If Fairtrade is a must for you, choose a variety that is explicitly labelled as such: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur 380 g as Fairtrade. Also check the label on the exact variety for sugar content, allergens and storage advice; the Fairtrade label alone tells you nothing about these.
You want to take chocolate sprinkles with you or enjoy them on bread at home, and will only choose a variety that is explicitly labelled Fairtrade. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur 380 g as Fairtrade.
You want to consider the nutritional value and your portion size when having chocolate sprinkles for lunch. According to the Voedingscentrum, chocolate sprinkles are high in sugar and saturated fat, and are not included in the Schijf van Vijf.
You’re choosing a variety for a lunchbox or to share, so you check the label for each flavour. Fairtrade Original says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk; its milk chocolate variety contains milk.
First decide whether Fairtrade is a requirement. Then compare the nutritional information and check that the exact variety suits the people eating it and the lunch you’re taking with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade label | Look for the Fairtrade label on the exact variety you’ve chosen; Rainforest Alliance cocoa is not the same certification. | If Fairtrade is a deciding factor for my lunch supplies, I want to see the label on the product I choose. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this requirement. |
| Sugar and portion size | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and consider how much you actually use. According to Fairtrade Original, Fairtrade Original Puur contains 65,8 g of sugars per 100 g. | When choosing a sweet topping, I want to be able to judge how many chocolate sprinkles I put on my bread. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Allergens and storage | Read the allergen statement for the exact variety and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | For a shared lunch or a bag you’re taking out with you, the variety needs to suit everyone eating it and be easy to store properly. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this need. |
The chocolate sprinkle varieties described by Albert Heijn, De Ruijter and Venz mention Rainforest Alliance cocoa. This doesn’t confirm that the exact variety also carries the Fairtrade label.
If Fairtrade is a condition of your purchase, look for the label on the packaging or in the product information for the variety you’ve chosen.
According to Fairtrade Original, Fairtrade Original Puur contains 65,8 g of sugars per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker as containing 43 g of sugars per 100 g and compares it with its own Chocolade hagel puur. This doesn’t automatically make the lower-sugar variety a Fairtrade choice.
Assess the Fairtrade label and nutritional value separately, using the label on the exact product packaging.
Fairtrade Original says its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk. So the flavour name is no substitute for checking allergens.
Read the allergen statement for the variety you’ve chosen every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought it before.
Fairtrade Original’s product information advises storing its chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place. This is also worth bearing in mind when packing a portion to take with you.
Store your supply at home according to the label and take a portion in a well-sealed container.
For anyone looking for an explicit Fairtrade label: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur 380 g as Fairtrade.
The own-brand range includes a lower-sugar dark chocolate sprinkle variety for consumers who prioritise this over an explicit Fairtrade requirement.
Jumbo lists Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur 380 g and also has its own dark chocolate sprinkle variety with a different cocoa certification.
A dark chocolate sprinkle variety to compare by taste and product information, rather than to assume it’s Fairtrade without checking.
Venz offers chocolate sprinkle varieties in different flavours; if you’re choosing one for a lunchbox, compare the exact variety.
Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur 380 g is an option that Albert Heijn and Jumbo explicitly label as Fairtrade. Check the label on the exact variety when you buy it; another flavour won’t necessarily have the same product information.
No. Don’t take a Rainforest Alliance cocoa label as confirmation that chocolate sprinkles are Fairtrade. If Fairtrade is a must for you, check that the product you’ve chosen also carries the Fairtrade label.
The Fairtrade label alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat the product contains. Fairtrade Original lists 65,8 g of sugars per 100 g for its dark chocolate sprinkles; check the nutritional information on the packaging to see what this means for your portion.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and take a portion in a well-sealed container. Fairtrade Original advises storing its dark chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place.
Don’t assume they are just because they’re described as ‘dark’: according to Fairtrade Original, its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk. Read the allergen statement on the exact packaging before choosing a variety.
