Who are these pack sizes for?

Hosting visitors to meet a new baby

If you’re serving several crisp rusks, compare the number of portions with the net weight. PLUS describes its 330 g pink-and-white and blue-and-white boxes as containing around 22 portions each.

Looking for a fine topping

If you want to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles on bread, crisp rusks or yoghurt, consider the 270 g crushed variety. PLUS lists these uses for its crushed sprinkles.

Buying individual portions for lunchboxes

If you want to pack individual portions, look for clear details about separate portions or sachets rather than relying on a high net weight alone. Check the packaging before choosing a box for this purpose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to share the sprinkles, use them as a fine topping or take them with you in individual portions. Weight, texture and packaging each tell you something different.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Enough to share Compare the net weight with the number of crisp rusks you want to serve. PLUS says its 330 g pink-and-white and blue-and-white boxes contain around 22 portions. When I’m making crisp rusks for several visitors, I want to know whether one box will be enough. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
A fine topping Check whether the sprinkles are crushed or whole. The De Ruijter crushed variety comes in a 270 g box. For bread or yoghurt, I’d prefer a fine topping rather than visible whole sprinkles. A fine texture is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Individual portions Look on the packaging for the number of individual sachets or a clear multipack label. The blue-and-white Joybuy variety is listed as a single pack. If I want to pack aniseed sprinkles in lunchboxes, I need portions I can wrap individually. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this type of packaging.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large box is a multipack

    A 330 g box doesn’t automatically contain individually wrapped portions. The blue-and-white sprinkles on Joybuy are listed as a single pack.

    Before buying, check that the product page and packaging specifically mention individual sachets or portions if you want to pack them to take with you.

  • Comparing colour alone

    Pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles are whole varieties sold in 330 g boxes. Crushed sprinkles have a finer texture and come in a 270 g box.

    First choose between whole and crushed sprinkles based on how you plan to use them. Then compare the colour or appearance.

  • Skipping the label when sharing

    The pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles covered here list wheat and gluten-containing cereals as allergens.

    Read the label on the exact variety you’ve bought before serving, especially if you’re catering for someone with a wheat or gluten allergy.

  • Leaving an opened box unsealed

    The storage advice for the sprinkles covered here is to keep them dry and close the packaging securely after opening.

    Follow the instructions on the packaging you’ve bought if you’re using a box over several occasions.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

The product range covered here includes 330 g boxes of whole pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles, as well as 270 g boxes of crushed sprinkles.

  • Choose whole sprinkles for a visible topping or crushed sprinkles for a finer finish.
  • If you need individual lunchbox portions, check the packaging separately; the box weight doesn’t confirm that they’re included.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s aniseed sprinkle range includes De Ruijter celebration sprinkles, crushed sprinkles and pink-and-white sprinkles.

  • These varieties let you compare whole and crushed sprinkles.
  • Check each product to make sure its packaging suits the way you want to share or take the sprinkles with you.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s aniseed sprinkle range lists four De Ruijter varieties: celebration, pink-and-white, blue-and-white and crushed.

  • The varieties listed include 330 g boxes and a 270 g crushed option.
  • A listing for a 270 g or 330 g box doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether it contains individual portions.

PLUS

PLUS has product pages for De Ruijter pink-and-white, blue-and-white, celebration and crushed sprinkles.

  • The product descriptions include details such as weight and suggested uses. For its 330 g pink-and-white and blue-and-white boxes, PLUS lists around 22 portions.
  • A portion count for a box doesn’t mean the portions are individually wrapped.

Aniseed sprinkles for sharing on Joybuy

This blue-and-white box is a good choice for serving whole sprinkles on crisp rusks. If you’re looking for individual lunchbox portions, check the packaging separately.

De Ruijter Muisjes blue and white 330 g box

De Ruijter Muisjes blue and white 330 g

For anyone who wants to serve whole sprinkles on crisp rusks and share a box with visitors.

The box contains 330 g; according to PLUS, that’s around 22 portions for this blue-and-white variety. The Joybuy listing describes it as a single pack, not as individual lunchbox portions.

The product description lists wheat and gluten. Check the label on the box you buy, and store the sprinkles in a dry place, sealing the packaging securely after opening.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a 330 g box of aniseed sprinkles a multipack for lunchboxes?

No. The net weight doesn’t confirm that the box contains individually wrapped portions. The blue-and-white Joybuy variety covered here is listed as a single pack. For lunchboxes, look specifically for individual sachets or a multipack label on the packaging.

How many sprinkles do I need to share on crisp rusks?

According to PLUS, a 330 g box of pink-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles contains around 22 portions. Compare this with the number of crisp rusks you want to serve; the amount you sprinkle on each one can vary.

When should I choose crushed sprinkles instead of whole ones?

Choose crushed sprinkles if you want a fine topping for foods such as bread, crisp rusks or yoghurt. Whole sprinkles are a good choice if you want a visible topping of whole aniseed seeds. Also check the difference in box size between the 270 g crushed variety and the whole varieties listed at 330 g.

Which allergens should I check for in these sprinkles?

Check the label on the variety you buy. The pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles covered here list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Don’t assume that another variety has the same ingredients.

How should I store an opened box of sprinkles?

Keep the sprinkles dry and seal the opened packaging securely, as advised for the blue-and-white variety covered here. Always follow the storage instructions on the box you’ve bought.