Students looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles
You want an aniseed topping for bread, crispbreads or yoghurt in your new student room. For this choice, the type of product matters more than a Fairtrade certification for cocoa.
Which option is right for you?
Students who prioritise Fairtrade chocolate
You’re looking for chocolate topping with Fairtrade certification and don’t mind that chocolate sprinkles taste different from crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Shoppers who check allergens first
If you’re buying toppings for a shared cupboard, you’ll want to compare the labels: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, while Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want crushed aniseed sprinkles or whether Fairtrade certification on chocolate topping is your priority. Then check the ingredients and allergens for the product you’ve chosen.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles
Choose this if: you’re specifically looking for an aniseed topping for your first breakfast or store cupboard.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information does not list Fairtrade certification for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles
Choose this if: you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate topping and don’t specifically need aniseed flavour.
Bear in mind: Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur isn’t crushed aniseed sprinkles and may contain milk.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade certification | Look for the certification on the chocolate packaging and read the related ingredient information. | If I’m buying chocolate topping for my new room, I want to be able to check its Fairtrade certification. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Aniseed flavour and product type | Check that the product is crushed aniseed sprinkles and lists aniseed as an ingredient. | For bread or crispbread, I specifically want crushed aniseed sprinkles, not chocolate sprinkles. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice of product. |
| Allergens | Read the current label: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat; Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk. | When I share toppings in a student house, I want to know which allergens are listed on the packaging first. This is the first consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming chocolate sprinkles are the same as crushed aniseed sprinkles
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains aniseed; Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur is a chocolate topping. Fairtrade certification on the chocolate sprinkles doesn’t make them an aniseed topping.
Decide which feature is essential for you. If you’re looking for both in one product, check the product type and certification separately on that specific pack.
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Relying only on a brand name or search term
For a product with multiple ingredients, you may need the information next to the FAIRTRADE Mark to see what the certification applies to. Fairtrade International says that when the certification mark has an arrow, it points to the back of the packaging.
Check the certification mark and the related packaging information before choosing a product.
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Checking allergens only after you’ve bought it
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk.
Read the current label before buying, especially if other people in your household will use the topping too.
Brands and retailers to explore
De Ruijter
A good choice if you’re looking for traditional crushed aniseed sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo list sugar and aniseed in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g.
- The product information lists wheat starch, but no Fairtrade certification for this product.
Fairtrade Original
An option if you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles rather than crushed aniseed sprinkles.
- Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur as a Fairtrade product; Jumbo states that its plain chocolate sprinkles contain at least 32% cocoa solids.
- This is a chocolate sprinkle, not an aniseed topping. The product information says it may contain milk.
Jumbo
A retailer where you can compare the product information for both types of sweet bread topping.
- The product pages describe De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur 380 g.
- Check the current packaging when you buy if certification or an allergen is a deciding factor for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Are De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes a Fairtrade chocolate option?
No, they’re crushed aniseed sprinkles, not a chocolate topping. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information does not list Fairtrade certification for this product; check the current packaging if that certification is essential to your purchase.
Which Fairtrade alternative should I choose if I’m not looking for aniseed flavour?
Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur is a chocolate alternative that Albert Heijn lists as a Fairtrade product. It isn’t a variety of crushed aniseed sprinkles, so choose it only if chocolate topping suits what you’re looking for.
How do I check the Fairtrade certification on chocolate topping?
Look for the FAIRTRADE Mark on the packaging and read the related information. Fairtrade International says that an arrow next to the certification mark points to additional information on the back.
Which allergens should I look out for when sharing toppings in a student house?
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk. Always check the allergen information on the pack you buy before sharing.