Who is this choice relevant to?

The Fairtrade party planner

You want to serve chocolate sprinkles that carry the Fairtrade mark on the variety you choose, rather than relying on the brand’s reputation alone.

The host who checks allergens

You’re serving guests with different dietary needs, so you check the ingredients and allergens in both the sprinkles and the rusks.

The practical party planner

You want to choose a flavour that suits your guests and check that the variety you want is available before you get everything ready.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check the certification on the exact variety of chocolate sprinkles, then check the allergens in both products. After that, compare the flavour and how easy the products are to find.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Fairtrade on the chocolate sprinkles Check for the Fairtrade mark on the packaging or current product page for the exact variety. I want chocolate sprinkles that are demonstrably Fairtrade for the get-together, not just a product with a different certification. Around 43% of consumers prioritise this certification.
Allergens in both products Read the ingredients and allergen information for both the chocolate sprinkles and the rusks; don’t rely on the word ‘dark’. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the whole combination is suitable for them. For around 29% of consumers, allergens are their main concern.
Flavour and preparation Compare the varieties you’re considering by cocoa content, and check storage instructions and availability. I want to choose a flavour that suits my guests and prepare the get-together with products I can actually buy. Practicality and flavour come first for around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Rainforest Alliance means Fairtrade

    De Ruijter Specials intens puur, as described by Albert Heijn, contains Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. This does not prove that the same variety of chocolate sprinkles also carries the Fairtrade mark.

    If Fairtrade is a must, look for the mark on the exact packaging or current product page.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles don’t contain milk

    According to Albert Heijn, Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g may contain milk. So ‘dark’ is no substitute for checking the allergen information.

    If anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging for both the sprinkles and the rusks, and choose products that meet your guests’ needs.

  • Using an old product page as proof that a product is available

    The Albert Heijn pages consulted listed the milk and extra-dark varieties of Fairtrade Original as no longer part of its range. That doesn’t tell you whether another variety is available.

    Check which exact flavour and pack size you can buy shortly before the get-together. Don’t quietly swap one variety for a product with a different certification.

  • Assuming rusks contain iodised baker’s salt

    The type of salt matters if you’re specifically looking for it, but you can’t tell from the product name ‘rusks’.

    Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which type of salt is used in the rusks you’ve chosen.

Brands compared

Fairtrade Original

Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade for the 380 g dark chocolate sprinkles variety, which contains at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • The Fairtrade mark applies to this specific dark variety.
  • This variety may contain milk. The pages consulted listed the milk and extra-dark varieties as no longer part of the range.

De Ruijter

A brand of chocolate sprinkles to compare if Fairtrade isn’t your deciding factor.

  • For the Specials intens puur variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa and at least 52% cocoa solids.
  • That mark does not demonstrate Fairtrade certification for the same variety. Also check the allergens on the pack you choose.

Venz

The 400 g dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed offer a comparison in terms of product details and certification.

  • Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa; the variety reviewed contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • This information does not support a Fairtrade choice. Jumbo lists milk and soya as allergens for this variety.

Bolletje

The rusks provide the base for the chocolate sprinkles, so you’ll need to check their allergens separately.

  • Bolletje provides an ingredients and allergens list for Echte Beschuit.
  • According to Bolletje, this variety contains cereals containing gluten, wheat, rye and egg. The rusks tell you nothing about the certification of the chocolate sprinkles.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles for a get-together?

Check that the Fairtrade mark appears on the exact variety of chocolate sprinkles. For example, Albert Heijn lists it for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g; a mark on a different variety or from another certification scheme does not provide the same information.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles free from milk?

No, you can’t tell from the word ‘dark’. Albert Heijn states that Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g may contain milk; if you have an allergy, always check the current allergen information on the pack you choose.

What should I check when serving rusks to guests with allergies?

Check the rusks separately from the chocolate sprinkles. Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten, wheat, rye and egg for Echte Beschuit; check the ingredients and allergens shown on the pack you choose.

How can I tell whether rusks contain iodised baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer of the rusks you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on the product category alone if the type of salt used matters to your choice.