Who is this choice relevant to?

Lunch preparers who want to check organic credentials

You prepare your sandwich in advance or take a lunch box with you, and want to be able to check the packaging to see whether the chocolate sprinkles are organic.

Fans of a richer dark chocolate flavour

You’re looking for organic chocolate sprinkles with a higher stated cocoa percentage, so you compare the figures given for dark and extra-dark varieties.

Shoppers who consider nutritional values and allergens

You also want to check the sugar and saturated fat per 100 g, and see whether the packaging mentions milk or lactose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check whether the chocolate sprinkles are labelled organic. Then compare the flavour variant and nutritional information on the pack you actually plan to take with you.

What to look for What should you check? Who is it important to?
Organic label Look for the organic label, the EU organic logo and the control code. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked organic food produced in the EU. When I prepare my lunch in advance, I want to be able to confirm that the chocolate sprinkles I’ve chosen are organic. For around 44% of consumers, this check comes first.
Dark flavour and cocoa Compare the stated cocoa percentage for the exact variant; the dark and extra-dark products reviewed contain at least 32% and 50% cocoa respectively. If I want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, I want to be able to choose a variant based on its stated cocoa percentage. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this flavour preference.
Nutritional values and allergens Compare sugar and saturated fat on the same basis, per 100 g, and read the allergen information on the current pack. When I make a sandwich to take with me, I want to be able to take the nutritional values and any mention of milk into account. For around 23% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a sustainability logo for an organic certification mark

    A label relating to cocoa or sustainability does not, by itself, confirm that chocolate sprinkles are certified organic.

    Check the organic label on the packaging. The European Commission states that the EU organic logo may only appear on products certified as organic.

  • Assuming organic means low in sugar

    The organic varieties reviewed still list sugar per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include chocolate sprinkles in its Wheel of Five food guidelines.

    Read the nutrition table on the exact pack and bear in mind how much you use when topping your bread.

  • Judging by the cocoa percentage alone

    Among the products reviewed, an extra-dark variety has different nutritional values from a dark variety. The difference between these two products does not tell you how all varieties compare.

    Use the cocoa percentage to choose a flavour variant, then also compare the sugar, saturated fat and ingredients for each product.

  • Mistaking a product listing for current availability

    The product page for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur says that this variant has been discontinued. The Jumbo page consulted also says that the organic variant listed is no longer available online.

    Check current availability and the packaging of any alternative before buying; chocolate sprinkles from the same brand are not automatically organic.

Brands to consider

De Rit / Chocoreale

The organic extra-dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed are an option if you’re looking for a variety with at least 50% cocoa solids.

  • Ekoplaza lists 50.0 g of sugar per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product information says it may contain milk and lactose. Check the packaging if you need to avoid these ingredients.

De Nieuwe Band

Among the organic chocolate sprinkles reviewed, a dark variety with at least 32% cocoa and an extra-dark variety with at least 50% cocoa are listed.

  • The dark variety reviewed lists 68.3 g of sugar per 100 g; the extra-dark variety lists 50.2 g per 100 g. Check the variant name against the nutritional values.
  • Both varieties reviewed may contain traces of milk; don’t assume they’re milk-free without checking the label.

Albert Heijn Biologisch

The product page for AH Biologisch Bio hagelslag puur displays an EU organic logo and Skal code, but also says that this variant has been discontinued.

  • The certification information shown gives you an idea of the labels to look for on an organic variety.
  • When buying, go by current availability and the label on the product you find, rather than this previous listing.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic chocolate sprinkles?

Check the organic label and the EU organic logo, along with the relevant control information on the packaging. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked organic food produced in the EU; another sustainability logo is not a substitute.

Are organic chocolate sprinkles automatically suitable as an everyday bread topping?

No. Organic production doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat chocolate sprinkles contain. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include them in its Wheel of Five food guidelines, so check the nutritional values and the amount you use too.

How much sugar is in a portion of dark chocolate sprinkles?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 9.1 g of sugar for 15 g of dark chocolate sprinkles on one slice of bread. This figure doesn’t apply to every organic variety: use the nutrition table on your pack to compare the specific product.

Can I choose organic dark chocolate sprinkles if I need to avoid milk?

Don’t choose based on the word ‘dark’ alone. The organic varieties reviewed may contain milk or lactose; check the allergen information for the exact product before buying it.

Are the organic own-brand varieties mentioned available at AH and Jumbo?

The product pages consulted don’t confirm current online availability: Albert Heijn says that its listed variety has been discontinued, and Jumbo says the same about the Bio Nature variety reviewed. Check current in-store availability and the packaging if you want to buy an own-brand variety.