Who is this for?

Hosting a small group

You want to serve aniseed sprinkles without putting the whole box on the table. Portioning out small amounts in advance gives you control over how much you serve.

Making party treats

You’re looking for aniseed sprinkles to add a colourful finishing touch to individual snacks or desserts. The colour and how you sprinkle them matter more to you than individually wrapped portions.

Hosting guests and checking ingredients

You’re serving guests with a range of dietary needs and want to check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether you want to serve actual aniseed sprinkles. Then compare the pack size with the number of treats you want to decorate, and check the label before serving them to guests.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Portion size Check that the product is aniseed sprinkles and read the net weight. Separately check whether it comes in individual portions. For a small group, I don’t want to put out more aniseed sprinkles than necessary. Around 42% of consumers say portion size is their top priority.
Finishing touch for a celebration Choose a colour that suits your treats and decide how much to sprinkle on each one. When decorating individual treats, I mainly want the sprinkles to suit the presentation. For around 33% of consumers, appearance comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the pack you’re actually serving, and ask guests about any food allergies if needed. When catering for guests with dietary restrictions, I need to know what I can serve. Ingredients and allergens are the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking ‘Kleintjes’ for mini aniseed sprinkles

    According to Jumbo and PLUS, De Ruijter Kleintjes, at 140 g, is chocolate vermicelli. It’s therefore not a smaller pack of the same aniseed sprinkles product.

    If you’re looking for a smaller size, check both the product type and the net weight. Choose chocolate vermicelli only if it also suits your dish.

  • Choosing based on colour alone

    A suitable colour tells you nothing about the ingredients or allergens. Albert Heijn also points out that online product information can change.

    Ask guests about any relevant food allergies in advance, and check the label on the current packaging before serving.

  • Treating a standard box as a small portion

    The 270 g and 330 g boxes of aniseed sprinkles listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo aren’t individually portioned. If you’re hosting a small group, you’ll need to decide how much to put out yourself.

    Count the treats you want to decorate, then portion out the sprinkles in advance over the treats or into small bowls.

Relevant brands and retailers

De Ruijter

The brand behind the aniseed sprinkle varieties available in the supermarket ranges mentioned here. Kleintjes is a separate chocolate vermicelli range.

  • Albert Heijn and Jumbo list, among other products, this brand’s festive and crushed aniseed sprinkles.
  • The smaller 140 g Kleintjes box isn’t an aniseed sprinkle variety.

Albert Heijn

A retailer where you can compare the pack sizes of different De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties.

  • The category includes 330 g packs of festive and pink-and-white aniseed sprinkles, as well as 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.

Jumbo

A retailer listing several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties.

  • The category includes 330 g packs of festive, pink-and-white and blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles, alongside 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
  • De Ruijter Kleintjes Strooibaar, at 140 g, is chocolate vermicelli, not one of these aniseed sprinkle varieties.

PLUS

A retailer with product information on De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, Gestampte Muisjes and Kleintjes chocolate vermicelli.

  • PLUS describes 330 g packs of Feestmuisjes as a topping for yoghurt and quark, among other uses.
  • The 140 g Kleintjes pack is chocolate vermicelli; don’t compare it with smaller boxes of aniseed sprinkles.

Aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy

These blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you want to add a finishing touch to treats for New Year’s Eve and decide for yourself how much to use on each one.

De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

For anyone who wants to sprinkle blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles over individual treats and portion them out themselves.

Pack size: 330 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and any portioning information if a smaller size is essential for you.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Kleintjes mini aniseed sprinkles?

No. The 140 g Kleintjes pack listed by Jumbo and PLUS contains chocolate vermicelli. If you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles, check the product type on the pack you choose rather than relying on the word ‘small’.

How can I serve small portions from a standard box of aniseed sprinkles?

Portion the sprinkles over individual treats or into small bowls in advance. That way, you decide how much to serve, even if the box doesn’t contain individually portioned servings.

Where can I check allergen information when serving aniseed sprinkles to guests?

Read the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually using. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen labelling; ask guests about any relevant food allergies in advance.

How should I store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes?

Store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a dry place, as stated by Jumbo for this product. Also read the storage instructions on your own packaging.