Who should bear these points in mind?

Anyone who requires Fairtrade as a must-have

You want to serve chocolate sprinkles at the family dinner that are specifically labelled Fairtrade, rather than relying on a general sustainability claim.

Anyone catering for a guest with a milk allergy

For your group, the allergen information determines whether you can serve a particular type of chocolate sprinkles. The word ‘dark’ alone doesn’t tell you.

Anyone keeping an eye on portion size

You want to serve rusks with chocolate sprinkles and decide in advance how much topping to use. To do that, check the sugars and saturated fats in the nutritional information.

What should you look for when choosing?

For this family dinner, start by checking the Fairtrade label on the chocolate sprinkles. Then check the packaging for the guests who’ll be eating with you, and decide how much to use on each rusk.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Fairtrade label Check that Fairtrade appears on the exact pack or current product page; another cocoa certification is not the same thing. For my family dinner, I want to be sure the chocolate sprinkles meet my Fairtrade requirement. Around 50% of consumers put this requirement first.
Milk allergens Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack, even for dark chocolate sprinkles. If a guest has a milk allergy, I need to take the warning about possible traces of milk into account before serving the chocolate sprinkles. For around 25% of consumers, allergen information is the top priority.
Portion size and nutritional value Compare sugars and saturated fats per 100 g, and decide how much chocolate sprinkles to use on each rusk. When I’m serving several rusks, I want to make a conscious choice about how much sweet topping to use. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size and nutritional value.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking another cocoa certification for Fairtrade

    Jumbo says its own Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 380 g uses Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. This does not prove that the pack meets the Fairtrade requirement.

    Check for the Fairtrade label on the specific chocolate sprinkles you’re buying.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles can’t contain milk

    Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g states that the product may contain milk. If a guest has a milk allergy, this warning is important when choosing what to serve.

    Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current pack. If you’re unsure, discuss what you plan to serve with the guest or their carer.

  • Losing track of how much chocolate sprinkles you’re using

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, chocolate sprinkles are high in sugars and saturated fats. So even with a Fairtrade product, the amount you use still matters.

    Decide in advance how much chocolate sprinkles you want to use on each rusk, and check the nutritional information on the pack.

Brands and retailers to consider

Fairtrade Original

The 380 g dark chocolate sprinkles are labelled Fairtrade at Albert Heijn and Jumbo. The product information states that this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • The Fairtrade label applies to the specific 380 g dark variety.
  • This variety may contain milk. Also check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g as a Fairtrade product on its product page.

  • The product information includes details such as the ingredients, allergens and nutritional value of this variety.
  • Product information can change, so use the pack you buy for the latest details.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur 380 g and its own Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 380 g.

  • The product information for the Fairtrade Original variety includes the Fairtrade label.
  • The Jumbo own-brand variety mentioned uses Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa; don’t treat this as a Fairtrade label.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether chocolate sprinkles meet my Fairtrade requirement?

Check that Fairtrade appears on the exact pack of chocolate sprinkles. Albert Heijn and Jumbo label Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g this way; another cocoa certification doesn’t prove that it meets this requirement.

Are dark Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles suitable for a guest with a milk allergy?

You can’t tell from the ‘dark’ or Fairtrade label: Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g states that the product may contain milk. Read the current label and involve the guest or their carer in deciding what to serve.

Should I look for iodine-enriched baker’s salt in chocolate sprinkles?

The mention of baker’s salt is not, in itself, a reason to choose or rule out chocolate sprinkles. Information from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority about iodine from baker’s salt relates to bread and other bakery products; check the product label for the ingredients in chocolate sprinkles.

How should I store opened chocolate sprinkles until the family dinner?

Store the chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dry place and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Also check the best-before date before serving.