Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers who prioritise Fairtrade

You want to be able to check on the current pack what is Fairtrade certified. Another sustainability certification does not automatically meet this requirement.

Night-shift snackers who read the label

You want to use chocolate sprinkles on bread, crackers or porridge, so you compare the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and any milk warning.

Shoppers who value convenience

You want to be able to pick up and store the variety you want around your night shift. To do so, check that the certification on the pack available to you is genuinely Fairtrade.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the certification on the pack. Then compare the nutritional information and allergen details for that exact variety, and check whether you can take it with you and store it as you wish.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Fairtrade status Check the current certification and what it applies to. According to Milieu Centraal’s Keurmerkenwijzer, a Fairtrade logo on a white background may apply only to a certified ingredient. I want to be able to see whether Fairtrade applies to the sprinkles or only to an ingredient in my night-shift snack. For around 42% of shoppers, this check is their main purchasing priority.
Ingredients and nutritional information Compare sugars per 100 g with the amount you use, and read the ingredients list and allergen information. For Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g, Jumbo lists 65,8 g sugars per 100 g and ‘may contain: milk’. If I eat chocolate sprinkles during my shift, I want to weigh the amount I use and know whether milk is mentioned. For around 33% of shoppers, checking the label comes first.
Availability and storage Check whether your preferred variety is available from your retailer and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place. For my night shift, I want to be able to take a pack with me and store it as directed on the label. For around 25% of shoppers, practical use matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking Rainforest Alliance for Fairtrade

    The product information for Venz XXL Dark and Kiekeboe Dark mentions Rainforest Alliance cocoa. That alone does not prove that the chocolate sprinkles are Fairtrade certified.

    If Fairtrade is a condition of your purchase, look for the Fairtrade certification or a clear Fairtrade claim on the current pack.

  • Assuming information from a different pack applies

    Albert Heijn listed different ingredient information for an older 400 g pack of Fairtrade Original Dark than Jumbo currently lists for the 380 g pack. Information for one variety does not necessarily apply to another.

    Check the ingredients, nutritional information and certifications on the pack with exactly the contents you are buying.

  • Reading ‘dark’ as ‘free from milk or sugars’

    For Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g, Jumbo lists 65,8 g sugars per 100 g and ‘may contain: milk’. The name ‘dark’ does not change these details.

    Read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table on every pack, especially if a milk warning matters to your choice.

Brands to consider

Fairtrade Original

Jumbo lists Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 380 g under ‘Fair trade’ sweet sandwich fillings. Fairtrade Original describes this variety as dark chocolate sprinkles with at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • A relevant pack to look at if Fairtrade is a condition of your purchase.
  • Check which certification applies on the current pack and whether it covers the product or an ingredient; information about the older 400 g pack does not automatically apply to the 380 g pack.

Venz

The product information for Venz XXL Dark describes extra-large sprinkles and cocoa from Rainforest Alliance-certified farms.

  • The XXL Dark variety is distinguishable by its stated sprinkle size.
  • The Rainforest Alliance cocoa claim does not show that these chocolate sprinkles are Fairtrade certified.

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and at least 32% cocoa solids for the chocolate sprinkles in De Ruijter Hagelfeest.

  • The product information specifies the cocoa content of the chocolate sprinkles in Hagelfeest.
  • This information does not confirm Fairtrade certification; check the certification and recipe for each variety.

Kiekeboe

ALDI describes Kiekeboe Dark as a 600 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa.

  • The stated pack size helps you distinguish this variety from other packs.
  • The cocoa claim does not prove that the chocolate sprinkles themselves are Fairtrade certified.

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Frequently asked questions

Are chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance cocoa also Fairtrade?

No. A Rainforest Alliance claim alone does not show that a product is Fairtrade certified. If you specifically want Fairtrade, check the certification or claim on the current pack and see what it applies to.

What does the label say about milk on Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g?

For Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 380 g, Jumbo states ‘may contain: milk’. If you have a milk allergy, check the allergen information on the pack you are actually buying; do not rely on the name ‘dark’.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles for a night shift?

For Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place. Follow the instructions and best-before date on your pack, as that is the one you will be using.

Does Fairtrade say anything about the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No. Fairtrade certification is not an assessment of nutritional value. For Fairtrade Original Dark 380 g, Jumbo lists 65,8 g sugars per 100 g; use the nutritional information on the current pack to compare varieties and work out your portion.