Who is this choice relevant to?

Families shopping for several occasions

If you’ll be serving aniseed sprinkles on more than one occasion, choose a pack size during your weekly shop that suits how you plan to use them.

Shoppers looking for whole, coloured sprinkles

You’re after the familiar whole sprinkles for things like rusks, bread or cakes, and don’t want to accidentally pick up the crushed variety.

People who want to avoid spills

A squeeze bottle might seem handy for serving, but a dispenser for dry sprinkles must be explicitly suitable for dry granules. Being suitable for sauces or syrups doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sprinkles.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether you want whole or crushed sprinkles, then choose a suitable pack size. If you plan to transfer them to a dispenser, check separately that it’s designed for dry granules and food contact.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Serving without a squeeze bottle Use the original packaging unless the manufacturer confirms that another dispenser is suitable for dry granules and food contact. If I want to avoid spills, I want to know whether another container can actually dispense the sprinkles. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a suitable serving format.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. When I’m buying sprinkles for someone with a wheat or gluten allergy, I need to be able to rely on the current label. Around 27% of consumers put checking the label first.
Stock and pack size Compare the pack sizes of the varieties you’re considering: the whole sprinkles described come in 330 g packs, while the crushed variety comes in a 270 g pack. If I’m planning to serve them on several occasions, I want to buy enough without keeping a pack open for longer than necessary. Pack size is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Form and occasion Check whether you need whole, coloured sprinkles or crushed sprinkles. For a particular occasion, I want the product format to suit what I have in mind. The choice between whole and crushed is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a sauce squeeze bottle for dry sprinkles

    A squeeze bottle described as suitable for sauces and syrups isn’t automatically suitable for dry aniseed sprinkles.

    Keep the sprinkles in their original packaging, or check before use that the manufacturer considers another dispenser suitable for dry granules of this size and for food contact.

  • Choosing a variety by colour without checking the label

    The blue and white and pink varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten. The name or colour doesn’t give you the full picture of the ingredients.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying, especially if you’re serving the sprinkles to others.

  • Not sealing an opened pack properly

    The storage advice for the blue and white sprinkles described is to keep them in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.

    Seal the pack after use and store it somewhere dry. Also check the storage and use-by information on the packaging.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Manufacturer of the varieties of sprinkles discussed here, including whole coloured sprinkles in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.

  • The product format and pack size make it easier to tell the varieties apart.
  • These varieties are dry sprinkles in a box, not squeeze-bottle products. Check the allergens on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

A retailer whose range includes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, crushed sprinkles, and pink and white sprinkles.

  • The range makes different product formats and pack sizes easy to compare.
  • A range listing doesn’t tell you whether a squeeze bottle is suitable for sprinkles; check the information on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

A retailer with a sprinkles category that includes whole varieties in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.

  • The pack sizes listed make it easier to compare how much you’ll need.
  • The product formats shown don’t confirm that they’re suitable for use in a squeeze bottle.

PLUS

A retailer listing De Ruijter crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs and pink and white sprinkles in 330 g packs.

  • The listings show the difference in product format and pack size.
  • Choose a variety to suit how you plan to use it, and check the details on the packaging.

Whole blue and white aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy

This option is for whole blue and white aniseed sprinkles in a 330 g pack, for anyone who wants to stock up for several occasions during their weekly shop. This product isn’t a squeeze bottle.

De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g pack

De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles – 330 g

For anyone looking for whole, coloured sprinkles to serve on several occasions. The pack contains 330 g of dry, sugar-coated aniseed seeds.

The product description lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the current label. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put aniseed sprinkles in a standard squeeze bottle?

A standard sauce squeeze bottle isn’t a proven choice for dry sprinkles. The bottles described are designed for sauces and syrups; use the original packaging, or check whether the manufacturer says another dispenser is suitable for dry granules and food contact.

Which pack of sprinkles should I buy for my weekly shop?

Choose the product format you want to serve and match the quantity to how you plan to use it. The whole, coloured sprinkles described come in 330 g packs; the crushed sprinkles are available in a 270 g pack. There’s no set quantity that will last every household a week.

How should I store an opened pack of sprinkles?

Store the pack in a cool, dry place and seal it tightly after use. This is the storage advice for the blue and white variety described; also check the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.

What should I look out for if I have a wheat or gluten allergy?

Before buying and serving, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The blue and white and pink sprinkles described list wheat and cereals containing gluten; don’t rely on the colour or product name alone.

What should I look for in a reusable dispenser for sprinkles?

Check whether the manufacturer considers the dispenser suitable for dry granules of the size you need and for contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority classifies products that come into contact with food as food contact materials; that doesn’t make a squeeze bottle for liquid toppings suitable for sprinkles.