If you’re looking for a bar for a solo lunch
You want to take something ready to eat, without bread, yoghurt or portioning it out. The aniseed sprinkles described by Albert Heijn and PLUS come in boxes, not as individually wrapped bars.
Who might want aniseed sprinkles for lunch on the go?
If you put your own lunch together
You’re already bringing a base and are looking for a topping to go with it. Albert Heijn and PLUS describe aniseed sprinkles as a spread or addition to bread, crispbread and yoghurt.
If you check ingredients and allergens
Before buying, you need to make sure the variety you choose suits your dietary needs. The De Ruijter varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten; always check the latest packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need a bar that’s ready to eat or want to take aniseed sprinkles with you for a lunch you’re putting together yourself. If it’s the latter, you’ll also need to consider what lunch base to bring and check the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Ready-to-eat format | Check that the product really is an individually wrapped bar, rather than a box of sprinkles with a stated total weight. | I want to eat my lunch straight from the packaging, without preparing anything. For around 46% of consumers considering this type of lunch, a ready-to-eat bar comes first. |
| Bringing a lunch base | Check whether you’re bringing bread, crackers or yoghurt, and how you’ll carry a portion of sprinkles while keeping it dry. | I’m already bringing a lunch base and don’t mind adding a topping. This is the most important consideration for around 36% of these consumers. |
| Label information | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the latest packaging. Don’t compare nutritional values per 100 g directly with your own portion size. | Before choosing a variety, I want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains. Around 18% of these consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming aniseed sprinkles are individually wrapped bars
The aniseed sprinkles described by Albert Heijn and PLUS come in 270 g or 330 g boxes. They’re not ready-to-eat bars for on the go.
Choose aniseed sprinkles if you’re looking for a spread or topping and are bringing your own lunch base. If you want something you can eat straight from your hand, look in the category for individually wrapped bars.
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Only reading the label after you’ve bought it
The De Ruijter varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten. A different colour or texture doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the allergens.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying and using the product.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and PLUS describe De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles as a spread or topping, including crushed and coloured varieties.
- The varieties described differ in colour or texture and come in 270 g or 330 g boxes.
- These boxes aren’t individually wrapped bars. The varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the packaging of the variety you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Are aniseed sprinkles an individually wrapped lunch bar?
Not the varieties described by Albert Heijn and PLUS: they’re aniseed sprinkles sold as a spread or topping in 270 g or 330 g boxes. If you’re looking for a ready-to-eat bar, check the product format rather than relying on the search term.
Can I still take aniseed sprinkles with me for lunch on the go?
Yes, as a spread or topping for a lunch base you bring yourself, such as bread, crackers or yoghurt. If needed, take a portion separately and keep the sprinkles dry, following the instructions on the packaging.
What should I look for when it comes to wheat and other allergens?
Read the allergen information on the latest packaging before choosing a variety. The De Ruijter varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten; don’t rely on the product’s colour, name or image alone.