Don’t choose the standard De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles we checked if lower sugar per 100 g is your main priority: Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the variants reviewed. If you want traditional aniseed sprinkles for rusks or decoration, choose a suitable variety and check the latest nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before buying.
If you’re choosing aniseed sprinkles based on their sugar content, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard varieties checked; using a smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s nutritional value.
For a birth or other celebration, the colour and pack size may determine your choice. Jumbo lists pink and white, blue and white, festive and crushed De Ruijter varieties, among others.
Albert Heijn’s product information, which we checked, lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Read the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually buying.
Before adding them to your first shopping list, decide whether lower sugar, a festive variety or checking for allergens matters most. Then compare the information on the packaging of the aniseed sprinkles you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less sugar | Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check any sugar claim on the packaging. | I’m looking for aniseed sprinkles that genuinely meet my preference for less sugar, not just a smaller portion of standard sprinkles. This is the top priority for an estimated 50% of consumers. |
| Festive variety | Check the colour and pack size for the way you plan to use them. | For rusks served at a birth celebration, I want a suitable colour and enough sprinkles for the occasion. Around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Wheat and gluten | Read the latest ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. | If someone sharing the food avoids wheat or gluten, I want to know what the aniseed sprinkles I’ve chosen contain. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise checking for allergens. |
Using fewer sprinkles doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard aniseed sprinkles checked.
If sugar content is driving your purchase, compare products by their ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g.
A difference in colour says nothing about sugar content. The standard pink and white and festive varieties listed by Albert Heijn both contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
Check the nutritional information for your chosen variety first, then choose a colour.
Even a topping can contain ingredients that matter: Albert Heijn’s product information, which we checked, lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information when you buy them, even if you’ve used the same variety before.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in pink and white, blue and white, festive and crushed varieties, among others.
Not if you’re looking for a lower sugar content per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for the standard De Ruijter varieties checked. If less sugar is your main priority, compare the latest nutritional information.
No, a smaller portion doesn’t change the sugar content per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nutritional values per 100 g are shown on the label, so you can compare products on a like-for-like basis.
Yes, the Albert Heijn product information we checked lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the standard varieties. Always check the latest allergen information on the packaging of the sprinkles you buy.
Colour, style and pack size can determine which variety you choose for rusks or decoration. Jumbo lists pink and white, blue and white, festive and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, among others. Don’t treat a difference in colour as an indication of lower sugar content.
