For those who require Fairtrade
Pupils and parents who only want to pack chocolate sprinkles if the specific packaging or product page says Fairtrade. Albert Heijn and Jumbo do this for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur.
Who is this choice relevant to?
For those comparing cocoa certifications
Consumers who want to know whether a Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa label meets their requirements, or whether they specifically want a Fairtrade label.
For lunch planners checking portions and allergens
Parents and pupils who want to pack chocolate sprinkles as a sweet sandwich topping and check the quantity, nutritional information and allergens for their chosen product in advance.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the certification you want to see on the chocolate sprinkles themselves. Then consider how the topping fits into a school lunch and whether an alternative certification is acceptable to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Fairtrade label | Look for Fairtrade on the packaging or product page for the exact chocolate sprinkles you have chosen. | If I specifically want Fairtrade for a school lunch, the label must apply to this product. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Check the portion size you use and compare the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g. | If you pack a sweet topping, you’ll want to decide how much chocolate sprinkles to put on a sandwich. Portion size matters most to around 42% of consumers. |
| Availability and alternative certification | Check which certification appears on the available product; Rainforest Alliance is not a Fairtrade label. | If I see a different type of chocolate sprinkles in my shop, I want to know whether its cocoa certification meets my requirements. This is the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing a general cocoa policy with Fairtrade labelling on the chocolate sprinkles
Lidl describes its own-label cocoa as coming from certified sustainable agriculture. This kind of company-wide statement, like a Rainforest Alliance label on a different product, is not the same as a Fairtrade label on the chocolate sprinkles you have chosen.
Is Fairtrade essential? Check the current packaging or product listing for the exact product.
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Thinking of Fairtrade as nutritional information
The certification tells you whether the product carries a Fairtrade label; it doesn’t tell you how much chocolate sprinkles to put on a sandwich. Voedingscentrum highlights the sugar, saturated fat and calories in chocolate sprinkles.
For a school lunch, check the portion size and nutritional information separately from the certification.
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Assuming what the allergens are from the name ‘dark chocolate sprinkles’
‘Pure’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for a specific product. According to the product information, Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur may contain milk; Venz Hagelslag puur lists milk and soya, while Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur may contain milk.
Before packing, read the current label on the packaging you’re actually using.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
Fairtrade Original
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list Fairtrade for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g.
- The label applies to this specific chocolate sprinkles product, not just to the brand.
- Check the portion size and label: according to the product information, this product may contain milk.
Venz
Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag puur as containing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
- An option if this certification scheme meets your requirements.
- The Rainforest Alliance label does not confirm Fairtrade certification. Also check the label for milk and soya.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur as well as an own-label product made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
- The product listings let you check the two different certification labels for each product.
- Don’t assume that the Fairtrade label on Fairtrade Original also applies to Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur.
Lidl / Mister Choc
Lidl lists Mister Choc Hagelslag puur in a 600 g pack, available in store only.
- According to Lidl, the cocoa in its own-label products comes from certified sustainable agriculture.
- Don’t treat this general cocoa policy as proof that Mister Choc Hagelslag puur is Fairtrade; check the certification on the pack in store.
Chocolate sprinkles at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Which chocolate sprinkles in this selection have an explicit Fairtrade label?
Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this product as Fairtrade. When you buy it, check the packaging or current product listing for your chosen version.
Are chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa also Fairtrade?
No, these labels are not interchangeable. Albert Heijn lists Venz Hagelslag puur as containing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa, and Jumbo lists the same certification for Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur. Don’t choose these products as Fairtrade options if that certification is essential to you.
What should I look for when checking portion size for a school lunch?
Check how much chocolate sprinkles you actually use and read the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g. Voedingscentrum points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar, saturated fat and calories; a Fairtrade label doesn’t change the nutritional information.
Which allergens should I check in dark chocolate sprinkles?
Read the label on the exact pack, even if the product is called ‘puur’. According to the product information, Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur may contain milk, Venz Hagelslag puur lists milk and soya, and Jumbo Chocolade Hagelslag Puur may contain milk.