Who is this choice relevant to?

Shopper looking for Fairtrade cocoa

Wants a chocolate sprits biscuit to take on the go and is looking for a Fairtrade claim that applies to that exact variety.

Sporty shopper looking for a biscuit on the go

Wants something to pack in their gym bag, but distinguishes between a chocolate biscuit and a snack that better suits other dietary preferences.

Shopper for whom allergens are a deciding factor

Checks the current ingredients and warnings about possible traces before buying. Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients, among others, in Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check whether the Fairtrade claim applies to the chocolate or cocoa in the sprits biscuit you’ve chosen. Then look at the packaging and nutritional information to see if it suits your snack break.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Fairtrade cocoa Look for a Fairtrade claim for the cocoa or chocolate in this variety on the current packaging or product page. I want to take a chocolate sprits biscuit with me, but only if the Fairtrade claim applies to the biscuit I’ve chosen. For around 42% of consumers, this product-specific confirmation comes first.
Carrying it in your gym bag Check the type of packaging and the storage instructions; carry the biscuits in sealed packaging. I want my biscuits to stay protected on the go and to be able to carry them in line with the storage instructions. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Nutritional information and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen warnings and nutritional information per 100 g or per serving, if provided. Before packing a chocolate biscuit, I want to know what’s in it and whether any allergens are relevant to me. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label comes before the other considerations.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a retailer’s claim applies to every sprits biscuit

    Fairtrade Netherlands lists Fairtrade products at various supermarkets. On its own, this doesn’t tell you whether the cocoa in a specific own-brand sprits biscuit is Fairtrade certified.

    Check the Fairtrade claim on the current packaging or product page for the exact variety you’re buying.

  • Confusing Fairtrade with nutritional value

    A Fairtrade claim for cocoa doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a biscuit contains. The product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate lists 29,2 g of sugars and 14,8 g of saturated fat per 100 g.

    Read the nutritional information and compare the portion you plan to take with your other options for that snack break.

  • Reading only the front of the packet

    Verkade lists wheat and milk ingredients in Nobo Sprits milk chocolate. If you need to watch out for allergens, the full ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces are also important.

    Check the current label when you buy, even if you’ve bought a product with the same name before.

  • Putting the biscuits loose in your gym bag

    Sealed packaging helps protect the biscuits while you’re carrying them. Whether the packaging is suitable for individual portions depends on the variety you choose.

    Check the type of packaging if you want to take a portion with you, and follow the storage instructions on the packet.

Relevant brands and retailers to explore

Verkade

Relevant for its Nobo Sprits milk chocolate. Albert Heijn lists a layer of Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate for this variety; Verkade says it uses Fairtrade-certified cocoa in the chocolate layers on its biscuits.

  • The Fairtrade claim applies to this chocolate variety.
  • Don’t assume this means other Verkade biscuits are Fairtrade; check the current packaging.

Albert Heijn

The product page for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate lists a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate. Fairtrade Netherlands also lists Fairtrade products in Albert Heijn’s range.

  • The Verkade product page makes a specific claim about this variety.
  • General information about the range doesn’t confirm that another sprits biscuit contains Fairtrade cocoa.

PLUS

Fairtrade Netherlands says that PLUS uses Fairtrade cocoa in its own-brand products.

  • This information can be a good reason to check the label of a specific product.
  • If you’re considering a PLUS sprits biscuit, check the current packaging; the general claim doesn’t identify a specific variety.

Jumbo

Fairtrade Netherlands lists various Fairtrade products at Jumbo, including chocolate.

  • The range offers some leads if you’re looking for a Fairtrade claim.
  • A claim about Fairtrade chocolate doesn’t confirm the status of a specific Jumbo sprits biscuit.

ALDI

Fairtrade Netherlands lists Fairtrade products and chocolate bars at ALDI.

  • This information relates to Fairtrade options in the range.
  • Check the label of a specific sprits biscuit; information about chocolate bars doesn’t automatically apply to biscuits.

Chocolate sprits biscuits at Joybuy

This chocolate variety is a good match if you’re looking for a sprits biscuit with a product-specific Fairtrade claim. If you’re packing it in your gym bag, also check the current ingredients, allergens and type of packaging.

Verkade Nobo Spritzed milk chocolate, 150 g pack

Verkade Nobo Spritzed milk chocolate 150 g

An option if you’d like to take a chocolate sprits biscuit for a snack break and are looking for a product-specific Fairtrade claim.

Joybuy’s product description lists a layer of Fairtrade milk chocolate; the pack contains 150 g. Before buying, check the current allergen information and type of packaging if you want to take individual portions with you.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How can I identify Fairtrade cocoa in a sprits biscuit?

Look for an explicit Fairtrade claim for the cocoa or chocolate in the variety you’ve chosen on the current packaging or product page. For example, Albert Heijn lists a layer of Verkade Fairtrade milk chocolate on Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate; a general claim by a retailer isn’t enough to confirm it applies to another biscuit.

Is a chocolate sprits biscuit suitable as a snack around a workout?

You can choose a chocolate sprits biscuit as a snack, but its Fairtrade status doesn’t tell you anything about its nutritional value. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and, if provided, per serving to compare it with other snacks.

Which allergens should I check in Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate?

Verkade lists wheat flour and milk ingredients, among others, and warns that the product may contain other gluten-containing cereals. If you have an allergy, check the full, current ingredients list and warnings on the packaging.

How should I carry chocolate sprits biscuits in a gym bag?

Keep the biscuits in sealed packaging and follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. Before buying, check the type of packaging if you want to take individual portions with you.