Who is each option best suited to?

Aniseed flavour fans

You’re looking for a fine, sweet topping for something like crispbread, bread, yoghurt or a cupcake to enjoy during your TV night. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are the product to look for.

Consumers who prioritise Fairtrade cocoa

You want to be able to check the Fairtrade certification on a chocolate product and don’t mind choosing chocolate sprinkles instead of crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Consumers who read labels carefully

Ingredients and allergens may influence your choice. According to Jumbo, De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g contains wheat starch; check the information on the packaging you buy before use.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before your TV night, decide whether you’re specifically after an aniseed flavour or a chocolate product with verifiable Fairtrade certification. Then check the label on the type of product you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Product type and flavour Check whether the description refers to crushed aniseed seeds or chocolate sprinkles; they aren’t different versions of the same product. If I’m mainly after a sweet aniseed flavour on my snack, I’ll look for crushed aniseed sprinkles rather than chocolate sprinkles. This product type is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Fairtrade certification Look for the FAIRTRADE mark on the pack and, for composite products, read the information about the ingredients covered. If Fairtrade cocoa is the deciding factor for me, I want to see the certification on the chocolate product itself, even if that means choosing sprinkles. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and portion size Read the allergen information, serving size and nutritional values on the current packaging. When I choose a topping, I need to know what’s in it and how much I’m using; with De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles, wheat starch is the ingredient that needs particular attention. Around 20% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles for crushed aniseed sprinkles

    Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles as crushed, sugared aniseed seeds. According to Jumbo, Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles are a chocolate product containing cocoa. So the flavour and product type change if you switch between the two.

    Decide which one you want to serve before comparing brands or packaging.

  • Assuming a brand’s Fairtrade certification applies to every product

    A brand name or general information about cocoa doesn’t tell you which certification appears on the packaging of an individual product. Fairtrade International also advises reading the information accompanying the mark on composite products.

    Check the mark and wording on the pack you’re buying, including which ingredients the certification applies to.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. This is relevant if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.

    Before use, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

A good option if you’re specifically looking for aniseed-flavoured crushed sprinkles for crispbread, bread or a sweet topping.

  • Albert Heijn describes the crushed sprinkles as sugared aniseed seeds; for the 270 g version, Jumbo lists sugar, aniseed and wheat starch among the ingredients.
  • That product description doesn’t make the sprinkles chocolate. Check the packaging itself for any Fairtrade certification.

Fairtrade Original

A good option if you’re considering chocolate sprinkles and want to check the Fairtrade certification for the product you choose.

  • Jumbo lists Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles as a 380 g pack containing at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • Chocolate sprinkles aren’t the same as crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the packaging of the version you choose for exact Fairtrade certification and ingredient details.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles chocolate?

According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles aren’t chocolate; they’re crushed, sugared aniseed seeds. For the 270 g version, Jumbo lists sugar, aniseed, wheat starch and glucose syrup among the ingredients.

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles have Fairtrade certification?

Look for the FAIRTRADE mark on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you want to buy. Also read the accompanying wording: according to Fairtrade International, on a composite product an arrow next to the mark may point to more information about the ingredients and where they come from.

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles suitable for a TV night?

Yes, if you want a sweet, aniseed-flavoured topping. Albert Heijn suggests using De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles on crispbread, bread or yoghurt, or as a decoration; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before use.

Are Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles the same as Fairtrade crushed aniseed sprinkles?

No, chocolate sprinkles and crushed aniseed sprinkles are different product types. According to Jumbo, Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles contain cocoa ingredients, while the De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles reviewed here are made with aniseed. Fairtrade certification on chocolate sprinkles doesn’t automatically apply to the aniseed sprinkles.