Choose traditional aniseed sprinkles if you’re looking for sugar-coated aniseed for Dutch rusks: the ingredient information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows no cocoa in the De Ruijter varieties reviewed. If Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you than the type of product, look for chocolate sprinkles that carry this claim for the product you’ve chosen, such as PLUS milk chocolate sprinkles. Chocolate sprinkles have a different flavour and composition, so check the current label too.
You’re looking for a topping that carries a Fairtrade cocoa claim for the product you’ve chosen. Chocolate sprinkles are another option to consider, as long as you’re not specifically looking for aniseed sprinkles.
You want sugar-coated aniseed for Dutch rusks or decoration. A Fairtrade cocoa claim isn’t relevant when choosing these sprinkles.
You want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens in your chosen variety before buying. The De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed contain wheat; the PLUS milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed contain milk and lactose.
First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles or a chocolate topping with a Fairtrade cocoa claim for that specific product. Then check the ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check whether cocoa is an ingredient and what the Fairtrade claim applies to. PLUS states that its milk chocolate sprinkles contain Fairtrade cocoa. | If Fairtrade cocoa in my topping is my main priority, I’m happy to choose chocolate sprinkles instead of aniseed sprinkles. This matters most to around 46% of consumers. |
| Aniseed sprinkles | Check that you’re choosing sugar-coated aniseed, and look for the colour and pack size you want. | For Dutch rusks served when visiting a new baby, I want to keep the aniseed flavour and traditional sprinkles. This is the priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label: Albert Heijn lists wheat in the De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed; the PLUS milk variety reviewed lists milk and lactose. | When choosing my weekly groceries, I want to know what’s in the pack first. Around 18% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
The De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed are sugar-coated aniseed. PLUS milk chocolate sprinkles are a chocolate topping with a Fairtrade cocoa claim. They aren’t like-for-like substitutes if you’re looking for a specific flavour.
Before choosing a colour or pack, decide whether aniseed sprinkles or Fairtrade cocoa matters more to you.
For your choice, the claim on the specific product is what matters. Fairtrade Netherlands states that use of the FAIRTRADE mark is subject to conditions relating to the ingredients.
Check the product information and packaging for the exact variety you want to buy, including the wording alongside any certification mark.
The sprinkles reviewed list wheat, while the milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed list milk and lactose. An old product photo or description may not match the pack you receive.
When your order arrives, read the current label before using the product.
A good option if you’re looking for traditional aniseed sprinkles.
A good option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade cocoa claim as part of your weekly shop.
A brand to look out for when comparing chocolate sprinkles, rather than when choosing traditional aniseed sprinkles.
Not if you’re specifically looking for Fairtrade cocoa in a chocolate product. The ingredient information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows no cocoa in the De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed. If that’s what you’re after, look for a chocolate product with a Fairtrade cocoa claim for the variety you’ve chosen.
Check the packaging to see which ingredients the claim applies to. Fairtrade Netherlands states that use of the FAIRTRADE mark is subject to conditions relating to ingredients, so don’t rely solely on a general statement about the brand or retailer.
The De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten, while the PLUS milk chocolate sprinkles reviewed list milk and lactose. Always check the current label for the variety you’re buying.
Not for every food product: Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t have a complete online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products. Check the packaging for information about the specific product or contact customer services.
