People taking lunch with them
If you’re taking bread, crispbread or yoghurt with you and want to add aniseed sprinkles, this may be for you. Albert Heijn lists these uses for De Ruijter sprinkles; they’re not a separately wrapped chocolate snack.
Who is this for?
Organisers of a baby celebration or baby shower
If you want to serve pink-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles, or use them in party treats, this may be for you. Albert Heijn also includes sprinkles in its range for baby showers.
People who read labels carefully
If you want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information for a specific variety before buying, this may be for you.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’re looking for sprinkles to take with you for lunch, or chocolate as a gift or snack. If you choose sprinkles, think about how you’ll take them with you and check the label on your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most relevant for |
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| Product type | Are you looking for sprinklable toppings or chocolate as a gift or snack? | If I want to give chocolate as a gift, I’m not looking for a topping for bread. For around 40% of consumers, product type comes first. |
| Lunch on the go | Do you have bread, crispbread or yoghurt to use as a base, and can you take the sprinkles in a sealed container? | When taking lunch with me, I want to use the sprinkles without loose bits spilling into my bag. Around 30% of consumers prioritise practicality when eating on the go. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the current packaging for your chosen variety. | If ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to read the label for that exact variety. For around 30% of consumers, this check comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing aniseed sprinkles with a box of chocolates
At Albert Heijn, De Ruijter sprinkles are described as sugar-coated aniseed seeds. They’re a different product from chocolate in a gift box.
Before placing your order, decide whether you want sprinkles for toppings or a box of chocolates.
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Taking loose sprinkles with you without a base
Sprinkles are used on bread and crispbread, and in yoghurt, among other things. On their own, loose sprinkles aren’t the lunch you want to take with you.
Prepare your bread in advance, or take the sprinkles in a sealed container alongside a suitable base.
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Relying on a product page alone for allergen information
The De Ruijter pink-and-white and Feestmuisjes varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten. Product information can change.
So check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of the variety you’re buying.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock various De Ruijter sprinkles, including pink-and-white, blue-and-white, Feestmuisjes and crushed sprinkles. These varieties are intended as toppings or for other uses as sprinkles, not as boxes of chocolates.
- Albert Heijn provides information on ingredients, allergens and storage for specific varieties.
- Check the packaging for each variety: colour, form and product information are not necessarily interchangeable.
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Frequently asked questions
Are aniseed sprinkles the same as a box of chocolates?
No. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed seeds for toppings such as bread and crispbread. A box of chocolates is not an equivalent alternative to these sprinkles.
Can I take sprinkles with me for lunch on the go?
Yes, as an addition to food you’re taking with you, such as bread, crispbread or yoghurt. Prepare your lunch in advance, or take the sprinkles dry in a sealed container alongside the base you plan to use them on.
What should I look for if allergens are important?
Read the current label for your chosen variety. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the pink-and-white and Feestmuisjes varieties reviewed. Don’t assume every variety has the same ingredients.
What nutritional information is shown on the packaging?
According to the European Union, prepacked foods must follow labelling rules covering information such as ingredients, allergens and nutritional details. If any of these details matter to your choice, check the packaging of the product you’re buying.