Who are these sprinkles for?

If you’re looking for dark sprinkles with Fairtrade cocoa

You want to check the Fairtrade claim on the cocoa and prefer dark, vegan-labelled chocolate sprinkles. PLUS does warn that its dark version may contain milk and lactose.

If you’re putting together a snack for a night-shift break

You’d like to add a chocolate flavour to your break, without making sprinkles the whole snack. VGZ and Albert Heijn Leefstijl recommend light, protein-rich foods and wholegrain products as a starting point for eating during a night shift.

If you prefer a milk chocolate flavour

You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade cocoa claim and prefer milk chocolate. According to the ingredients list, PLUS’s milk chocolate version contains milk powder. Check the label if milk or lactose is a concern for you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want chocolate sprinkles as a spread or topping, or whether you’re looking for a complete snack for your break. Then compare the Fairtrade claim, nutritional information and ingredients for the specific version.

Dark Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles

Best for: You’re looking for a dark chocolate flavour and a vegan-labelled option with a Fairtrade cocoa claim, such as PLUS’s.

Worth noting: PLUS lists 63.8 g of sugars per 100 g and warns that the product may contain traces of milk and lactose.

Milk chocolate Fairtrade sprinkles

Best for: You prefer a milk chocolate flavour and want a Fairtrade cocoa claim too, such as the one on PLUS’s milk chocolate version.

Worth noting: This version contains milk and lactose, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

A different snack for your break

Best for: You’re mainly looking for the foundations of a snack for your night-shift break, rather than a sweet spread.

Worth noting: In this case, sprinkles are best used as a flavour boost. VGZ and Albert Heijn Leefstijl focus on light, protein-rich choices and wholegrain products for night-shift meals.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade claim Check the specific pack to see whether the claim applies to Fairtrade cocoa, and read the explanation of the claim. I want to know whether the cocoa in my sprinkles is covered by the Fairtrade claim, rather than relying on the shop’s name. Around 46% of consumers prioritise a verifiable Fairtrade cocoa claim.
Snack for your break Compare the sugars per 100 g and decide what role the sprinkles will play in your whole snack. During my night shift, I want something for a break, but I don’t want sprinkles to be the whole snack. The make-up of the snack matters most to around 36% of consumers.
Flavour and ingredients Compare the dark and milk chocolate sprinkles, and read the current ingredients list and allergen information. I like to choose a flavour that suits me, but I also need to know whether the product contains milk or may contain traces of it. Flavour and ingredients are top priorities for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking Fairtrade as nutritional advice

    A Fairtrade claim doesn’t tell you about the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles. PLUS lists 63.8 g of sugars per 100 g for its dark Fairtrade version.

    Consider the Fairtrade claim and the nutritional information separately, and keep an eye on the portion you use.

  • Assuming a vegan label means allergen-free

    PLUS’s dark Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles are vegan-labelled, but according to the product information, they may contain milk and lactose.

    If you have a milk allergy, check the current allergen information on the packaging. The vegan label doesn’t replace this check.

  • Having sprinkles as your whole break-time snack

    Chocolate sprinkles are a sweet spread or topping. For night shifts, VGZ and Albert Heijn Leefstijl recommend choosing light, protein-rich foods and wholegrain products.

    If you want to take sprinkles with you, use them as an addition to something like wholemeal bread, yoghurt or quark, rather than making them the only part of your break.

  • Confusing different cocoa certifications

    PLUS lists Fairtrade Cocoa for the sprinkles discussed here. By contrast, the product information for De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles and ALDI Kiekeboe sprinkles refers to Rainforest Alliance.

    If Fairtrade cocoa is a requirement for you, check the certification on the specific packaging.

Brands compared

PLUS

PLUS lists Fairtrade Cocoa on both its dark and milk chocolate sprinkles, which come in 300 g packs.

  • The dark version is vegan-labelled and, according to PLUS, contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • The dark version may contain milk and lactose; the milk chocolate version contains milk and lactose as ingredients. Check the nutritional information for both versions too.

Fairtrade Original

Albert Heijn describes Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles in a 300 g pack as being made with cocoa from Fairtrade farmers.

  • The product page lists 33% cocoa.
  • Albert Heijn marks this product as no longer available in its range. Check availability before considering it as an option to buy.

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter milk chocolate sprinkles listed by PLUS carry a Rainforest Alliance cocoa claim.

  • The ingredients and nutritional information for this milk chocolate version make it easy to compare with other sprinkles.
  • Rainforest Alliance is not the same claim as Fairtrade. This version contains milk and lactose; PLUS lists 70 g of sugars per 100 g.

ALDI / Kiekeboe

ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate sprinkles in milk and dark varieties, both in 300 g packs.

  • The product information says these sprinkles are Rainforest Alliance certified.
  • The fact that ALDI sells Fairtrade chocolate in other product formats doesn’t mean these sprinkles carry a Fairtrade claim.

Lidl

Lidl lists 300 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles as a supermarket product.

  • You can assess these sprinkles as a product in their own right by checking the packaging.
  • The Fairtrade claim Lidl makes for its Way To Go chocolate bars doesn’t automatically apply to its chocolate sprinkles.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles a snack on their own for a night shift?

Chocolate sprinkles are better suited as a spread or topping than as a complete snack for your break. PLUS’s dark version contains 63.8 g of sugars per 100 g; VGZ and Albert Heijn Leefstijl recommend light, protein-rich choices and wholegrain products for eating during night shifts.

Can I choose PLUS dark Fairtrade sprinkles if I have a milk allergy?

Don’t rely on the vegan label alone: PLUS says its dark Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose. If you have a milk allergy, always check the current allergen information on the packaging.

Does a Fairtrade label mean that all the ingredients are Fairtrade?

No, that doesn’t automatically follow from the label. Fairtrade Netherlands says a composite product can carry the Fairtrade label if at least 20% of it is made up of Fairtrade ingredients. Check the packaging to see which claim applies to the chocolate sprinkles.

What should I check on the chocolate sprinkles packaging?

Check the ingredients, allergen information, nutritional details and explanation of any Fairtrade claim on the specific version. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and also consider the portion you plan to use.