Don’t choose standard chocolate sprinkles if sugar-free is a firm requirement for you: product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Joybuy lists sugar in the De Ruijter varieties reviewed. Check the label on the exact pack before buying; if it doesn’t meet your requirements, choose another breakfast or snack product whose label does. For the train, it’s also worth considering whether you can prepare and seal your breakfast in advance so it’s easy to take with you.
If you want to eat sprinkles on the go, you can prepare and seal your breakfast before setting off. This avoids the hassle of loose sprinkles and packaging at your seat. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
As well as sugar information, ingredients and allergens may affect your choice of topping for bread, yoghurt or porridge. Check the information on the pack of the variety you choose, even if you’ve bought it before.
Start with your sugar-free requirement: only once the label on the exact variety meets it is it worth considering packaging and convenience for the train.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free ingredients | Check the ingredients and ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the exact pack. Don’t rely on terms such as ‘plain’ or ‘light’. | If you want a sugar-free option, the label on your variety needs to confirm that it meets your requirement. This check is the top priority for around 50% of shoppers. |
| Taking it on the train | Check whether you can prepare and seal your breakfast in advance, and what you’ll do with the packaging afterwards. | When travelling, you want to take your breakfast with you without loose sprinkles ending up on your seat. This convenience is the most important factor for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen, including ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know what’s listed on your pack. This check is the top priority for around 20% of shoppers. |
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Puur contains 63 g of sugars per 100 g. So the name doesn’t mean these sprinkles meet a sugar-free requirement.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety you want to buy.
According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘light’ means a reduction compared with a standard variety; it doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars.
Assess a product with this claim by checking its current label against your own requirements.
The varieties reviewed may also carry information about milk, lactose or soya. You can’t tell whether a different flavour or variety is suitable just from the brand name.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you choose.
Preparing breakfast at your seat means making room for an open pack and loose sprinkles.
If possible, prepare your breakfast before setting off and put it in a resealable container. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
De Ruijter offers several varieties of chocolate sprinkles, including a pack with small portions of sprinkles.
Albert Heijn’s sprinkles range includes own-brand products and varieties from other brands.
Jumbo’s sprinkles range includes own-brand products and varieties from other brands.
PLUS offers a 300 g own-brand pack of plain chocolate sprinkles.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g milk or plain variety.
No. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Chocoladevlokken Puur contains 63 g of sugars per 100 g; PLUS lists 63.8 g per 100 g for its plain chocolate sprinkles. So check the ingredients and nutritional information for the variety you’re buying.
It’s best to prepare your breakfast before setting off and take it with you in a sealed container, so you don’t have to sprinkle loose chocolate at your seat. If you use individual portions, check the ingredients and nutritional information first. NS asks passengers to put their rubbish in the bin.
Check the ingredients list on the exact product. According to the Voedingscentrum, any sweeteners used will be listed on the label; check the other ingredients and nutritional information too before deciding whether the product meets your requirements.
