Aniseed sprinkles are a good choice for coffee on the go if you can sprinkle them over bread, rusks or something else, but they are not a ready-to-eat snack bar. Product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter varieties as loose sprinkles in 270 g or 330 g packs. If you want something you can eat straight away without a base, look for an individually wrapped snack and check the product format.
For a coffee break on the go, first decide whether you want to take sprinkles and something to put them on, or a snack you can eat straight away. If you choose aniseed sprinkles, compare the textures and check the nutritional information on the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you and eating straight away | Check the product format and consider whether you can take a resealable portion and something to sprinkle them on. | If I want something with my coffee while I’m out, without having to prepare anything, I don’t want loose sprinkles spilling everywhere. For around 40% of consumers, convenience would be the main consideration. |
| Texture and how to use them | Compare whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles, and choose the variety that suits what you want to sprinkle them on. | When I have coffee at work, I want to choose between the crunchy texture of whole sprinkles and the finer crushed variety. Texture and how to use them would be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Sugars and allergens | Check the nutritional information per serving, along with the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. | If I’m considering a sweet topping, I want to know how much sugar my portion contains and whether it includes wheat. For around 30% of consumers, ingredients and nutritional information would be the main concern. |
The De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles listed by Jumbo are loose sprinkles in 270 g or 330 g packs. So, if you want to eat them on the go, you’ll also need something to sprinkle them on.
Before buying, decide how you’ll carry and eat them. If you want to eat straight from the pack, check that the snack you choose really is individually wrapped.
Colour doesn’t tell you how much sugar a portion contains. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; you shouldn’t assume this figure applies to another variety.
Compare the nutritional information for the variety and the portion you actually plan to use.
Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the whole and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles reviewed.
If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, always check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping, including whole, crushed and coloured varieties.
Aniseed sprinkles are most useful when you have something to sprinkle them on and can carry them without spilling. Jumbo’s product information describes whole and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles as loose toppings, not individually wrapped snack bars.
The difference is the texture: crushed sprinkles are finer than whole ones. Both are toppings, so choose based on what you’ll sprinkle them on and the texture you prefer.
Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the whole and crushed varieties reviewed. Always check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen, as ingredients can change.
