If you have coeliac disease, don’t choose dark chocolate sprinkles just because they’re labelled ‘dark’. First, check for a current, product-specific gluten-free declaration. Then compare the cocoa content: Xoco states that its product contains 70% cocoa and is gluten-free, while specialist retailer De Rit Extra Puur is sold as gluten-free and contains at least 50% cocoa solids. Always check the packaging when you buy; a higher cocoa content does not, in itself, tell you whether a product contains gluten.
You want a current gluten-free declaration for the exact sprinkles you’re buying. The type of chocolate or an ingredients list that doesn’t name any gluten-containing cereals is no substitute for checking.
You compare the stated cocoa content, such as 70% for Xoco and at least 50% cocoa solids for De Rit, but only after checking the gluten-free information.
You want to compare the sugar content per 100 g and the sweeteners used. If a product contains polyols, check the usage warning too; checking for gluten is a separate step.
If you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free declaration on the current packaging before you buy. Only then compare the cocoa content and any other features that matter to you.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free declaration | Look for a declaration for this specific product on the current packaging; also check for any other allergens relevant to you. | If I’m buying sprinkles for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely only on the word ‘dark’ or the ingredients list. Around 39% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Cocoa content | Compare the stated percentages for each product: Xoco lists 70% cocoa, while De Rit lists at least 50% cocoa solids. | If I want a rich dark chocolate flavour, I want to be able to see how much cocoa a product contains. Around 31% of consumers put this flavour-related consideration first. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the pack size and whether the product is available from the shop you’re buying from; check its gluten-free declaration separately. | I’m looking for a pack that suits my needs and is easy to buy, without skipping the checks needed for coeliac disease. For around 15% of consumers, this is their first additional consideration. |
| Sugars and sweeteners | Check the sugars and polyols per 100 g, along with any warnings on the packaging. | If I’m keeping an eye on sugar, I also want to know which sweeteners the sprinkles contain and what the label says about use. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this nutritional information. |
The word ‘dark’ describes the type of chocolate; it doesn’t tell you whether a product is gluten-free. A high cocoa content doesn’t answer that question either.
If you have coeliac disease, check the product-specific gluten-free declaration first, then compare the flavour characteristics.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn notes that the information provided about products may differ from what’s on the packaging.
Check the current packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same sprinkles before.
A statement about sugars tells you nothing about gluten. Information about Céréal Hagelslag Puur also lists polyols; Jumbo warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Check the gluten-free declaration separately. If you’re interested in this product, also read the nutritional information and usage warning.
The features listed apply to the specific products described and not automatically to other sprinkles from the same brand. A brand name alone also doesn’t confirm that every product is suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Xoco Hagelslag Puur is worth looking into if you’re after a product that combines a high stated cocoa content with a product-specific gluten-free declaration.
De Rit Chocoladehagelslag Extra Puur is an organic product containing at least 50% cocoa solids.
Specials Intens Puur has a stated cocoa content you can compare with other dark chocolate products.
Céréal Hagelslag Puur is worth considering if you also want to check the sugar information as well as the gluten-free declaration.
Kiekeboe Puur from ALDI comes in a larger pack, if pack size is a factor for you.
No. ‘Dark’ refers to the type of chocolate and doesn’t confirm that the sprinkles are gluten-free. If you have coeliac disease, check for a product-specific gluten-free declaration on the current packaging.
Xoco states that its Hagelslag Puur contains 70% cocoa and is gluten-free. Dietwebshop lists De Rit Chocoladehagelslag Extra Puur, which contains at least 50% cocoa solids, as gluten-free. Check the current packaging for both products before buying.
No. Sugar information doesn’t confirm whether sprinkles are gluten-free. For Céréal Hagelslag Puur, also check the polyols and Jumbo’s warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Seal the pack securely after use and use a clean spoon for serving that hasn’t come into contact with ordinary bread or bread crumbs. Store the sprinkles in a cool, dry place.
