Who is this choice relevant to?

Parents decorating bakes together

For cupcakes, small cakes or desserts, look for sprinkles that suit the chocolate flavour you want and can be used as a topping. Check the sugar per 100 g too, before deciding how much to sprinkle on.

Families looking for certified organic products

If organic is a must, base your choice on the information on the specific pack, not just words such as ‘natural’. The EU organic logo is a useful indicator, as Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission explain.

Bakers who need to check for allergens

If a child or guest has a relevant allergy, the current label takes priority over your preference for dark or milk chocolate sprinkles. Check both the ingredients and any warning about possible traces of allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the organic information on the pack, then compare the nutritional information and allergens. Only after that should you choose the flavour and how you plan to use the sprinkles as decoration.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo and the related organic information on the packaging. If organic is a firm requirement for me, I want to be able to check it on the pack itself. An estimated 31% of consumers put this check first.
Sugar and quantity Compare the sugar per 100 g in the nutritional information and decide how much of the sprinkles to use as a topping. When decorating, I want to choose how many sweet sprinkles go on the bake. This is the most important consideration for an estimated 31% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of milk, soya or other allergens. If someone eating with me has a relevant allergy, I need to know what the specific pack says. This is the main concern for an estimated 23% of consumers.
Flavour and decoration Choose dark, extra-dark or milk chocolate sprinkles to suit the flavour you want; check whether the packaging mentions your intended use. When decorating small cakes, I mainly want to choose a chocolate flavour that suits the bake. An estimated 15% of consumers give this the highest priority.

Common misconceptions

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    Organic certification does not tell you how much sugar chocolate sprinkles contain. The product information reviewed lists 50,0 g of sugar per 100 g for an extra-dark variety, and 68,0 g and 68,2 g per 100 g for a dark and a milk variety respectively. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.

    Compare the nutritional information on the packs you are considering, and decide separately how much to use for decoration. A lower sugar figure per 100 g does not automatically make a product suitable for unlimited use.

  • Assuming dark chocolate cannot contain milk

    According to the product information, a dark variety may still carry a warning about the possible presence of milk or lactose. The Your Organic Nature dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed also list soya as possibly present.

    If there is a relevant allergy, check before buying and use the ingredients and warnings on the current pack. Do not rely on the product name alone.

  • Taking an old product listing as a current option

    Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as no longer available. Jumbo says Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur is no longer part of its online range.

    Check the current listing or the shop shelf before choosing a specific product for a baking session.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Your Organic Nature

Ekoplaza also recommends the organic dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed for desserts, baking and decoration.

  • The dark variety reviewed lists organic cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients.
  • According to the product information, this variety contains 68 g of sugar per 100 g; lactose, milk and soya may be present.

De Rit

An organic chocolate sprinkles range that includes dark and milk chocolate varieties to compare by flavour and ingredients.

  • The milk variety reviewed lists cane sugar, cocoa mass and whole milk powder as ingredients.
  • The milk variety contains milk; check other varieties separately by reading their labels.

Chocoreale

The organic extra-dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed are an option if you are specifically looking for a variety with at least 50% cocoa.

  • Ekoplaza states that this extra-dark variety contains at least 50% cocoa solids.
  • Hofweb lists milk and lactose as possibly present in the variety reviewed, so extra-dark does not automatically mean allergen-free.

Albert Heijn Biologisch

The AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur listing can help you recognise this type of product, but not plan a current purchase.

  • Albert Heijn marks this specific product as no longer available.

Bio Nature

Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur is an option previously listed by Jumbo in the organic product category.

  • Jumbo says this specific product is no longer part of its online range.

Related Joybuy products

For your baking session, look for organic dark, extra-dark or milk chocolate sprinkles, and check each product’s ingredients, sugar content and allergen information before buying.

Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles are organic?

Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging of the specific product. According to Skal Biocontrole and the European Commission, the logo is linked to organic certification by a recognised control authority or control body. Do not rely on words such as ‘natural’ alone.

Does organic tell me anything about the nutritional value of chocolate sprinkles?

No, the organic label does not tell you how much sugar or fat the sprinkles contain. To check this, compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.

Are organic dark chocolate sprinkles suitable if someone needs to avoid milk?

You cannot tell from the word ‘dark’ alone. The dark and extra-dark varieties reviewed list milk or lactose as possibly present, so check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you will actually use.

Should I use chocolate sprinkles during baking or decorate with them afterwards?

Some of the varieties reviewed have product information that mentions use on desserts or bakes for decoration afterwards. If you want to use them in a batter or recipe, check the recipe instructions and the chosen product separately. A mention of decoration does not tell you how the sprinkles will turn out when baked in.