Choose chocolate sprinkles with organic certification, and check the EU organic logo and control code on the packaging. For your evening snack, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the stated cocoa content. If you need to check for allergens, always read the current packaging, even if the sprinkles are labelled dark.
If you want to be sure what the organic label means, look beyond words such as ‘natural’. The European Commission describes the EU organic logo as a mark for certified organic products. Check the control code and indication of origin on the packaging too.
If you want to compare the sweetness of different organic varieties, check the sugar content per 100 g. Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza gives sugar values of 50.0 to 72 g per 100 g for the varieties discussed here.
If you need to avoid milk, lactose or soya, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging you buy. Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza also mentions the possible presence of these ingredients in dark varieties.
Start by checking the organic label on the packaging. Then decide what matters most for your evening snack: nutritional values and taste, or allergen information.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for the EU organic logo, control code and indication of origin on the packaging. | I want to be able to verify an organic claim rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 40% of consumers prioritise origin they can verify. |
| Sugars and cocoa content | Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and check the cocoa content if it is listed. | For my evening snack, I want to choose between a sweeter variety and one with a different stated cocoa content. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid milk, lactose or soya, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘dark’. Checking allergens comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
The EU organic logo indicates organic certification, not nutritional value. For the organic chocolate sprinkles discussed here, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza list sugar values of 50.0 to 72 g per 100 g.
Use the certification logo to check the organic claim, and compare products per 100 g using the nutrition table.
Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza notes the possible presence of milk, lactose or soya in the dark varieties discussed here.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging before using the chocolate sprinkles.
If packs list different serving sizes, the values per serving don’t provide a like-for-like comparison.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g first, then consider how much you want to use.
The product information for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur also stated that the item had been discontinued.
Check current availability before basing your choice on this specific variety.
Albert Heijn describes AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as 200 g of dark chocolate sprinkles.
Ekoplaza lists a 225 g pack of organic dark chocolate sprinkles, with organic cane sugar and cocoa mass among the stated ingredients.
Ekoplaza lists Chocoreale extra dark organic chocolate sprinkles, 200 g, for shoppers specifically interested in cocoa content.
Look for the EU organic logo, control code and indication of origin on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an authorised control body.
No, the organic label alone says nothing about the sugar content. For the organic varieties discussed here, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza list 72 g, 68 g and 50.0 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Compare the nutrition table for the variety you want to buy.
Don’t assume so just because they’re described as dark. Product information from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza notes the possible presence of milk, lactose or soya in the varieties discussed here. Always read the allergen information on the current packaging.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the chocolate sprinkles you use. Albert Heijn advises keeping AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur in a cool, dark and dry place. Check the best-before date on your pack too.
