Who is this relevant to?

Consumers who prioritise Fairtrade

You’re looking for a chocolate spritz biscuit whose cocoa is explicitly stated to be Fairtrade. Another cocoa certification isn’t the same thing to you.

Consumers comparing certifications

You want to know which certification applies to the spritz variety you’ve chosen, so you compare the product title, ingredient information and packaging.

Consumers who check for allergens

Before enjoying a sweet breakfast, you want to know which ingredients and warnings are listed on the chocolate spritz biscuit packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether Fairtrade cocoa is essential for you. Then check the claim for the specific variety, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before eating.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for an explicit Fairtrade claim for the spritz variety you’ve chosen, and check what the claim applies to. I want to choose a Fairtrade spritz biscuit specifically because of its cocoa, not just a biscuit with a sustainability certification. Around 42% of consumers make this Fairtrade requirement their priority.
Certification and variety Compare the product title with the ingredient and certification information for the same variety. Check the packaging if the details don’t match. When comparing chocolate spritz biscuits, I want to know whether a certification really applies to the variety I’m picking up. For around 25% of consumers, this comparison is key.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for both the ingredients and any ‘contains’ or ‘may contain’ statements. Before serving these spritz biscuits, I need to be able to check which ingredients and allergens are relevant to me. This check comes first for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance as the same

    A Rainforest Alliance claim doesn’t confirm that the cocoa is Fairtrade. That distinction matters if Fairtrade is a requirement for your purchase.

    Look for a Fairtrade claim on the packaging or in the product information for the specific spritz variety.

  • Relying on the product title alone

    Fairtrade appears in the product title for PLUS Chocolade sprits, while the ingredient information states that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified.

    Compare the claims and check the current packaging before treating this variety as a Fairtrade option.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate lists wheat, milk and soya. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens are important too.

    Read the current label before eating, including the information about the possible presence of nuts and sesame.

Brands to consider

Verkade

For Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, 150 g, Albert Heijn lists a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate.

  • The Fairtrade claim applies to this specific spritz variety, not just to a general brand promise.
  • This variety lists wheat, milk and soya. Check the current label for warnings about nuts and sesame too.

PLUS

For PLUS Chocolade sprits, 200 g, the product title and ingredient information give conflicting details about the cocoa certification.

  • The title says Fairtrade, but the ingredient information states that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified. Check the packaging before considering these spritz biscuits a Fairtrade option.

Albert Heijn

AH Choco spritsen is an alternative if Fairtrade isn’t essential: Albert Heijn states that the cocoa in this product is Rainforest Alliance certified.

  • The product information names the cocoa certification.
  • Rainforest Alliance isn’t the same as Fairtrade. Check the current allergen information for this spritz variety too.

Chocolate spritz biscuits at Joybuy

This Verkade variety suits anyone looking for chocolate spritz biscuits with an explicit Fairtrade cocoa claim. Check the current label before eating, especially if ingredients or allergens are key to your choice.

Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate 150 g

Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate 150 g

A chocolate spritz biscuit for anyone looking specifically for Fairtrade cocoa with a sweet breakfast. The claim applies to the milk chocolate and not necessarily to all the ingredients.

150 g pack. This variety lists wheat, milk and soya; check the current label for information about nuts and sesame too.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a chocolate spritz biscuit contains Fairtrade cocoa?

Check that the Fairtrade claim is shown for the specific spritz variety, and read the current packaging to see what the certification applies to. According to Fairtrade Netherlands’ guidance, products containing several ingredients may carry different certification claims.

Is Fairtrade cocoa always kept physically separate from other cocoa?

No, a Fairtrade claim doesn’t automatically mean this. For Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, 150 g, Jumbo explains that Fairtrade purchases are matched through mass balance. Read the packaging to see which claim applies to your variety.

Can I choose PLUS Chocolade sprits as Fairtrade based on the product title?

Not without checking the packaging. The PLUS product page says Fairtrade in the title, but the ingredient information states that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified.

Which allergens should I check for in Verkade spritz biscuits?

For Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, check the information for wheat, milk and soya, and read the current statement about the possible presence of nuts and sesame. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.