Who are aniseed sprinkles right for?

If you’re looking for a little something with your coffee

If you only want to serve aniseed sprinkles with cake once, bear in mind that they come in larger packs. PLUS and Albert Heijn list 270 g and 330 g options, rather than individual bars.

If you want to decorate a cake

For cupcakes, cakes or other bakes, you can choose a sprinkle style and colour to suit the finish you’re after. PLUS describes crushed aniseed sprinkles as suitable for baking and also lists coloured options.

If you need to check allergens

Read the information on the exact pack you’re buying or serving. PLUS’s product information lists wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals for the blue-and-white and party varieties.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want aniseed sprinkles and how much you’re likely to use. Then choose the finish for your cake. If ingredients or allergens are important to you, always check the label of the exact variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Quantity Check the net weight and consider how many occasions you want to use the pack for. PLUS lists 270 g and 330 g packs. For a one-off coffee break, I don’t want to be left with more sprinkles than I’ll use. A small quantity is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Cake decoration Think about whether you want a fine sprinkle, a blue-and-white colour theme or a multicoloured finish. When I decorate a cake, I want the sprinkle style or colour to suit the occasion. This finish is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. PLUS lists wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals for the blue-and-white and party varieties. When I serve aniseed sprinkles to guests, I want to know which ingredients and allergens they contain. This check is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking aniseed sprinkles for an individual bar

    Here, aniseed sprinkles are sold in packs. PLUS and Albert Heijn list 270 g or 330 g packs, which could be more than you want for a one-off coffee break.

    Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll use the rest on another occasion. If you’re actually looking for an individually wrapped snack, try a different product category.

  • Choosing by colour without reading the label

    A colour theme doesn’t tell you anything about allergens. According to PLUS’s product information, the blue-and-white and party varieties contain wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals.

    Before buying and serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

De Ruijter offers aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping. When choosing some for cake, it’s mainly a question of sprinkle style and colour.

  • PLUS lists 270 g of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g of Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles and 330 g of Party Aniseed Sprinkles.
  • These are larger packs, not individual bars. Check the label of each variety; PLUS lists wheat or gluten-containing cereals for the blue-and-white and party varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy aniseed sprinkles as an individual bar for a one-off coffee break?

The aniseed sprinkles listed here by PLUS and Albert Heijn come in 270 g or 330 g packs, rather than as individual bars. If you only want to decorate a cake once, consider whether you’ll use the remaining sprinkles later.

Which aniseed sprinkles should I choose for cake?

Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if you want a finer topping, or coloured sprinkles if you want the decoration to fit a particular colour theme. PLUS describes crushed aniseed sprinkles as suitable for baking and also lists a blue-and-white and a multicoloured variety; be sure to compare pack sizes too.

Do I need to check the allergens in aniseed sprinkles?

Yes. Read the allergen information on the exact pack, especially if you’re buying or serving aniseed sprinkles for someone else. PLUS lists wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals for the blue-and-white and party varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also highlights the importance of allergen information on labels.

What should I do with leftover aniseed sprinkles after decorating?

Seal the pack tightly after use and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the label. If you only need a small amount, think about when you’ll use the rest before you buy.