Choose your aniseed sprinkles based on how you plan to serve them: whole pink-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles for a traditional new-baby celebration table, colourful festive sprinkles for a party, or crushed sprinkles if you’d also like to use them in yoghurt or for baking. A pack weighing 270 g or 330 g doesn’t tell you how many millilitres an individual glass jar needs to hold, so check the jar’s capacity, opening and seal before ordering. Check the label on the sprinkles you receive for ingredient and allergen information.
If you’d like to serve whole sprinkles on Dutch rusks and perhaps display them in a separate jar on the table, choose your colour based on whether you want a pink-and-white or blue-and-white look. PLUS describes its 330 g pink-and-white pack as suitable for sharing when visitors come to see the new baby.
If you’re not looking for a colour associated with a new baby, festive sprinkles are another option for your display. Albert Heijn suggests this variety for birthdays and other celebrations, among other occasions.
If you’d also like to use the sprinkles in yoghurt or for baking, look for the crushed variety. PLUS lists bread, rusks, yoghurt and cake decorating among its suggested uses.
First decide how you’d like to serve and use the sprinkles. Then check the individual glass jar and the product information for the variety you’re ordering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should bear this in mind? |
|---|---|---|
| Occasion and presentation | Choose the colour and type of sprinkles. If you’re buying a separate serving jar, check its opening and lid. | For a new-baby celebration table, I want the colour and shape of the sprinkles to suit the display. For around 40% of consumers, presentation would be the main consideration. |
| Uses beyond rusks | Compare whole and crushed sprinkles, along with the suggested uses for each variety. | If I want to use the sprinkles in yoghurt or for baking too, I look for a product type that suits those uses. Around 30% of consumers would prioritise this versatility. |
| Product information and storage | Check the variety and allergen information. For storage, choose a clean, dry jar that seals well. | When ordering online, I want to choose the right variety, check the label and keep any opened sprinkles dry. For around 30% of consumers, making this careful choice would be the top priority. |
A 270 g or 330 g pack tells you the weight of the sprinkles, not the capacity in millilitres you need for a serving jar. The opening and the amount of space you want to leave at the top also affect how practical a jar is.
Choose your variety first, then check the capacity and internal dimensions of the individual jar. Don’t convert grams directly into millilitres.
The pink-and-white, blue-and-white and festive sprinkles reviewed here list wheat and cereals containing gluten. A product photo won’t tell you which ingredients are in the pack you receive.
Before eating, check the ingredients and allergens on the label of the pack you receive, especially if this information affects your choice.
For opened packs of crushed sprinkles, the Voedingscentrum advises sealing the packaging well and storing it in a dry place. Your serving jar needs to make this practical.
For serving at the table, use a clean, dry jar with a tight-fitting lid. Reseal any sprinkles left in the original packaging.
Brand behind the whole coloured sprinkles, festive sprinkles and crushed sprinkles mentioned here. The choice between these varieties comes down to presentation and how you’ll use them.
Supermarket with an online category listing for aniseed sprinkles.
Supermarket with online product information for items including festive sprinkles.
Supermarket with online product pages for De Ruijter’s pink-and-white, festive and crushed sprinkles.
Yes, as long as the jar is clean and dry and seals well. The Voedingscentrum advises storing opened crushed sprinkles in a dry place in a well-sealed container. Also check that the jar has a practical opening and enough capacity for the amount you want to transfer.
Don’t base your choice on pack weight alone: 270 g or 330 g can’t be converted directly into a jar capacity in millilitres. Check the jar’s capacity and internal dimensions, its opening, and how much of the pack you want to put in it.
It depends on the number of guests and how you’re serving the sprinkles. PLUS lists around 22 servings for its 330 g pink-and-white pack; Albert Heijn also lists 22 servings for its 330 g festive sprinkles. A serving size doesn’t tell you how much each guest will use.
Use the product page to compare varieties, but check the label on the pack you receive before eating. The pink-and-white, blue-and-white and festive sprinkles reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Albert Heijn notes that online product information may change.
