Which choice is right for you?

For shoppers with a strict sugar-free requirement

For you, ‘less sugar’ isn’t enough: the amount of sugars must meet the EU requirement for a ‘sugar-free’ claim.

For shoppers who prioritise organic

You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles that are demonstrably organic, but also want to assess the sugar content separately. An organic label alone says nothing about the amount of sugars.

For shoppers looking to choose less sugar

You want to compare a variety with your usual chocolate sprinkles, without requiring it to be organic or strictly sugar-free. The amount per 100 g and the product used for comparison are both relevant.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is a must. Then assess organic status and any less-sugar claim as separate criteria.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. According to EUR-Lex, the EU limit for a ‘sugar-free’ claim is no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I only want chocolate sprinkles that can genuinely be called sugar-free, a lower value than in my usual sprinkles isn’t enough to be sure. For around 42% of shoppers, this strict requirement comes first.
Organic origin Check the organic product label or the EU organic logo, and assess the sugars per 100 g separately. When buying organic, I first want to know whether the chocolate sprinkles are genuinely organic, even if I then check the sugar content too. Organic origin is the deciding factor for around 33% of shoppers.
Less sugar Compare the sugars per 100 g and check which reference product the claim is based on. I want chocolate sprinkles with less sugar than my usual variety, without requiring them to be organic or strictly sugar-free. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise this.

Common pitfalls

  • Reading ‘less sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    A relative reduction doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles meet the sugar-free limit. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for its milk and dark varieties with less sugar; the EU limit for a ‘sugar-free’ claim is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g.

    If sugar-free is your priority, check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g rather than relying only on the claim on the front of the pack.

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    An organic label relates to the product’s organic composition, not its sugar content. Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza lists different sugar levels for the organic chocolate sprinkles discussed here.

    Decide which criterion matters most, and check the nutrition information per 100 g as well as the organic label.

  • Assuming an old product listing is still available to buy

    A product page may remain visible even when an item can no longer be ordered online. Jumbo notes this for Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur 250 g.

    Check current availability before basing your choice on a specific variety.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers separate varieties of organic chocolate sprinkles and sprinkles with less sugar.

  • According to Albert Heijn, its milk and dark varieties with less sugar contain 30% less than a reference product.
  • According to Albert Heijn, each of the less-sugar varieties mentioned contains 43 g of sugars per 100 g. Don’t treat them as sugar-free, and check the nutrition information for any organic variety separately.

Chocoreale

A brand to consider if extra-dark organic chocolate sprinkles are your starting point.

  • Ekoplaza lists ingredients from organic farming for its extra-dark chocolate sprinkles.
  • The accompanying nutrition information lists 50.0 g of sugars per 100 g, so this isn’t a sugar-free choice.

Your Organic Nature

Organic dark chocolate sprinkles to compare by origin and nutrition information.

  • Ekoplaza describes the dark chocolate sprinkles as organic and lists cane sugar and cocoa mass from organic farming.
  • The nutrition information lists 68 g of sugars per 100 g. So, although they’re organic, they don’t meet a strict sugar-free requirement.

Céréal

Albert Heijn includes Céréal Hagelslag melk minder suikers in its selection of spreads for shoppers watching their sugar intake.

  • This variety is worth considering if you want to compare chocolate sprinkles carrying a less-sugar claim.
  • Check the sugars per 100 g on the current product label, and verify any organic label separately.

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Frequently asked questions

When can chocolate sprinkles be called ‘sugar-free’?

Under the EU requirement for this nutrition claim, chocolate sprinkles must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This limit is set out in the EU rules on EUR-Lex; check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g on the label.

Are chocolate sprinkles with 30% less sugar also sugar-free?

No. A claim of 30% less sugar is a comparison with a reference product and doesn’t, in itself, mean the chocolate sprinkles are sugar-free. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for each of its milk and dark varieties with less sugar.

Does organic chocolate sprinkles mean they contain less sugar?

No. An organic label doesn’t determine how much sugar the chocolate sprinkles contain. Skal Biocontrole describes the organic composition of multi-ingredient products; always compare the sugars per 100 g on the individual product label as well.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you choose. For the Albert Heijn varieties with less sugar mentioned above, the advice is to store them in a cool, dark and dry place.