Choose large packs when you’re serving chocolate sprinkles at several points during the event and want to offer one flavour; a multipack of separate packs is more convenient if you want to share them between buffet tables. Individual portions are suitable for serving to each guest, but create more packaging waste. Whichever option you choose, check the label for ingredients, allergens, shelf life and storage instructions.
If you’re serving chocolate sprinkles both on bread and as a topping, large packs let you prepare enough without having to keep opening small packs. Jumbo, ALDI Nederland and Lidl offer examples in sizes ranging from 550 to 600 g.
You can divide separate packs between tables or keep them sealed as spares. The Venz 2-pack listed by Albert Heijn contains two separate 400 g packs.
For individual servings, Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 portions of 20 g. If you’d like to offer several types in a small set, Jumbo lists Strooi Mini's with eight portions; check the ingredients of each flavour in the selection.
Choose this if: you’re serving chocolate sprinkles at several points during the event or with different dishes. Jumbo and ALDI Nederland list 600 g packs; Lidl lists a 550 g milk chocolate version.
Bear in mind: a single large pack doesn’t provide individual portions or a choice of flavours.
Choose this if: you want to share the same flavour between two buffet tables or keep one pack sealed. Albert Heijn lists a Venz 2-pack containing two separate 400 g packs.
Bear in mind: two standard packs aren’t individual portions.
Choose this if: you want to set out chocolate sprinkles for each guest, for example alongside individual breakfast plates. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles in 120 portions of 20 g.
Bear in mind: each portion comes in its own wrapper and doesn’t automatically offer a choice of flavours.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Having enough in stock | The amount in each pack and how you plan to serve it: on bread, as a topping or both. | If I’m serving chocolate sprinkles on bread and with desserts, I want to prepare enough without having to keep topping things up. Having enough in stock is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Distribution and serving | Whether the multipack contains separate packs, or how many individual portions it includes. | With several buffet tables, I want to be able to divide the packs between them; for serving each guest, I need individual portions instead. For around 33% of consumers, serving logistics are the most important consideration. |
| Choice and ingredients | The varieties in a mix, plus the ingredients and allergens in each specific one. | When guests can choose between different varieties, I want to be able to tell them what each one contains. For around 25% of consumers, having a choice alongside clear product information is a priority. |
The amount you need depends on the number of guests and whether the chocolate sprinkles will be served on bread, as a topping or both. A small selection pack and a large pack therefore won’t necessarily serve the same purpose.
First decide how you’ll serve the chocolate sprinkles, then choose the pack size. If you want to serve them individually, allow for separate portions in your plans.
Even varieties with ‘dark’ in the name may list milk or soya. Joybuy’s product information for De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles lists both allergens; check the ingredients of other varieties separately.
Read the label on every pack you choose and keep the information to hand when serving the chocolate sprinkles loose.
Albert Heijn’s Venz 2-pack contains two separate standard packs. This makes it easier to divide your supplies, but it doesn’t provide a measured portion for each guest.
Check whether the pack contains separate large packs or individual portions before planning how to serve it.
Any label listing ingredients or allergens should match the variety you’re actually serving, even if you’ve checked the product information online beforehand.
When your order arrives, check the label, best-before date and storage instructions. Update the buffet information if anything differs from what you prepared.
Albert Heijn lists a pack of dark chocolate sprinkles with 120 portions of 20 g; Jumbo also lists Mix Puur en Vanille in a 390 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag puur as a 2-pack of two separate 400 g packs.
Jumbo lists 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles and a pack of Strooi Mini's containing eight portions.
ALDI Nederland lists Kiekeboe dark chocolate sprinkles in a 600 g pack.
Lidl Nederland lists an XXL 550 g pack of milk chocolate sprinkles.
For bread or as a buffet topping, the option below is a standard 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles. If you need packs for different tables or individual portions, check that the size you choose is suitable before buying.
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A standard pack for anyone looking to serve dark chocolate sprinkles on bread or as a topping.
Contents: 390 g. The product information for this variety lists milk and soya as allergens; check the current label when your pack arrives.
Keep the allergen information from the current label for every variety you’re serving to hand, especially if you’re serving the chocolate sprinkles loose. The Dutch Ondernemersplein explains that clear allergen information must be provided when selling non-prepacked food to customers; this sales rule doesn’t automatically apply to every private wedding buffet.
Not if guests can help themselves from a shared pack. Individual portions are most useful when you want to set out a fixed amount for each guest; Albert Heijn lists a De Ruijter pack with 120 portions of 20 g for this purpose.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen. Jumbo says to store De Ruijter Mix Puur en Vanille in a cool, dry place; keep opened spare packs sealed as directed on their labels.
No: the word ‘dark’ in the flavour name doesn’t guarantee this. Joybuy’s product information for De Ruijter Dark Chocolate Sprinkles lists milk and soya; check the label of each specific variety.
