Choose anise sprinkles if you want to add a sweet anise topping to rusks, yoghurt or cakes yourself for New Year's Eve. If you’re looking for something ready to give as a gift or put out on the table to share, a box of chocolates is a better fit. Whichever you choose, check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging you buy.
If you want to add your own finishing touch to rusks, yoghurt, cupcakes or cakes, anise sprinkles are worth considering. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are sugar-coated aniseed; you choose what to sprinkle them on and how to serve them.
A gift box of chocolates is a good choice if you don’t want to put together a dish or platter. The merci gift box described by Jumbo contains 32 individually wrapped chocolate bars; if you choose a different box, check how its contents are packaged.
If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging. The Feestmuisjes reviewed contain wheat; chocolate assortments may contain milk, nuts and soya, among other allergens.
Choose these if: you want to add a sweet anise topping to rusks, yoghurt or cakes yourself.
Bear in mind: you’ll need something to serve them on; anise sprinkles aren’t a box of chocolates. They’re usually associated with celebrating a birth, so you’ll need to create your own serving occasion for New Year's Eve.
Choose this if: you want to take a box as a gift or put chocolate on the table without any further preparation.
Bear in mind: a gift box, a collection of chocolates and a bag of mini bars are different types of packaging. Choose the one that suits your plans for gifting or sharing.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving it yourself | Check whether you’re buying anise sprinkles and whether you want to use rusks, yoghurt or cakes as a base. | If I want to add my own festive touch, I want to decide how to present it. For around 40% of consumers, serving it themselves comes first. |
| Giving or sharing straight away | Check the type of packaging and the contents by weight or number of pieces; don’t assume every chocolate mix contains individually wrapped portions. | I want to be able to take a gift with me without any preparation, or share the chocolate straight away. Around 40% of consumers say this is their priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the exact packaging. | If I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, the label determines whether the option I’ve chosen is suitable. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their first priority. |
De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are sugar-coated aniseed. They’re usually sprinkled over something else; a gift box of chocolates can be given as a box or served as chocolate.
Before you buy, decide whether you want to serve something yourself or are looking for a ready-to-give chocolate gift.
The colour and presentation don’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are in the version you’re buying. This is especially important if you’re buying for someone else.
Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the current packaging, even if you’ve already looked at the product online.
Different contents or ingredients may mean you’re not comparing the same chocolate assortment, even when the brand name is the same.
Compare the full product name, weight, ingredients and allergens on both packs.
The 330 g Feestmuisjes reviewed are sugar-coated aniseed, to sprinkle on rusks, yoghurt or cupcakes, among other things.
The assorted Chocolade Luxe gift box described by Jumbo contains 400 g of chocolate, divided into 32 individually wrapped bars.
Celebrations is relevant here as a chocolate assortment to share, not as an alternative to anise sprinkles.
These Joybuy products include anise sprinkles for a serving occasion you put together yourself, as well as different chocolate packs to give or share. For chocolate mixes, check whether the packaging also suits your idea of a gift.
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A gift pack of chocolate to take with you or share. The pack contains 288 g; if you have allergies, check the current ingredients and warnings on the box.
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A chocolate collection for a small gift or to enjoy together. This version contains 125 g; check the exact packaging for ingredients and allergens, and don’t assume the pieces are individually wrapped.
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For anyone who wants to sprinkle something themselves rather than take a box of chocolates. This is the 330 g Blue & White version, not the Feestmuisjes version; choose your own base to serve it on and check the allergens on this pack.
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A mixed pack of mini chocolate bars for sharing. It contains 400 g; check the ingredients and allergens for the individual products in the pack, as recipes can vary within a mix.
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A chocolate assortment to share at a celebration. This Party Pack contains 143 g; check the packaging if you’re specifically looking for a gift pack, and read the current labelling if you have allergies.
No. De Ruijter Feestmuisjes are described as sugar-coated aniseed. If you’re looking for chocolates for New Year's Eve, choose a pack of chocolates rather than anise sprinkles.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. The Feestmuisjes reviewed should be stored in a dry place; the merci gift box reviewed should be kept away from heat. Check the best-before date on your chosen version, too.
Read the ingredients and allergens on each exact pack, especially if you’re buying for someone with a food allergy. The Feestmuisjes reviewed contain wheat; the merci gift box reviewed contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soya, among other ingredients, and also warns that it may contain peanuts and eggs. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list.
If someone has a food allergy, check the label on the pack you’re actually going to serve, too. Albert Heijn advises reading the packaging before consumption, as product information can change.
