Christmas treat-makers
If you’d like to make a little treat at home, you can use aniseed sprinkles as a topping. Jumbo, for example, shows how to add them to sponge fingers dipped in chocolate.
Who are aniseed sprinkles suitable for?
Visitors looking for a snack with no preparation
Looking for something you can eat straight away as an individual snack at the Christmas market? The aniseed sprinkles discussed here come in 270 g or 330 g packs; they are not confirmed to be individually wrapped bars.
Shoppers who need to check ingredients
If wheat or gluten is a concern for you, read the information for the exact variety you choose. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to add aniseed sprinkles to a treat at home or are looking for a ready-to-eat, individually wrapped snack. Then check the packaging and ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Using them as a topping | Choose something to sprinkle them over, and add the aniseed sprinkles before you set off. | If you’re making a festive treat at home, you’ll want the aniseed sprinkles to be part of the finished snack. For around 50% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| A snack to take with you | Check the product format and whether the packaging actually contains one portion that’s ready to eat. | If you want to eat something at the Christmas market straight away, without putting a snack together at home, this convenience is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. | If you need to watch out for wheat or gluten, you’ll want to know what’s in this particular pack before buying. For around 17% of consumers, checking this comes before other considerations. |
Common mistakes
-
Assuming aniseed sprinkles are individually wrapped bars
The products discussed here are sprinkles sold in 270 g or 330 g packs. They’re not as convenient as a snack you can pick up and eat straight away, one at a time.
Use aniseed sprinkles on a treat you’ve prepared in advance. If you want to buy a snack without any preparation, check that the product you choose is individually wrapped.
You’ll also need something to sprinkle them over, so if you’re taking loose sprinkles with you, bring a container that seals securely.
-
Guessing allergens from the colour or brand name
Check the ingredients for each variety separately. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Before using them, read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
-
Taking loose sprinkles with you without planning how to pack them
Taking loose aniseed sprinkles with you calls for a different approach from carrying a finished snack: you’ll need to think about spills and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Add the sprinkles to your treat in advance, or take the amount you need in a dry container that seals securely. If the snack has a chocolate coating, let it set before you pack it.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list products including De Ruijter Feestmuisjes 330 g, Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, and Roze en witte Muisjes 330 g.
- You can use aniseed sprinkles as a topping on a homemade treat; Jumbo has a recipe featuring chocolate and sponge fingers.
- The packs mentioned are not confirmed to be individually wrapped snack bars. For Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Aniseed sprinkles for homemade treats
This Joybuy pick is suited to using aniseed sprinkles on a treat you’ve prepared in advance. If you’re taking a snack with you, check what you’ll need to sprinkle them over and how best to pack them.
No image available
De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g
An option if you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles to use on a treat you’ve prepared in advance. The pack contains 330 g. Check the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for this variety, and don’t assume it contains an individually wrapped portion to take with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take aniseed sprinkles to a Christmas market as an individual bar?
The aniseed sprinkles discussed here are not confirmed to be individually wrapped bars. They’re sprinkles sold in 270 g or 330 g packs, so it’s best to use them on a treat you’ve prepared in advance. Alternatively, check the packaging format of another product explicitly.
How can I use aniseed sprinkles on a homemade Christmas market snack?
You can add aniseed sprinkles to a snack before you set off. Jumbo uses them in a recipe featuring sponge fingers dipped in melted chocolate; let the coating set before you pack the snack.
What should I check if wheat or gluten is a concern for me?
Read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. For other varieties, don’t rely on the colour or brand name.
What label information can I check online?
According to the Dutch Ondernemersplein, mandatory food labelling information must also be available online. When choosing aniseed sprinkles, check the ingredients and allergens for the specific pack, and read the label when your product arrives.
How should I take aniseed sprinkles with me for a homemade treat?
Add the sprinkles in advance, or carry the amount you need in a dry container that seals securely. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen, and check the best-before date before use.