Who is this choice for?

Organisers who require Fairtrade cocoa

If the catering brief calls for Fairtrade chocolate, check the labelling and ingredients of the product you will actually serve. An aniseed topping is not a substitute for chocolate.

Organisers of a Dutch-themed event

Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good fit if you want to serve rusks with an aniseed flavour. The De Ruijter variant described by Jumbo is not a chocolate product, so offer chocolate separately if needed.

Caterers serving a self-service buffet

The product format affects how guests serve themselves at a buffet. Compare loose toppings with individual portions, and make sure guests can check the allergen information for every product served.

What determines the choice?

First decide whether your catering calls for an aniseed topping, Fairtrade chocolate as a topping or individually served chocolate treats. Then check the ingredients, allergens and serving format for each product you choose.

Crushed aniseed sprinkles

Choose these when: an aniseed flavour on rusks or bread is part of your Dutch-themed event.

Bear in mind: the De Ruijter variant described by Jumbo is not a chocolate product and contains wheat.

Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles

Choose these when: you want a chocolate topping, and the variant you choose is explicitly labelled as Fairtrade.

Bear in mind: chocolate sprinkles do not have the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles; according to Fairtrade Original, its Hagelslag Puur may contain milk.

Individually wrapped chocolate

Choose this when: you want to hand out individual treats without serving them on bread or rusks.

Bear in mind: a small chocolate bar is not a substitute for a sprinkle-on topping. Check the Fairtrade label and allergens for each assortment variant.

Point to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade chocolate Check the Fairtrade label and cocoa ingredients on the packaging of the exact variant. If Fairtrade cocoa is specified in the catering brief, I don’t want to accidentally serve aniseed topping as chocolate. This product choice comes first for around 33% of consumers.
Allergen information Check the ingredients and, if serving unpackaged products, make sure guests can get allergen information before eating. At an open buffet, I want guests to know which allergens are present in each product. Around 27% of consumers put this information first.
Aniseed flavour and tradition Decide whether rusks with crushed aniseed sprinkles suit the event, and label the aniseed topping and chocolate separately. For a Dutch-themed event, I want to serve the distinctive aniseed flavour, not a chocolate flavour. This preference matters most to around 20% of consumers.
Serving and portions Compare an open topping with individually portioned packs, considering how they are served, how many portions you need and the packaging involved. During a short break, I want to be able to hand out portions without everyone having to sprinkle their own topping. The serving format comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating crushed aniseed sprinkles as chocolate

    If the brief calls for Fairtrade chocolate, the De Ruijter aniseed topping described by Jumbo will not meet the requirement on its own. By contrast, Fairtrade Original describes its Hagelslag Puur as a product containing cocoa ingredients.

    Decide whether you want to serve aniseed topping, chocolate or both, and label the products separately on the buffet.

  • Relying on the brand name

    A general claim about a brand or range does not tell you what the labelling and ingredients say on the packaging of the variant you have ordered.

    Just before serving, check the Fairtrade label, ingredients and allergens on the pack you have chosen.

  • Serving an open topping without allergen information

    The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that consumers must be able to get information about allergens present in unpackaged products, including catering products. Jumbo lists wheat as an allergen in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; Fairtrade Original states that its Hagelslag Puur may contain milk.

    Make sure information for every product served is available before it is eaten and matches the current packaging.

  • Making individual portions your only selection criterion

    Individually wrapped chocolate can be handed out as a treat, but it is not a substitute for chocolate sprinkles or crushed aniseed sprinkles on rusks.

    As well as how the product is served, consider the flavour you want, the allergens in the exact variant and the extra packaging involved.

Brands to compare

These brands offer different product formats. Compare the specific variant with the requirements of your catering brief.

De Ruijter

Gestampte Muisjes are an aniseed topping for foods such as rusks and bread.

  • A good fit when you want an aniseed flavour and a Dutch-style presentation.
  • The variant described by Jumbo contains sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, but no chocolate in its ingredients list. Jumbo also lists wheat as an allergen.

Fairtrade Original

Offers dark chocolate sprinkles labelled as Fairtrade for a sprinkle-on chocolate option.

  • According to Fairtrade Original, Hagelslag Puur contains at least 32% cocoa solids. Van Oordt also describes a food-service pack containing 80 boxes of 15 g.
  • The chocolate sprinkles do not have the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles. Fairtrade Original states that the product may contain milk.

Tony's Chocolonely

An assorted box described by Jumbo contains individually wrapped dark and milk chocolate labelled as Fairtrade.

  • An option for handing out chocolate as an individual treat.
  • The bars are not a sprinkle-on topping. Check the ingredients and allergens for every item in the assortment variant you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a Fairtrade chocolate option?

The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes described by Jumbo are not a chocolate product: the ingredients list includes sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, among other things. If Fairtrade chocolate is required, choose a chocolate variant whose label and ingredients you can check.

Which Fairtrade chocolate can I sprinkle on rusks?

Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur is a sprinkle-on chocolate option labelled as Fairtrade. According to Fairtrade Original, it contains at least 32% cocoa solids and may contain milk. Check the label on the variant you are serving.

How do I provide allergen information at a self-service buffet?

Make sure guests can get information about allergens present in the products served before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that this also applies to unpackaged catering products. Make sure the information matches the current packaging.

Is Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles available in individual portions?

Van Oordt describes Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur in a food-service pack of 80 boxes of 15 g. Before ordering, check that the pack size and product specifications suit the number of guests and the way you plan to serve it.