Who is this choice relevant to?

Bakers decorating a platter

If you want to scatter aniseed sprinkles over cooled oliebollen as a visible topping, consider whole festive sprinkles and the contents of a single box.

Anyone sharing out small portions

For small treats or lunchbox portions, the finer texture of crushed aniseed sprinkles may suit the way you want to scatter them. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list a 270 g box for this variety.

Shoppers checking allergens

If wheat or gluten-containing cereals are a concern for the people eating them, check the current packaging. Jumbo lists these allergens for both the festive sprinkles and the crushed variety mentioned here.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a visible or fine topping and how many individual boxes you’ll need. Then check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Eye-catching decoration Check that they’re whole festive aniseed sprinkles and that the quantity is enough for your platter. Jumbo lists 330 g for the festive variety. For a platter of oliebollen, I want the sprinkles to remain recognisable as decoration; around 50% of consumers prioritise visible decoration.
Fine, even coverage Look for the word ‘crushed’ and check the net weight. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list a single 270 g box. For small treats or lunchbox portions, I want to be able to spread a fine topping; this is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the whole and crushed varieties mentioned here. When ingredients or allergens matter to the people eating them, the label takes priority over colour and size; around 17% of consumers put these checks first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming one box is a multipack

    A description such as ‘per box’ doesn’t mean it contains several individual packs. The Jumbo and PLUS ranges mentioned here list single boxes of 270 g or 330 g.

    Check the number of packs and the net weight before deciding how many boxes you need.

    Buy more individual boxes than you need and you could end up with leftover sprinkles.

  • Using aniseed sprinkles as an ingredient in the frying oil

    The product uses mentioned here are for sprinkling over and decorating baked goods, not for use in hot frying oil.

    Use aniseed sprinkles as a topping on cooled oliebollen, unless the packaging for the specific product gives different instructions.

  • Relying only on a saved product page

    Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles mentioned here. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information may change.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current physical packaging.

  • Choosing based on colour alone

    Whole festive sprinkles and crushed sprinkles have different textures. For small portions, the way you want to scatter them may matter more than the colour.

    Choose whole sprinkles if you want the grains to remain visible, or consider crushed sprinkles for a finer topping.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, 330 g, and Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g, as separate boxes.

  • The whole festive variety and the crushed variety give you a choice of texture.
  • Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for both varieties mentioned here; check the label on the box you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘per box’ mean I’ll get a multipack of aniseed sprinkles?

No. ‘Per box’ doesn’t automatically mean it contains several individual packs. The varieties mentioned at Jumbo and PLUS are listed as single boxes; if you’re looking for a multipack, check the number of packs and the net weight.

Which aniseed sprinkles can I choose for small portions?

Crushed aniseed sprinkles are an option if you want a finer topping for small portions. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list this variety as a single 270 g box; work out how much you’ll need for your portions.

Can I fry aniseed sprinkles with my oliebollen?

Don’t use aniseed sprinkles as an ingredient in hot frying oil unless the product’s instructions specifically say to. The supermarket uses mentioned here are for sprinkling over and decorating baked goods; for oliebollen, use them as a topping once the doughnuts have cooled.

Should I check for wheat and gluten in aniseed sprinkles?

Yes, if these ingredients matter to the people eating them. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the festive and crushed sprinkles mentioned here; always read the current label on the packaging you plan to serve.

How should I store an opened box of aniseed sprinkles?

Follow the storage instructions on your box. For De Ruijter Feest Muisjes, 330 g, Jumbo advises storing them in a dry place.