Who is this choice relevant to?

Consumers who require Fairtrade

You want to see an explicit Fairtrade claim on the page for the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. A general statement about sustainable cocoa isn’t enough for you.

Consumers who match pack size to how much they use

You order chocolate sprinkles with your regular groceries and want to choose a pack size that suits how often you use the product.

Consumers who check ingredients carefully

You want to know which allergens and nutritional values apply to the exact variant before you order. Even with dark chocolate sprinkles, you’ll need to look beyond the flavour name.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the certification of the specific chocolate sprinkles. Then compare pack sizes and check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information before you pay.

What to consider What to check Who is it important to?
Fairtrade claim Check the product page to see whether Fairtrade is stated for the product or its cocoa. Also check what the mark on the packaging refers to. If Fairtrade is a requirement for me, I want to know what the claim applies to for these chocolate sprinkles. For around 50% of consumers, having a Fairtrade claim they can verify comes first.
Pack size Check the net weight and choose a size that suits how much you expect to use. If you regularly add chocolate sprinkles to your order, you’ll want a pack size that suits how much you use at home. Around 30% of consumers prioritise matching pack size to how much they use.
Allergens and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergen statement for the exact variant. Also check the nutritional values per 100 g and, if provided, per serving. If I have an allergy, I don’t want to assume from the word ‘dark’ that a product contains no milk. For around 20% of consumers, checking allergens or nutritional information is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing another cocoa certification with Fairtrade

    A claim that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance-certified doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles also carry a Fairtrade claim. That distinction is crucial if Fairtrade is a condition of your purchase.

    Read the certification claim on the page for the exact variant and check the packaging when it arrives.

  • Choosing a larger pack without considering how much you use

    The chocolate sprinkle variants described come in different pack sizes. The largest size won’t necessarily suit how much you use at home.

    Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use and read the storage advice for your chosen variant.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles contain no milk

    Albert Heijn states that Fairtrade Original Dark may contain milk. According to the product information, the Delicata Dark variant reviewed contains milk and lactose.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergen statement for the exact pack, even if the flavour is described as ‘dark’.

  • Assuming certification tells you about nutritional value

    A cocoa certification on its own doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat the chocolate sprinkles contain.

    Assess the certification and nutritional information separately, and consider the portion size you use.

Brands and product ranges compared

Fairtrade Original

A relevant choice if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles with an explicit Fairtrade claim online. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the 380 g dark variant; Albert Heijn states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • The product listing for this dark variant states that it is Fairtrade.
  • Check each variant individually: a claim about the brand doesn’t tell you whether every version is available or what its ingredients are.

Delicata

Albert Heijn’s page for Delicata Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 200 g states that the cocoa is Fairtrade-certified.

  • The Fairtrade claim applies to the cocoa in this specific variant.
  • The dark variant described contains milk and lactose. Check the allergen information if that matters to your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s own-brand range is worth comparing if Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa is acceptable to you. The Jumbo page for 380 g dark chocolate sprinkles states that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance-certified and that the product contains at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • The dark variant described clearly states which cocoa claim applies.
  • Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa is not the same claim as Fairtrade.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product pages show why you should check each variant when ordering online: AH Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 250 g states that its cocoa is Rainforest Alliance-certified, while the Fairtrade Original and Delicata products described carry a Fairtrade claim.

  • Individual product pages help you compare certification and ingredients for each variant.
  • Certification for a branded product sold by Albert Heijn doesn’t automatically apply to AH chocolate sprinkles.

Venz

Venz is worth comparing if you’d also like to consider chocolate sprinkles made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. The Venz chocolate sprinkles with vanilla flavour described carry this cocoa claim on the Joybuy product page.

  • The product information links the cocoa claim to a specific variant.
  • This claim doesn’t make the variant Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles; also check the allergens for the pack you’ve chosen.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

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

Look on the page for the exact variant for the words Fairtrade, the Fairtrade mark or Fairtrade-certified cocoa, and check the packaging when it arrives. Fairtrade International describes different marks for composite products, so also check what the packaging says the mark applies to.

Is Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa the same as Fairtrade?

No, they are different certification claims. The AH and Jumbo own-brand products described state that their cocoa is Rainforest Alliance-certified. The Fairtrade Original and Delicata variants described state that they are Fairtrade or made with Fairtrade-certified cocoa. Choose according to the claim you require.

Can I check allergens before paying when ordering online?

According to the European Commission, mandatory food information must be available before a distance sale is completed. Look up the allergen information for the exact chocolate sprinkle variant and check the label on the packaging when it arrives, too.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically milk-free?

No. Albert Heijn states that Fairtrade Original Dark may contain milk; according to the product information, the Delicata Dark variant described contains milk and lactose. So the word ‘dark’ is no substitute for checking the ingredients and allergens.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles from an online order?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variant you’ve chosen. The product information described for Fairtrade Original and Jumbo recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place. Check the advice on your pack when it arrives.