Organisers of new-baby visits or baby showers
You want enough traditional aniseed sprinkles for your guests and need to choose a colour that suits the occasion. For a larger group, you’ll also need to work out how many packs to buy.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Large families and bulk buyers
You use aniseed sprinkles on several occasions, so you’ll want to consider the net weight and how many boxes you plan to store. Whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles are different product forms.
Market and catering sellers offering products loose
You need product information that relates to the aniseed sprinkles you’re actually selling. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that businesses must tell consumers about any allergens present in non-prepacked food at the point where it’s offered for sale.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide whether you need whole, traditional aniseed sprinkles in a particular colour. Then work out the quantity. Only consider a 1 kg bag as an alternative once you know what it contains and what it’s intended for.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Traditional aniseed sprinkles and colour | Check the ingredients, colour and how many packs you’ll need for your guests. PLUS lists approximately 22 servings for a 330 g blue-and-white box of De Ruijter. | If I’m making crispbread with aniseed sprinkles for friends and family visiting the new baby, I want enough sugar-coated aniseed in the colour I’ve chosen. This is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Quantity and product form | Compare the net weight and choose between whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles. If you’re considering a 1 kg bag, check whether its contents are intended for the same use. | If I’m using them more than once, I want to know how many boxes I’ll need and what type I’m buying. Around 33% of consumers give this choice of stock the highest priority. |
| Allergens when selling loose | Check the current label and make sure information about any allergens present is available where you’re offering the aniseed sprinkles. | If I’m selling aniseed sprinkles loose at a market or as part of a catering service, customers must be able to ask about any allergens present before buying. For around 25% of consumers, this information is their primary concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a 1 kg bag is the same as traditional aniseed sprinkles for a new baby
A 1 kg bag of Joris Muisjes sold by Kantinewinkel.nl is listed under sweets. The product name and weight alone don’t tell you whether it contains sugar-coated aniseed suitable for serving on crispbread.
Before buying, ask about the ingredients, allergens and intended use. Only then compare the pack with the traditional aniseed sprinkles you want to serve.
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Separating allergen information from the product you’re serving
The blue-and-white and pink-and-white De Ruijter varieties we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that when food is sold loose, customers must be given information about allergens in the product they can buy.
Keep the current label for the variety you’re using to hand and make information about any allergens present available where the product is offered.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
The product ranges we looked at include whole blue-and-white and pink-and-white aniseed sprinkles in 330 g packs, as well as crushed aniseed sprinkles in 270 g packs, as listed by PLUS and Jumbo.
- Product information for the varieties we looked at can help you choose a colour or product form and check the ingredients and allergens.
- For a large gathering, you may need to buy several boxes in these pack sizes.
Aniseed sprinkles for a blue-and-white or pink theme
These 330 g packs are a good choice if you’re looking for traditional aniseed sprinkles in blue and white or pink. For a larger group, work out how many boxes you’ll need; an individual box is not a 1 kg pack.
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De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For serving crispbread with aniseed sprinkles at a new-baby gathering with a blue-and-white theme. The box contains 330 g; PLUS lists approximately 22 servings for this variety. The product information we checked lists wheat and cereals containing gluten, so check the label on the pack you’re using.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For a gathering where you’d like to serve traditional pink aniseed sprinkles. The box contains 330 g. For the pink-and-white variety we looked at, Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the pack you’re offering, too.
Frequently asked questions
How many boxes of aniseed sprinkles do I need for a large new-baby gathering?
Work out how many boxes you need based on your expected guest numbers and servings. PLUS lists approximately 22 servings for a 330 g blue-and-white box of De Ruijter. Also consider whether you’ll be serving the aniseed sprinkles on more than one occasion.
Can I use any 1 kg bag of aniseed sprinkles on crispbread?
Not without checking what’s inside. The 1 kg bag of Joris Muisjes is listed under sweets at Kantinewinkel.nl. Ask about the ingredients and intended use before choosing it as an alternative to traditional sugar-coated aniseed.
Which allergens should I check in De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles?
The blue-and-white and pink-and-white varieties we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Read the label on the pack you’re actually using, as product information may change.
What allergen information do I need if I sell aniseed sprinkles loose?
If you’re a business selling aniseed sprinkles loose to consumers in the Netherlands, you must tell them about any allergens present where the product is offered for sale, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Make sure the information relates to the variety you’re actually serving and check the NVWA requirements for how to provide it.