Who is this choice relevant to?

Online shopper looking for organic certification

You’re specifically looking for organic chocolate sprinkles and don’t want to confuse another cocoa sustainability certification with organic certification. The EU organic logo is an important check.

Comparing ingredients and allergens

You want to check the ingredients, stated cocoa percentage and any allergen warnings before choosing a variety.

Online grocery shopper

You want to add chocolate sprinkles to your usual shopping basket and check whether they can be delivered with your order.

What should you look for when choosing?

Mainstream online supermarket

Choose this option: if you want to add organic chocolate sprinkles to your regular shop; Albert Heijn and Jumbo each have a product page for this.

Bear in mind: check the current packaging for the organic certification, ingredients and allergens.

Specialist organic online shop

Choose this option: if you want to compare a specific cocoa percentage or an ingredients list before ordering. Hofweb states that De Rit contains at least 32% cocoa; Biologische Toko states that De Nieuwe Band contains at least 50%.

Bear in mind: a stated cocoa percentage does not, by itself, tell you whether a product contains allergens or whether it can be delivered with your order.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important to?
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging and check the control code and origin label. According to the European Commission, the logo can only appear on certified products. If I’m specifically looking for organic chocolate sprinkles, I don’t want to mistake a cocoa certification for an organic one. For around 50% of consumers, organic certification comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Compare the current ingredients list and allergen warnings; don’t assume that a cocoa percentage means a product is free from milk. If I have a preference for a particular recipe, I want to know what the chocolate sprinkles contain and what warnings are on the packaging. Around 30% of consumers give this information top priority.
Ordering and delivery After entering your postcode and choosing a delivery slot, check whether you can add the variety you want to your shopping basket. If you want your chocolate sprinkles delivered with your regular shop, you’ll mainly need a suitable way to order and arrange delivery. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a cocoa certification for organic certification

    Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa is not the same as organic certification. The De Ruijter varieties reviewed state that they contain Rainforest Alliance cocoa, but this does not show that the chocolate sprinkles are organic.

    For organic chocolate sprinkles, check the organic certification and EU organic logo on the current packaging.

  • Choosing based only on ‘dark’ or the cocoa percentage

    A description such as ‘dark’ or a higher cocoa percentage doesn’t tell you whether a product contains milk or may contain traces of it.

    Also read the ingredients list and allergen warnings for the variety you want to order.

  • Treating the online product page as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. This means details you checked earlier may not match the packaging you receive.

    Check the current information before ordering, then check the packaging again when it arrives.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Organic Dark Chocolate Sprinkles on its online product page.

  • An option to look at when placing a regular online grocery order.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.

Smaakt

Jumbo lists Smaakt Organic Dark Chocolate Sprinkles 250 g as available to order online.

  • The product name makes the organic variety and pack size easy to identify.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the product page or packaging before choosing.

De Rit

Hofweb lists De Rit Organic Dark Chocolate Sprinkles, 225 g, with at least 32% cocoa and ingredients from certified organic farming.

  • The stated cocoa percentage gives you a specific point of comparison for the recipe.
  • Check the current packaging for a warning about the possible presence of milk.

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter varieties reviewed are described online as containing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.

  • A mainstream chocolate sprinkles option to compare by checking the packaging and ingredients.
  • A statement that a product contains Rainforest Alliance cocoa doesn’t show that it is organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if chocolate sprinkles are certified organic?

Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging. According to the European Commission, it can only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body. Also check the control code and origin label on the packaging.

Does Rainforest Alliance cocoa mean that chocolate sprinkles are organic?

No. A statement that a product contains Rainforest Alliance cocoa is not proof of organic certification. Check the organic certification for the specific variety of chocolate sprinkles on the packaging.

Which organic chocolate sprinkles state a cocoa percentage?

Hofweb states that De Rit Organic Dark Chocolate Sprinkles contain at least 32% cocoa; Biologische Toko states that De Nieuwe Band Extra Dark Chocolate Sprinkles contain at least 50%. Also compare the current ingredients and allergen warnings, as the cocoa percentage doesn’t tell you about these.

Where can I check allergen information when ordering online?

Read the current allergen information on the product page, then check the packaging when your order arrives. De Rit notes the possible presence of milk, so don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone.