sprinkles if you want to put out one option for everyone to share. Check the current label for milk and wheat before serving these to guests.
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A smaller pack of mixed flakes for a modest serving. Check the current label for wheat, soya and any warning about possible milk traces.
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A pack of milk chocolate flakes if you want to serve one flavour. Check the current label for milk, wheat and storage advice.
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A smaller pack in one milk chocolate flavour, for example if you want to serve another variety alongside it. Check the current label for milk and soya.
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A glass jar for dry goods if you want to decant sprinkles onto the table. Its stated capacity is 1.7 l; try it with your chosen pack to see if it holds the amount you need, and check the cleaning advice for the jar and lid separately.
No. If the sprinkles will touch the jar or lid, choose both for food contact. The European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explain the requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your chosen variety, and seal the pack or a food-safe jar tightly after use. De Ruijter and PLUS product information advises storing their products in a cool, dry place; PLUS also says to keep its dark variety away from light.
No. PLUS states that its dark chocolate flakes may contain milk and lactose. So check the allergen warning on the current packaging of the exact variety you’re serving.
Not every glass jar belongs in a bottle bank. According to Milieu Centraal, glass packaging, such as glass food jars and bottles, can go in one; other types of glass, including drinking glasses and dishes, need to be disposed of differently.
