Hosts welcoming a new baby or organising a baby shower
You want enough aniseed sprinkles for several guests, and a colour and texture that work with rusks or cake decorations.
Who is this for?
Large families stocking up
You compare pack sizes and portion sizes for different occasions, and check the best-before date and storage instructions.
Shoppers avoiding wheat or gluten
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. The whole and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles reviewed here list wheat or cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide how much you want to serve, then choose the type of sprinkles that suits your plans and check the label on your chosen variety before buying.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight and stated portion size with the number of guests and how much you want to serve. | When I’m serving these to guests visiting a new baby, I want to know how many rusks I can top with the amount I have. For around 45% of consumers, the quantity they need is the deciding factor. |
| Shape and presentation | Choose between whole, coloured aniseed sprinkles and finer crushed sprinkles for the occasion. | For a party, I want to choose between visibly coloured sprinkles and a finer topping. For around 33% of consumers, the type of sprinkles comes first. |
| Label and storage | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and check the best-before date and storage advice on the pack. | If I’m sharing a pack with people who avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know what the label says. Around 22% of consumers prioritise label and allergen information. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a retail pack is a catering-size pack
A 270 g or 330 g pack doesn’t tell you on its own how much you’ll need for a group. How much you serve each guest also affects the number of packs you need.
First, plan how many portions you’ll serve and use the stated portion count as a starting point. For a larger order, check with the retailer exactly what pack size or sales unit you’ll receive.
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Comparing portion counts like for like
Albert Heijn lists 6 g portions for its 270 g pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 15 g portions for its 330 g pack of whole Party Aniseed Sprinkles. So the higher portion count for the crushed variety doesn’t mean the pack contains more.
Compare the net weight first, then work out how much you want to use on each rusk, in each portion of yoghurt or as a decoration.
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Choosing by colour alone
The whole and crushed varieties reviewed here list wheat or cereals containing gluten. If you’re sharing a pack, its ingredients may determine who can eat it.
Check the ingredients, allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you receive.
Brands and retailers to consider
De Ruijter
A brand offering, among other products, 330 g packs of whole coloured aniseed sprinkles and 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
- For these varieties, Dutch retailers provide information about pack size, ingredients and allergens.
- Check the sales unit if you want to buy more than one retail pack.
Albert Heijn
A retailer with product information for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles (270 g) and Party Aniseed Sprinkles (330 g).
- The product pages list portion sizes for both varieties.
- Check the current packaging, as product information can change.
Jumbo
A retailer with a category listing of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, including whole and crushed varieties.
- The listing makes it easier to compare the pack sizes shown.
- A category listing doesn’t tell you whether a larger order quantity is available for your purchase.
PLUS
A retailer selling, among other products, 270 g and 330 g packs of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.
- PLUS lists around 22 portions for the 330 g blue and white variety.
- Before ordering several packs, check exactly what the sales unit refers to.
Joybuy product: whole aniseed sprinkles
These 330 g blue and white aniseed sprinkles are a good choice when you want to serve whole, coloured sprinkles. If you’re catering for a larger group, work out how many packs you’ll need.
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De Ruijter Blue & White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g
For occasions when you want to serve whole, blue and white aniseed sprinkles. The pack contains 330 g. If you’re buying in advance, check the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date on the pack you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 330 g pack of aniseed sprinkles a catering-size pack?
Treat 330 g as a retail pack, not a confirmed catering-size pack. PLUS lists around 22 portions for the blue and white De Ruijter variety. Work out how many packs you need based on how much you plan to serve, and check with the retailer if you need to order a larger sales unit.
How do I compare portions of crushed and whole aniseed sprinkles?
Compare the weight in grams first, as the stated portions aren’t the same size. Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g for 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 22 portions of 15 g for 330 g of whole Party Aniseed Sprinkles.
What should I check if I’m buying several packs in advance?
Check the best-before date and storage instructions on every pack you receive. The product information reviewed here says to store the sprinkles in a dry place. Choose a quantity that suits your planned use.
Can someone who needs to avoid wheat or gluten eat these aniseed sprinkles?
Don’t assume so for the whole and crushed De Ruijter varieties reviewed here: the relevant product information lists wheat or cereals containing gluten. Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the specific variety you buy.