Which choice is right for you?

If Fairtrade cocoa comes first

You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles that explicitly mention Fairtrade or Fairtrade-certified cocoa. This means choosing a different flavour and format from traditional crushed aniseed sprinkles.

If you want to serve crushed aniseed sprinkles

You’re choosing them for their aniseed flavour and familiar sprinkle format. The De Ruijter variety described by Jumbo contains no cocoa, so Fairtrade cocoa isn’t a relevant criterion for this product.

If you need to check for allergens

Check the packaging before serving. The aniseed sprinkles reviewed contain wheat; the chocolate sprinkles mentioned may contain milk or list milk and lactose.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you want to keep the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles or choose Fairtrade chocolate instead. Then check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen product.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for an explicit Fairtrade statement or Fairtrade-certified cocoa on the pack; don’t confuse it with another certification. If I choose chocolate sprinkles for St Nicholas’ Eve, I want to see which Fairtrade statement applies to that product. Verifiable Fairtrade cocoa comes first for around 44% of consumers.
Aniseed flavour and format Compare crushed aniseed sprinkles, made with aniseed, with chocolate sprinkles, made with cocoa. The taste of crushed aniseed sprinkles is part of St Nicholas’ Eve for me; chocolate sprinkles don’t serve the same purpose. Around 33% of consumers prioritise keeping the tradition of aniseed sprinkles.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for wheat and for milk, or the possible presence of milk, depending on the product. When I’m serving something to several guests, I want to know first whether the ingredients are suitable for them. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking ingredients and allergens.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing crushed aniseed sprinkles with chocolate

    The ingredients listed by Jumbo for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes include aniseed but no cocoa. So this variety isn’t a Fairtrade cocoa choice.

    Before choosing a product, decide whether the aniseed flavour or chocolate with an explicit Fairtrade statement matters more to you.

  • Treating different cocoa certifications as the same

    Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance Certified for its dark chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur and Fairtrade-certified cocoa for Delicata Chocoladehagelslag puur. These statements aren’t the same.

    If Fairtrade is a requirement for you, check the exact statement on the product you’re buying.

  • Skipping the label on festive sprinkles

    The products reviewed differ in their allergen information: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat, Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur may contain milk, and Delicata Chocoladehagelslag puur lists milk and lactose.

    Read the current packaging before serving the product to guests, even if you’ve already viewed it online.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

A good option if you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles rather than chocolate sprinkles.

  • Jumbo lists aniseed as an ingredient in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
  • The listed ingredients include wheat but no cocoa. This variety isn’t a Fairtrade cocoa choice.

Fairtrade Original

A good option if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with an explicit Fairtrade statement.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur.
  • These aren’t crushed aniseed sprinkles; the dark variety reviewed may contain milk.

Delicata

A good option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles made with Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade-certified cocoa for Delicata Chocoladehagelslag puur.
  • The variety reviewed isn’t aniseed sprinkles and lists milk and lactose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles Fairtrade chocolate?

The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed aren’t a chocolate product. Jumbo lists sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, but no cocoa; this ingredient list doesn’t tell us whether any other ingredients may have Fairtrade status.

How do I choose chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade statement?

Check the exact statement on the current packaging. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur and Fairtrade-certified cocoa for Delicata Chocoladehagelslag puur. Another cocoa certification doesn’t automatically mean Fairtrade.

Should I still check the packaging for allergens if I order online?

Yes. Read the current label before serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. For these products, pay particular attention to wheat and any mention of milk.

How should I store the sprinkles until St Nicholas’ Eve?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen product. The crushed aniseed sprinkles reviewed should be stored in a dry place; the chocolate sprinkles reviewed should be stored somewhere cool and dry.