Who are these choices relevant to?

Walkers who require their food to be organic

If you want to take organic chocolate sprinkles on bread, look for the organic designation and the EU organic logo on the packaging. A natural look does not tell you whether a product is organic.

Walkers who need to check allergens

Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings for the exact variety you’re buying. The packaging information we reviewed varied between chocolate sprinkle varieties, so don’t rely on information for another product from the same brand.

Walkers who want to take a topping with them

If you’re taking bread or crackers with you to eat with chocolate sprinkles, think about using a resealable container and check the storage instructions on the pack. This helps you assess chocolate sprinkles as part of your provisions, rather than as a substitute for a separately packaged snack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether organic certification is a must-have for you. Then check the label on the exact variety and think about how you’ll eat and store the chocolate sprinkles while you’re out.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s most relevant to
Organic certification Check for the organic designation and EU organic logo on the packaging you’ve chosen. According to Skal Biocontrole, the logo is compulsory on pre-packaged organic consumer products in the EU. I only want to take chocolate sprinkles if I can check their organic status on the pack. Certification would be the main reason for choosing them for around 40% of consumers considering organic chocolate sprinkles for a walk.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings such as ‘may contain’ for the exact variety. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to rely on the label for another flavour or pack. Ingredients and allergens would be the main concern for around 30% of these consumers.
Taking them with you and nutritional information Decide what you’ll eat the chocolate sprinkles on, check the storage instructions and compare the nutritional information of similar products per 100 g. I want to take bread or crackers with me without making a mess, and be able to compare the nutritional information. Practicality would be the priority for around 30% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means it’s more nutritious

    Organic certification relates to how a product is produced. It doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a variety of chocolate sprinkles contains.

    If organic certification is a condition of your purchase, check the certification first. Then compare the nutritional information of similar products per 100 g, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum.

  • Relying on an old product page to confirm availability

    Albert Heijn listed AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur as no longer in its range. Jumbo said that Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur was no longer part of its online range. A product listing like this doesn’t mean you can buy the pack now.

    Check what’s currently available before counting on a specific variety, and check the label again when you buy it. If organic is a requirement for you, don’t automatically replace an organic variety with a conventional one.

  • Assuming the allergens in one variety are the same in another

    Information varies by product: Albert Heijn listed a warning for milk and lactose on its organic dark chocolate sprinkles, while Jumbo’s product information for Venz Kwinkslag listed milk, cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

    Check the current allergen information on the exact pack every time you buy, even if you’ve bought another product from the same brand before.

  • Taking chocolate sprinkles on their own without planning what to eat them with

    Chocolate sprinkles are intended as a topping. So, if you’re taking them on a walk, you’ll also need bread, crackers or another suitable base.

    Keep the chocolate sprinkles in a well-sealed container and follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve bought. Albert Heijn advised storing its organic dark chocolate sprinkles in a cool, dark and dry place.

Brands and ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

The product information for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur 200 g is a useful example of what to check on the label of an organic variety.

  • Albert Heijn listed the EU organic logo, organic ingredients and the control code NL-BIO-01.
  • The product page also said this variety was no longer in the range, so check current availability rather than assuming you can still buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s chocolate sprinkle range can help you compare pack sizes and varieties.

  • The range page included chocolate sprinkles from Jumbo, De Ruijter and Venz.
  • Jumbo said that Bio Nature Hagelslag Puur was no longer part of its online range. Check the current organic options for each product.

De Ruijter

Several De Ruijter chocolate sprinkle varieties appeared on the Jumbo range page we reviewed.

  • The page included Hagelslag Puur and Hagelslag Melk, both in 390 g packs.
  • Don’t assume a listed variety is organic without checking for the organic designation and EU organic logo on the pack you’ve chosen.

Venz

The product information for Venz Kwinkslag 400 g shows what to check for a specific variety of chocolate sprinkles.

  • For this variety, Jumbo listed the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and advice to store it in a cool, dry place.
  • Information about Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa does not confirm that these chocolate sprinkles are organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic chocolate sprinkles?

Check for the organic designation and EU organic logo on the packaging of the variety you’re buying. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo is compulsory on pre-packaged organic consumer products in the EU.

Are organic chocolate sprinkles handy as a snack on their own while walking?

Chocolate sprinkles are mainly intended as a topping, so plan what you’ll eat them with while you’re out. For example, take bread or crackers and use a container that seals securely.

Can I rely on the allergen information for another chocolate sprinkle product from the same brand?

No, check the current packaging for the exact variety. The products we reviewed had different allergen information and warnings, so you’ll need to check the label for each flavour or pack as well.

How do I compare the nutritional information for two varieties of chocolate sprinkles?

Compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum points out that manufacturers set their own portion sizes. Also check the ingredients, allergens and pack size of the varieties you’ve chosen.