Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers of shared holiday snacks

Want to work out in advance whether a pack contains enough sprinkles for the planned number of rolls, crispbreads or decorated bakes.

Bakers and topping fans

Choose the type of sprinkles based on what they want to decorate: whole, colourful sprinkles, finer crushed sprinkles or aniseed sprinkles in hail-shaped pieces.

Parents checking ingredients

Want to check the serving size, sugars and allergens in their chosen variety before sharing a treat.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose the type of sprinkles you want and decide how many portions you plan to make. Then check the nutritional information and allergens on the exact pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size and portions Compare the net weight with the serving size on the pack. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Festive Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g, as containing 22 portions of 15 g. For a treat to share with several children, I want to know in advance how many sprinkles I’ll need. For around 36% of consumers, having enough in the pack would be the main concern.
Shape and presentation Choose between whole festive sprinkles, finer crushed sprinkles and hail-shaped aniseed sprinkles; these are different types of topping. When I decorate bakes, I want the sprinkles to suit what I’m making. Presentation would be the priority for around 29% of consumers.
Sugars and serving size Check the sugars per 100 g as well as the serving size for your chosen variety. I want to use aniseed sprinkles as a topping without letting them take over the whole snack. Sugars and serving size would matter most to around 21% of consumers.
Allergens Check the current label on the pack you buy, paying particular attention to wheat and cereals containing gluten. When I’m sharing with a group, I want to know in advance whether everyone can eat the variety I’ve chosen. Checking the label would be the main concern for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack makes a complete snack

    Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 15 g portion contains 11,9 g of sugars. The size of a large pack doesn’t tell you how much is right for each person.

    Decide in advance how much topping you want to serve. For an everyday snack, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends options for children such as vegetables and fruit.

  • Confusing whole sprinkles, crushed sprinkles and hail-shaped aniseed sprinkles

    The shape varies: festive aniseed sprinkles are whole and colourful, crushed sprinkles are finer, and aniseed sprinkles in hail-shaped pieces have a different form. So not every variety will give you the look you want.

    First decide whether you want a decorative topping, finer sprinkles or hail-shaped aniseed sprinkles. Then compare the pack sizes.

  • Relying only on an online description for allergen information

    Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles. The ingredients for De Ruijter Aniseed Sprinkles at Albert Heijn include wheat starch. You can’t automatically apply this information to a different variety.

    Before sharing, read the label on the pack you actually bought. If you’re unsure about a relevant allergen, don’t serve the product to the person concerned.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list several products under this brand, including 330 g packs of Festive Aniseed Sprinkles, 270 g packs of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and 300 g packs of Aniseed Sprinkles.

  • The products listed come in different forms for sprinkling and decorating.
  • Ingredients and nutritional information can vary by variety, so check the pack you choose.

Aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy

These 330 g blue and white aniseed sprinkles are an option if you’re looking for a larger pack to share at a treat time. Check whether the pack size suits your planned portions.

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g

These blue and white aniseed sprinkles are ideal for sharing when you need enough topping for several portions.

Check the serving size, nutritional information and allergens on the pack before serving.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are aniseed sprinkles meant to be an everyday school-holiday snack?

Aniseed sprinkles are mainly a sweet topping for things such as bread or a treat, rather than a replacement for a complete snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends vegetables and fruit as options for children to eat between meals. If you’re serving aniseed sprinkles, check the serving size and nutritional information for that variety.

How many portions are in a 330 g pack of De Ruijter Festive Aniseed Sprinkles?

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Festive Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g, as containing 22 portions of 15 g. That’s the serving information for this variety, not a set serving size for every child or treat.

What should I look out for with wheat and gluten?

Before sharing, check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety you have. Jumbo lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles; don’t rely on the ingredients list for a different type of sprinkles.

How should I store an opened pack of aniseed sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you bought. For De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles, 330 g, Joybuy recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture. For the 330 g pink variety, the pack should be kept tightly closed after opening.