Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if you want a finer topping for mini pepernoten that you can measure out in small quantities. Choose whole sprinkles if colour and visibility matter more. The packs described contain 270 g or 330 g: the serving size on the label is not a separately packaged mini portion.
If you make mini pepernoten, mini cupcakes or biscuits, you can choose between a finer topping made with crushed sprinkles and whole sprinkles that stand out more. PLUS lists pastries and cupcakes as uses for crushed aniseed sprinkles, and biscuits and cupcakes for feestmuisjes.
If you want to use a small amount each time you bake, don’t look at the pack size alone. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack with 6 g servings, and feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack with 15 g servings.
If the colour of the topping is important, you can compare pink-and-white, blue-and-white and feestmuisjes. Also check the pack size and the current ingredients and allergen information for the variety you choose.
First decide whether texture or colour matters more for your small bakes. Then compare the pack size with the amount you want to measure out yourself each time you bake.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fine decoration | Check whether the pack says ‘crushed aniseed sprinkles’; choose the texture you want to use on a small baked surface. | I want to sprinkle a finer topping on a mini pepernoot without whole sprinkles dominating the finish. For around 45% of consumers, fine decoration comes first. |
| Measuring out your own amount | Compare the total pack size and the stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and 6 g per serving for the crushed variety, compared with 330 g and 15 g per serving for feestmuisjes. | I only bake a small amount and don’t want to use the serving size on the label as a set amount for my bake. Measuring out your own amount is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Colour theme | Compare the colour varieties and check the ingredients and allergens for each pack you’re considering. | I want the sprinkles to match the chosen colour theme for a treat. For around 22% of consumers, colour is the deciding factor. |
‘Crushed’ describes the texture of the sprinkles, not the packaging. Albert Heijn lists the crushed De Ruijter variety in a 270 g pack, with a serving size of 6 g on the label.
Compare the pack size and serving size separately. Measure out what you need for a small baking session, and think about how you’ll store the rest.
The colour doesn’t tell you which allergens a variety contains. Wheat and gluten are listed for the whole and crushed De Ruijter sprinkles described here.
Before using them, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack, even if you’ve bought the same colour before.
Measuring out a smaller amount doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. The product information for the pink-and-white and blue-and-white De Ruijter varieties on Joybuy lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g.
When comparing products, look at both the nutritional value per 100 g and the amount you’ll actually use.
Albert Heijn warns that product information may change. This is especially important if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
When your order arrives, check the current packaging, including the pack size, ingredients, allergens and best-before date.
The product information mentioned here shows De Ruijter crushed and whole aniseed sprinkles in various colours.
Albert Heijn provides product information for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles and feestmuisjes.
Jumbo lists De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in an online category featuring whole and crushed varieties.
PLUS describes De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack and feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack, also suggesting them as decorations for bakes.
These two whole varieties are a good match for a blue-and-white or pink-and-white finish on small bakes. Both packs contain 330 g; measure out the amount you need for a small decoration.
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For a blue-and-white colour theme on small bakes. The pack contains 330 g; measure out what you need for a small decoration.
The product information lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and wheat and gluten as allergens. Check the current packaging before use.
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For a pink-and-white finish on mini cupcakes, for example. The pack contains 330 g; measure out the topping yourself for smaller bakes.
The product information lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g, and wheat and gluten as allergens. Check the current packaging before use.
No. A serving size on the label is a stated quantity, not a separately packaged portion. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g pack with 6 g servings, and feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack with 15 g servings. Use a measuring spoon or kitchen scales if you want to measure out less for one baking session.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you want a finer topping; whole sprinkles work well when you want the colour decoration to stand out. The result also depends on how much you sprinkle on each bake, so the pack size or serving size won’t determine that for you.
Keep the pack tightly closed and store the sprinkles in a dry place, following the storage advice for the Joybuy products mentioned here. Also check the instructions and best-before date on the packaging you’re using.
Always check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the aniseed sprinkles you choose. Your Europe explains that prepacked foods in the EU must list details including ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional value. Wheat and gluten are listed for the De Ruijter varieties mentioned here.
