Who is this choice relevant to?

A host looking to buy organic

You’re organising a coffee morning and want to be able to check on the packaging that the chocolate sprinkles you serve are organic.

A fan of bold cocoa flavours

You want to choose between classic sweet dark chocolate sprinkles and an extra-dark variety with a more pronounced cocoa taste, perhaps for bread or a dessert.

A host checking allergens

You’re serving several guests and want to check the ingredients and potential allergens listed on the packaging before putting it out.

What should you look for when choosing?

Check that your chosen variety is labelled organic, then compare the cocoa percentage and sugar content per 100 g. Finally, read the allergen information before serving the chocolate sprinkles to your guests.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic labelling Check the organic labelling for the specific product on the current packaging, such as the EU organic logo and inspection code. I want to offer my guests organic chocolate sprinkles rather than relying on green packaging alone. Around 30% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status.
Cocoa and sugar Compare the stated cocoa percentage and sugar content per 100 g of the varieties you’re considering. For bread or a dessert, I want to choose the level of cocoa flavour and sweetness that suits my guests. Around 40% of consumers give this choice of flavour the highest priority.
Allergens Read the ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of milk, lactose and soya on the packaging of your chosen product. When several guests are eating, I want to be able to show them the current packaging. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Treating ‘organic’, ‘dark’ and ‘plant-based’ as if they mean the same thing

    These terms answer different questions. Dark chocolate sprinkles aren’t necessarily organic; and varieties labelled organic may still list milk or other allergens as potentially present.

    For the exact variety you’re buying, check the organic labelling, ingredients and allergen information separately.

  • Assuming extra-dark means low in sugar

    The extra-dark varieties reviewed list around 50 g of sugar per 100 g, compared with around 68 g per 100 g for the 32% varieties reviewed. That doesn’t automatically make extra-dark chocolate sprinkles low in sugar.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and choose according to your preferred flavour and the details on the specific packaging.

  • Using an old product page as proof that a product is still available

    The Albert Heijn product page shows details for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur, but also says ‘Discontinued’.

    Check the current range and the packaging of the product you’re actually buying shortly before your coffee morning.

Brands to consider

De Nieuwe Band

The dark and extra-dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed offer a choice between 32% and at least 50% cocoa.

  • Biologische Toko lists 68.3 g of sugar per 100 g for the dark variety and 50.2 g per 100 g for the extra-dark variety.
  • The varieties reviewed may contain milk or traces of milk; check the packaging of the variety you choose.

Your Organic Nature

The 225 g dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed are an organic option for anyone looking for a classic dark variety.

  • Ekoplaza lists organic cane sugar and cocoa mass, and suggests using the sprinkles on bread, desserts and cakes.
  • The product information lists 68 g of sugar per 100 g and states that lactose, milk and soya may be present.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles are organic?

Check the organic labelling on the current packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you’ve chosen. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur lists the EU organic logo and the inspection code NL-BIO-01. Don’t rely on the brand name or the look of the packaging alone.

Can I serve organic dark chocolate sprinkles to vegan guests?

Don’t assume a product is suitable for vegan guests just because it’s labelled ‘organic’ or ‘dark’. The Your Organic Nature chocolate sprinkles shown by Ekoplaza state that lactose, milk and soya may be present; other varieties reviewed also mention the possible presence of milk. If necessary, let guests check the current packaging for themselves.

Should I choose the same chocolate sprinkles for bread and dessert?

You can, but let your preferred flavour guide your choice. Ekoplaza suggests using Your Organic Nature’s dark chocolate sprinkles on bread, desserts and cakes. If you’d like a stronger cocoa flavour, you could also compare an extra-dark variety with 50% cocoa; this isn’t a general ranking of quality.

How should I store chocolate sprinkles for a coffee morning?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its organic dark chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dark and dry place; check the instructions again for the product you choose.