Choose traditional aniseed sprinkles if you want an aniseed flavour and a topping to scatter over food; if Fairtrade cocoa is a must, choose a chocolate product with a specific Fairtrade claim. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed with wheat starch, while PLUS offers, among other things, chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade cocoa claim. Check the label on your chosen product for certification, ingredients and allergens.
You want a sweet treat with a Fairtrade claim you can check on the chocolate product you choose. Look at the packaging and the cocoa information: the traditional De Ruijter sprinkles described by Albert Heijn are aniseed, not chocolate.
You’re mainly after an aniseed flavour and a topping for something like crispbread or yoghurt while you game. Albert Heijn’s product information describes De Ruijter sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed with wheat starch; Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes.
You want to be able to check the ingredients of the exact product before deciding. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information for pre-packed foods appears on the label. Check it even if you’ve bought the product before.
Choose these if: an aniseed flavour and a topping matter more to you than chocolate.
Bear in mind: the De Ruijter varieties described by Albert Heijn contain wheat starch and do not list cocoa as an ingredient.
Choose this if: verifiable Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you than the traditional aniseed sprinkle format.
Bear in mind: chocolate sprinkles are a different product from aniseed sprinkles. If you’re choosing a chocolate snack with several ingredients, check exactly what the Fairtrade claim applies to.
Your main priority will determine which type of sweet snack you choose for gaming. Then check the information for the exact product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Look for a product-specific Fairtrade cocoa claim or the FAIRTRADE Mark. For products with several ingredients, read the information on the back too. | I want to choose chocolate where I can identify the Fairtrade cocoa on the packaging, rather than relying on a general sustainability claim. This verifiable choice of cocoa would be the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Snack or topping format | Decide whether you want a topping for crispbread or yoghurt, or would prefer a chocolate bar to eat on its own. | If I’m topping yoghurt while gaming, I want to control the amount myself; a bar is less suited to that. The sprinkle format would be the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients for your chosen product. For traditional De Ruijter sprinkles, pay particular attention to wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I’m expecting chocolate or need to avoid wheat, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack before buying. Clear information about ingredients and allergens would be the main reason for around 37% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn describes the De Ruijter sprinkles it reviewed as sugar-coated aniseed. Their listed ingredients mean they’re not suitable if you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate.
Check the ingredients rather than relying on the product name or appearance. If you want chocolate, look for cocoa and a suitable Fairtrade claim on the product you choose.
A statement about a brand or retailer’s cocoa sourcing doesn’t automatically tell you which certification appears on an individual bar. Albert Heijn says, for example, that Delicata sources cocoa in line with Tony's Open Chain principles; that’s not the same as every variety carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark.
Check the packaging of the exact product. Fairtrade International recommends checking the back of products displaying a Mark with an arrow for information about ingredients and sourcing.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat starch in De Ruijter sprinkles; Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes. This makes checking the ingredients important if you need to avoid these substances.
Before eating, check the allergen information on the current packaging for your chosen product.
Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for traditional aniseed sprinkles.
An option to consider if you’d prefer chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade cocoa claim to aniseed sprinkles.
An Albert Heijn chocolate brand to consider if you’re thinking of buying a bar and want to check its sourcing information.
A brand to explore if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than traditional aniseed sprinkles.
This Joybuy pick is a chocolate bar to enjoy on its own during a gaming session. It’s not an alternative with the aniseed flavour or sprinkle format of traditional aniseed sprinkles.
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A bar for anyone who’d like to enjoy chocolate while gaming rather than use sprinkles as a topping.
Milk chocolate with pecan and caramel; 180 g bar. The product description mentions Fairtrade, but check the current packaging to see exactly what the claim applies to for this variety. Read the allergen information before choosing too.
No. The Blauwe en witte muisjes and Feestmuisjes described by Albert Heijn are sugar-coated aniseed with wheat starch, not chocolate products. If you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate, check the product for a specific Fairtrade claim and read the ingredients.
Look for the FAIRTRADE Mark on the packaging of the exact variety and check which ingredients the claim covers. For products displaying a Mark with an arrow, Fairtrade International also recommends checking the back for more information about ingredients and sourcing.
Based on their listed ingredients, the De Ruijter varieties reviewed aren’t a suitable choice: Albert Heijn lists wheat starch and Jumbo lists cereals containing gluten for Feestmuisjes. Always check the label on the pack you intend to use.
Store them in a dry place, as Jumbo advises for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Check the packaging of your variety for the best-before date and any additional storage instructions.
