Who is this choice for?

Shoppers looking for Fairtrade chocolate

You want to be able to check the Fairtrade status of a specific chocolate product. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at FoodWorld-XL does not mention cocoa, so check the certification on the current packaging of a separate chocolate product.

Fans of sweet aniseed sprinkles

You’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread, crispbread, yoghurt or cake decorating, as Jumbo describes the uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. That’s a different reason to buy from looking for chocolate or something to serve with a fish dinner.

Shoppers who need to avoid wheat

The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at FoodWorld-XL includes wheat starch. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before using the product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for chocolate, something for a fish dinner or sweet sprinkles for another occasion. Then check the label of the product you actually want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade chocolate Check that you’re choosing a chocolate product and that the current packaging displays a Fairtrade mark or a specific certification claim. If I want to buy chocolate as well as dinner, I want to be able to check the product’s Fairtrade status. For around 45% of consumers, verifiable status is the top priority.
Suitable for the occasion Decide whether you’re looking for something for a fish dinner or sprinkles for bread, yoghurt or cake decorating. I want to avoid buying a sweet bread topping when I still need something for the fish dinner. For around 33% of consumers, the product’s purpose comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information; for crushed aniseed sprinkles, check for wheat starch in particular. If I need to avoid wheat or want to take the ingredients into account, I need to know what’s in the product I choose. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking crushed aniseed sprinkles for Fairtrade chocolate

    The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at FoodWorld-XL does not mention cocoa. Fairtrade International’s Fairtrade Cocoa Standard covers cocoa and processed cocoa products; it does not mean these crushed aniseed sprinkles are certified.

    Choose a separate chocolate product and check for the Fairtrade mark or a specific certification claim on the current packaging.

  • Buying sweet sprinkles for a fish dinner

    Jumbo describes crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping for bread, crispbread and yoghurt, not as a substitute for an ingredient in a savoury fish dish.

    Decide what you need for dinner, and only buy crushed aniseed sprinkles if you’re also planning a separate sweet occasion.

  • Relying on an old ingredients list

    The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at FoodWorld-XL includes wheat starch. If you need to avoid wheat, check the information on the packaging of the product you buy.

    Read the current ingredients list and allergen information before use.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugared aniseed seeds for sweet toppings, including on bread or crispbread.

  • Jumbo also suggests using these crushed aniseed sprinkles on yoghurt.
  • The ingredients list for this variety at FoodWorld-XL does not mention cocoa, but does include wheat starch. Check the current packaging if the ingredients are important to your choice.

Chocolate as a separate choice

This chocolate bar is an option for a separate sweet occasion, not a substitute for crushed aniseed sprinkles or something to serve with a savoury fish dinner. If Fairtrade is a must for you, check the certification on the current packaging.

Tony's Chocolonely milk chocolate bar with caramel and sea salt, 90 g

Tony's Chocolonely milk chocolate with caramel and sea salt, 90 g

For anyone looking for a separate chocolate bar to enjoy alongside their fish dinner. The variety named here is milk chocolate with caramel and sea salt, in a 90 g pack.

Check the Fairtrade status on the current packaging, along with the ingredients and allergen information if these matter to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Is De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes Fairtrade chocolate?

No. Don’t choose it as Fairtrade chocolate: the ingredients list at FoodWorld-XL does not mention cocoa. Fairtrade International’s cocoa standard covers cocoa and processed cocoa products. For a separate chocolate product, check the specific Fairtrade information on the current packaging.

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles meant for a fish dinner?

Jumbo lists bread, crispbread and yoghurt as uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Choose the ingredients for a savoury fish dinner separately, and only buy crushed aniseed sprinkles if you’re also planning a sweet occasion.

What should I look out for if I need to avoid wheat?

Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for crushed aniseed sprinkles before use. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at FoodWorld-XL includes wheat starch; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens must be listed on food labels.

What sustainability information can help me choose fish?

For fish, the Voedingscentrum recommends MSC, ASC and the VISwijzer as guides to making a more sustainable choice. This information is separate from any Fairtrade status of chocolate you buy separately.