Who is this relevant for?

Shoppers who value Fairtrade

You want to sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over your oliebollen and are looking for a clear Fairtrade mark on the product, rather than just a general sustainability claim.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

You’re serving oliebollen to someone with a food allergy. In that case, the latest information on the packaging matters more than the brand name or Fairtrade mark.

Home bakers looking for a finishing touch

You want to use sprinkles on oliebollen without mistaking them for a basic ingredient in the batter. Fairtrade Original’s product information describes its sprinkles as a product for topping.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to use the sprinkles as a finishing touch. Then check the packaging for the Fairtrade mark and allergen information.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade mark Check that the mark appears on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists it for Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles. I want to finish my oliebollen with sprinkles whose Fairtrade mark I can check on the product; this is the main priority for around 40% of shoppers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Fairtrade Original says its Dark Chocolate Sprinkles may contain milk. If I’m serving oliebollen to someone with a milk allergy, I need to know whether the topping meets their requirements; around 30% of shoppers put allergen checks first.
Using them as a topping Decide whether you’ll add the sprinkles after baking or when serving; don’t rely on them as a substitute for batter ingredients. I’m looking for a chocolate finish and don’t want to accidentally buy an ingredient for the batter; this is the first consideration for around 30% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Fairtrade means a product is suitable for people with allergies

    A Fairtrade mark says nothing about allergens. Fairtrade Original states that its Dark Chocolate Sprinkles may contain milk.

    Read the current packaging before buying or serving the topping. If someone has a milk allergy, don’t assume the product is suitable just because it carries a certification mark.

  • Thinking sprinkles are an essential batter ingredient

    Fairtrade Original’s product information describes its sprinkles as a product for topping. They are not a substitute for the basic ingredients in oliebollen batter.

    Plan to use the sprinkles as a finishing touch after baking or when serving, and choose your batter ingredients separately.

  • Assuming home-made oliebollen must contain iodine

    In 2008, the Government Gazette described an agreement encouraging the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes. This does not mean there is a general requirement for home-made oliebollen.

    Don’t treat this supposed requirement as a condition for buying sprinkles or other ingredients for your oliebollen.

Brands to consider

Fairtrade Original

Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles are a 380 g chocolate sprinkle product with a Fairtrade mark on Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page.

  • Fairtrade Original says this variety contains at least 32% cocoa solids and is intended for sprinkling.
  • The manufacturer says this variety may contain milk. Its described use as a topping doesn’t confirm that it’s suitable for use in oliebollen batter.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you add sprinkles to oliebollen batter?

For this purpose, sprinkles are intended as a finishing touch, not as a standard ingredient in oliebollen batter. Fairtrade Original describes its Dark Chocolate Sprinkles as a product for topping; add them after baking or when serving, for example.

Can I use Fairtrade Original Dark Chocolate Sprinkles if I have a milk allergy?

Don’t assume they’re suitable: Fairtrade Original says these sprinkles may contain milk. Check the current packaging and only choose a topping that meets the relevant allergy requirements.

Do I need to use iodised baker’s salt when making oliebollen at home?

The agreement doesn’t create a general requirement for home-made oliebollen. In 2008, the Government Gazette described how it encourages the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes. So, assuming that iodised salt must be added to oliebollen isn’t a useful condition when shopping.

What should I check on a pack of sprinkles?

For this use, check the product name, the Fairtrade mark if it matters to you, the ingredients and allergens, the pack size, and the storage and best-before information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority emphasises that information on prepacked food labels must be clearly legible.