Choose traditional anise sprinkles if you’re looking for an anise flavour and a topping for Dutch rusks or a celebration. If Fairtrade cocoa is your main priority, choose a chocolate alternative only if you can check the certification and details of the certified ingredients on the exact pack. A certification mark on one ingredient does not automatically apply to the whole product. In either case, choose a pack size that suits how you plan to use it, and check the ingredients and allergen information before buying.
Wants to know whether Fairtrade certification on a chocolate product applies to the whole product or a specific ingredient, such as cocoa. According to Fairtrade Nederland, a certification mark with an arrow directs you to more information on the back of the pack about the ingredients and sourcing.
Is looking for anise sprinkles for rusks, bread or decoration, and wants to choose an amount that suits the occasion and the space available in the cupboard.
Wants to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the chosen variety before putting it in the cupboard. Average nutritional values are no substitute for the information on the specific product.
First decide whether you want anise-flavoured sprinkles or a chocolate bread topping with Fairtrade cocoa as the priority. Then choose a pack and variety that suit the occasion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Especially relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade certification on chocolate | Check the certification mark on the exact pack. If there’s a logo with an arrow, read the information on the back about ingredients and sourcing; according to Milieu Centraal, a logo on a white background may refer to just one certified ingredient. | If Fairtrade cocoa matters more to me than the anise flavour of traditional sprinkles, I want to know exactly what the certification covers. For around 50% of consumers, this is the main thing to check. |
| Tradition and stock levels | Compare the variety, net weight and storage instructions. Choose an amount you can use up around the planned occasion. | For rusks at a birth celebration or decorations at a party, I want traditional anise sprinkles ready to use without having too much left over. Around 30% of consumers say this use and planning how much to stock are their top priorities. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. Compare sugars per 100 g or per serving only on a like-for-like basis. | If I use the sprinkles regularly, I want to be able to assess their ingredients and serving size. For roughly 20% of consumers, ingredients, sugars and allergens are the most important things to consider when buying. |
Fairtrade Nederland lists Fairtrade cocoa in PLUS own-brand products, including chocolate sprinkles. That tells you nothing about a pack of anise sprinkles or another brand sold in the same shop.
Check the certification mark and ingredient information on the pack of the product you’re actually buying.
Traditional anise sprinkles are a topping flavoured with anise. Chocolate sprinkles have a different composition, while the Choceur Milk Mouse listed by ALDI is a chocolate mouse, not a sprinkle topping.
Choose anise sprinkles for the traditional use; look separately for a chocolate bread topping if Fairtrade cocoa is a requirement for you.
According to Voedingscentrum, the use-by date applies while the pack is unopened. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the product.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, reseal the pack as instructed and put products that need using first at the front of the cupboard.
A forgotten, opened pack can lead to waste.
Ingredients can vary between varieties. An ingredients list published for De Ruijter crushed anise sprinkles includes, among other things, wheat starch and flavouring with milk.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, along with the use-by date and storage instructions.
De Ruijter is a traditional choice for anise sprinkles; Jumbo lists blue and white, pink and white, party and crushed varieties.
An option to explore if Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you than traditional anise sprinkles.
Jumbo lists both De Ruijter anise sprinkles and separate Fairtrade chocolate products in its range.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter party sprinkles, crushed anise sprinkles, and pink and white sprinkles.
ALDI lists a Choceur Milk Mouse: chocolate shaped like a mouse, not traditional anise sprinkles.
This product suits anyone looking for traditional anise sprinkles as a bread topping or decoration. If Fairtrade certification is a requirement for you, check the current pack separately.
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For traditional use on bread or rusks, and as a festive decoration.
Store in a cool, dry place and close the pack securely after opening. If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
No. Traditional anise sprinkles are not automatically chocolate products: an ingredients list for De Ruijter crushed anise sprinkles names anise seeds and sugar, but no cocoa. If Fairtrade chocolate is what you’re looking for, check the current ingredients and certification marks on the exact variety.
Check the certification mark on the exact pack and what it applies to. For a logo with an arrow, Fairtrade Nederland directs you to the back of the pack for information about ingredients and sourcing. According to Milieu Centraal, a logo on a white background may identify just one certified ingredient.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack; Jumbo says De Ruijter anise sprinkles should be stored in a dry place. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping products in their original packaging as much as possible, so the use-by date stays visible. Follow the product instructions after opening.
Yes. Check the allergen information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on food labels, so don’t rely on the colour or the ingredients of another variety.
An average isn’t the nutritional information for your specific variety. Voedingscentrum gives average values of 11.9 g of sugars and 60 kcal for a 15 g portion of anise sprinkles. Use the information on the pack you’ve chosen to compare products and serving sizes.
