Choose De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes if you’re specifically looking for anise-flavoured sprinkles for your store cupboard; the ingredients list for the 270 g pack on WorldwideHolland contains no cocoa. If you’re mainly after Fairtrade chocolate for your bread, Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur is a different type of topping. When buying, check the certification mark, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
You want to stock up on chocolate and consider a verifiable Fairtrade mark more important than the anise flavour and texture of crushed muisjes. Chocolate sprinkles are a different type of bread topping to consider.
You’re specifically looking for anise-flavoured crushed muisjes to eat on bread or rusks. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, on WorldwideHolland includes aniseed but no cocoa.
You want to keep several packs in your cupboard, so you check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on each one. This is important even when you’re buying a familiar pack again.
When choosing between crushed muisjes and Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles, start by considering the product type: anise-flavoured sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles won’t meet the same need.
A good choice if: you specifically want crushed muisjes for bread or rusks.
Consider: the ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on WorldwideHolland contains no cocoa, so don’t treat this product as Fairtrade chocolate.
A good choice if: chocolate with a verifiable Fairtrade mark is your priority.
Consider: Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur isn’t crushed muisjes; check the packaging to see how the certification applies to the ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade mark | Look for the FAIRTRADE mark on the specific pack. Fairtrade International advises checking the explanation on the back too if the mark includes an arrow. | If you’re mainly looking to stock up on Fairtrade chocolate, you’ll want to be able to check the mark on the chocolate product you choose. This certification requirement is the priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Type of bread topping | Compare the product name and ingredients: WorldwideHolland lists aniseed for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while Jumbo lists cocoa solids for Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur. | If you’re looking for anise-flavoured sprinkles for bread or rusks, you won’t want to accidentally buy chocolate sprinkles. The product type is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and storage | Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date and storage advice on every pack. Also look out for any warnings that a product may contain milk. | When stocking up, you’ll want to know whether each pack is suitable for everyone at home and how to store it. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking labels and stock in this way. |
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on WorldwideHolland includes aniseed but no cocoa. Jumbo describes Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur as chocolate sprinkles. So one type of product won’t replace the other if you’re specifically looking for anise or chocolate.
Before you buy, decide whether the anise flavour and muisjes shape or Fairtrade chocolate matters most to you.
ALDI includes Fairtrade chocolate in its range, but lists Rainforest Alliance cocoa for its Kiekeboe sprinkles. A certification mentioned for a retailer’s range doesn’t tell you which mark is on the pack you’ve chosen.
Check the mark on the packaging itself. If the FAIRTRADE mark includes an arrow, read the explanation too, as Fairtrade International advises.
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on WorldwideHolland includes wheat and milk; Jumbo says Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk. Always check the current label on each pack you buy.
Before buying, read the allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is the anise-flavoured option in this comparison.
Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur is a chocolate alternative if you’re not specifically looking for crushed muisjes.
Albert Heijn’s product information describes Fairtrade Original milk chocolate sprinkles made with Fairtrade cocoa and sugar.
Jumbo provides product information for the 380 g pack of Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur.
ALDI includes Fairtrade chocolate in its general range and also lists chocolate sprinkles separately.
No. The ingredients list for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on WorldwideHolland includes aniseed but no cocoa. If Fairtrade chocolate is a requirement for your purchase, check the mark on a specific chocolate product.
Look for the FAIRTRADE mark on the packaging and read the accompanying explanation. Fairtrade International says that a mark with an arrow refers to information on the back about the ingredients and how they were sourced.
Check the current label for both products. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes on WorldwideHolland includes wheat and milk; Jumbo says Fairtrade Original Chocoladehagelslag Puur may contain milk.
Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the packaging. For the Fairtrade Original chocolate sprinkles described here, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry place.
No. Don’t treat the two marks as interchangeable. ALDI lists Rainforest Alliance cocoa for its Kiekeboe sprinkles; if Fairtrade is a requirement for you, look for the FAIRTRADE mark on the product you want to buy.
