Organisers who require Fairtrade
You’re looking for sprits biscuits with a verifiable claim about Fairtrade cocoa. It matters whether that claim appears on the specific product or only in general information about a retailer’s range.
Who is this choice important for?
Organisers who need to consider allergens
You’re handing out biscuits to a group and want to know in advance which allergens are listed on the packaging. One type of chocolate sprits biscuit may not be suitable for everyone.
Teams planning how many portions they need
You want to know whether the pack contains enough biscuits for everyone attending. The net weight can help, but check the stated portion size or number of biscuits too.
What should you look for when buying?
First, check exactly what the Fairtrade claim covers. Then look at the allergens on the pack and work out how many portions you need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Read the claim and check for any certification mark on the specific pack. Find out whether the statement applies to the cocoa or to more of the ingredients. | If Fairtrade cocoa is a requirement, I want to know exactly what the claim covers for these biscuits. Around 42% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Allergens | Ask about any relevant allergies and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | When catering for a mixed group, I want to avoid putting out a biscuit that’s unsuitable for someone with a known allergy. For around 25% of consumers, allergens are their main concern. |
| Number of portions | Compare the number of people attending with the stated portion size or the number of biscuits in the pack. | If I’m organising the meeting break, I want to bring enough biscuits for everyone. For around 33% of consumers, the number of portions is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the product name proves it’s Fairtrade
The title of PLUS Chocolate Sprits mentions Fairtrade, while PLUS states that the cocoa mass and cocoa butter are Rainforest Alliance-certified. So the title alone doesn’t confirm a Fairtrade claim for the cocoa.
Before buying, check the specific pack to see which certification mark or cocoa claim it carries.
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Putting out one type of sprits biscuit for everyone
Albert Heijn’s product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate lists milk, wheat and soya, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame. PLUS chocolate sprits biscuits also list several allergens.
Ask about any relevant allergies in advance, keep the packaging available when serving the biscuits and offer a clearly labelled alternative if needed.
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Assuming the pack weight tells you how many biscuits there are
A 150 g or 200 g pack doesn’t tell you exactly how many biscuits you can hand out. For the 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, the stated portion size is around 16.7 g, which works out at about nine portions.
Decide how many portions you want to offer, then check the contents of the pack you’re buying.
Brands to consider
Verkade
For the 150 g pack of Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, Jumbo states that the cocoa is Fairtrade through mass balance. The claim relates to the sourcing of the cocoa and doesn’t automatically apply to all the ingredients in the biscuits.
- Albert Heijn and Jumbo state a Fairtrade cocoa claim for this specific product.
- The product contains milk, wheat and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame. Check the current packaging before handing it out.
PLUS
PLUS lists Chocolate Sprits in a 200 g pack. Fairtrade appears in the product title, but the ingredients information states that the cocoa mass and cocoa butter are Rainforest Alliance-certified.
- The listed 200 g pack gives you a clear starting point for working out how many packs you’ll need.
- If Fairtrade is a requirement, check the pack itself. According to PLUS’s product information, these biscuits contain wheat, egg, soya and milk.
Biscuits for your meeting break
This product selection features the 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate for a work meeting where Fairtrade cocoa matters. For this product too, check the current packaging for the cocoa claim and allergen information.
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Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate 150 g
An option for a meeting break if you’re looking for sprits biscuits with a specific Fairtrade cocoa claim. Jumbo states that this product uses Fairtrade cocoa through mass balance; this doesn’t confirm that all the ingredients are Fairtrade-certified.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists milk, wheat and soya; it may also contain nuts and sesame. Before serving, read the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.
Frequently asked questions
Are sprits biscuits made with Fairtrade cocoa fully Fairtrade-certified?
Not necessarily. Jumbo states that Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate uses Fairtrade cocoa through mass balance; this doesn’t confirm that all the ingredients are Fairtrade-certified. Fairtrade Netherlands distinguishes between certification marks for products with multiple ingredients, so read the precise claim on the pack.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate sprits biscuits for a work meeting?
Check the allergens for the specific product you’re handing out. Albert Heijn lists milk, wheat and soya for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, and notes that it may contain nuts and sesame. PLUS lists wheat, egg, soya and milk among the allergens in its chocolate sprits biscuits. Keep the packaging available so attendees can read the latest information.
How do I work out how many sprits biscuits I need?
First decide how many biscuits you want to offer, then compare that number with the portions or biscuits per pack. For the 150 g pack of Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, the stated portion size is around 16.7 g, or about nine portions per pack.
Does a supermarket’s general cocoa claim prove that its sprits biscuits are Fairtrade?
No. Check the claim for the specific biscuits. Lidl lists several certification schemes for its own-brand cocoa, including Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and organic certification; that doesn’t mean every biscuit has Fairtrade status. So check the label of the product you want to buy.