Looking for Fairtrade cocoa
You want a cocoa product with a verifiable Fairtrade claim for a homemade chocolate drink. Aniseed sprinkles serve a different purpose.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of aniseed bread toppings
You’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread, crispbread, yoghurt or baking. The sprinklable aniseed topping matters more to you than a cocoa claim.
Consumers who read labels carefully
You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Foodstore Andaluz mentions wheat and milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles for food or cocoa for a homemade drink. Then check the claim and label of the product that suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check the Fairtrade mark and the associated cocoa claim on the pack. Jumbo says that Fairtrade Original Cacao Poeder is sourced according to the mass balance principle. | I want to make a chocolate drink myself and find out which claim applies to the cocoa; for around 46% of consumers, this Fairtrade cocoa claim matters most. |
| Aniseed flavour and use | Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping for food, not as a base for a chocolate drink. The De Ruijter pack listed by Jumbo contains 270 g. | For bread or crispbread to go with my drink, I’m specifically looking for an aniseed topping; this use is the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Current label | Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy. The ingredients listed by Foodstore Andaluz include wheat and milk. | If the ingredients matter to me or someone I’m giving the product to, I want to read the label before use; for around 18% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking crushed aniseed sprinkles for a cocoa product
You could end up buying aniseed sprinkles when you’re looking for ingredients for a chocolate drink or a product with a Fairtrade cocoa claim. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Foodstore Andaluz does not mention cocoa.
First decide between a topping for food and cocoa powder for a drink; then check the ingredients and any certification claim.
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Assuming another sustainability claim means the same as Fairtrade
A cocoa claim under another certification scheme does not prove that a product carries the FAIRTRADE mark. Fairtrade International links the use of that mark to its own standards.
Check the mark and the associated claim on the product you actually choose.
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Relying on an ingredients list you read earlier
Ingredients and allergen information can change, as Albert Heijn states in its product information. This matters if you need to avoid wheat or milk.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before use.
Brands and retailer overview
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is an aniseed topping for bread, crispbread and yoghurt, among other things; Jumbo lists a 270 g pack.
- A good choice if you’re looking for a sprinklable aniseed topping.
- The ingredients list at Foodstore Andaluz does not mention cocoa and lists wheat and milk. Check the current pack if ingredients or claims are important to your choice.
Fairtrade Original
Fairtrade Original Cacao Poeder, in a 125 g pack, is a different type of product: cocoa powder for making your own chocolate drink.
- For this specific product, Jumbo states a Fairtrade cocoa claim under the mass balance principle.
- Cocoa powder does not replace the aniseed flavour or sprinklable function of crushed aniseed sprinkles; check the relevant claim on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo is included here as a retailer for reference, not as a certification scheme or product brand. Its product information covers both De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Fairtrade Original Cacao Poeder.
- The product descriptions help you tell the difference between aniseed sprinkles and cocoa powder.
- Check the pack for current ingredients, allergens and claims when you buy.
Cocoa powder for a homemade drink on Joybuy
This product suits anyone choosing cocoa powder to make a drink at home or on a private patio, not anyone choosing crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping. If Fairtrade is a priority, check the mark and associated claim on the pack.
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Fairtrade Cocoa Powder 125 g
For anyone who wants to make a cocoa drink rather than use aniseed sprinkles.
This is 125 g of cocoa powder, not a ready-made drink. Check the Fairtrade mark and the associated claim on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a Fairtrade chocolate product?
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Foodstore Andaluz does not mention cocoa, so that information does not support choosing it as Fairtrade chocolate. Check any certification claim on the pack you buy.
What should I look for when buying Fairtrade cocoa?
Check both the FAIRTRADE mark and the associated product claim. Jumbo states that the cocoa in Fairtrade Original Cacao Poeder is sourced under Fairtrade terms according to the mass balance principle.
Can I make a chocolate drink with crushed aniseed sprinkles?
According to Jumbo’s product information, crushed aniseed sprinkles are intended as a topping, not as a base for hot chocolate. For a homemade chocolate drink, Jumbo describes cocoa powder as an ingredient.
Should I read the label again if I’ve bought crushed aniseed sprinkles before?
Yes. Check the pack you’re buying now if ingredients or allergens matter to you. Albert Heijn says product information can change; the ingredients list at Foodstore Andaluz mentions wheat and milk.