Who is this relevant to?

Shoppers specifically looking for Fairtrade cocoa

You want to see a Fairtrade claim for the exact spritz biscuit variety you’re buying, rather than a general sustainability claim from the brand.

Shoppers checking allergens

You check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging before buying, perhaps because of milk, wheat, soya, nuts or sesame.

Shoppers keeping an eye on portions

You want to know how much one biscuit weighs and what nutritional information is given per serving, so you can enjoy a late-night snack.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing spritz biscuits for a late-night snack, check the Fairtrade claim for the exact variety, the allergens on the packaging and the nutritional information per serving.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for a Fairtrade cocoa claim for the exact spritz biscuit variety and read any explanation of mass balance. If I specifically want Fairtrade cocoa, the claim needs to apply to my spritz biscuits, not just the brand. For around 50% of consumers, this product-specific Fairtrade claim comes first.
Allergens and ingredients Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging you’re buying. If I have an allergy, I want to know which allergens and warnings are listed on my packaging before eating the product. Allergens and ingredients are the top purchasing priority for around 30% of consumers.
Portion and storage Compare the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g, and check how to store the product after opening. If I want one biscuit later in the evening, I want to be able to check the nutritional information for that portion and store the rest. For around 20% of consumers, a clearly defined portion comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing Rainforest Alliance with Fairtrade

    Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa for its Spritsen met Pure Chocolade. This is not a Fairtrade claim for this product.

    If Fairtrade cocoa is a must-have, look for a Fairtrade claim for the spritz biscuit variety you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming Fairtrade cocoa is always kept physically separate

    Fairtrade International explains that mass balance may be used for cocoa: Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade ingredients can be mixed during processing, while the volumes are tracked and checked.

    If physical separation of the cocoa is a separate requirement for you, read the traceability information.

  • Relying on an older product listing for allergen information

    For Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate, Albert Heijn lists milk, wheat and soya, with a warning that the product may contain nuts and sesame.

    Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging you actually buy and eat from.

Relevant brands to compare

Verkade

Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate. This product-specific claim makes this variety worth considering if you’re looking for Fairtrade cocoa.

  • The Fairtrade claim applies to the spritz biscuit variety listed.
  • The variety contains milk, wheat and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame. According to Fairtrade International, Fairtrade cocoa does not have to remain physically separate at every stage of production.

Jumbo

Jumbo Spritsen met Pure Chocolade is a spritz biscuit with dark chocolate, but the product listing states that it contains Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.

  • A spritz biscuit variety to compare if you’re looking for dark chocolate and don’t require Fairtrade.
  • The Rainforest Alliance claim does not make this product a Fairtrade alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise spritz biscuits with a Fairtrade cocoa claim?

Look for a Fairtrade claim for the exact spritz biscuit variety. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade milk chocolate for Verkade Nobo Sprits milk chocolate; for Spritsen met Pure Chocolade, Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa, which is a different claim.

Is Fairtrade cocoa in a biscuit always physically traceable?

No, not necessarily. According to Fairtrade International, mass balance may be used for cocoa, meaning ingredients can be mixed during processing while Fairtrade volumes are tracked and checked. Read the traceability information if physical separation matters to you.

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

Albert Heijn’s listing names milk, lactose, wheat, gluten and soya, and warns that the product may contain nuts and sesame seeds. Before buying and eating it, read the label on the packaging you’re actually using.

How should I store the spritz biscuits after opening?

Store the biscuits in a cool, dry place, as stated in the product information, and reseal the packaging after opening. Also check the date and any additional storage instructions on the packaging.