Planning drinks and looking for a sweet touch
You’re not looking for a snack in its own right, but a colourful topping for crackers, bakes or a dessert on the drinks table.
Who are aniseed sprinkles suitable for?
Buying for a small group
You may only use aniseed sprinkles once and want to choose a pack size you can use up.
Hosting guests with different dietary needs
You want to check in advance whether your guests like aniseed and whether they need to avoid wheat or gluten. The party and crushed aniseed sprinkles described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether there’s room on the drinks table for a sweet topping. Then choose a type to suit the occasion and your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet finishing touch | Choose a colour that suits your presentation and think about what you’ll sprinkle them over. | I want to add a visible finishing touch to crackers or bakes without turning it into a separate snack. Around 44% of consumers prioritise this sweet finishing touch. |
| Right amount | Compare the pack sizes with the amount of topping you expect to use. | For a small group, I don’t want to be left with lots of sprinkles after one get-together. Around 33% of consumers prioritise finding the right amount. |
| Suitable for your guests | Check the current label for ingredients and allergens, and ask whether the group likes aniseed. | I want to serve something my guests can and want to eat, including anyone who needs to avoid gluten. Around 23% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking aniseed sprinkles can replace all your party snacks
Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping with an aniseed flavour. They play a different role from the savoury snacks on the table.
Use them as a finishing touch on a sweet item, and choose the other snacks to suit your guests’ preferences.
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Checking for allergens only once you’re at the table
The party and crushed aniseed sprinkles described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. If a guest needs to avoid gluten, keep a suitable alternative and its serving utensils separate.
Relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
For this occasion, options include party aniseed sprinkles, coloured aniseed sprinkles and crushed aniseed sprinkles. Jumbo and PLUS describe varieties for sprinkling on bread, crispbread or crackers, and for decorating bakes.
- You can choose between a colourful finish and a crushed variety.
- The party and crushed varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the variety you buy.
Types of aniseed sprinkles for different occasions
This editorial order starts with an all-purpose party topping, followed by a smaller pack and then a specific colour option. It isn’t an independent product test or a ranking by quality or sales.
| Position | Variety | Features | Why it’s in this position | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Ruijter Party Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g | 330 g; contains wheat and cereals containing gluten. | PLUS describes this variety as coloured sprinkles for crackers and bakes, among other things. That’s why it comes first when a sweet finishing touch is the priority. | PLUS |
| 2 | De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles 270 g | 270 g; contains wheat and cereals containing gluten. | The smaller pack, as listed by Jumbo, is next for anyone expecting to use less topping. Check that the crushed texture suits what you’re serving. | Jumbo |
| 3 | De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g | 330 g; contains wheat and gluten. | Joybuy lists this blue and white variety. Its third position is simply down to the occasion: it’s most relevant if you’re specifically looking for those colours. | Joybuy |
Aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy
This variety works well for Friday drinks when you want a sweet topping, particularly if you’re looking for a blue and white finish.
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De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g
A sweet topping option when blue and white suits your presentation.
330 g pack. Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for this variety; check the current label before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can you serve aniseed sprinkles as a snack on their own?
Aniseed sprinkles are primarily a sweet topping, not a replacement for the other snacks at Friday drinks. For example, serve them on crackers or bakes if that works with the rest of your spread.
Are party and crushed aniseed sprinkles gluten-free?
No. The varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Always read the current label on the pack you’re using, as product information can change.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after buying them?
Store the aniseed sprinkle varieties described in a dry place, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack.