If you want to use up the whole pack
You’re looking for aniseed sprinkles for a sweet breakfast and don’t want to buy a bigger pack than you’re likely to use. Jumbo lists both 330 g varieties and 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Who are these options for?
If you’re choosing aniseed sprinkles for a celebratory breakfast
For rusks served to celebrate a birth or another special occasion, the colour and shape can help you decide. Jumbo and PLUS also suggest using them as a bread topping or adding them to yoghurt and desserts.
If you want to weigh up sweet toppings at breakfast
You want to decide how aniseed sprinkles fit in alongside the rest of your breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises choosing foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for children’s breakfast and lunch wherever possible.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how much aniseed sprinkles you expect to use and what you’ll use them for. Then check the variety and the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | The net weight in g and how much you expect to use. | If I only use aniseed sprinkles occasionally, I don’t want to choose a pack that will leave me with lots left over. Getting the right amount is the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Shape and occasion | Whether the aniseed sprinkles are crushed and which colour combination is shown on the pack. | For rusks served to celebrate a birth or another special occasion, I want a variety that suits the moment. Shape or colour is the first thing around 25% of consumers look for. |
| Nutrition information and label | The ingredients, highlighted allergens and best-before date on the pack you’ve chosen. | When sweet toppings become part of my breakfast routine, I want to read the label and consider my whole breakfast. Around 42% of consumers give this consideration priority. |
What could you get wrong?
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Relying on the label for a different variety
Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that prepacked foods must show allergen information on the label.
Before using the product, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and best-before date on the pack you’ve actually chosen.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, coloured varieties and crushed aniseed sprinkles. Product listings from Jumbo and PLUS suggest using them on bread and rusks, as well as in other sweet dishes.
- The range includes 330 g varieties and 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles, so you can choose a size and shape to suit how you use them.
- Colour and shape alone don’t tell you which variety is the right nutritional choice for your breakfast. Check the information on the pack you’ve chosen.
330 g aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy
These two varieties are a good fit if you’re looking for 330 g packs and want to choose a colour to suit bread, rusks or a special occasion.
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De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A blue and white variety if you want the colour to suit the occasion. The pack contains 330 g; check the label on your chosen pack for ingredients and allergens.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A pink variety if you’re looking for this colour to top bread or rusks, or for a special occasion. The pack contains 330 g; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How do aniseed sprinkles fit into an everyday breakfast?
Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping for bread, so consider them as part of your whole breakfast rather than judging them by their colour or shape. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises choosing foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for children’s breakfast and lunch wherever possible.
What should I check if I have an allergy?
Read the allergen information on the label of the exact pack you plan to use. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Don’t assume it’s the same for another variety.