Who is this for?

Anyone filling small advent calendar compartments

You’re making several small treats and want to add the dry sprinkles neatly. The size of the compartment and the treat you choose will determine how precisely you need to dispense them.

Bakers using aniseed sprinkles as a topping

You want to decorate cupcakes or other bakes with crushed aniseed sprinkles. PLUS suggests these uses; try them on one treat first to see how much you want to use before decorating the rest.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens

You’re making treats for other people and want them to be able to check the product information. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes; check the label on the pack you’re using too.

What should you look for?

Choose your treat first and work out how much topping it can hold. Then decide whether a spoon will do or whether a dispenser designed for dry sprinkles would be useful.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Precise dispensing Check that the dispenser is explicitly designed for food contact and dry sprinkles. Don’t choose one based on the shape of the bottle alone. For small compartments, I want to add sprinkles neatly without spilling them; around 44% of consumers prioritise control over dispensing.
Topping and quantity Make one test treat using the actual size you’ll be serving. Don’t use a serving size from the nutritional information as a set amount for each compartment. When I decorate cupcakes or other treats, I want to see how much topping fits on the size I’ve chosen. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the finishing touch.
Labelling and storage Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and keep the sprinkles dry, even after transferring them to another container. When I give treats to others, I want to provide the product information and keep the sprinkles dry; around 23% of consumers consider these checks most important.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every sauce squeeze bottle can dispense dry sprinkles

    Crushed aniseed sprinkles are dry. The name or shape of a sauce squeeze bottle doesn’t tell you whether the sprinkles will pass through the nozzle or can be dispensed evenly.

    Check with the manufacturer whether the bottle is designed for dry sprinkles. If you can’t confirm this, use a small spoon or look for a shaker labelled as suitable for this purpose.

  • Repacking treats without providing the product information

    Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Anyone who receives just a filled compartment won’t be able to check this information on the original packaging.

    Keep the packaging and make sure recipients can check the current ingredients and allergen information. If you’re unsure about any allergies, check that the treat is suitable first.

  • Using just any bottle for food

    Any container that comes into contact with the sprinkles must be designed for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for articles intended to come into contact with food.

    Check what the container is intended for and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and cleaning.

  • Using a stated serving size as a measure for each compartment

    A serving size in the nutritional information doesn’t tell you how much topping will fit on your treat or in your advent calendar compartment.

    Make one test treat to work out how much to use for the remaining compartments.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sprinkles in a 270 g pack; PLUS mentions using them on rusks, in yoghurt and on cakes.

  • The product listings give you a practical starting point for comparing the pack, ingredients and suggested uses with your treat plans.
  • The product format listed doesn’t tell you which squeeze bottle, nozzle or shaker will dispense the dry sprinkles properly.

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Frequently asked questions

Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes come in a squeeze bottle?

The product listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe a 270 g pack, not a squeeze bottle with a specified dispensing nozzle. If you choose a dispenser, buy it separately and check whether the manufacturer says it’s suitable for dry sprinkles.

Can I put crushed aniseed sprinkles in another container?

Yes, as long as it’s a clean, dry container designed for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for materials that come into contact with food; food-contact suitability alone doesn’t tell you how well a nozzle will dispense the sprinkles. Keep the original product information if you’re portioning out treats in advance.

Which allergens should I check for in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes?

Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for this product. Read the label on the pack you’re using before making or handing out treats, so recipients can check the current ingredients and allergen information.

How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles after portioning them out?

Keep the sprinkles dry, following the storage information in the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product listings. If you transfer them to another container, use one that’s clean, dry and designed for food contact. Keep the original packaging to refer to the label and best-before date.