Who are aniseed sprinkles useful for?

Anyone after a quick celebratory breakfast

You want to add something festive to bread, crispbreads or yoghurt without any lengthy preparation. PLUS suggests these uses for De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

People who measure out their own portions

You only need a small amount and don’t want to keep sprinkling from a large box. A stated portion size can help you measure it out, but it doesn’t mean the portions are individually wrapped.

Label-conscious shoppers

You want to know which ingredients and allergens your chosen variety contains, and how much sugar it has per 100 g, before using it. This is especially relevant if you use the topping at breakfast regularly.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’ll use the aniseed sprinkles at home or want to take a measured portion with you. Then compare the packaging and the label for the specific variety.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quick to serve Check whether you have bread, crispbreads or yoghurt ready; aniseed sprinkles are a topping, not breakfast on their own. If breakfast is already on the table, I just want to be able to sprinkle something on and eat straight away. For around 40% of consumers, speed comes first.
Portions and packaging Compare the net weight and check whether the portions are actually individually wrapped. For its 330 g box, PLUS lists around 22 portions of 15 g, not 22 separate packs. If I only need a little or want to take some with me, I want to measure out the amount in advance. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this control over portion size.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the current label for allergens and sugar per 100 g. For De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, Jumbo lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and 79 g of sugar per 100 g. If aniseed sprinkles are served more often or I need to take ingredients into account, I want to check the variety first. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the most important factor.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a small pack of aniseed sprinkles

    A search result containing ‘mini’ could also refer to a different product, such as mini doughnuts decorated with aniseed sprinkles. Standard 270 g and 330 g boxes won’t necessarily meet your need for individual breakfast portions.

    Check the product name, net weight and packaging before choosing a small size.

  • Confusing a stated portion size with individually wrapped portions

    The approximately 22 portions listed by PLUS for a 330 g box are a guide to how much to use; the box doesn’t automatically contain individually wrapped portions.

    If you want to take a portion with you, measure it out at home into a suitable resealable container.

  • Leaving it until after you buy to read the label

    For De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, Jumbo lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and 79 g of sugar per 100 g. This information is relevant when choosing this particular variety.

    Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging of the product you choose.

  • Treating aniseed sprinkles as a complete breakfast

    Aniseed sprinkles are used as a spread or topping. For breakfast for children aged 4 to 12, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods that fit within the Wheel of Five.

    Choose the breakfast base separately, then decide whether you’d like to add aniseed sprinkles.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter sells whole Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles in a 330 g box and Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g box.

  • Choosing between whole and crushed sprinkles lets you pick the texture you prefer.
  • Both sizes mentioned are standard boxes; measure out a smaller amount yourself.

Albert Heijn

The product information for De Ruijter Celebration Aniseed Sprinkles lists a 330 g box and a portion size of 15 g.

  • The ingredients, allergens and nutritional information help you assess this variety before buying.
  • A portion size of 15 g doesn’t mean the box contains individually wrapped portions.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles in a 330 g pack and Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g pack.

  • The nutritional information for the Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles gives values per 100 g and per 15 g portion.
  • The product weights listed are for standard boxes, not pre-portioned breakfast servings.

PLUS

PLUS lists De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles in a 330 g pack and Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g pack.

  • For its box of Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, PLUS lists around 22 portions, which can help when measuring out your own.
  • This portion information doesn’t mean the sprinkles are individually wrapped.

Aniseed sprinkles for portions you measure yourself

This standard box is a good fit if you want to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles over a prepared breakfast at home and measure out the amount yourself. Check the packaging if you’re looking for pre-portioned servings.

De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g box

De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

For measuring out your own portion at home to top bread, crispbreads or yoghurt.

The box contains 330 g. For this blue and white variety, PLUS lists around 22 portions of 15 g; these are not individually wrapped portions.

For this variety, Jumbo lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and 79 g of sugar per 100 g. Check the current label before use.

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Frequently asked questions

Are aniseed sprinkles suitable as a daily breakfast staple for children?

Aniseed sprinkles are a topping, not a complete breakfast. For children aged 4 to 12, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends choosing foods for breakfast and lunch that fit within the Wheel of Five. So choose the meal’s main components first, then add aniseed sprinkles if you like.

Which allergens are listed for Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles?

For De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, PLUS and Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label on the specific pack, even if you’ve bought this variety before.

How should I store an opened box of aniseed sprinkles?

Store the aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the packaging for your variety. If you prepare a portion in advance, use a dry, resealable container.