According to the ingredients list at Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain aniseed, but no cocoa or chocolate. So choose them for their aniseed flavour, not as Fairtrade chocolate spread. If you’re looking for chocolate with a Fairtrade mark for your secondary school lunch, consider chocolate sprinkles and check the current pack for the certification mark, ingredients and allergens. Also bear in mind any school policies.
If both chocolate and a Fairtrade mark matter to you, start by checking the type of spread. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Albert Heijn doesn’t mention cocoa. For chocolate sprinkles, check the mark on the pack.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are a good fit if you’re specifically looking for sweetened aniseed to sprinkle on bread. According to the product information at Albert Heijn, they aren’t a chocolate spread.
When comparing sweet spreads, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and read the allergen information. If you’re unsure, ask about the school’s policies on packed lunches and canteen options.
Choose these when: you’re looking for aniseed flavour and Fairtrade chocolate isn’t a requirement.
Things to consider: the ingredients list at Albert Heijn doesn’t mention cocoa or chocolate, but does list wheat starch.
Consider this when: you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles and want to check for a Fairtrade mark on the pack.
Things to consider: Fairtrade Original describes this as dark chocolate sprinkles, not aniseed spread. Check the current certification mark and nutritional information separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and Fairtrade | Look for cocoa or chocolate in the ingredients and check the Fairtrade mark on the pack. For a mark with an arrow, Fairtrade International also refers you to information on the back. | If I want to take Fairtrade chocolate spread with me, I don’t want to accidentally choose aniseed spread. For around 50% of consumers, chocolate and Fairtrade are the top priority. |
| Sweet spreads in a school lunch | Compare the sugar content per 100 g and per portion on the label, and ask about any school policies. | I want to take a sweet spread with me while being able to assess the portion I use and what’s allowed at school. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this balance when it comes to school lunches. |
| Aniseed flavour and allergens | Check that aniseed is the flavour you want, and read the current allergen information, especially for wheat and cereals containing gluten. | If I want aniseed spread, the allergen information also needs to suit our needs at home. For around 20% of consumers, aniseed flavour and checking allergens are the main priorities. |
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Albert Heijn mentions aniseed, but no cocoa or chocolate. So they won’t meet your needs if you’re looking for Fairtrade chocolate spread.
First check that the spread actually contains chocolate, then look for the Fairtrade mark.
A Fairtrade mark answers a different question from the nutritional information on a pack. It doesn’t tell you how much sugar a portion contains.
Check the certification mark, ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and the rest of the lunch separately.
If a certification mark or allergen is key to your choice, what matters is the information on the pack of the product you actually use.
Read the current pack before buying or using the product, paying particular attention to the Fairtrade mark and allergen information.
Gestampte Muisjes are worth considering if you’re looking for a traditional aniseed spread to sprinkle on bread.
Hagelslag Puur is worth considering if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles.
No. The ingredients list at Albert Heijn includes sugar, aniseed, wheat starch, glucose syrup and colourings, but no cocoa or chocolate.
Look for the mark on the current pack. If it has an arrow, Fairtrade International advises you to read the back for further information about the ingredients and sourcing method.
Yes, if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles rather than aniseed spread. Fairtrade Original describes Hagelslag Puur as dark chocolate sprinkles. Before choosing, check the Fairtrade mark, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current pack.
Read the allergen information on the current pack. The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Albert Heijn mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Ask the school about its policies for packed lunches and any canteen options. The Dutch government describes De Gezonde Schoolkantine as a programme that supports schools with their food options and policies. For your lunch choice, the specific rules at your school are what matter.
