Who is this choice relevant to?

Fairtrade chocolate fans

You’re looking for chocolate topping with a Fairtrade label for a quick breakfast. Chocolate sprinkles could fit the bill, even though they’re a different product from crushed anise seeds.

Anise topping lovers

You want the anise flavour of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on bread, rusks or yoghurt. The ingredients list that Albert Heijn provides for this product does not include cocoa.

Label-conscious breakfast eaters

You want to compare ingredients, allergens and sugars before buying, even when choosing a topping in a hurry.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you want anise topping or chocolate sprinkles. Then check each product’s Fairtrade status and the label information that matters to you.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Fairtrade and chocolate Check both the Fairtrade label and the ingredients for cocoa; one does not automatically tell you anything about the other. If chocolate and Fairtrade are both essential for my quick breakfast, I don’t want to accidentally choose anise topping. This combination is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Anise flavour Check whether you want crushed anise seeds rather than chocolate sprinkles, and whether you’ll have them on bread, rusks or yoghurt. I want the anise flavour of crushed anise seeds on my bread or rusks, not chocolate. Around 40% of consumers give anise topping top priority.
Label and sugars Read the allergen information and compare sugars per 100 g; also check the serving size for the amount you’ll actually use. When choosing a sprinkle topping, I want to check the ingredients and allergens first, and compare the sugar content. This label information matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking crushed anise seeds for chocolate sprinkles

    Jumbo describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugared anise seeds. The ingredients list at Albert Heijn does not include cocoa, whereas Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur is a chocolate sprinkle topping.

    Start by choosing the flavour and type of product you want. If you’re after Fairtrade chocolate, check both the Fairtrade label and the ingredients on the packaging.

  • Confusing a Fairtrade label with nutritional value

    A Fairtrade label doesn’t tell you how much sugar the topping contains. Albert Heijn lists 66 g of sugars per 100 g for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur and 79 g per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    Assess the Fairtrade label and the nutritional information separately. Also compare the portions you actually use.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat; the information for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur says it may contain milk. This difference matters if you’re buying for someone with a relevant allergy.

    Read the allergen information on the packaging before use, even if you’ve bought the product before.

Brands compared

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g is an anise-flavoured topping for bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the product as crushed, sugared anise seeds.
  • The listed ingredients do not include cocoa; the product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.

Fairtrade Original

Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur is a chocolate sprinkle topping for anyone looking for Fairtrade and chocolate rather than anise topping.

  • Albert Heijn lists it as Fairtrade; Fairtrade Original states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • It is not crushed anise seeds. According to the product information, it may contain milk, and Albert Heijn lists 66 g of sugars per 100 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain chocolate or cocoa?

Cocoa is not listed in the ingredients that Albert Heijn provides for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Jumbo describes the product as crushed, sugared anise seeds; check the current packaging when you buy it.

What should I choose if I want Fairtrade chocolate topping?

Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur is a chocolate sprinkle topping that Albert Heijn lists as Fairtrade; Fairtrade Original states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids. It is not crushed anise seeds, so choose it only if chocolate matters more to you than anise flavour, and check the label when you buy it.

Can I rely on the product page for allergen information?

Use the product page to help you decide, but also read the label on the packaging before use. The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat; Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur may contain milk, according to the product information.

Is sweet sprinkle topping a complete breakfast on its own?

No. Crushed anise seeds and chocolate sprinkles are toppings for foods such as bread, not breakfast on their own. Whatever topping you choose, think about what else you’d like to have for breakfast.