Planning a small coffee morning
If aniseed sprinkles are just one of several toppings, choose a pack that suits what you’re likely to serve.
For a small coffee morning with a selection of toppings, a 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes could be a good fit. If you’re expecting more guests, a 330 g pack of Feestmuisjes is an option if you’ll use that quantity. Choose a colour variant to suit the occasion, and always check the packaging for guests with allergies.
If aniseed sprinkles are just one of several toppings, choose a pack that suits what you’re likely to serve.
Think about how many sprinkles you’ll need for the rusks, rolls or other dishes you plan to serve.
You’ll want to check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before serving.
First, decide how much you want to serve. Then check the label for each variant and make sure your chosen pack is available when you do your shopping.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller pack | Match the pack size to the number of guests and the other toppings you’ll be serving. | If I only want to top a few rusks with sprinkles, I don’t want lots left over. That’s why around 40% of consumers prioritise a smaller quantity. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the weight in grams with how much you’ll need for all the dishes you plan to serve. | With more guests, I want to make sure there are enough sprinkles for everyone. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for your chosen variant, even if you’ve already looked at the product information online. | If a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know exactly what I’m serving. Ingredients and allergens are the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether the variant you want is available at the shop and at the time you plan to do your shopping. | I want to pick up the sprinkles along with the rest of my shopping. This practical consideration is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
One pack may not be enough for a larger group, especially if you want to serve sprinkles with several different dishes.
First, count how many rusks, rolls or portions you want to top. Then compare the pack sizes.
Albert Heijn says that ingredient and allergen information can change. The Gestampte Muisjes we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Read the label on the packaging before serving, especially if a guest needs to avoid an allergen.
Pink-and-white and blue-and-white sprinkles are mainly associated with a birth or an agreed colour theme, which may not suit a regular coffee morning.
Choose a colour variant if it suits the occasion, or consider Feestmuisjes for a colourful option that works for a range of occasions.
The ranges we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include De Ruijter variants such as Gestampte Muisjes, Feestmuisjes and coloured varieties.
Albert Heijn lists several De Ruijter variants online, including Gestampte, Feest and coloured sprinkles.
Jumbo’s online category we looked at lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in 270 g packs and several 330 g variants.
PLUS has online product pages for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and Feestmuisjes that we looked at.
First, check the pack you’ve chosen: according to Albert Heijn, the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes we looked at list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Don’t rely solely on online product information, as ingredients and allergen information can change.
Match the pack size to the number of guests and the dishes you want to serve the sprinkles with. The Gestampte Muisjes we looked at come in 270 g packs, while Feestmuisjes come in 330 g packs. Choose the larger pack if you expect to use that extra quantity.
Store the sprinkles in a dry place and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.