A sauce squeezy bottle isn’t a sensible choice for dry crushed aniseed sprinkles. IKEA describes its GRILLTIDER squeezy bottle as suitable for sauces and dressings, while the storage advice for crushed aniseed sprinkles is to keep them dry. For a single snack stop, take the original packaging and seal it carefully after use. If you want to sprinkle small amounts more often, a clean, dry food shaker with a closable lid is a more suitable option, provided it stays shut during the journey.
If you want to top bread or rusks with crushed aniseed sprinkles at a stop, you’ll want to dispense the loose topping without scattering it around the car. A shaker opening is suited to this; also check that the lid stays shut during transport.
If you’re topping several bread rolls, rusks or yoghurt pots, it can be handy to sprinkle a small amount each time. Work out how much you want to take before you set off, so an extra container doesn’t take up unnecessary space.
If you have a food allergy or are keeping an eye on your sugar intake, the packaging of the product you actually buy is what matters. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
First decide how you want to take the dry topping with you: in its original packaging or in a shaker. A sauce squeezy bottle is designed for a different purpose. Then work out how much you need and check the packaging and closure before setting off.
When: For one or a few snack stops, without an extra container.
The trade-off: There’s no need to transfer the topping, but check that you can seal the packaging carefully again after sprinkling.
When: If you want to portion out small amounts of dry topping at several stops.
The trade-off: Transferring the topping means using a clean, completely dry shaker; a larger one will also take up more space.
When: Only if you want to take a sauce or dressing separately—not for dry crushed aniseed sprinkles.
The trade-off: IKEA lists sauces and dressings as uses for the GRILLTIDER bottle; this doesn’t support using it as a shaker for this topping.
If you’re considering taking crushed aniseed sprinkles on the go, the main things to weigh up may be portioning, quantity, ingredients or where to buy them. The questions below will help you decide which matters most to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkling dry | Choose a shaker intended for food; check that the opening and lid close securely. | When topping food at a stop, I want to sprinkle small amounts without loose pieces ending up in the car. For around 31% of consumers, being able to sprinkle the topping dry would be the top priority. |
| Quantity and space | Plan how many snack stops you’ll make and compare the space taken up by the packaging or an extra container. | If I’m only travelling for a short time, I don’t want to take more than I need; if I’m making several stops, I want to have enough with me. Around 31% of consumers would put quantity and space first. |
| Ingredients and sweetness | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging; check the nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per serving. | When I’m taking snacks for someone else, I want to know what’s in the topping and how much I’m using. For around 23% of consumers, the ingredients would be the main concern. |
| Buying before setting off | Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in 270 g packs online; check current availability at your chosen shop. | If I’m shopping just before setting off, I want to know where to look for the product without relying on local stock. For around 15% of consumers, ease of purchase would come first. |
According to IKEA, the GRILLTIDER squeezy bottle is intended for sauces and dressings. That doesn’t mean it’s suitable for dispensing dry crushed aniseed sprinkles, which should be kept dry.
For the topping, look for a food shaker with a closable opening and check how securely it shuts before setting off.
The Sunware shaker listed by bol has a capacity of 0.7 litres. An extra container like this may take up more space than you want to use for one snack stop. What’s more, its capacity in millilitres can’t be directly compared with the weight of a pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
First decide how many times you want to use the topping, then consider whether transferring it to another container is worthwhile.
According to Albert Heijn, ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. An earlier product description is therefore no substitute for checking the label on the pack you buy.
If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information on that packaging before use.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are used as a bread topping. A product listing from Holland Snack Express states that De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g; this figure alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar is in the portion you use.
Decide how much topping you want to sprinkle. If you’d like a separate snack, take something else too, such as fruit, vegetables or bread.
De Ruijter is the maker of the topping; Sunware and IKEA illustrate the difference between a shaker and a sauce squeezy bottle.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in 270 g packs, which may suit you if you want to take the topping in its original packaging.
Sunware is relevant here as the maker of a shaker, not as a producer of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
The 330 ml GRILLTIDER squeezy bottle is an example of a different way to dispense: IKEA describes it as suitable for sauces and dressings.
A sauce squeezy bottle isn’t a proven way to dispense dry crushed aniseed sprinkles. IKEA describes the GRILLTIDER bottle as suitable for sauces and dressings. For the topping, it’s better to use the original packaging or a clean, dry shaker with a lid that closes securely.
If you transfer the topping, use a clean, completely dry food container and seal it straight after use. The storage advice for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is to keep it dry, so also check that the container stays shut during transport.
No. Check the current packaging of the product you buy before eating the topping. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the label.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are used as a bread topping, not as a complete snack. A product listing from Holland Snack Express states that De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes contains 79 g of sugars per 100 g; check your own packaging and decide how much you want to use as a topping.
