If you’re mainly looking to eat less sugar during a night shift, compare other toppings rather than assuming traditional aniseed sprinkles are a lower-sugar option: the De Ruijter varieties discussed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. If you’re choosing them for their aniseed flavour, use them as a topping and check the quantity and the current label, including for wheat and gluten.
You want something convenient for a break, but don’t want to mistake traditional aniseed sprinkles for a topping marketed as lower in sugar. Compare the nutritional information of the products you’re considering.
You choose them for their aniseed flavour and distinctive appearance. Another type of topping may be practical, but it won’t replace that flavour and look.
Check the allergens on the pack before buying sprinkles for yourself or someone else. The crushed and blue-and-white De Ruijter sprinkles discussed list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
First decide whether eating less sugar, the traditional aniseed flavour or checking the ingredients matters most to you. Then compare the label of the product type you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and the amount you use; don’t rely on claims such as ‘sugar-conscious’ alone. | When I’m working regular night shifts, I want something for my bread that fits with my aim to eat less sugar. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and texture | Choose between whole and crushed sprinkles based on the texture you prefer; also check the nutritional information for the variety you choose. | On a rusk, I want that familiar aniseed flavour and the texture of the sprinkles. This is the main reason for choosing them for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack, even if you’ve bought the product before. | If wheat or gluten needs to be avoided, I want to know what’s in the product before using it. This check is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The De Ruijter sprinkles discussed contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Using a smaller amount doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
When comparing sprinkles with other toppings, check both how much you use and the sugar content on the pack.
Chocolate sprinkles marketed as lower in sugar and savoury toppings are different types of product. They won’t necessarily give you the aniseed flavour and texture you’re looking for.
Decide whether you mainly want the taste of aniseed sprinkles or are looking for a different topping. Then compare the labels of products within that category.
The crushed and blue-and-white De Ruijter sprinkles discussed list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Read the allergen information on the pack before using the product, especially if you’re buying it for someone else.
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so a previous purchase or a webpage isn’t a substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re using.
If you buy the product again, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information once more.
A brand of traditional aniseed sprinkles, including crushed and coloured varieties.
Stocks De Ruijter sprinkles and, in a separate sugar-conscious range, other toppings marketed as lower in sugar.
Its aniseed sprinkles category features several De Ruijter products.
Stocks De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, which can be sprinkled over bread, rusks and yoghurt, among other things.
The crushed and blue-and-white De Ruijter sprinkles discussed aren’t a proven choice if you’re looking for lower-sugar aniseed sprinkles: both contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. For an alternative, compare the nutritional information for other toppings rather than simply choosing a different variety of sprinkles.
If you’d like a sweet topping, you could compare products explicitly marketed as lower in sugar, such as the chocolate sprinkles in Albert Heijn’s sugar-conscious range. If you’d prefer a savoury topping, the Voedingscentrum recommends 100% nut butter with no added salt or sugar, as well as hummus or bean spread with little salt and no added sugar. These won’t taste like aniseed sprinkles.
No. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and blue-and-white sprinkles discussed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Always check the allergen information on the current pack of the variety you’re buying.
Store them according to the instructions on the pack. The crushed sprinkles discussed should be kept in a dry place; reseal the pack after use and check the instructions for the variety you’ve bought.
