Who is this relevant to?

Open-buffet manager

You decant the aniseed sprinkles into buffet jars or dispensers. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, guests must be able to get information about allergens in unpackaged food.

Buffet buyer keeping an eye on usage

You choose a pack size that suits expected usage, so opened packs are not left out for longer than necessary.

Hotel with a themed occasion

You choose the colour or texture of the aniseed sprinkles as part of the buffet presentation, for example for a birth or celebration theme.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide how you will present the aniseed sprinkles and what information guests will need. Then choose a pack size and variety to suit the buffet.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Allergen information Check the label on the pack you receive for wheat and cereals containing gluten. If serving the sprinkles unpackaged, make arrangements for guests to access this information. If I serve aniseed sprinkles in buffet jars, I want to be able to tell guests which allergens they contain; this information is the top priority for an estimated 39% of consumers.
Pack size and usage Compare the pack size with expected usage: the whole varieties listed contain 330 g, while the crushed variety contains 270 g. I want to choose a pack that matches what my buffet uses, without opening too much at once; usage is the main consideration for around 38% of consumers.
Presentation Choose a colour to suit the occasion, or crushed aniseed sprinkles if you want a finer texture. For a birth-themed buffet, I want the topping to match the presentation; this is the main consideration for an estimated 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Putting the label out of sight when decanting

    The De Ruijter varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Once the aniseed sprinkles are served unpackaged on the buffet, guests can no longer read this information on the pack.

    Keep the current product information available. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged food must be available; if you provide the information verbally, there must, among other things, be a visible notice and staff must be able to access the information.

  • Using a themed colour on every buffet

    Blue and white aniseed sprinkles suit a specific occasion theme. For a buffet without that theme, the colour may be less appropriate.

    Choose the colour to suit the occasion, and consider celebration sprinkles if you do not want to use a specific birth colour.

  • Leaving a large quantity open for a long time

    The product information for the aniseed sprinkles reviewed recommends storing them in a dry place; Joybuy states that the blue and white variety should be kept tightly closed after opening.

    Use a dry, sealable buffet jar, top it up as needed and keep the original pack for its product information.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

The range reviewed includes blue and white aniseed sprinkles, celebration sprinkles and crushed aniseed sprinkles. The different colours and textures offer a range of buffet presentation options.

  • The blue and white varieties and the celebration varieties listed contain 330 g; the crushed variety contains 270 g, according to product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn.
  • The varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Use the label on the pack you receive for buffet allergen information.

Blue and white sprinkles for a themed buffet

This blue and white variety suits a buffet with a birth or baby shower theme. For a regular breakfast buffet, consider separately whether this presentation suits the occasion.

De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter Blue & White Muisjes 330 g

A colour variety for a buffet with a birth or baby shower theme.

The pack contains 330 g. The product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; if serving unpackaged, check the label on the pack you receive.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide allergen information if the aniseed sprinkles are served unpackaged on the buffet?

Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, guests must be able to get information about allergens in unpackaged food. Written or electronic information should be available where the food is served; if you provide the information verbally, there must, among other things, be a visible notice and the information must be readily accessible before guests make their choice.

Which allergens are listed for the aniseed sprinkles reviewed?

The De Ruijter celebration sprinkles, blue and white aniseed sprinkles and crushed aniseed sprinkles reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten, according to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS. Use the details on the pack you receive for your buffet information card.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles after opening a pack?

Store them in a dry place and keep the pack tightly closed after opening, as stated for the blue and white variety reviewed. For the buffet, use a dry, sealable jar and top it up as needed.