Who is this choice relevant to?

Those looking for Fairtrade cocoa

You want to take chocolate topping with an explicit Fairtrade mark with you, and don’t mind leaving anise sprinkles behind.

Anise sprinkle fans

You’re looking for Gestampte Muisjes for their anise flavour, perhaps to sprinkle on bread, crispbread or yoghurt. A cocoa certification mark isn’t what determines your choice.

Shoppers who check the label before travelling

You want to check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen before setting off, and take any opened pack of sprinkles with you dry and securely sealed.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before a car journey, first decide whether you want anise sprinkles or whether Fairtrade cocoa is your priority. Then check the label on the pack you’re actually taking with you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade cocoa Look for an explicit Fairtrade mark on the chocolate product you choose; a retailer’s general cocoa policy is not the same thing. I want chocolate topping with a Fairtrade mark for my journey, even if that means giving up the anise flavour. For around 42% of these consumers, choosing cocoa comes first.
Anise flavour Check that you’re buying Gestampte Muisjes, not chocolate sprinkles; they’re different types of topping. I want to keep the taste of sugared anise seeds on my bread roll or crispbread. This preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of these consumers.
Allergens and transport Read the current allergen information and consider whether you can take an opened pack with you dry and securely sealed. If I’m taking a pack in the car, I want to check first that the allergen information suits my needs and that I can keep the pack sealed. Around 25% of these consumers put this first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking Gestampte Muisjes for chocolate sprinkles

    De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugared anise seeds; the ingredients list shown by Albert Heijn contains no cocoa. So this product won’t meet your need for Fairtrade cocoa.

    If anise flavour is what you’re after, choose anise sprinkles. If you’re looking for Fairtrade cocoa, check the mark on a chocolate product.

  • Mistaking a retailer’s policy for a mark on a product

    Albert Heijn names Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance as its certification options for cocoa in own-brand products. Offering a choice of certifications doesn’t mean every individual product carries a Fairtrade mark.

    Check the mark on the packaging of the chocolate variety you want to buy.

  • Waiting until you’re on the road to read the allergen label

    De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat; according to the product information, Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur may contain milk. This difference could determine which pack is suitable for you.

    Before you set off, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, even if you’ve bought that variety before.

  • Leaving an opened pack loose in the car

    A pack of sprinkles that isn’t properly sealed is less practical to use on the road.

    Seal the pack securely and keep it dry. If needed, take only the amount you plan to use on your journey.

Relevant brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, are sugared anise seeds for sprinkling on foods such as bread or crispbread.

  • A good fit if you’re specifically looking for anise flavour and anise sprinkles.
  • The listed ingredients contain no cocoa; the product contains wheat.

Fairtrade Original

Hagelslag Puur, 380 g, is chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade mark, not a variety of Gestampte Muisjes.

  • An option if you want chocolate topping you can sprinkle, with an explicit Fairtrade mark.
  • This product doesn’t have an anise flavour and may contain milk, according to the product information.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance as certification options for the cocoa in its own-brand products.

  • You can check the packaging of each own-brand product to see which mark it carries.
  • A general cocoa policy doesn’t confirm that every individual product is Fairtrade.

Lidl

Lidl describes the cocoa in its own-brand products as certified and says its Way To Go products are Fairtrade-certified.

  • Relevant if you want to compare the specific marks on chocolate products.
  • Check the packaging of the product you choose; a range-wide policy doesn’t tell you which mark each item carries.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Gestampte Muisjes a Fairtrade chocolate option?

De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes aren’t a chocolate product: according to Albert Heijn’s ingredients list, they contain ingredients including sugar and anise seeds, but no cocoa. If you want Fairtrade cocoa, look for a chocolate product that carries the Fairtrade mark.

Which Fairtrade chocolate topping can I compare with anise sprinkles?

Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur, 380 g, is chocolate sprinkles with a Fairtrade mark; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the product in their online ranges. Before you set off, check the latest label and the range at the shop where you plan to buy it.

How should I take anise or chocolate sprinkles in the car?

Take any opened pack with you dry and securely sealed. If you only need a small amount on the road, you can pack a little separately and keep the rest at home in a dry place.

Which allergens should I check on the packaging?

Check the current label for the specific product: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain wheat, and Fairtrade Original Hagelslag Puur may contain milk, according to the product information. If you have an allergy, don’t rely on an online description alone.

Does certified cocoa always mean Fairtrade?

No, there are different certification marks. Albert Heijn lists Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance for its own-brand cocoa, so check which mark applies to the chocolate product you choose.