Who is this choice relevant to?

Walkers who portion food in advance

If you measure out a small amount for a few lunchboxes, a 270 g box may suit you better than a larger one. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list this pack size for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles.

Groups sharing toppings

If you’re preparing bread, crackers or yoghurt for several people, you can portion out a 330 g box at home. The 330 g options listed are individual packs, not separate snack portions.

Walkers planning their packed lunch

If you want to take aniseed sprinkles with you, use them as a sweet topping and choose the rest of your lunch separately. The Dutch Nutrition Centre suggests options for recreational walks including sandwiches, fruit, salad and water.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how much you want to portion out at home and whether the sprinkles will be just a topping or make up a larger part of your lunch. Then check the label on the option you choose.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions and leftovers Compare 270 g with 330 g, and check whether you’re buying an individual box or separate portions. I’m only preparing a few lunchboxes and don’t want to open more than I’ll use. For around 40% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor.
Part of your lunch Check the nutritional information per 100 g and think about what else you’ll take with your topping. I want to take more than just a sweet topping on a walk. Around 30% of consumers prioritise what their lunch includes.
Allergens and storage Read the label on the option you choose and check how to carry your portion while keeping it dry. I need to know which ingredients are in my pack and how to store them before I pack it. This is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 330 g box is a multipack

    Joybuy lists the blue and white 330 g option as an individual pack. A larger pack size doesn’t mean it contains separate portions.

    Choose the total amount to suit how you’ll use it, and portion out the sprinkles at home if you need servings for your walk.

  • Taking only aniseed sprinkles as your packed lunch

    Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugar per 100 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping; for recreational walks, the Dutch Nutrition Centre also suggests sandwiches, fruit, salad and water.

    Decide what else you’d like to take, and use the sprinkles as a topping on your lunch if you wish.

  • Using one option’s label for another

    Ingredients and allergens are important when choosing a specific pack. Shop information can also change.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.

Product brands as a guide

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in 270 g and 330 g boxes, depending on the option.

  • The options listed give you a choice of two pack sizes for using at home or portioning in advance.
  • A 330 g box isn’t the same as a multipack with separate portions. Always check the label on the option you choose for ingredients and allergens.

Portioning aniseed sprinkles at home

This 330 g box is a good fit if you want to share aniseed sprinkles at home as a topping or portion them out for several lunchboxes.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For sharing aniseed sprinkles across several lunchboxes at home or enjoying them as a topping.

Pack size: 330 g. Joybuy lists this as an individual pack, not separate portions.

Check the ingredients and allergens on the label for this option.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a 330 g box of aniseed sprinkles contain separate portions for walks?

Not the listed Joybuy pack of De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles: Joybuy describes it as an individual pack. If you want separate portions to take with you, measure out the amount you need at home and put it in dry, airtight containers.

Should I choose 270 g or 330 g for a few lunchboxes?

A 270 g box is a good fit for a few lunchboxes if you want to avoid opening more than you need. If you use aniseed sprinkles at home more often or share them with more people, 330 g may be a better match for the amount you need. You’ll need to portion out either size yourself.

Are aniseed sprinkles suitable as a packed lunch on their own?

Aniseed sprinkles are intended as a sweet topping, not as a whole lunch. For recreational walks, the Dutch Nutrition Centre suggests options including sandwiches, fruit, salad and water.

What should I check on the pack if I have an allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen information for the option you’re actually buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods. Don’t rely on the label for a different colour option.

How should I take aniseed sprinkles with me on a walk?

Measure out a portion at home and put it in a dry, airtight container. That way, you can leave the box at home and protect the sprinkles from moisture while you’re out.