Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers looking to limit waste

You want to buy enough aniseed sprinkles for the planned snacks without being left with lots of unused topping. The amount in the box and how much you use per snack matter more than the pack size alone.

Organisers with a colour theme

You want the topping to complement the look of your stall or treat. A coloured variety could work well, as long as the box contains a suitable amount for the number of snacks you’re making.

Servers or sellers who need allergen information

You want to know exactly which aniseed sprinkles you’re using before serving, and have the packaging information to hand for visitors.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many snacks you want to top and whether the colour of the aniseed sprinkles matters. Then check the label of your chosen variety and plan how much to use per snack for your festival.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Amount per pack Compare the 270 g box of crushed aniseed sprinkles with the 330 g box of coloured aniseed sprinkles, and decide how much topping you want to use per snack. If I’m only making a small number of treats, I don’t want to be left with a large amount. Around 40% of consumers would consider a suitable quantity their most important purchase requirement.
Colour and presentation Choose your preferred colour variety and check that the pack size suits the number of treats you’re planning to make. For a stall with a colour theme, I want the topping to complement the presentation. Around 30% of consumers would see colour as their main reason for choosing.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label of the exact variety you’re using, and keep the allergen information available when serving. If I’m giving snacks to visitors, I want to be able to answer questions about the ingredients. Around 30% of consumers would place the greatest importance on clear product information.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing the biggest box without planning how much you need

    A larger pack isn’t automatically more convenient if you’re only topping a few snacks. Any unused aniseed sprinkles should be part of your decision for a festival event.

    Estimate the number of snacks and how much topping you’ll use on each in advance. Then choose a pack whose contents you can use.

  • Assuming every colour has the same ingredients

    PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the 330 g blue and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles. That doesn’t automatically tell you which ingredients are in another variety.

    Check the label on the box you’ve chosen just before use, and keep the information handy in case visitors ask about allergens.

  • Planning the topping before choosing the snack

    Aniseed sprinkles are used as a bread topping and as a decorative garnish. How much you need also depends on what you’re topping.

    First choose the snack you’ll serve with the aniseed sprinkles, then decide how much you want per portion. Follow the storage advice for any other ingredients.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

Offers crushed, pink and white, blue and white, and festive aniseed sprinkles, among other varieties. Their shape and colour are useful starting points for a festival treat.

  • The varieties reviewed include a 270 g box of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 330 g boxes of coloured varieties.
  • Check the ingredients for each variety: PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the blue and white aniseed sprinkles.

Albert Heijn

Lists De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in its online range, including crushed and coloured varieties.

  • The online product listings make it easier to compare the contents of different De Ruijter packs.
  • Check which variety is actually available to take away from the shop you’re buying from.

Jumbo

Lists 270 g and 330 g De Ruijter varieties, so you can compare a smaller box with the coloured options.

  • The listed pack sizes make it possible to compare how much you’ll need.
  • Choose a box to suit the number of snacks you’re making; a larger pack won’t necessarily be right for a small event.

PLUS

Provides product information for crushed and blue and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • For the 330 g blue and white box, PLUS states that it contains around 22 portions and lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • That portion guide doesn’t tell you how many festival snacks a box will cover; it depends on how much you use.

Coloured aniseed sprinkles for festival snacks

These two 330 g De Ruijter varieties work with a blue and white or pink colour theme and can be used as a topping for festival snacks. Choose your colour, then decide whether the pack size suits the number of snacks you’re making.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g box

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

An option if you want to use blue and white aniseed sprinkles as a topping for festival snacks.

330 g box. For the blue and white variety, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Read the label on the pack you’re using before serving.

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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles, 330 g box

De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g

An option if pink aniseed sprinkles suit the look of your festival snacks.

330 g box. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for this variety before use.

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Frequently asked questions

Are aniseed sprinkles a treat on their own?

For a festival event, you can use aniseed sprinkles as a topping on a snack of your choice. Decide what you’re serving first; this will also help you work out how much you need per snack.

Should I choose 270 g of crushed or 330 g of coloured aniseed sprinkles?

Choose the smaller box of crushed aniseed sprinkles if you need less topping and colour isn’t important. A 330 g box of coloured sprinkles could work better with a colour theme, as long as you can use the larger amount.

What allergen information do I need if I sell aniseed sprinkles?

When selling unpackaged food, you must give customers clear allergen information, according to Ondernemersplein. Use the information for the exact variety of aniseed sprinkles you’re selling, and ask the event organiser what arrangements apply.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles at an outdoor stall?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variety you’re using. The blue and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles should be stored in a dry place, so keep an opened box away from moisture.