Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate

A Fairtrade cocoa claim on the packaging matters more to you than serving aniseed sprinkles. In that case, chocolate sprinkles are a different product type to consider.

If you specifically want aniseed sprinkles

You’re looking for sweet aniseed sprinkles for things like rusks, bread or yoghurt, and don’t want to replace them with chocolate sprinkles.

If you need to check ingredients and allergens

The exact variant matters: Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and says that Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk.

What should you consider when choosing?

Aniseed sprinkles

Choose these if: you specifically want sweet aniseed sprinkles, for example on rusks.

The trade-off: the ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Jumbo does not mention cocoa, so it does not support a Fairtrade chocolate choice.

Chocolate sprinkles

Choose these if: chocolate with a verifiable Fairtrade cocoa claim matters more to you than choosing aniseed sprinkles.

The trade-off: chocolate sprinkles don’t have the aniseed flavour of aniseed sprinkles; check the Fairtrade claim on the exact packaging.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Check the packaging of the exact variant to see which ingredients the Fairtrade claim applies to. After stamppot, I want to serve chocolate with a Fairtrade cocoa claim shown on the packaging. For around 44% of consumers, this claim is the top priority.
Aniseed sprinkles as a product type Check the product name and ingredients if you want aniseed sprinkles rather than chocolate sprinkles. If I want to serve aniseed sprinkles on rusks, I’m looking for an aniseed flavour, not chocolate sprinkles. For around 33% of consumers, the product type is the main priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information for the variant you choose; Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat, and dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk. Before choosing, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging. For around 23% of consumers, this label information matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles are the same product

    Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed seeds; chocolate sprinkles are a different product type. So one won’t replace the other if you specifically want an aniseed flavour or chocolate.

    Decide which of the two matters most to you, then check the ingredients of the exact product.

  • Assuming a Fairtrade logo means the cocoa is physically segregated

    According to Fairtrade Nederland, mass balance can be used for cocoa: Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade quantities may be mixed in the supply chain.

    If physical traceability matters to you, check the packaging for information about the ingredients and sourcing method.

  • Guessing allergens from the flavour name

    Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and says that Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk. So ‘dark’ doesn’t automatically mean milk-free.

    When you buy, read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter makes aniseed sprinkles as a sweet bread topping; Jumbo lists products including Gestampte Muisjes, as well as blue-and-white and pink-and-white variants.

  • Jumbo describes Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed seeds, making them suitable if you’re specifically looking for this product type.
  • That variant’s ingredients list mentions wheat starch but no cocoa; check the label of any other variant separately.

Fairtrade Original

Fairtrade Original makes chocolate sprinkles, an alternative product type if you’re looking for chocolate rather than aniseed sprinkles.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade cocoa and sugar in its milk chocolate sprinkles, but marks this variant as no longer available in its range.
  • Jumbo says that the dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk. Check the Fairtrade claim, allergens and availability of the variant you’re considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes chocolate?

No, the ingredients list shown by Jumbo for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes does not mention cocoa. Jumbo describes this variant as crushed sugared aniseed seeds; check the ingredients list of any other product separately.

Does a Fairtrade logo mean the cocoa is kept physically separate?

Not always: according to Fairtrade Nederland, mass balance can be used for cocoa, among other products. Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade quantities may be mixed; if traceability affects your choice, check the packaging for information about the ingredients and sourcing method.

Which allergens should I check in aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles?

Check the packaging of the exact variant. Jumbo lists wheat in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and says that Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk; Albert Heijn lists milk in its milk chocolate sprinkles.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy. Jumbo says to store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, and Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur in a cool, dry place.