Students who want to limit their portion
You want something sweet for a short break, but don’t want to keep eating from an open box. Measuring some into a bowl beforehand gives you more control than relying on the total pack size.
Who are aniseed sprinkles suited to while studying?
Students looking for a topping
You want to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles over something else, such as bread, crispbread or yoghurt. PLUS suggests these uses for its crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If the ingredients matter to you, check the variety you choose. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for its celebration sprinkles. Always check the label on the pack you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to measure out a portion or are mainly looking for a particular topping. Then read the information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially suited to |
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| Portion control | Check the net weight and see whether portions are individually wrapped. Don’t assume it’s a single-serve pack just because it says ‘mini’. | When I’m studying, I want to take a small amount without continually sprinkling it straight from the box. Portion control is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Use and texture | Compare the product descriptions for use on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, and choose between crushed and regular aniseed sprinkles. | I mainly want a topping that goes well with my crispbread or yoghurt. For around 33% of consumers, how they’ll use it is the main consideration. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g on the pack. Also look for any information per portion. | If I’m checking ingredients or allergens, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. For around 25% of consumers, the ingredients and label are the top priority. |
Common mistakes when buying aniseed sprinkles
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Assuming ‘mini’ means individually wrapped portions
The term doesn’t tell you how many aniseed sprinkles are in a box or how they’re packed. Jumbo and PLUS list packs including 270 g and 330 g sizes.
Before buying, check the net weight and whether a portion size is given. If you only want a little, measure it out yourself.
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Leaving an open box next to your study books
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against snacking continuously while studying. PLUS lists 79 g of sugar per 100 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.
Sprinkle a measured amount over your snack or put it in a bowl before you start, then put the box away.
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Guessing allergens from the name or colour
The allergens listed vary by variety. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for its celebration sprinkles; WorldwideHolland also lists milk for its crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying rather than relying on the colour or an earlier product description.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in 270 g packs and celebration sprinkles in 330 g packs.
- PLUS suggests using the crushed variety on bread, crispbread and yoghurt.
- The pack size doesn’t tell you how much to use at a time. Measure that amount yourself and check the latest information on the label.
Aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy for self-measured portions
These regular aniseed sprinkles in a 330 g pack are an option if you want to measure out a small amount as a topping. The pack size doesn’t mean the sprinkles are individually portioned.
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De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g
For anyone who wants to measure out a small amount of aniseed sprinkles as a topping. The pack contains 330 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the label before use.
Frequently asked questions
Are mini aniseed sprinkles an individually wrapped exam snack?
Don’t assume so: ‘mini’ doesn’t confirm that it’s a single portion. Jumbo and PLUS list products including crushed aniseed sprinkles in 270 g packs and celebration sprinkles in 330 g packs. Check the net weight and packaging format of the specific product.
How can I limit how many aniseed sprinkles I eat while studying?
Before you start, measure out an amount for a bowl or as a topping, then put the box away. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against snacking continuously while studying.
Are aniseed sprinkles meant to be the only snack for a long study session?
It’s better to use aniseed sprinkles as a topping than to keep eating them throughout your study session. If you’d also like bread, crispbread or yoghurt, choose that separately and decide how many sprinkles to add.
Which allergens should I check for in aniseed sprinkles?
Read the label of the variety you’re buying. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; WorldwideHolland also lists milk for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.