Who is this relevant to?

Oranje fans who want to choose organic

Want to check that the chocolate sprinkles they choose are organically certified for breakfast or brunch around the match.

Fans of a bold cocoa flavour

Are looking for an organic extra-dark option with a stated cocoa content, and also want to compare sugar and saturated fat.

Families with different tastes or allergen requirements

Want to choose between dark and milk chocolate sprinkles and check the ingredients and allergens on each pack individually.

What should you look for in organic chocolate sprinkles?

First check the organic label on the packaging, then choose the chocolate flavour that suits your table. For the exact product, compare the nutritional information and allergens too.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Organic certification Look for the EU organic logo and certification details on the packaging; check the exact product. If organic certification is a must for my Oranje breakfast, I want to be able to check it on the label myself. For around 46% of consumers, this check comes first.
Cocoa flavour Compare extra-dark, dark and milk chocolate options, and check the cocoa content if it is stated. When sharing a table, I want to choose between a bold dark chocolate flavour and milk chocolate. Around 36% of consumers give this difference in taste top priority.
Portion size and allergens Check the sugars and saturated fat per 100 g, and read the allergen information on the packaging. If not everyone can or wants to eat the same ingredients, I want to know what is in the chocolate sprinkles and how much I’m serving. This is a top priority for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    Organic certification relates to how a product is made and checked. Sugar and saturated fat are still relevant when it comes to organic chocolate sprinkles; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that chocolate sprinkles contain a lot of sugar and saturated fat.

    Compare the nutritional information for the product you choose and decide how much to put on the table.

  • Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles are allergen-free

    Your Organic Nature’s dark chocolate sprinkles list organic cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients, but according to Ekoplaza, the product may contain milk, lactose and soya. The milk chocolate version contains milk powder.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if the front says ‘dark’.

  • Relying on an old product page

    Albert Heijn lists its specific AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as discontinued. Jumbo lists Bio Nature hagelslag puur as no longer part of its online range.

    Check the product’s current status with the retailer before choosing an option for your match-day breakfast.

  • Confusing a cocoa certification with organic certification

    The Joybuy product page for regular De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles mentions Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa. This is not the same as organic certification for the chocolate sprinkles.

    If organic certification is a must, check the organic label and EU organic logo on the pack you choose.

Brands to consider

De Rit

The organic Chocoreale options reviewed offer a choice between intense dark and extra dark.

  • Ekoplaza lists at least 32% cocoa solids for the intense dark option and at least 50% for extra dark.
  • The extra-dark option lists less sugar but more saturated fat per 100 g than the intense dark version. So compare the nutritional information for each product.

Your Organic Nature

The organic chocolate sprinkles reviewed are available in dark and milk chocolate versions.

  • Ekoplaza lists organic cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients in the dark chocolate version; the milk chocolate version also contains whole milk powder.
  • The dark chocolate version may contain milk, lactose and soya. Check the packaging for both options if allergens are a concern.

Albert Heijn Biologisch

The product page for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur displays the EU organic logo and a Skal number.

  • The certification and inspection details shown give you an idea of the information you can check on organic packaging.
  • Albert Heijn lists this specific product as discontinued, so don’t rely on the old product page for current availability.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether chocolate sprinkles are organically certified?

Look for the EU organic logo and certification details for the exact product on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on products certified as organic by an authorised control body.

Does ‘organic’ tell you how much sugar chocolate sprinkles contain?

No. Organic certification alone says nothing about the amount of sugar. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the options you’re considering, and check the saturated fat and portion size too.

Which organic dark chocolate sprinkles should I choose if I want to avoid milk as an ingredient?

The Your Organic Nature dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed list cane sugar and cocoa mass, but no milk as an ingredient. However, according to Ekoplaza, this product may contain milk, lactose and soya, so check the allergen information on the packaging if you need to avoid them.

Can I rely on an existing product page from AH or Jumbo?

No. Check the current status of the specific chocolate sprinkles with the retailer. Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as discontinued, while Jumbo lists Bio Nature hagelslag puur as no longer part of its online range.