For shoppers looking for Fairtrade chocolate
Want chocolate with your coffee, and is Fairtrade certification a must-have? Don’t choose anise sprinkles without cocoa. Look for chocolate sprinkles and check the mark and associated claim on the pack.
Which sprinkles are right for you?
For fans of anise sprinkles
Looking for anise flavour for rusks, bread, yoghurt or baking, without the need for chocolate? According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are anise sprinkles, not chocolate sprinkles.
For shoppers who need to check allergens
If you’re sharing sprinkles during a coffee break, read the label on the pack you’re serving. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat; Jumbo states that the Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur product examined may contain milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want anise or chocolate. If Fairtrade certification is essential for the chocolate, check the pack being sold before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade chocolate | Check whether the product contains cocoa and whether the pack carries the relevant FAIRTRADE mark and associated claim. | If I want to serve chocolate with coffee, I want to be able to check the Fairtrade claim on the pack; this combination is a priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Anise flavour | Choose crushed anise sprinkles if you want anise; De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes’ ingredients list does not mention cocoa. | For rusks or baking, I’m looking for the familiar anise flavour, not chocolate. This preference matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack: the anise sprinkles examined contain wheat, while the chocolate sprinkles examined may contain milk. | When I’m sharing sprinkles with others, I need to know whether the pack suits their allergen requirements; this check is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking crushed anise sprinkles for chocolate sprinkles
According to Albert Heijn’s ingredients list, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain ingredients including sugar and aniseed; they don’t contain cocoa. So they won’t meet your needs if you want chocolate with your coffee.
First choose between anise sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles, then read the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Mistaking a brand name for a certification mark on the pack
According to Fairtrade International, use of the FAIRTRADE mark is subject to certain conditions. A brand name or online product description doesn’t tell you which claim appears on the pack you’re buying.
If certification is essential, check the relevant mark and associated claim on the pack.
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Relying only on a website for allergen information
The anise sprinkles examined contain wheat, and the chocolate sprinkles examined are labelled as possibly containing milk. The label on the pack you’re actually serving is the one you need to check.
Just before sharing, read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack.
Brands and retailers to consider
De Ruijter
According to Jumbo’s product information, the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes examined contains sugared aniseed.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo suggest using them on foods including bread, rusks, yoghurt and baked goods.
- Albert Heijn’s ingredients list doesn’t mention cocoa, but it does list wheat. So this variety isn’t suitable if you need chocolate.
Fairtrade Original
The Chocoladehagelslag Puur product examined is an option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles to have with your coffee.
- Fairtrade Original lists cocoa powder, cocoa mass and cocoa butter as ingredients. Jumbo states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
- Check the relevant FAIRTRADE mark and claim on the pack. Jumbo also states that these chocolate sprinkles may contain milk.
Jumbo
Jumbo provides product information for both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur.
- The product information helps you compare the ingredients and allergen details for these two different types of sprinkles.
- Before making your choice, check the packaging itself too, particularly if a Fairtrade claim or an allergen is a deciding factor.
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Frequently asked questions
Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes chocolate?
No. Albert Heijn’s ingredients list includes sugar, aniseed, wheat starch, glucose syrup and colourings, but no cocoa.
What should I check if I want Fairtrade-certified chocolate?
Check whether the product contains chocolate and whether the current packaging carries the relevant FAIRTRADE mark and associated claim. Fairtrade International sets out conditions for using the mark; a brand name alone is no substitute for checking the pack.
Are Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur sprinkles suitable for a coffee break?
Yes, if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles: Jumbo states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids. Check the pack for the Fairtrade claim and allergen information; according to Jumbo, the product may contain milk.
Which allergens should I check for in these two products?
At the very least, check for the wheat information on De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and the warning that Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk. Always read the current label; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens which must be declared need to be clearly shown on the label.