Who might find this choice relevant?

Stallholder looking to start small

You want to see how aniseed sprinkles look on your own oliebollen before using larger quantities. Compare pack sizes and try to work out how much topping you need for each oliebol.

Seller looking for a finer topping

You’re considering crushed aniseed sprinkles instead of whole ones. PLUS lists the crushed variety for decorating cakes; try it yourself to see how easy it is to apply to a warm oliebol.

Stallholder providing allergen information

You sell oliebollen with topping unpackaged and want to be able to tell customers about any allergens present. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses selling food to consumers must provide this information. Check the details for both the oliebol and the aniseed sprinkles you use.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide which type you want to try and assess it on an oliebol at your usual serving temperature. Then work out how much you’ll need and note the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Appearance on the oliebol Choose whole or crushed aniseed sprinkles and try them at the actual serving temperature to see how easy they are to apply and how they look. If I want the topping to stand out, I first want to see how whole aniseed sprinkles look on my oliebol; around 40% of consumers prioritise the finished look of the topping.
Quantity needed Compare pack sizes and try out how many sprinkles you use per oliebol. Jumbo lists 330 g packs of whole De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles and 270 g packs of the crushed variety. For a small trial, I don’t want to use more than I need; around 30% of consumers prioritise the quantity required.
Allergen information Check the label of the variety you buy and the ingredients of the assembled oliebol. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles. If I’m selling them unpackaged, I want to be able to tell customers about the allergens in the topped oliebol; around 30% of consumers prioritise this information.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming cake decorations will work the same on warm oliebollen

    PLUS lists aniseed sprinkles as a cake decoration, but that doesn’t tell you how they’ll behave on a warm, freshly made oliebol.

    Try your chosen type with your own recipe and serving temperature. Also check the result after packing the oliebol as you would when selling it.

  • Checking only the topping’s label

    For an oliebol topped with aniseed sprinkles, the information customers need relates to the finished product. The listing of wheat and cereals containing gluten on PLUS’s page for pink and white sprinkles applies to that variety, not automatically to every pack.

    Check the labels of the ingredients you actually use and make a note of which allergens you need to tell customers about when selling the product unpackaged.

Brands and retailers to explore

De Ruijter

The brand of whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles featured in the product information consulted.

  • Jumbo lists 330 g packs of whole sprinkles and 270 g packs of crushed sprinkles.
  • Try them on your own warm oliebollen before choosing a variety to sell.

Albert Heijn

A retailer with an online category listing De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • The category lists both whole and crushed varieties.
  • When you buy, check which variety and pack you’ll actually receive.

Jumbo

A retailer with online listings for whole and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • The listed pack sizes help you plan a trial with the type you want.
  • A product listing won’t tell you how the sprinkles will look on your oliebol.

PLUS

A retailer with product information for specific varieties of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • The product page for pink and white sprinkles lists ingredients and allergens; the page for crushed sprinkles describes them as a cake decoration.
  • Always use the label for the variety you actually buy when providing information to customers.

Aniseed sprinkles to try from Joybuy

These 330 g whole aniseed sprinkles are an option if you want to try a more prominent topping on your own oliebollen. Check the result before using them for sales.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

For trying whole aniseed sprinkles as a prominent topping on your own oliebollen.

Blue and white variety in a 330 g pack. Test the result at your serving temperature and check the label for allergen information for the pack you buy.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide allergen information when selling an oliebol with aniseed sprinkles unpackaged?

Yes. If you sell an oliebol with topping unpackaged to consumers, you must tell them about any allergens present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this information requirement for businesses selling food to consumers. Check the ingredients of the complete oliebol with topping, not just those of the aniseed sprinkles.

Do De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles contain wheat?

Yes. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles. This applies to that specific variety; check the label on the pack you use at your stall.