Who is this relevant to?

Fans of anise sprinkles

Looking for the sweet anise flavour of Gestampte Muisjes to sprinkle on bread or crispbread, for example. They’re choosing anise rather than chocolate or savoury toppings.

Shoppers who consider Fairtrade cocoa

Considering chocolate sprinkles for their cocoa and the brand’s Fairtrade claim. If certification is a must, check what’s stated on the packaging of the specific product you choose.

Those who want a savoury breakfast

Primarily looking for a savoury flavour. Both Gestampte Muisjes and the chocolate sprinkles reviewed here fall outside the flavour profile they want.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide whether a savoury breakfast is essential. If sweet toppings are also an option, you can then choose between anise and chocolate, and check the label information that matters to you.

Point to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Fairtrade claim for cocoa Check the current packaging to see which ingredients the claim applies to and whether the product you’ve chosen carries a certification mark. Fairtrade Original says the brand sources Fairtrade cocoa. I want to know which Fairtrade claim applies to the cocoa in my sweet bread topping; this is the main requirement for around 42% of consumers.
Savoury flavour Check the product description: Gestampte Muisjes are sugared aniseed, while the sprinkles reviewed here are a chocolate bread topping. For a savoury flavour, look beyond these two product categories. If you want a truly savoury breakfast, sweet sprinkles aren’t what you’re looking for. This flavour preference comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label must meet my own requirements; this check is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking Gestampte Muisjes for chocolate sprinkles

    The ingredients list shown by Jumbo for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes includes sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, but no cocoa. So it’s not an alternative if you’re specifically looking for chocolate.

    If you want cocoa, compare chocolate products and check any Fairtrade claim on the packaging of the product you choose.

  • Confusing a Fairtrade claim with a savoury flavour

    A claim about the origin of the cocoa doesn’t make chocolate sprinkles a savoury topping.

    First choose the flavour you want, then consider any Fairtrade claim within a product category that suits your choice.

  • Relying on the product name alone when checking for allergens

    A name such as Gestampte Muisjes or dark chocolate sprinkles doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients. Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    When buying, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact product.

Relevant brands to compare

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is a sweet anise topping; Jumbo lists it in a 270 g pack.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists ingredients including sugar, aniseed and wheat starch.
  • The ingredients listed don’t include cocoa. This product is neither chocolate sprinkles nor a savoury topping.

Fairtrade Original

The dark chocolate sprinkles are a sweet alternative for anyone looking for cocoa. For the product reviewed here, Jumbo lists at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • Fairtrade Original says the brand sources Fairtrade cocoa.
  • If an official certification mark is a condition of purchase, check the packaging of this product. These sprinkles aren’t a savoury topping.

Hagelswag

Hagelswag presents its chocolate products as bread toppings and mentions Fairtrade cocoa in its own brand communications.

  • The brand describes its chocolate as suitable for spreading on bread.
  • For a specific product, check the ingredients and certification information on the packaging; chocolate toppings aren’t a savoury option.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes chocolate?

No, the ingredients list shown by Jumbo for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes doesn’t include cocoa. It’s a sugared anise topping. For any Fairtrade claim, rely on the information on the current packaging, not the product name.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles suitable for a savoury breakfast?

Not if a savoury flavour is your main requirement. Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles are a sweet chocolate topping for bread; a claim about the cocoa doesn’t change the flavour profile.

What should I check if I need to avoid certain ingredients?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact product. Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergen information must appear on the labels of pre-packed foods.

How should I store these sprinkles?

Store Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place. For dark chocolate sprinkles, follow the storage instructions and keep them somewhere cool and dry. Check the packaging instructions for both products.