Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers with a strict Fairtrade requirement

A general claim about responsibly sourced cocoa isn’t enough for you. You’re looking for an explicit Fairtrade mark on the chocolate sprinkles you buy.

Travellers with hand luggage only

You want to take chocolate sprinkles with you to eat on the journey and check which rules Schiphol applies to food. Dry chocolate sprinkles and spreadable chocolate spread need to be considered separately.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

As well as checking the certification, you look at the type of chocolate sprinkles, the ingredients and the allergens. Fairtrade Original states that its dark chocolate sprinkles may contain milk.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether Fairtrade certification is a must for you. Then check whether the chocolate sprinkles are practical to take on your journey and whether the current label matches what you want to buy.

What to look for What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Fairtrade certification Check for an explicit Fairtrade mark on the current packaging; don’t confuse it with a claim about Rainforest Alliance cocoa. If Fairtrade is a condition of my purchase, I want to see the mark on these particular chocolate sprinkles. For roughly 50% of consumers, this explicit certification matters most.
Taking them through Schiphol Choose dry chocolate sprinkles and check the hand-luggage rules separately for spreadable toppings and any items you’re unsure about. If I’m travelling with hand luggage only, I want to know whether I can take my topping with me without confusing it with chocolate spread. For around 30% of consumers, transport is their main concern.
Labelling and storage Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and keep the packaging somewhere cool and dry. If the ingredients or dark chocolate flavour are my priority, I also check the statement about possible milk in dark chocolate sprinkles. For around 20% of consumers, the label is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing Rainforest Alliance with Fairtrade

    For some chocolate sprinkle products, Jumbo, Venz and De Ruijter state that the cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified. This doesn’t confirm that those products are Fairtrade certified.

    If Fairtrade certification is essential, look for the explicit Fairtrade mark on the packaging of the variety you choose.

  • Treating dry chocolate sprinkles like chocolate spread

    Schiphol treats liquid and spreadable foods differently from ordinary solid foods. So you can’t simply apply the rules for chocolate spread to dry chocolate sprinkles.

    Take the chocolate sprinkles in sealed packaging, and check the hand-luggage rules separately if you’re also packing a spreadable topping.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means ‘milk-free’

    Fairtrade Original states that its Hagelslag puur may contain milk. The word ‘puur’ doesn’t replace the allergen information.

    Read the allergen information on the current packaging before choosing this variety.

  • Relying on a range you saw earlier

    An online product listing doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles you want are available in a shop at Schiphol, or that they’ll still be in stock when you leave.

    Check availability with the retailer you plan to buy from, and get the pack you want before you set off.

Brands and shops compared

Fairtrade Original

A relevant choice if you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate sprinkles with an explicit Fairtrade mark.

  • Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade certification for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g; Fairtrade Original states that it contains at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • According to the product information, these chocolate sprinkles may contain milk. Check the current label.

De Ruijter

A chocolate sprinkle brand to check variety by variety, not a substitute for a product confirmed as Fairtrade.

  • Joybuy lists Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa and cocoa butter for De Ruijter Chocoladehagelslag Puur 390 g.
  • This listing doesn’t confirm Fairtrade certification for this variety.

Venz

A brand with several chocolate sprinkle varieties, so you’ll need to read each product listing separately.

  • Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance cocoa for Venz XXL hagelslag puur 380 g.
  • This doesn’t confirm Fairtrade certification for this variety; check the retailer’s current range too.

Albert Heijn

A retailer where you can check the information for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g.

  • The product listing mentions Fairtrade certification and the 380 g pack size.
  • Product information can change, so check the packaging you actually buy too.

Jumbo

A retailer where you can compare the certifications on individual chocolate sprinkle products.

  • For its Chocolade Hagelslag Puur 380 g, Jumbo lists Rainforest Alliance cocoa and at least 32% cocoa solids.
  • These product details don’t confirm Fairtrade certification for this Jumbo variety.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles apart from those with another certification?

Look for an explicit Fairtrade mark on the current packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you choose. Albert Heijn lists one for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur 380 g; mentions of Rainforest Alliance cocoa on other products don’t confirm Fairtrade status.

Can I take dry chocolate sprinkles in my hand luggage through Schiphol?

According to Schiphol, ordinary food can generally be taken with you, as long as it isn’t prohibited. Dry chocolate sprinkles aren’t spreadable chocolate, but check the current hand-luggage rules; security may still refuse an item.

Does ‘puur’ mean Fairtrade Original Hagelslag contains no milk?

No. Fairtrade Original states that Hagelslag puur may contain milk. Read the allergen information on the packaging rather than relying on the product name alone.

What should I look out for after buying the chocolate sprinkles?

Read the current packaging and store the chocolate sprinkles somewhere cool and dry, as stated in the product information for Fairtrade Original Hagelslag puur. Before you leave, also check your destination’s food import rules; Schiphol’s hand-luggage rules don’t determine these.