Anyone looking for aniseed sprinkles for everyday use
You want to add an aniseed flavour to bread, rusks or yoghurt, and need the texture and pack size to suit how you plan to use them.
Who are these sprinkles for?
Anyone making a celebratory treat
You’re looking for sprinkles for cupcakes or cake, for example, and choosing between a crushed texture and the more striking colour of whole sprinkles.
Anyone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before use. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes listed by Jumbo contain wheat starch and list wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
Crushed aniseed sprinkles
Choose these: if you want to use crushed, sugar-coated aniseed on bread, rusks or yoghurt, or add it to your baking.
Bear in mind: the crushed texture won’t give you the same noticeable splash of colour as whole coloured sprinkles.
Aniseed sugar strands
Choose these: if you’re looking for sugar strands with an aniseed flavour rather than crushed aniseed.
Bear in mind: aniseed sugar strands are a different type of product, even if you’re considering them for the same treat.
Whole coloured sprinkles
Choose these: if the distinctive colours are important for a birth celebration or party treat.
Bear in mind: whole sprinkles don’t have the crushed texture of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and texture | Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack and De Ruijter Anijshagel in a 300 g pack. Choose the pack size and product type that suit how you plan to use them. | For occasional use, I want a suitable amount without losing sight of the texture I’m after. This is the main consideration for around 34% of consumers. |
| Festive presentation | Decide whether you want crushed sprinkles or the visible colours of whole sprinkles. | If I want the colours on a treat to stand out, I’ll choose sprinkles to match. Around 33% of consumers prioritise presentation. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what the current label says before use. This check is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming all aniseed sprinkles are the same
Crushed aniseed sprinkles, whole coloured sprinkles and aniseed sugar strands all have different textures. So a pack with the aniseed flavour you want may not give your treat the look you’re after.
First decide between crushed sprinkles, visible coloured sprinkles and sugar strands with an aniseed flavour.
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Relying only on allergen information online
The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes listed by Jumbo contain wheat starch and list wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Product information can change.
If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, check the label on the pack you actually have before use.
Relevant brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. The brand also sells aniseed sugar strands and whole sprinkles as separate products.
- Crushed aniseed sprinkles are described as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed for use on bread and rusks, and in yoghurt, among other things.
- The crushed variant listed by Jumbo names wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the label on the pack.
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Frequently asked questions
Does De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contain gluten?
The variant listed by Jumbo contains wheat starch and lists wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the label on the pack you buy too, as product information can change.
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles the same as aniseed sugar strands?
No. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are crushed, sugar-coated aniseed; aniseed sugar strands are sugar strands with an aniseed flavour. Choose according to the texture you want for your topping or treat.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles?
Store crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack.
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles only for birth celebration rusks?
No. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo also suggests using them on bread, in yoghurt and in baking. If you’re mainly after a striking pink-and-white or blue-and-white colour contrast, look for whole coloured sprinkles.