Who is this relevant to?

If you want to see Fairtrade on the pack

You’re having coffee with friends and want to choose a product with an explicit Fairtrade statement, rather than relying on the name of a brand or supermarket.

If you want to compare dark chocolate sprinkles

You’re looking for a dark variety to serve with coffee and comparing the stated cocoa solids, ingredients and pack size. The percentage alone won’t tell you how your guests will find the taste.

If you’re catering for guests

You want to know which allergens are listed on the label before serving, and how much chocolate sprinkles you’ll use per person.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the specific product: if Fairtrade is a requirement, it should be stated on the pack or product page. Then compare the pack contents and label with what your guests need.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Fairtrade statement Look for Fairtrade or Fairtrade-certified cocoa on the exact pack. A Rainforest Alliance statement is a different certification. If I want to serve Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles to my guests, I want to see that stated on this product. For around 42% of consumers, a product-specific statement comes first.
Quantity for your group Compare the net weight: Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles contains 380 g, while Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles contains 200 g. When I have several guests, I want to have enough without choosing a bigger pack than I’ll use. Having enough is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.
Dark variety Compare the stated minimum percentages of cocoa solids for the exact varieties: at least 32% for Fairtrade Original dark and at least 43% for Delicata dark. I want to choose dark chocolate sprinkles my guests will enjoy, but I can’t tell that from the cocoa percentage alone. For around 17% of consumers, this taste choice matters most.
Allergens and nutritional information Read the current allergen information and compare sugars per 100 g; also consider how much you’ll serve. If a guest needs to avoid milk, I want to know what the label says before serving. Ingredients and nutritional information come first for around 16% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every cocoa certification means Fairtrade

    Product pages from Albert Heijn and Jumbo state that some chocolate sprinkles are Rainforest Alliance certified, while others explicitly state Fairtrade. If you specifically want Fairtrade, you can’t treat these claims as interchangeable.

    Check the certification statement on the exact pack you’re buying, even if you know another variety from the same brand.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles don’t contain milk

    According to the product information, Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk; Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles contains milk and lactose. So the word ‘dark’ doesn’t answer questions about allergens.

    Read the current label before serving, and ask any guest with a relevant allergy which information they need to check.

  • Looking only at the pack, not the portion

    The amount you put on a slice of bread or dessert matters when you’re looking at nutritional information. Voedingscentrum gives 9.1 g of sugars for a 15 g serving of dark chocolate sprinkles; the figure for a specific product may differ.

    Compare the nutritional information for your chosen product per 100 g and decide how much you actually want to serve.

Brands to consider

Fairtrade Original

The Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles product page states Fairtrade; Jumbo lists this dark variety as weighing 380 g.

  • The product-specific Fairtrade statement and 380 g pack are worth considering if you’re buying for several guests.
  • According to the product information, this dark variety may contain milk. Check the label if this matters to a guest.

Delicata

Albert Heijn states that Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles contains Fairtrade-certified cocoa, at least 43% cocoa solids and comes in a 200 g pack.

  • The smaller pack may suit you if you don’t expect to use as many chocolate sprinkles.
  • According to the product information, this variety contains milk and lactose; the cocoa percentage isn’t a judgement of its taste.

Albert Heijn

Certification statements vary across the range: Delicata contains Fairtrade-certified cocoa, while AH dark chocolate sprinkles states that its cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified.

  • The individual product pages show which certification applies to each type of chocolate sprinkles.
  • A certification on one product doesn’t automatically apply to another type of chocolate sprinkles from Albert Heijn.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles at 380 g, as well as its own chocolate sprinkles with a Rainforest Alliance statement.

  • The product name of the Fairtrade Original variety makes the 380 g pack easy to identify.
  • Don’t consider Jumbo dark chocolate sprinkles to be confirmed as Fairtrade just because it carries a Rainforest Alliance statement.

De Ruijter

Jumbo’s range overview includes De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles, among other products, in a 390 g pack.

  • The stated pack size is a useful guide if you’re looking for a larger pack.
  • If you specifically want Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles, check the certification statement on the De Ruijter variety you choose.

Venz

Venz features in supermarket ranges with different types of chocolate sprinkles, including milk chocolate varieties.

  • The different varieties give you a choice of chocolate sprinkles.
  • If Fairtrade is a requirement, the statement should appear on the specific Venz pack; the brand name alone doesn’t confirm it.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if chocolate sprinkles are Fairtrade?

Check the specific pack for an explicit Fairtrade statement or Fairtrade-certified cocoa. Albert Heijn states this for Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles and Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles respectively; a Rainforest Alliance statement alone doesn’t confirm Fairtrade status.

Which pack is right for coffee with several friends?

At 380 g, Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles contains more than the 200 g pack of Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles. Choose the quantity based on how much you expect to serve and whether you’ll use the rest later.

Are dark chocolate sprinkles automatically milk-free?

No: according to the product information, Fairtrade Original dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk, while Delicata dark chocolate sprinkles contains milk and lactose. Read the current label on the pack you’ve chosen before serving.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles after coffee?

Follow the storage advice on the pack. Fairtrade Original and Delicata product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; also check the best-before date on the pack.

What does Fairtrade tell me about the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

A Fairtrade statement doesn’t replace the product’s nutritional information. Compare the values per 100 g for the chocolate sprinkles you choose and consider how much you’ll serve.