Al fresco breakfast fans looking for organic options
You want to enjoy chocolate sprinkles on toast, with yoghurt or as part of a dessert, so you check the organic label and ingredients on the packaging.
Who are these options for?
Fans of extra-dark chocolate
You’re looking for a topping with a higher stated cocoa content and also comparing the amount of sugars per 100 g. Extra-dark chocolate can taste more bitter.
Shoppers looking for vegan ingredients
You’re looking for a dark variety with a short ingredients list, and you also check the latest allergen information, especially if the possible presence of milk matters to you.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the organic label on the packaging. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and if you have dietary requirements, read both the ingredients list and the allergen warning.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Look for the EU organic logo and inspection code on the packaging. A cocoa certification alone doesn’t mean the chocolate sprinkles as a whole are organic. | If organic production is my main buying requirement, I want to be able to recognise that label on the product. Around 45% of consumers prioritise this reassurance. |
| Cocoa and sugars | Compare the stated cocoa content and ‘of which sugars’ figures on the same basis, per 100 g. | For a dessert topping, I’m looking for a pronounced cocoa flavour and want to know how much sugar the variety contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients list and warnings about possible allergens; ‘dark’ doesn’t give you the full picture. | If I’m looking for vegan ingredients or need to avoid milk, the packaging determines whether a variety is suitable for me. Around 22% of consumers consider this first. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a cocoa certification for an organic certification
A label for sustainably produced cocoa doesn’t, on its own, confirm that the chocolate sprinkles as a whole are organic.
Check the organic label, EU organic logo and inspection code on the current packaging.
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Assuming organic or dark means low in sugar
Gaiagoods’ product information lists 68 g of sugars per 100 g for Your Organic Nature dark; Ekoplaza lists 50,0 g per 100 g for the extra-dark De Rit variety reviewed.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figures per 100 g and bear in mind how much you sprinkle on.
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Relying on ‘dark’ alone when avoiding milk
According to Hofweb’s product information, the De Rit dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed may contain milk and lactose.
Read the allergen declaration on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
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Assuming an older product page means the product is still available
Albert Heijn says that its organic dark chocolate sprinkles have been discontinued.
Check with the retailer that your preferred variety is available, and compare the current packaging with the product description.
Brands to consider
De Rit / Chocoreale
Organic chocolate sprinkles, including the dark and extra-dark varieties reviewed, suitable as a topping for bread or desserts.
- For the extra-dark variety reviewed, Biowinkel4you states that it contains at least 50% cocoa solids; Ekoplaza lists 50,0 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The standard dark variety reviewed states that it contains at least 32% cocoa and may contain milk and lactose, according to Hofweb. These details apply to the varieties mentioned, not the entire range.
Your Organic Nature
The dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed are an option if you’re looking for an organic-labelled variety with a short ingredients list.
- Gaiagoods lists cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients and describes this variety as organic and suitable for vegans.
- The same product information lists 68 g of sugars per 100 g. If you have dietary requirements, check the current packaging too.
AH Biologisch
Albert Heijn’s former organic dark chocolate sprinkles show the organic labels that may appear in product information.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists the EU organic logo and a Skal code for this variety.
- Albert Heijn says that the product has been discontinued, so the page doesn’t indicate current availability.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I recognise organic chocolate sprinkles?
Check the organic label, EU organic logo and inspection code on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked organic consumer products in the EU; the European Commission states that one of the conditions for using the logo is that at least 95% of the ingredients are organic.
Does organic chocolate sprinkle automatically mean less sugar?
No, the organic label doesn’t tell you how much sugar a variety contains. Gaiagoods lists 68 g of sugars per 100 g for the Your Organic Nature dark variety reviewed, while Ekoplaza lists 50,0 g per 100 g for the De Rit extra-dark variety reviewed. So compare the nutritional information on the products you’re considering.
Which of the chocolate sprinkles reviewed have vegan ingredients?
Gaiagoods describes the Your Organic Nature dark variety reviewed as suitable for vegans and lists cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients. Check the current packaging for any changes and allergen information that may affect your choice.
How should I store chocolate sprinkles once opened?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal it properly after use. Your Organic Nature’s product information says to store in a cool, dry place; for its former organic variety, Albert Heijn recommends storing in a cool, dark and dry place.
Can a café use the EU organic logo next to a dish or drink?
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo cannot be used for mass catering services such as restaurants. The logo on the packaging of an organic product used in a dish is different from a logo for the dish or drink being served. If in doubt, ask the café which ingredients and packaging it uses.