For sharing with a group, a 330 g box of coloured aniseed sprinkles contains more than the 270 g box of crushed sprinkles we looked at. If you’d like to use them in different ways, such as on Dutch rusks, bread and in yoghurt, take a look at the crushed variety too. If you’re buying several boxes, check the total quantity and number of packs, and read the label on your chosen product for allergen and nutritional information.
For a visit to meet a new baby or another occasion with several people, the main thing is how much is in each box. PLUS lists the pink-and-white De Ruijter sprinkles as 330 g, with around 22 servings; check the serving information for any other variety.
If you don’t just sprinkle them on Dutch rusks, how you plan to use them matters. PLUS also suggests using De Ruijter crushed sprinkles on bread and in yoghurt.
For the De Ruijter varieties we looked at, Albert Heijn’s product pages list wheat or cereals containing gluten. If you need to check for these, read the label on the exact pack you’re buying. The same goes for nutritional information when comparing sugar and serving sizes.
First, work out how much you’ll need for sharing and for family occasions afterwards. Then choose between whole, coloured sprinkles and crushed sprinkles, and check the information on the pack before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for sharing | Compare the net weight of 330 g and 270 g with the amount you need; if you’re buying several boxes, check the total quantity. | If there are lots of people eating, I don’t want to run out of sprinkles halfway through. Having enough to go round is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| How you’ll use them | Check whether you’re choosing whole or crushed sprinkles, and read the storage advice for an opened box. | I want to use the same box on bread or in yoghurt too, not just on Dutch rusks. Versatility is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Colour and occasion | Check the colour and pack size to make sure they suit the occasion you have planned. | For a birth celebration, colour may matter more than how you’ll use the sprinkles on other days. Around 20% of consumers give the occasion top priority. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Check the allergens, sugars per 100 g, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you choose. | If someone at home needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to check the label before serving. Nutritional information may also affect my choice. For around 33% of consumers, these checks come first. |
The stated sizes of 270 g and 330 g refer to the contents of one box. They don’t automatically mean an offer includes several boxes.
For a special offer, check how many boxes you’ll get, their combined weight and the best-before date.
A serving count only tells you about the total quantity if you also know how many grams are in each serving. Net weight is the most direct way to see how much product is in a box.
So compare the weight in grams first, and use serving counts only as a guide to planning how much to serve.
A festive colour may suit a get-together, while PLUS also recommends crushed sprinkles for bread, Dutch rusks and yoghurt.
Decide how you’ll use the sprinkles before choosing the colour and pack size.
The De Ruijter varieties we looked at list wheat or cereals containing gluten. A description of another variety is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re serving.
When you buy the product and before you use it, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging itself.
The brand behind the whole, coloured and crushed aniseed sprinkles discussed here.
A retailer with product information on De Ruijter’s blue-and-white and crushed sprinkles, among other varieties.
A retailer whose aniseed sprinkles category lists coloured and crushed De Ruijter varieties.
A retailer with product information on De Ruijter’s pink-and-white and crushed sprinkles.
This 330 g box of coloured sprinkles is a good choice for sharing or using on several family occasions. Check whether the offer includes one box or more before you buy.
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This 330 g box may suit a get-together or several family occasions when you want blue-and-white sprinkles. Check how many boxes the offer includes. The product information lists wheat and gluten; if allergens are a concern, check the label when you buy it.
Before comparing a multipack with individual boxes, check how many boxes it contains and the total quantity. A product listing that says 270 g or 330 g doesn’t tell you by itself how many packs are included in an offer; check the best-before date too.
The De Ruijter varieties we looked at list wheat or cereals containing gluten, so they’re not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid those ingredients. Always check the label on the exact variety, even if you’ve already read an online product description.
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose; the product information we looked at says to store them in a dry place. Seal an opened pack carefully and check the best-before date on the box.
Use the nutritional information and serving size on the box you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 60 kcal and 11,9 g of sugars for a 15 g serving of aniseed sprinkles, but values can vary by product; these general serving figures are no substitute for the label.
