Choose aniseed sprinkles when their familiar aniseed flavour and festive colours are the stars of your hotel breakfast buffet. If you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles with a higher cocoa content, opt for extra-dark chocolate sprinkles instead. They’re a different type of product and won’t replace the presentation of aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn states that De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur contains at least 43% cocoa solids. If you’re serving it loose, check the latest allergen information too.
They want chocolate sprinkles to serve with bread, yoghurt or porridge, for example. For them, the difference between aniseed sprinkles and extra-dark chocolate sprinkles matters more than the colour of the sprinkles.
They want to serve rusks or bread with familiar aniseed sprinkles. In this case, the aniseed flavour and colourful presentation matter more than a chocolate flavour.
They need to be able to tell guests which allergens are present in loose sprinkles. This means checking the latest product information and taking steps to prevent cross-contamination at self-service stations.
First decide whether the sprinkles should offer a chocolate flavour or a traditional aniseed-sprinkle presentation. Then check how you’ll serve your chosen products on the buffet and provide clear allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Check that you’re buying chocolate sprinkles and see what cocoa content is stated on the packaging. Albert Heijn states that De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur contains at least 43% cocoa solids. | If guests ask for chocolate sprinkles, I don’t want to offer aniseed sprinkles as an alternative. For around 42% of consumers, this cocoa-focused choice comes first. |
| Allergens on the buffet | Check the latest allergen information and make sure it’s available to guests when serving loose sprinkles. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur contains milk and soya. | At a self-service station, I want guests to be able to check which allergens are present before serving themselves. Clear allergen information is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Traditional presentation | Choose the type of aniseed sprinkles you want and check that the aniseed flavour and colours suit your breakfast theme. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer, among other options, coloured and crushed aniseed sprinkles. | For a festive breakfast, I want to serve the familiar colours and aniseed flavour of aniseed sprinkles. For around 25% of consumers, this presentation matters more than chocolate sprinkles. |
A product may suit someone looking for cocoa without offering the aniseed flavour or colourful presentation of aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles in separate product categories.
Before placing your order, decide what role the sprinkles will play on the buffet. For a cocoa-focused option, look for extra-dark chocolate sprinkles; for a traditional presentation, choose the type of aniseed sprinkles you want.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses must inform guests about allergens in non-prepacked food. With several open containers, cross-contamination between products may also be a concern.
Keep the latest packaging or product specification to hand, make allergen information available where guests help themselves, and use separate, clean scoops or dispensers.
The information on a label must match the product being served. This is especially important when a delivery or product variant changes.
Check the label against the packaging before using it, and update your internal allergen list if the product details have changed.
De Ruijter’s range includes traditional aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles. You can compare them, as long as you treat them as different types of bread topping.
No. Aniseed sprinkles and extra-dark chocolate sprinkles are different types of sprinkles. Choose aniseed sprinkles for their aniseed flavour and colourful presentation; opt for extra-dark chocolate sprinkles if cocoa is what you’re looking for. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these products separately.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses must inform guests about allergens in non-prepacked food. Make sure guests can access the information where the sprinkles are served, and check which information applies to the products you’re currently offering.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk and soya for De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur and identifies lactose as a possible allergen. Check the label on the delivered product before copying the information onto a buffet label.
Store De Ruijter Royaal chocoladehagel extra puur in a cool, dry place, as advised by Albert Heijn, and seal the packaging carefully after use. For self-service, use a clean serving setup that suits your hotel’s procedures.
