Who are these options relevant to?

Shoppers who look for organic certification

You want organic to mean more than just the look of the packaging. Check the EU organic logo, the control body code and the origin statement on the product you choose.

Label readers during revision days

You’re looking for a quick topping for bread or yoghurt and want to compare sugars per 100 g and the portion you use. The organic certification doesn’t answer that nutritional question.

Shoppers weighing up flavour and allergens

You compare dark and extra dark chocolate sprinkles by their cocoa content, and check the ingredients and any warnings about milk, lactose or soya for the variety you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

If organic certification is a must for you, start by checking the organic labelling on the packaging. Then use the nutritional information and allergen details to compare the specific varieties.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo, control body code and origin statement on the specific packaging. If organic is a must for me, I want to be able to check the labelling before choosing chocolate sprinkles. For around 42% of shoppers, this certification is the most important factor.
Sugars and portion size Compare sugars per 100 g and consider how much chocolate sprinkles you actually use. When I’m having a quick topping while studying, I want to know what the label says about sugars and how my portion compares. Around 33% of shoppers put this comparison first.
Cocoa and allergens Read the stated cocoa percentage, ingredients and allergen warnings for the variety you choose. When choosing between dark and extra dark, the flavour profile and potential allergens are the deciding factors for me. Around 25% of shoppers put these considerations first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means less sugar

    Ekoplaza’s product information lists 50.0 g of sugars per 100 g for Chocoreale extra dark and 68 g per 100 g for Your Organic Nature dark. So the organic certification doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and consider separately how much you use.

  • Judging by a natural-looking appearance alone

    According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on certified organic products. The logo is compulsory on most pre-packaged organic foods produced and sold in the EU.

    Also check the control body code and origin statement on the packaging.

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means allergens aren’t a concern

    For the chocolate sprinkles discussed here, Ekoplaza lists the possible presence of milk and lactose; Your Organic Nature also lists soya.

    For every product you choose, check the ingredients, allergen information and ‘may contain’ statement.

  • Assuming a product page means a product is available

    Albert Heijn provides information about an organic dark chocolate sprinkles variety, but also says that the product has been discontinued.

    Check current availability and the packaging of the variety you want to buy.

Brands to consider

Your Organic Nature

Ekoplaza describes its organic dark chocolate sprinkles as a topping for bread and other foods.

  • For this variety, Ekoplaza lists organic cane sugar and cocoa mass, 68 g of sugars and 4.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product information mentions the possible presence of lactose, milk and soya; check the current packaging.

Chocoreale

The organic extra dark chocolate sprinkles are an option if you want to compare a variety with a higher stated cocoa content.

  • For this variety, Ekoplaza lists at least 50% cocoa solids, 50.0 g of sugars and 10.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This variety also contains sugars; the product information warns of the possible presence of milk and lactose.

De Rit

According to Ekoplaza, the organic dark chocolate sprinkles contain at least 32% cocoa solids.

  • The product information lists 68.0 g of sugars per 100 g, so you can compare this variety on the same basis.
  • Ekoplaza mentions the possible presence of milk and lactose; check the information on the packaging you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles are organic?

Look for the EU organic logo, the control body code and the origin statement for the agricultural ingredients on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on certified organic products.

Does organic tell me how much sugar a product contains?

No. Organic certification doesn’t tell you how much sugar chocolate sprinkles contain. Ekoplaza’s product information lists 50.0 g of sugars per 100 g for the Chocoreale variety discussed here and 68 g per 100 g for Your Organic Nature. Also check the label on the packaging you choose.

Can organic dark chocolate sprinkles contain milk or soya?

Yes. The dark varieties discussed here carry warnings about the possible presence of milk or lactose, and Your Organic Nature also warns about soya. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging rather than relying on the word ‘dark’ alone.

Is an old product page enough to help me choose a variety?

No. Before buying, check both current availability and the information on the packaging. Albert Heijn says that its previous organic dark chocolate sprinkles variety has been discontinued.