Who is this choice important for?

Hosts who require Fairtrade

You’re looking for chocolate spritz biscuits whose information for that exact variant lists Fairtrade cocoa. Albert Heijn says this is the case for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk; check the packaging when you buy the pack.

Hosts comparing packaging and certification labels

You want enough spritz biscuits for everyone while also checking the cocoa label. PLUS’s product information lists a 200 g pack of its chocolate spritz biscuits and Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa, despite the Fairtrade claim in the product title.

Hosts who need to consider allergens

You want to check which biscuits are suitable for your guests. To do so, read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, any allergens that must be declared have to be clearly listed on the label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether Fairtrade cocoa is a requirement for your neighbourhood get-together. Then check the allergens, quantity and type of chocolate on each pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who does this matter to?
Fairtrade cocoa Look for the Fairtrade claim on the packaging of the exact variant. Also check for any mention of mass balance. If Fairtrade is the deciding factor for me, I don’t want to rely on the product title or another cocoa certification label. Around 36% of consumers put this requirement first.
Allergens Before serving the biscuits, read both the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy. If any guests have allergies, I need to know first whether they can eat from the same plate. For around 29% of consumers, suitability for the group is the top priority.
Quantity Compare the pack weight with the number of guests, then check whether that same variant meets your certification requirements. I want to put out enough biscuits without assuming that a bigger pack also has the cocoa label I’m looking for. Quantity comes first for around 21% of consumers.
Type of chocolate Check whether the biscuits are made with milk or dark chocolate; check the cocoa label separately. If my guests mainly prefer a particular type of chocolate, I want to choose that without assuming it comes with a particular certification label. This taste preference is the deciding factor for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a product title as proof of Fairtrade certification

    Fairtrade appears in the title of PLUS Chocolade sprits, while the ingredients information lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. If Fairtrade is a requirement for your purchase, these two claims are not interchangeable.

    Check the certification and ingredients information on the packaging of the exact variant you’re buying.

  • Assuming a Fairtrade claim means the biscuits are suitable for every guest

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk contains milk, wheat and soya; it may also contain nuts and sesame. The cocoa certification doesn’t change this allergen information.

    Ask which allergens matter to your guests and keep the packaging available when you serve the biscuits. If needed, choose a separate, suitable alternative based on its label.

  • Assuming online product information never changes

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. This means the information you saw for a product earlier may differ from what’s on the pack you eventually buy.

    Read the label on the pack you’ve bought again just before serving, especially if allergies or certification requirements are a concern.

Brands to consider

These brands are relevant to the chocolate spritz biscuits and cocoa labels discussed here; their inclusion says nothing about the certification of their other products.

Verkade

Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk is the variant for which Albert Heijn and PLUS list Fairtrade cocoa.

  • The product information lists 15% milk chocolate. PLUS mentions mass balance for the Fairtrade cocoa; don’t assume this means physically segregated Fairtrade cocoa is used in every individual pack.
  • According to Albert Heijn, these biscuits contain milk, wheat and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame. Check the packaging for your guests.

PLUS

PLUS Chocolade sprits is a 200 g own-brand variant where the product title and ingredients information differ in an important way.

  • The pack weight gives you a clear starting point for working out how many packs you’ll need for your group.
  • Although Fairtrade appears in the title, PLUS lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa in the ingredients information. If you want to choose a Fairtrade product, check what the pack says.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk and its own AH Choco sprits with dark chocolate.

  • For the Verkade variant, the product information lists Fairtrade cocoa as well as ingredients and allergens.
  • For AH Choco sprits, Albert Heijn lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. Don’t assume this spritz biscuit has the same Fairtrade certification as the Verkade variant.

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Frequently asked questions

Which chocolate spritz biscuits list Fairtrade cocoa?

According to the product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS, Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk 150 g lists Fairtrade cocoa for this specific variant. PLUS also mentions mass balance for its Fairtrade sourcing; check the packaging itself when you buy it.

Is PLUS Chocolade sprits Fairtrade because it says so in the title?

The title alone isn’t enough to confirm this: PLUS lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa in the ingredients information. If Fairtrade is a must, check the certification and ingredients on the packaging.

Which allergens are relevant for Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk?

Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk, wheat and soya, and warns that the biscuits may contain nuts and sesame. Read the label on the pack you buy before offering the biscuits to guests for whom these allergens are a concern.

How should you store chocolate spritz biscuits until your neighbourhood get-together?

According to the product information consulted, store Verkade Nobo Sprits Melk in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening. PLUS recommends storing PLUS Chocolade sprits in a dry, dark place; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.