Who is this choice relevant to?

Hosts looking for Fairtrade chocolate

For you, chocolate with a clear Fairtrade label matters more than traditional crushed anise sprinkles. Chocolate sprinkles could be an alternative, provided the packaging you choose meets your requirements.

Lovers of anise sprinkles

You want to serve crushed anise sprinkles on rusks or bread and aren’t necessarily looking for chocolate. Choose the product type for its flavour, and check any certification requirements separately.

Hosts with guests who need to avoid allergens

You need to be able to check whether the sprinkles are suitable for your guests. To do so, read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually serving.

What should you consider when choosing?

For your birthday get-together, first decide whether anise sprinkles or Fairtrade chocolate is your priority. Then check the packaging of the product you plan to serve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade chocolate Check the Fairtrade label and ingredients on the current packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you choose. If Fairtrade-labelled chocolate is my priority, I don’t want to accidentally buy anise sprinkles instead. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Anise flavour Choose crushed anise sprinkles if you want to serve them on rusks or bread; work out how many packs you’ll need for your serving plans. I specifically want to serve crushed anise sprinkles at my get-together and would miss that flavour if I chose chocolate sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens Read the allergen information on the packaging you buy, even if you’ve already looked at the product details online. If guests need to avoid certain allergens, I want to know what’s in the sprinkles I’ve chosen before serving them. Around 17% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Treating crushed anise sprinkles as a chocolate product

    The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at WorldwideHolland includes aniseed but no cocoa. So it doesn’t meet a requirement that’s specifically about chocolate.

    First decide which type of sprinkles you want. If you’re choosing chocolate sprinkles, check the Fairtrade label on the packaging you select.

  • Relying only on the online product description

    Albert Heijn points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. So a product description you viewed earlier is no substitute for checking the packaging of the product you serve.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information when you buy the product and before serving it.

  • Checking allergens only after serving

    The listing for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at WorldwideHolland mentions milk and wheat. This may be important for guests with relevant allergies.

    Ask in advance which allergens your guests need to avoid, and keep the packaging handy so they can read the information themselves.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. This is an option for anyone looking for crushed anise sprinkles.

  • The ingredients list for the 270 g variety at WorldwideHolland includes sugar and aniseed, among other ingredients.
  • That ingredients list contains no cocoa, but does mention milk and wheat. Check the current packaging before serving.

Fairtrade Original

Jumbo features Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles in its Fairtrade selection. Chocolate sprinkles are a different type of topping, not a variety of crushed anise sprinkles.

  • This gives you a specific chocolate sprinkle product to look at if Fairtrade is your priority.
  • Check the certification, ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you choose.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Are crushed anise sprinkles the same as Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles?

No, they’re different types of sprinkles. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at WorldwideHolland includes aniseed and no cocoa; Jumbo lists Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles as a separate product.

Where can I check allergen information for my guests?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually serving. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of pre-packed foods. The listing for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at WorldwideHolland mentions milk and wheat, but always check the pack you’ve bought.

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles meet my Fairtrade requirements?

Look for the Fairtrade label on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen, and read the ingredients and allergen information. An entry in an online product listing is no substitute for checking, as product information can change.