Biscuit bakers looking for a topping
You want to decorate homemade biscuits with aniseed sprinkles. PLUS specifically lists party sprinkles for biscuits and crushed sprinkles for other baked goods.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Bakers with a colour scheme or celebration in mind
You’re looking for pink and white, blue and white, or multi-coloured sprinkles to suit the look of your treats. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list these as separate varieties.
Shoppers who consider the ingredients
You want to check the ingredients and allergens before serving, or look at the amount of sugar per portion. The product information for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how you want to decorate your biscuits. Then compare the variety, nutritional information and quantity you’ll need for your baking session.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Decorating biscuits | Check whether the product is listed for decorating biscuits or other baked goods. A mention of decoration doesn’t tell you how the sprinkles will turn out if baked in the oven. | If I want to decorate biscuits, I look for a variety that’s also described as a decoration for baked goods. This suitability is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Colour and occasion | Compare the variety names: pink and white, blue and white, and party sprinkles each create a different look. | For a treat with a particular colour scheme, I want the topping to match. Colour is the most important factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g or per portion. | If wheat affects my choice, or I want to take the sugar content into account, I check the label before serving. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 17% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and best-before date. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list, among others, 270 g and 330 g boxes. | For one small batch, I don’t want to choose a pack without knowing how much I’ll use. Pack size matters most to around 8% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘single bar’ tells you the pack size
A search term doesn’t tell you how much aniseed sprinkles a pack contains. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo include 270 g and 330 g boxes.
Check the net weight of the specific product and think about how much you’ll need for one baking session.
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Assuming decoration means they’re suitable for baking in the oven
PLUS lists aniseed sprinkles for decorating baked goods, but that doesn’t tell you how their colour and texture will hold up in the oven.
Follow the instructions on the pack. If you want to add the sprinkles before baking, try them on a small portion of your biscuits first.
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Waiting until after baking to read the label
The product information for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 11.9 g of sugar in a 15 g portion of aniseed sprinkles.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information before use, and check the nutritional information if you’re deciding how much to sprinkle on.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list crushed, pink and white, blue and white, and party aniseed sprinkles as separate De Ruijter varieties. PLUS also lists crushed and party sprinkles for decorating baked goods.
- The variety names make it easier to choose between crushed sprinkles, a colour scheme and multi-coloured decoration.
- The listed 270 g and 330 g packs are worth considering if you’re only making one small batch. Check the current ingredients and allergens for each variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you use aniseed sprinkles to decorate biscuits?
Yes. PLUS specifically lists party sprinkles for decorating biscuits and crushed sprinkles for other baked goods. This doesn’t mean they’re suitable for baking at a particular oven temperature; follow the instructions on the pack or try them on a small portion of your biscuits first.
Do De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles contain wheat?
Yes. Jumbo’s product information for Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and Albert Heijn’s information for Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Always check the label on the pack you’re using.
Where can you find the allergens in pre-packed aniseed sprinkles?
Check the ingredients list on the label. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens which must be declared have to appear on the label of pre-packed foods.
How should you store aniseed sprinkles after buying them?
Keep them in a dry place and follow the best-before date and any instructions on the pack. The product information for crushed and pink and white aniseed sprinkles says to store them in a dry place.