Who might find this choice relevant?

Shoppers who want to check the organic label

You don’t want to rely on the look of the packaging alone. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can be used for products certified as organic by an approved body.

Shoppers comparing nutritional information

You’re looking for chocolate sprinkles for bread or a dessert, and comparing the stated sugar and saturated fat per 100 g. You’ll also want to consider how much you actually use.

Planning a stamppot evening

You’re considering chocolate sprinkles to decorate a dessert after the meal, or as a topping for breakfast the next day. You’ll want to check that your chosen variety is available before you shop.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the organic label on the product. Then compare the nutritional information and allergen details. If you need the chocolate sprinkles for a planned evening, check that they’re available.

What to look for What should you check? Who is it important for?
Organic label Check the organic label, EU organic logo and control body code on the current packaging. Anyone choosing organic chocolate sprinkles for breakfast wants more reassurance than a green pack can provide. For around 31% of consumers, a verifiable organic label comes first.
Nutritional information Compare sugar and saturated fat per 100 g, and check the serving size to see how this relates to how you’ll use the product. When I’m choosing chocolate sprinkles for bread or a dessert, I want to know what a smaller or larger serving means. Around 31% of consumers give this comparison top priority.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, even for a plain variety. If I’m serving guests, I want to know whether the topping I’ve chosen is suitable for them. For around 23% of consumers, checking allergens is their main concern.
Availability Before you shop, check the product’s current status and whether it’s available in store or for delivery. A dessert topping needs to be in the house in time. That’s why around 15% of consumers put availability first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    The organic label doesn’t describe a product’s nutritional value. Voedingscentrum points out that chocolate sprinkles contain sugar and saturated fat.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and bear in mind how much you’ll use on bread or a dessert.

  • Assuming plain varieties are allergen-free

    The word ‘plain’ isn’t an allergen declaration. The ingredients in your chosen variety can make a difference, especially if you’re buying for guests.

    When you buy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

  • Taking an old product page as proof of availability

    Albert Heijn listed AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as discontinued, while Jumbo stated that Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur was no longer available online.

    Check current availability before planning to use a particular variety for your stamppot evening.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn described Bio hagelslag puur as an organic own-brand variety.

  • A specific product name to compare with the information on current packaging.
  • Albert Heijn listed this variety as discontinued, so don’t rely on that product page as a way to buy it.

Bio Nature

Jumbo offered Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur in a 250 g pack.

  • The product name makes it clear which plain variety is meant.
  • Jumbo stated that this product was no longer available online.

Your Organic Nature

Ekoplaza describes a plain chocolate sprinkle product made with organic cane sugar and cocoa mass.

  • The ingredient description gives you a useful point of comparison when looking at organic varieties.
  • Always check the current packaging when comparing nutritional values or allergens.

Chocoreale

Ekoplaza states that Chocoreale extra-dark chocolate sprinkles contain at least 50% cocoa solids.

  • The stated minimum cocoa percentage gives you a specific point of comparison.
  • Cocoa content alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat the product contains.

De Ruijter

Jumbo lists De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles in its standard range.

  • A familiar standard variety to distinguish from a product specifically labelled organic.
  • The brand name or the word ‘plain’ alone doesn’t prove that a product is certified organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if chocolate sprinkles are certified organic?

Check the organic label on the current packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used for products certified as organic by an approved body. Also check the control body code shown on the pack.

Does organic mean that chocolate sprinkles are low in sugar?

No, the organic label doesn’t tell you how much sugar the product contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and bear your serving size in mind.

Are chocolate sprinkles suitable for a stamppot evening?

Chocolate sprinkles can be used to decorate a dessert after stamppot, or as a topping for bread at another time. Ekoplaza suggests using one of its organic plain varieties on bread and in desserts, among other things.

Are plain organic chocolate sprinkles automatically free from milk or soya?

No, ‘plain’ doesn’t guarantee that a variety is free from those allergens. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, especially if you plan to serve the product to guests.

Can I still order an organic variety I found earlier?

Check the product’s current status before assuming you can order it. Albert Heijn listed AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as discontinued, while Jumbo stated that Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur was no longer available online.