Use aniseed sprinkles as a topping after exercise rather than as a snack on their own if you’re also keeping an eye on your protein intake: Jumbo lists 92 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of protein per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. Then choose a type and pack size you’ll actually use, and check the nutritional information for the whole snack if you’re combining them with something else. If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, always check the label on the variety you choose.
You want to know what aniseed sprinkles add to a post-exercise snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a normal meal after exercise; the nutritional information for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles at Jumbo shows why you also need to consider the rest of your snack if you’re thinking about protein.
You want to buy aniseed sprinkles in a type and quantity you’ll use. The packs we looked at differ both in size and type: Albert Heijn lists 330 g of pink and white aniseed sprinkles, while Jumbo lists 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You’ll need to check the ingredients for the variety you choose. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals in De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g, so don’t assume the label is the same for other varieties.
First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles as a topping or are looking for a snack that fits what you want to eat after exercise. Then check the type, pack size and nutritional information for the variety you choose.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your snack | Check the protein content per 100 g and take into account what you eat with the sprinkles. Jumbo lists 2 g of protein per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. | After training, I want to know whether my snack contains protein too, rather than focusing only on the topping. This is the main priority for around 50% of shoppers. |
| Type and pack size | Compare crushed and coloured aniseed sprinkles, and check the pack size. The varieties we looked at contain 270 g and 330 g respectively. | I want a type that suits how I use aniseed sprinkles and a pack I can finish. This is the deciding factor for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Sugars and allergens | Read the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack you choose. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for its pink and white variety; Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for its crushed variety. | If I’m watching my sugar intake or need to avoid wheat and gluten, I need to know what’s in this particular variety. This is the main concern for around 20% of shoppers. |
Jumbo lists just 2 g of protein per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. So if you’re also looking for protein after exercise, you shouldn’t consider the sprinkles on their own.
Use them as a topping if you like, and check the nutritional information for the rest of your meal or snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a normal meal after exercise.
The packs we looked at differ in more than just size: one contains 330 g of pink and white aniseed sprinkles, while the other contains 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles. So the larger pack isn’t simply more of the same variety.
First choose the type you want, then decide what quantity suits the way you’ll use it.
Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for its 330 g pack of pink and white aniseed sprinkles. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for its crushed variety. These details apply to the specific products, not necessarily to all aniseed sprinkles.
Check the latest nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details on the pack you choose.
De Ruijter sells several varieties of aniseed sprinkles, including crushed and coloured options listed on the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS pages we reviewed.
Albert Heijn lists several De Ruijter varieties, including 330 g packs of pink and white aniseed sprinkles.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g and other varieties in its online range.
PLUS lists De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g and coloured varieties.
These blue and white aniseed sprinkles are an option if you want to use them as a topping. For a post-exercise snack, also check the nutritional information for whatever you eat with them.
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For anyone who wants to use aniseed sprinkles as a topping. This pack contains 330 g; check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens for this variety before choosing it.
Not if you’re also looking for protein at that meal: Jumbo lists 92 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of protein per 100 g for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a normal meal after exercise, so treat aniseed sprinkles as a possible topping and consider the rest of what you eat.
Yes, you can use aniseed sprinkles as a topping. If you’re having them after exercise, check the nutritional information for both the sprinkles and the yoghurt or quark you choose, rather than treating the topping as a complete snack.
Choose based on the type you want to use and how much you’re likely to finish. Jumbo lists a 270 g crushed variety, while Albert Heijn lists 330 g of pink and white aniseed sprinkles. Compare the nutritional information for the specific varieties if it’s relevant to your choice.
Check the label on the variety you choose: Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals in De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens which must be declared should be clearly identifiable on the label; don’t assume the ingredients of another variety are the same based on this one pack.
