They call the sprinkles hagelslag, which are shaken onto buttered toast ― and this is a common breakfast item, not just a rare treat. The sprinkles are usually chocolate, but sometimes come in other fruity flavors or even in the form of chocolate shavings.29 nov 2018
What is Vruchtenhagel?
Vruchten Hagel (Fruit Sprinkles)
How do you eat Dutch sprinkles?
It's easy to try at home even if you don't have some genuine dutch sprinkles – just use whatever you have on hand (I love these pretty rainbow ones!). You can eat your hagerslag on toasted or untoasted bread, with butter (or even peanut butter – yum!).20 may 2015
Why do Dutch eat sprinkles?
According to the Amsterdam City Archives, hagelslag was first invented by B.E. Dieperink, director of the liquorice sweet company VENCO, in 1919. He came upon the idea of making brittle, white aniseed-flavoured sprinkles and using them as a bread topping during a hailstorm on a bleak autumn day, apparently.13 oct 2017
What are chocolate sprinkles called in the Netherlands?
hagelslag
Why is it called Hagelslag?
What is hagelslag? Hagelslag gets its name from its resemblance to hail and doesn't just refer to the chocolate variety of the sprinkles, which are particularly popular. The name refers to the sandwich topping in all its varieties and flavours.13 oct 2017
How much hagelslag do Dutch people eat?
In the Netherlands, 14.000. 000 kilos of hagelslag are consumed each year, and everyday 750.000 slices of bread topped with hagelslag are eaten, often as part of a Dutch breakfast.13 oct 2017