Who is this for?

Organising a birth celebration or party table

You want to serve pink-and-white, blue-and-white or celebration aniseed sprinkles as a sweet treat with Dutch rusks or cake, and are looking for a neat way to display them on the table.

Serving and storing a sweet topping

You want to present some of the aniseed sprinkles in a glass jar and keep the rest dry and securely sealed after use.

Putting together a platter of sweet and savoury bites

You want to know whether aniseed sprinkles will work with the savoury party snacks you have planned, or whether they would be better served separately with the sweet treats.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve a sweet topping or savoury party snacks. Then consider how many aniseed sprinkles to put on the table and whether you also want to use the same jar for storage.

What to consider What to check before buying Especially relevant for
How you’ll serve them Choose aniseed sprinkles for a sweet occasion. If you’re serving a mixed spread, keep them separate from savoury party snacks. When I’m hosting drinks with sweet treats as well, I want to make it clear that aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping, not a savoury snack. This is the main consideration for around 45% of consumers.
Storage and sealing Check that the jar is suitable for food contact and that the lid seals securely; store the aniseed sprinkles in a dry place. If I want to use the aniseed sprinkles again after the party, I want to be able to keep the leftovers dry and sealed. This is the main concern for around 37% of consumers.
Jar size Compare around 500 ml for a compact display with around 1 litre for more storage space. Check the opening and how much you want to decant. For a busy party table, I want a jar that leaves room for other serving dishes without needing constant refills. This consideration is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating aniseed sprinkles as a savoury party snack

    Aniseed sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed. According to product information from Jumbo and Joybuy, they’re intended for sweet treats such as Dutch rusks or cake, not for the savoury bites guests expect with traditional Dutch party snacks.

    Serve aniseed sprinkles separately as a sweet topping or treat. For a savoury party platter, choose suitable savoury bites instead.

  • Using a decorative jar without checking whether it’s suitable for food contact

    The fact that a jar is made of glass doesn’t, by itself, tell you what it’s intended for. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out rules for articles intended to come into contact with food.

    Before putting aniseed sprinkles directly into the jar, check the product information on food contact and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and cleaning.

  • Using a jar that doesn’t seal properly for storage

    A jar may be handy for serving without being suitable for keeping aniseed sprinkles sealed between uses. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing crushed aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and closing the packaging securely.

    If you want to reuse the jar, choose one with a lid that seals securely, or keep the remaining aniseed sprinkles dry in their securely closed packaging.

  • Assuming the weight in grams matches the jar’s capacity in millilitres

    Jumbo and PLUS list packs of aniseed sprinkles weighing 270 g and 330 g, while jar capacity is given in millilitres. So the pack weight doesn’t tell you whether a whole pack will fit in a particular jar.

    Use 500 ml and 1 litre as a guide when comparing sizes, and check the jar opening and how much you actually want to decant.

Relevant brands and retailers

De Ruijter

A brand of aniseed sprinkles, including pink-and-white, blue-and-white, celebration and crushed varieties in the ranges at Jumbo and PLUS.

  • The pink-and-white variety described by Jumbo comes in a 330 g pack; the ingredients list includes wheat starch.
  • The varieties described are for sweet treats. A different colour or variety doesn’t make aniseed sprinkles a savoury party snack; check the ingredients and allergens on each pack.

Albert Heijn

Product descriptions for 500 ml and 1 litre glass storage jars give you two specific sizes to compare.

  • For both jars described, Albert Heijn states that they have an airtight seal and are dishwasher-safe.
  • The size alone won’t tell you whether a whole pack of aniseed sprinkles will fit. If you’re buying a jar, check the opening and the instructions for use too.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s aniseed sprinkles category features a range of De Ruijter varieties.

  • The varieties shown include crushed, pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles, in 270 g and 330 g packs.
  • Those pack weights don’t indicate the exact size of glass serving jar you’ll need.

PLUS

The PLUS range includes several varieties of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

  • The varieties listed include pink-and-white, blue-and-white, celebration and crushed sprinkles in 270 g and 330 g packs.
  • Choose a variety to suit the sweet treat you have in mind, and check the label on the specific pack.

Related products at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Do aniseed sprinkles go with savoury party snacks?

Not as a replacement for traditional savoury party snacks. Jumbo and Joybuy describe aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed; at a party with a mix of treats, it’s best to serve them separately with Dutch rusks or other sweet bites.

What size glass jar should I choose for serving aniseed sprinkles?

A jar of around 500 ml is a compact starting point for serving; around 1 litre gives you more room if you want to keep extra sprinkles handy or refill the jar. Albert Heijn describes jars in both sizes, but a pack weighing 270 g or 330 g doesn’t tell you how many millilitres the sprinkles will take up. So check how much you want to decant and the size of the jar opening.

How should I store an opened pack of aniseed sprinkles?

Keep them dry and seal the pack or storage jar securely. This is in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for crushed aniseed sprinkles; check the pack for instructions for your particular variety too.

Can I fill any decorative glass jar with aniseed sprinkles?

Before using a jar to hold aniseed sprinkles directly, check that it’s suitable for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out rules for articles of this kind; also check the manufacturer’s instructions for use and cleaning.

What should I check about ingredients and allergens?

Read the label on the variety you’re serving. The ingredients list for Jumbo’s pink-and-white De Ruijter sprinkles includes sugar and wheat starch, among other ingredients; don’t assume the information is the same for every variety.