Stallholder looking for a festive topping
You want to decide whether individually visible, coloured aniseed sprinkles or a finer crushed topping would work better with the way you present your oliebollen.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Buyer planning stock
You want to test how much you use per oliebol first, so you can match the number of packs to your expected sales.
Stallholder providing allergen information
You sell oliebollen with toppings loose and need to be able to tell customers which allergens are present in the product on offer.
What should you look for when choosing?
First choose the look and sprinkling style you want. Then test how much to use per oliebol and check the allergens in the complete product before selling it.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and pack size | Check the net weight and use a test portion to work out how many packs you’ll need for your planned sales. | If I’m buying for a large number of oliebollen, I want to be able to plan quantities without relying on a large sharing pack. Having enough stock would be the main concern for around 34% of consumers. |
| Colour | Compare festive sprinkles with pink and white or blue and white whole sprinkles to find the right colour scheme. | My stall has a festive theme, and I want the topping to match. A colourful presentation would be the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
| Sprinkling style | Try whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles on a small test batch, using the way you plan to serve them. | I want to know whether I prefer individual sprinkles or a finer topping. The form of the topping would be the main reason for choosing it for around 22% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the topping label and the ingredients in the complete oliebol, then record any allergens present. | If I’m selling loose, I want to be able to give customers clear allergen information before they buy. This would be the top priority for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the pack is large because of the search term
The regular varieties listed come in 270 g or 330 g packs. The term ‘sharing bag’ on its own doesn’t tell you how much is in the pack you’re buying.
Check the net weight, test how much you use on one oliebol and use that to calculate how many packs you’ll need.
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Assuming aniseed sprinkles are an allergen-free decoration
Jumbo and PLUS product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the whole varieties described. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must provide information about any allergens present when selling food loose.
Check the label for each variety you use, and include the other ingredients and any possible cross-contact in your allergen information.
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Relying on outdated product information
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so a list you prepared earlier may no longer match the pack you’ve bought.
Check the label when you buy new stock and update the information for customers if needed.
Brands and shops to consider
De Ruijter
The product range described includes whole, coloured aniseed sprinkles in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.
- You can choose between individually visible sprinkles and a crushed variety.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; don’t assume the topping is gluten-free.
Albert Heijn
The aniseed sprinkle range features the whole and crushed De Ruijter varieties listed here.
- The listed pack sizes make it easier to compare the different options.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the information on the pack you actually buy, as product information can change.
Jumbo
The aniseed sprinkle category distinguishes between whole varieties in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.
- You can compare the form and pack size of each product listed.
- The 330 g whole festive sprinkles come in a regular-sized pack; the product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.
PLUS
The product information for pink and white De Ruijter sprinkles lists ingredients and allergens.
- The ingredients listed can help you prepare allergen information.
- Check the contents and label on the pack you actually buy.
Aniseed sprinkles for a colourful topping
These two Joybuy products are coloured aniseed sprinkles in 330 g packs. If you’re using them on oliebollen, first try the quantity and presentation you want, using the way you plan to serve them.
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De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
An option if blue and white suits your stall’s presentation; try the amount you’ll sprinkle on an oliebol first.
Pack size: 330 g. The product information lists sugared aniseed and wheat as an ingredient; check the label for allergen information for the pack you buy.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
An option if you’d like a pink topping; try serving it on your oliebollen to see how it works for you.
Pack size: 330 g. The product information describes sugared aniseed; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use aniseed sprinkles as a topping on oliebollen?
You can try them on a small test batch first. Use your own oliebollen and serving method to work out how much to add and how well the topping stays in place.
How do I work out how many packs of aniseed sprinkles my stall needs?
Start by testing a portion per oliebol, then match the number of packs to your expected sales. The whole varieties listed come in 330 g packs and the crushed variety comes in a 270 g pack; always check the pack size of the variety you order.
What allergen information do I need to provide when selling?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must inform customers about any allergens present when selling oliebollen loose. Check the complete oliebol, the aniseed sprinkles you’ve chosen and any possible cross-contact; the whole varieties described list wheat and cereals containing gluten.
How should I store an opened pack of aniseed sprinkles?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’re using. The product information listed recommends storing the sprinkles in a dry place; also check the best-before date on the packaging.