For your tea break, start by choosing chocolate sprinkles with an organic label you can check on the packaging. Then compare the cocoa content and sugars per 100 g for the specific varieties: extra dark does not automatically mean less sugar. If milk or soya is a concern for you, the current allergen information on the pack takes priority over your taste preference.
Don't want to rely on the word ‘organic’ in a product name alone? Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, the control code and information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission explains that the organic logo may only appear on certified products.
If you sprinkle them on bread with your tea or over a dessert, you can compare varieties by their stated cocoa content. Ekoplaza lists at least 50% cocoa solids for the extra-dark Chocoreale variety examined, and at least 32% for De Rit Chocoladehagelslag intens.
If milk or soya is a concern for you, read the ingredients and the ‘may contain’ warning on the current pack before serving. The product information examined from Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza lists the possible presence of milk, lactose or soya in various products.
Start with the organic label on the packaging, then compare the ingredients for the way you plan to use the product. If allergens are relevant to you, treat them as a deciding factor.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the packaging for the EU organic logo, the control code and information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients. | If you want to be sure which organic label applies to the pack, use the packaging as your starting point. This check is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Cocoa and sugars | Compare the stated cocoa content and sugars per 100 g, and bear in mind how much you use. | If you're looking for a particular balance of cocoa and sweetness for bread or a topping, compare the varieties side by side. Around 30% of consumers prioritise these ingredients. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and the current allergen and ‘may contain’ information on the pack. | If you need to take milk or soya into account, don't rely on an old product photo. Around 20% of consumers put this allergen check first. |
| Use and storage | Choose a pack that suits how often you use chocolate sprinkles, and follow the storage and use-by information on the label. | If you only use chocolate sprinkles now and then with your tea, consider whether you can store the pack appropriately. This is the most important factor for around 10% of consumers. |
An organic label doesn't tell you how much sugar the chocolate sprinkles contain. According to Ekoplaza's product information, the extra-dark Chocoreale variety examined contains 50,0 g of sugars per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and think about how much you'll actually sprinkle on bread or a dessert.
‘Dark’ or ‘organic’ doesn't mean a variety is free from milk or soya. The product information for the products examined warns that these ingredients may be present.
Check the current label before use. If a warning isn't clear for your situation, don't rely on the product name or an older webpage alone.
Albert Heijn states that AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur is no longer part of its range. So a product page alone doesn't confirm that you can buy the pack.
Check current availability if you want to use a specific variety for your tea break.
If you only use chocolate sprinkles as a topping now and then, an opened pack may be left sitting around for a long time.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you use them, and follow the storage and use-by information on the pack.
The AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur product examined comes in a 200 g pack. Albert Heijn's product information lists the EU organic logo and a control code.
The Your Organic Nature dark chocolate sprinkles examined are an organic 225 g variety for use on bread and in desserts, among other things.
The varieties examined include De Rit Chocoladehagelslag intens and Chocoreale Chocoladehagelslag extra puur.
Check the organic label on the packaging, including the EU organic logo, the control code and information about the origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the organic logo may only appear on products certified as organic by a recognised control body.
Not unless you compare the specific products. Ekoplaza lists 50,0 g of sugars per 100 g for the extra-dark Chocoreale sprinkles examined and 68,0 g per 100 g for De Rit Chocoladehagelslag intens. These figures don't establish a rule for all extra-dark varieties.
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The product information examined warns that some varieties may contain milk, lactose or soya; the name ‘dark’ or ‘organic’ is no substitute for checking.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging, and seal an opened pack securely. For the AH variety examined, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place. Check the instructions for the product you actually use.
