For whole aniseed sprinkles at a festival campsite, dry packaging that seals securely is a better choice than an ordinary sauce squeezy bottle. De Ruijter describes aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed seeds that should be stored in a dry place; the camping squeezy bottle described by bol is designed for liquids such as oil, sauce and vinegar. If you want to sprinkle them over food, choose the original packaging or a shaker that you can check is suitable for dry granules and food contact.
You want to bring aniseed sprinkles for crispbread, bread, yoghurt or cupcakes without the contents getting wet or spilling into your luggage. For these dry granules, a secure seal and a practical sprinkling opening matter more than a squeezy function.
You’re looking for a sealable squeezy bottle for things like oil, sauce or vinegar. That’s a different use from storing whole aniseed sprinkles: check that the bottle is intended for food contact and that its closure is suitable for transport.
First, choose packaging for what you’re actually taking with you: dry aniseed sprinkles or a liquid topping. Then consider the size and closure.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkle without getting them wet or spilling | Check that the packaging seals securely and that any sprinkling opening is suitable for whole, dry granules. | If I want to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles over crispbread or yoghurt, I want to keep them dry on the way and be able to control how much I use when serving. For around 50% of consumers, ease of sprinkling comes first. |
| Pack them compactly | Choose a portion size you can take with you and check that the packaging stays closed while you’re travelling. | With limited space in my festival luggage, I only want to take a useful portion, without loose contents getting among my belongings. Around 30% of consumers give compact packaging top priority. |
| Dispense liquid toppings | Check that the squeezy bottle is intended for the liquid it will hold and for food contact. | If I’m also taking oil or sauce, I want to be able to dispense it without using the bottle for my aniseed sprinkles. For around 20% of consumers, this liquid use is their main need. |
The camping squeezy bottle described by bol is intended for oil, sauces and vinegar. That doesn’t mean it’s suitable for dispensing whole aniseed sprinkles.
Store aniseed sprinkles in dry packaging that seals securely. Only use a different shaker if it’s suitable for dry granules.
According to product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Feest Muisjes should be stored in a dry place. Rain, condensation or wet belongings can make this harder when you’re camping.
Close the packaging after use and keep it separate from wet luggage.
A travel bottle for cosmetics or cleaning products isn’t necessarily intended for food contact. The European Commission sets out general safety requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Check what a refillable container is intended for before putting aniseed sprinkles or a topping in it.
The product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes lists wheat. The ingredients in the version you’ve bought may differ from what you remember from an earlier pack.
Before serving, read the label on the exact pack you’ve brought with you.
De Ruijter Feest Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed seeds. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list this 330 g variety for use on bread and crispbread, among other things.
Albert Heijn provides product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes, 330 g, including ingredients and storage advice.
Jumbo lists several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle products, including Feest Muisjes, 330 g, and Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g.
An ordinary sauce squeezy bottle isn’t necessarily suitable for dispensing aniseed sprinkles. The camping squeezy bottle described by bol is intended for liquids, whereas De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles are dry aniseed seeds. If you’re considering a different dispenser, check explicitly that it can dispense whole, dry granules.
Store them in a dry place, as stated in the product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes from Jumbo and Albert Heijn. Close the packaging after use and follow the use-by information on the label.
Check that the bottle is intended for food contact and for the contents you want to put in it. The European Commission sets out general requirements for food contact materials, but that doesn’t automatically make any travel bottle suitable for aniseed sprinkles or sauce.
Read the label on the variety you’ve bought before serving the aniseed sprinkles. The product information for De Ruijter Feest Muisjes lists wheat, but don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients list.
