Shoppers looking for a small pack
You want to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles on a late-night snack now and then, and are looking for a pack you’re likely to finish.
Who is this for?
Shoppers who use aniseed sprinkles more often
You regularly sprinkle them on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, so you’re considering a larger pack.
Shoppers who check the label
Before buying, you want to check which ingredients and allergens your chosen variety contains, and how much sugar is listed in the nutritional information.
What should you look for?
First, decide what you’ll use the aniseed sprinkles on and how often. Then compare pack sizes and read the label for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Pack size | Compare the 270 g and 330 g packs, and think about how much you’ll use. | If I only use aniseed sprinkles occasionally, I don’t want to be left with a large pack; around 40% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable pack size. |
| Using them as a topping | Check whether you have bread, crispbread or yoghurt at home to sprinkle them on. | I want something to have late in the evening that goes with what’s already in the kitchen; for around 30% of consumers, practicality is the first consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. | When choosing a sweet topping, I want to know whether my variety contains wheat or gluten and how much sugar it contains; around 30% of consumers put the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking of aniseed sprinkles as a snack on their own
Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping for foods such as bread, crispbread and yoghurt. Without something to sprinkle them on, they won’t make the snack you may have had in mind.
Before buying, think about what you’ll use as a base and whether you already have it at home.
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Assuming every variety has the same ingredients
PLUS lists wheat and gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. A different colour or variety doesn’t mean the label information is the same.
Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional information on the pack you’re buying.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
The brand behind products including Gestampte Muisjes, Feestmuisjes and blue-and-white and pink-and-white varieties.
- The varieties differ in style and pack size; choose the one you’ll actually use.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for each variety. PLUS lists wheat, gluten and 79 g of sugar per 100 g for Feestmuisjes.
Jumbo
A supermarket with an online listing of several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties.
- The listing includes a 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes and 330 g varieties.
- Check which variety you can order or pick up from your chosen shop.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket whose aniseed sprinkle listing shows De Ruijter varieties in different styles.
- The listing lets you compare the blue-and-white, pink-and-white, Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes varieties.
- A product appearing in an online range doesn’t guarantee that it will be available when you shop.
PLUS
A supermarket with product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Feestmuisjes.
- The Feestmuisjes product page lists ingredients and allergens to help you choose a variety.
- Check the packaging too: information for Feestmuisjes doesn’t automatically apply to Gestampte Muisjes.
Aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy
These 330 g blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles are an option if you’re looking for a larger pack to use on bread, crispbread or yoghurt.
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De Ruijter Muisjes Blue & White 330 g
Use as a topping on bread, crispbread or yoghurt if you already have them at home.
330 g pack. According to Joybuy product information, this blue-and-white variety contains wheat and gluten; check the packaging label before use.
Frequently asked questions
Are aniseed sprinkles a frozen product?
No. The aniseed sprinkles described here are dry toppings for foods such as bread, crispbread and yoghurt. Choose them as a topping, not as a substitute for a frozen product.
When should I choose a 270 g or 330 g pack?
A 270 g pack is more suited to occasional use; 330 g is more practical if you use aniseed sprinkles regularly and will finish the pack. Also check the variety: Gestampte Muisjes and Feestmuisjes are different products.
Are all aniseed sprinkles gluten-free?
You can’t assume this is true of every variety. PLUS lists wheat and gluten in De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, and Joybuy lists them for the blue-and-white variety. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose.
How do I compare the sugar content of aniseed sprinkles?
Compare the amount of sugar per 100 g in the nutritional information for each variety, and consider the portion you use too. PLUS lists 79 g of sugar per 100 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; don’t assume the same figure applies to other varieties.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after opening?
Store them in a dry place and seal the pack well after opening. Also follow the storage advice and use-by information on the packaging for your variety.