Who is this choice relevant to?

Festive breakfast fans who check the logo

You’re specifically looking for organic chocolate sprinkles for a New Year’s Eve breakfast, brunch or dessert. So check for the EU organic logo on the packaging you actually buy.

Fans of extra-dark chocolate

You want to use chocolate sprinkles as a topping too, and are comparing an extra-dark variety with 50% cocoa to regular dark chocolate sprinkles. The stated cocoa percentage helps you tell the varieties apart.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

You may be serving the chocolate sprinkles to several guests and want to check the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and any warnings about traces of milk on the exact pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the organic logo if it’s a must-have for you. Then choose your preferred shape and cocoa variety, read the label to check it meets your dietary needs, and make sure it’s available in time for your celebration.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Organic logo Look for the EU organic logo on the current packaging and check that the pack matches the product listing. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. For my festive breakfast, I want to see the organic logo on the pack before choosing a flavour. Checking the logo is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Cocoa and shape For dark chocolate sprinkles, compare the stated cocoa percentage. If you’re choosing a topping, check whether it comes in small pieces or larger chunks. When I’m finishing a dessert, I want to choose between regular dark and extra-dark chocolate sprinkles without losing sight of the shape I want. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, sugars per 100 g and allergen information on the exact pack, even if the product is described as vegan. I’m serving the topping to guests with different requirements, so I want to know what’s in it and whether it may contain traces of milk. Around 25% of consumers give this check top priority.
Availability and pack size Check the seller’s current stock, delivery time and pack size. For the planned breakfast, I want a pack that’s available and suits the number of dishes or guests. This is the main concern for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking another logo for an organic logo

    Rainforest Alliance and the EU organic logo don’t mean the same thing. So a statement about the cocoa on regular chocolate sprinkles doesn’t confirm that they’re organic.

    If organic certification is a must, look for the EU organic logo on the current packaging. Skal Biocontrole explains that it’s compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic.

  • Assuming extra-dark means low in sugar

    A cocoa percentage doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains per 100 g. And a topping labelled ‘no added sugar’ isn’t necessarily sugar-free.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packs, and also consider whether you want classic sprinkles or larger chunks.

  • Skipping the allergen information on dark chocolate sprinkles

    BiologischeToko states that the De Nieuwe Band dark chocolate sprinkles it reviewed may contain traces of milk. This matters if a guest needs to avoid traces of milk.

    Read both the ingredients list and the allergen warning on the exact pack you’re serving.

  • Taking an old product page as confirmation of stock

    Albert Heijn marks the AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur it reviewed as ‘Discontinued’; Jumbo says the Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur it reviewed is no longer available. These notices apply to these specific products.

    Before New Year’s Eve, check the current availability and delivery time for the pack you want to buy.

Brands to consider

De Rit / Chocoreale

Hofweb offers 200 g of De Rit Chocoreale extra-dark chocolate sprinkles as an organic product containing at least 50% cocoa solids.

  • The listed variety clearly states the cocoa percentage and pack size.
  • Check the organic logo and allergen information on the current packaging; traces of milk may be relevant.

De Nieuwe Band

BiologischeToko lists dark chocolate sprinkles with 32% cocoa and an extra-dark variety with 50% cocoa, both in 225 g packs.

  • The two stated cocoa percentages make it easy to choose between the varieties.
  • The product listings warn that they may contain traces of milk; also check the logo on the pack you buy.

Your Organic Nature

Gaiagoods offers 225 g of this brand’s dark chocolate sprinkles as an organic product suitable for vegans.

  • The listed variety has a classic chocolate-sprinkle shape and is described as suitable for vegans.
  • Check the current ingredients, allergen information and organic logo on the packaging.

No Sugar Daddies

Puur Mieke offers 180 g of organic extra-dark chunks labelled ‘no added sugar’.

  • The listed ingredients are cocoa, dates and cocoa butter.
  • According to Puur Mieke, the chunks are larger than chocolate sprinkles but smaller than flakes. Check the nutritional information and logo on the current packaging.

Albert Heijn Biologisch

The product page for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur mentions an EU organic logo and Skal code for this specific product.

  • The product page explicitly mentions the organic logo for this variety.
  • Albert Heijn marks this product as ‘Discontinued’; check the current range before buying.

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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 current packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. A webshop listing alone isn’t a substitute for checking the pack.

Are organic chocolate sprinkles automatically low in sugar?

No, the organic label doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content on its own. Compare the sugars per 100 g in the nutritional information for the products you’re considering, and don’t assume that ‘no added sugar’ means ‘sugar-free’.

Which topping could I choose for a vegan dessert?

The sellers reviewed offer Your Organic Nature dark chocolate sprinkles and No Sugar Daddies chunks as vegan options. Choose between classic sprinkles and larger chunks, and check the current ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack before serving.

Can I rely on the Albert Heijn or Jumbo products reviewed being available for New Year’s Eve?

Don’t rely on old online listings as confirmation of stock: Albert Heijn marks the AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur reviewed as ‘Discontinued’, while Jumbo says the Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur reviewed is no longer available. Check the current availability of the specific product for when you plan to buy it.