For a shared back-to-school celebration, only choose your aniseed sprinkles after checking the school’s rules and whether they’re suitable for the group. A 330 g box can be used as a topping for bread or rusks, but it isn’t a ready-to-hand-out treat: you’ll need to provide a base and portion it yourself. Then choose between celebratory sprinkles, a coloured variety or the smaller box of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You’re looking for a festive topping to share with the class, at childcare or with the family. You’ll want to know in advance whether sharing treats is allowed, how much you’ll need and what to serve the sprinkles on.
You’re buying for several children or families and want to check the current packaging and any dietary requirements before choosing a variety.
You want to offer something festive without putting out an open box for everyone to help themselves. Setting a portion in advance makes sharing easier to manage.
For a shared back-to-school celebration, first check the school’s rules and whether the sprinkles are suitable for the group. Then decide how much you need and how you’ll serve them; choose a variety last.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| School rules and allergens | Ask whether sharing treats is allowed and read the label on the packaging you choose. Agree any necessary dietary arrangements in advance. | When I’m buying for a group, I want to avoid a child being unable to have a treat because of school rules or an allergy. For around 42% of consumers, suitability is the main priority. |
| Quantity and serving | Compare the 270 g box with the 330 g box based on the size of the group. You’ll also need to provide a base and a way to share out portions. | When I want to give the class a treat, I need the quantity to be right and want to be able to divide up the sprinkles. Practical serving is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Variety and occasion | Choose between celebratory sprinkles, a coloured variety or crushed aniseed sprinkles, and decide on the portion size in advance. | For a one-off celebration, I want a variety that suits the occasion, without serving unlimited amounts from a box. For around 25% of consumers, the festive touch is the deciding factor. |
The sprinkles described here are a topping for things such as bread or rusks. If you’re buying for a group, you’ll need to decide what to serve them on and how to portion them out.
First, count how many children will be taking part, then choose your base and box size.
Preparing individual portions and sharing them out hygienically also takes time.
Ingredient and allergen information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
Read the label on the exact packaging you’ll be using and, if anyone has an allergy, check with those involved in advance.
A school or childcare provider may have rules about sharing treats and what is suitable for the group.
Before buying, ask what the rules are and whether you need to take allergies or dietary requirements into account.
A large box of loose sprinkles doesn’t make it clear how much each child will get. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving children aged 4 to 12 sweet snacks at set times.
For your back-to-school celebration, decide in advance when you’ll hand them out and how much each child will get.
Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list varieties from De Ruijter, including celebratory sprinkles, coloured sprinkles and crushed aniseed sprinkles.
These blue and white 330 g aniseed sprinkles are a good fit for a shared back-to-school celebration if you decide what to serve them on and how to portion them out.
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Suitable for sharing at a celebration if you provide a base and portion them out yourself.
Box containing 330 g of blue and white aniseed sprinkles. Before serving, check the label on the packaging you bought and the rules set by the school or childcare provider.
Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping that you need to portion yourself, not a ready-to-hand-out treat. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving sweet snacks at set times; if you’re sharing a treat, agree on a portion in advance too.
Read the label on the packaging you’ll actually be using and agree any necessary dietary arrangements with the school or parents involved in advance. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
Store the sprinkles in a dry place and follow any additional instructions on the packaging. Jumbo’s product information for the De Ruijter celebratory and coloured varieties mentioned here says to store them in a dry place.
