Shoppers planning how much they need
You want to use aniseed sprinkles on several snacks and are working out whether the pack size will also suit what you expect to use after game night.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers catering for a small group
You expect to need only a small amount of sprinkles and want to avoid choosing a larger pack than your plans call for.
Hosts checking product labels
You’re serving aniseed sprinkles to others and want to check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack before buying and serving them.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many snacks you want to make and whether you’ll use any leftover sprinkles later. Then choose the shape and colour that suit your plans. If you’re serving guests with an allergy, check the label.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the 330 g and 270 g pack sizes with the number of snacks you want to top and your plans for any leftovers. | If I want to top several snacks or use the sprinkles again later, I want to have enough in the cupboard. This is the top priority for around 37% of consumers. |
| Small group | Work out how much you’ll need for the evening before choosing between a 270 g and a 330 g pack. | For a small group, I don’t want to buy more than I expect to use; this is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Shape and colour | Choose between whole and crushed sprinkles, and check whether your preferred colour is available. | If I want the presentation to suit the evening’s theme, I want to choose the colour and texture carefully. This is the main need for around 18% of consumers. |
| Label | If someone has a relevant allergy, check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current pack. | If I’m serving something to a guest with an allergy, I want to be able to check the packaging information first; around 18% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing based on pack size alone
A 330 g pack contains more than a 270 g pack, but that extra quantity is only useful if you’ll use it during or after game night.
Estimate how many snacks you’ll top in advance, and think about whether you’ll use any leftover sprinkles later.
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Relying solely on online ingredient information
If you’re serving guests with an allergy, the information on the current pack matters. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
Before serving, check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack.
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Buying sprinkles without thinking about what you’ll serve them on
PLUS describes Feestmuisjes as a spread or topping for bread, rusks, crackers and yoghurt, among other things. A pack of sprinkles on its own won’t make those snacks.
Choose a suitable dish in advance and buy an amount of sprinkles to match.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
The ranges reviewed at Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include varieties from De Ruijter, such as Feestmuisjes, coloured sprinkles and crushed sprinkles.
- There are different pack sizes and varieties to suit how you plan to use them.
- A different colour or shape doesn’t in itself tell you anything about the taste or nutritional value; check the information for the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn is a shop, not a separate sprinkles brand. Its category page includes Feestmuisjes, pink and white sprinkles, and crushed sprinkles from De Ruijter.
- The varieties listed make it possible to compare pack sizes and types.
- A product listed online doesn’t tell you whether a particular variety is available in a specific shop.
Jumbo
Jumbo is a shop whose category page lists several varieties from De Ruijter, including 330 g packs and 270 g packs of crushed sprinkles.
- You can compare the listed pack sizes and colours with your plans for game night.
- Check the current product listing if you’re looking for a particular variety.
PLUS
PLUS is a shop with product pages for items including De Ruijter crushed sprinkles, 270 g, and Feestmuisjes, 330 g.
- The Feestmuisjes product description suggests several ways to use them as a spread or topping.
- A serving suggestion doesn’t replace checking the label if the ingredients or allergens matter to your guests.
Aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy
This blue and white 330 g pack is a good fit for a game night when you want to use sprinkles as a topping and think the colour suits the occasion.
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De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g
A good choice if you want to use blue and white sprinkles on snacks or as a topping.
Pack size: 330 g. Plan what you’ll serve the sprinkles on, and check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose 330 g rather than 270 g of sprinkles?
Choose 330 g if you expect to use more sprinkles during or after game night. The 270 g pack reviewed contains crushed sprinkles, so also consider whether that finer texture is right for what you want to serve.
Can I serve sprinkles on their own as a game-night snack?
It’s better to plan a dish or something to serve them on. PLUS describes Feestmuisjes as a spread or topping for bread, rusks, crackers and yoghurt, among other things.
How should I store Feestmuisjes?
Store Feestmuisjes in a dry place, as stated on Jumbo’s product page. Also check the best-before date and any additional storage instructions on the pack you buy.
Where can I check allergen information for my guests?
Check the label on the current pack before serving sprinkles to a guest with an allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label.