Host catering for a crowd
For a large family or a relaxed tea table, a shared supply is handy when several guests want the same sprinkles. Jumbo and ALDI offer 600 g variants; use the size of your gathering to work out how many packs you’ll need.
Who are these packs for?
Organiser handing out portions to guests
At an event where you know the number of guests in advance, individual portions make it easier to plan the serving. Jumbo lists a De Ruijter pack containing 120 portions of dark chocolate sprinkles, each weighing 20 g.
Planner catering for different tastes and allergy needs
If you’re serving several variants, make sure you can clearly match the ingredients and allergen information to each pack. Check the label even on dark chocolate sprinkles: the flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens the product contains.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether guests will help themselves from a shared pack or each receive their own portion. Then choose the flavours and check the label of each variant.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Shared supply | Compare the net weight and decide how many packs you want to open for your planned tea table. | If lots of guests want the same classic flavour, I’d rather have a generous shared supply than several small packs. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Serving portions to each guest | Check the number of individual portions and whether the amount per portion suits your serving plan. | At an event, I want to be able to decide in advance what to hand out to each guest, without using a shared bowl. This type of portion planning matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and labelling | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of each variant. | If guests have different tastes or allergy needs, I want to be able to match each bowl to the right pack. Choosing flavours and checking labels is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large pack contains individual portions
A 600 g pack works well as a shared supply, but it doesn’t contain individually portioned servings. For an event, you’ll need a different way to serve it.
Before buying, decide whether you want to fill shared bowls or hand out portions to each guest. For the latter, Jumbo lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 individual portions of 20 g each.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are free from milk or soya
The word ‘dark’ describes the variant; it doesn’t mean the product is free from allergens. Making this assumption could result in guests receiving inaccurate information.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Keep each flavour clearly identifiable when serving, and don’t use an unlabelled bowl for different variants.
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Buying extra without checking how to store it
Even a large pack needs to be stored according to the instructions for that variant once it’s open. Jumbo advises storing its milk chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place.
Before buying, check the best-before date and storage advice. Seal opened packs tightly and work out how much you’ll use in good time.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
An option if individual portions are more important than one shared pack for your planned tea table.
- Jumbo lists dark chocolate sprinkles in a pack of 120 portions, each weighing 20 g.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information for this dark variant before handing portions out to guests.
Venz
A brand to consider if you’d like to offer a different chocolate sprinkle alongside your staple supply.
- Jumbo lists Venz milk and dark chocolate sprinkles in 400 g packs.
- A 400 g pack contains less than the 600 g own-brand variants mentioned here.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes 600 g packs for a shared supply on the tea table.
- Jumbo offers milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles in this size.
- The listed milk variant contains whole milk powder and should be stored in a cool, dry place; check other variants individually.
Kiekeboe (ALDI)
ALDI’s own brand is worth considering if you’re looking for a 600 g pack or an additional variant.
- ALDI offers 600 g packs of milk and dark sprinkles, as well as 400 g packs of fruit sprinkles.
- Fruit sprinkles aren’t the same product as chocolate sprinkles. Choose the variant to suit the flavour you want and check its own label.
Mister Choc (Lidl)
An additional brand to consider if dark chocolate sprinkles would suit your tea table.
- Lidl lists Mister Choc dark sprinkles as a product variant.
- Check the net weight and ingredients of the pack you choose before adding it to your serving plan.
Sprinkles at Joybuy
These 600 g and 400 g packs are intended for a shared tea table or as an additional flavour. The products shown are not individually wrapped catering portions.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smiley faces, 600 g
A 600 g pack for anyone looking to serve milk chocolate sprinkles as a shared staple.
Before serving, check the label for this variant if any guests need to avoid certain allergens.
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Venz chocolate and vanilla-flavoured sprinkles, 400 g
A 400 g pack for anyone looking to offer a chocolate and vanilla variant alongside their staple supply.
Keep the label with this variant so the ingredients and allergen information remain clear for each bowl.
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Venz milk chocolate sprinkles, 400 g
A 400 g pack for a shared tea table where milk chocolate sprinkles are on the menu.
You decide how much to serve: a stated portion size of 20 g doesn’t mean the sprinkles are individually wrapped.
Frequently asked questions
Which pack is best for a large tea table?
A 600 g pack works well for a shared classic flavour; individual portions are better if you want to hand them out to guests in advance. Jumbo lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 portions of 20 g each. Work out how much you need based on your own serving plan.
How can I make allergen information available when serving?
Keep the packaging, or have the correct ingredients and allergen information ready for each sprinkle variant. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label. If you’re serving from bowls, make sure it’s clear which pack matches each variant.
Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk or soya?
No, the word ‘dark’ doesn’t prove that they are. Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact pack before serving the sprinkles to guests.
How should I store an opened large pack of sprinkles?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and seal it tightly after use. Jumbo advises storing its milk chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place; always check the label and best-before date for other variants.