Choose Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles 380 g if having the Fairtrade mark on the sprinkles themselves is your top priority: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this variety as Fairtrade. For advent calendar treats, you can use the loose sprinkles as a topping or divide them into portions yourself. If anyone has a milk allergy, check the label too, as the dark variety may contain milk. A Rainforest Alliance claim does not confirm Fairtrade certification.
You want to make advent calendar treats with chocolate sprinkles that carry the Fairtrade mark. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles 380 g as Fairtrade; a different certification mark on another pack won’t necessarily meet this specific requirement.
You’re making treats for someone who needs to avoid milk in the ingredients, or warnings that the product may contain milk. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the dark Fairtrade Original variety may contain milk; milk is listed as an ingredient in the milk variety.
You want to use chocolate sprinkles on homemade treats, such as cupcakes, or prepare a portion for each day of advent. Albert Heijn says the dark variety can be used in baking; you’ll need to portion out the loose sprinkles yourself for individual advent calendar treats.
First decide whether Fairtrade on the sprinkles themselves is a must-have. Then check the label for the people who’ll be eating the treats, and think about whether you want to use the sprinkles as a topping or serve them in individual portions.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade mark | Check for the Fairtrade claim on the pack of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. Don’t confuse it with Rainforest Alliance. | If I’m specifically looking for Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles, I want to be able to check the mark on the variety I’ve chosen. For around 50% of consumers, this certification comes first. |
| Milk and allergens | Check both the ingredients and any warnings, such as ‘may contain milk’, for the exact variety. | When making treats for someone who needs to avoid milk, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘dark’ in the name. For around 30% of consumers, checking ingredients and allergens is the priority. |
| Using them for each advent day | Decide whether you’ll sprinkle them over a treat or portion out the loose sprinkles yourself. | For my homemade advent calendar treats, I want to know how much preparation loose sprinkles will involve. For around 20% of consumers, ease of preparation is the main consideration. |
Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance for its own dark chocolate sprinkles; ALDI names this certification for the Kiekeboe and De Ruijter varieties covered by the research. This claim does not confirm that these products are Fairtrade-certified.
If Fairtrade is a must-have, look for the Fairtrade mark on the pack of the exact chocolate sprinkles you choose.
‘Dark’ doesn’t mean the sprinkles are free from milk: Albert Heijn says that Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk.
Check the current label for the exact variety, including its ingredients and warnings.
Chocolate sprinkles are a topping. Unless you have a treat to sprinkle them over or package them yourself, they aren’t ready to set out as individual portions.
Use them as a topping or portion them into small, separate servings in advance.
You may need small bags or pots for individual portions.
Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade Original milk chocolate sprinkles 400 g as no longer in its range. This doesn’t tell you whether they’re available at other shops.
Check current availability before choosing this variety for your treats.
A good option if you want to be able to check for the Fairtrade mark on the chocolate sprinkles you choose.
Jumbo’s product listings show why it’s important to check the certification mark on each pack.
A chocolate sprinkles brand in the ALDI listings covered by the research, with a different certification mark from the Fairtrade one sought here.
A brand whose ALDI listing covered by the research names Rainforest Alliance for its milk and dark chocolate sprinkles.
Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles 380 g are a specific option: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this variety as Fairtrade. Check the mark on the pack you buy too, as product information can change.
Only if you can actually get hold of it and milk in the ingredients is suitable for the people you’re making the treats for. Albert Heijn lists the 400 g milk variety as no longer in its range; the product page lists milk as an ingredient and names the Fairtrade mark.
No, you can’t tell that from the variety name. Albert Heijn says Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk; check the current label on the pack you choose.
You can sprinkle them over a homemade treat or portion the loose sprinkles yourself for each day of advent. Albert Heijn also recommends the dark Fairtrade Original variety for baking; store the sprinkles according to the instructions on the pack.
A Rainforest Alliance claim on its own does not confirm Fairtrade certification. This mark appears on the Jumbo and ALDI chocolate sprinkles listings covered by the research; check the pack you choose separately to see whether it carries a Fairtrade claim.
