Hosting a small celebration
You want to serve aniseed sprinkles on several crispbreads, portions of yoghurt or cupcakes. A standard pack may be enough; check the net weight when choosing how much to buy for your group.
Who are aniseed sprinkles for?
Choosing a colour to suit the occasion
You want to choose between a festive variety and pink-and-white or blue-and-white sprinkles. The pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties described by Jumbo contain wheat, so check the label as well as the colour if you’re buying for guests.
Checking ingredients and sugars
You want to know which allergens your chosen variety contains and how much sugar the nutritional information lists before serving. Always compare values per 100 g or per serving with the amount you plan to use.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you want to serve the aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping. Then choose a pack size and colour to suit your plans, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging if you’re serving them to guests.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the number of portions you plan to serve. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 330 g varieties and 270 g crushed aniseed sprinkles. | If I’m decorating crispbreads or cupcakes for several people, I want to have enough sprinkles ready. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Colour and presentation | Check the variety name and colour; the colour doesn’t tell you anything about the packaging format or ingredients. | If I want the presentation to suit the occasion, I’ll decide which colour to use first. A suitable colour is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variety. Compare the sugar content per 100 g or per stated serving. | If I’m serving these to guests, I want to know whether a variety contains wheat and what the nutritional information says about sugars. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Expecting aniseed sprinkles to be a savoury sharing snack
The varieties described by Jumbo are sugar-coated aniseed seeds, intended as a spread or topping. A larger pack doesn’t make them a savoury snack to share straight from the bag.
Decide whether you want to put out a sweet topping to have with your food or a snack guests can help themselves to.
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Choosing by colour alone
The festive, pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties described by Jumbo list wheat as an allergen. The colour won’t tell you whether the ingredients are suitable for your guests.
Check the ingredients list and any stated allergens on your chosen pack before serving the sprinkles.
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Putting out a large pack as a snack to share
A 330 g pack can provide several toppings, but that doesn’t tell you how many individual portions it contains. The nutritional information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes at Jumbo lists 12 g of sugars per 15 g serving.
Decide in advance what you want to sprinkle them on, and check the nutritional information per serving for your chosen variety.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in a range of colours and pack sizes. The brand name alone won’t tell you which variety suits your plans.
- For the varieties described, Jumbo lists details including net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
- Check the pack you choose if you’re looking for individual portions or a specific sharing pack.
Aniseed sprinkles to use as a topping
These 330 g blue-and-white and pink sprinkles are a good fit if you’re planning to add a sweet topping to several crispbreads or other dishes. Check the packaging if you’re specifically looking for individual portions to hand out.
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De Ruijter Mice Blue White, 330 g
A blue-and-white variety for anyone wanting to use aniseed sprinkles as a sweet topping on several portions.
Pack size: 330 g. Check the current ingredients and allergens before serving; the blue-and-white variety described by Jumbo lists wheat.
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De Ruijter Pink Muisjes, 330 g
A pink variety for anyone wanting to add a sweet topping in this colour to several portions.
Pack size: 330 g. Read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before serving the sprinkles to guests.
Frequently asked questions
Which of the packs described contains more aniseed sprinkles?
The 330 g festive and coloured varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain more per pack than the 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles listed. Choose the pack size according to what you plan to serve; the weight doesn’t tell you whether it contains individual portions.
Can I serve the festive and coloured varieties described to someone who avoids wheat or gluten?
The Feestmuisjes and pink-and-white and blue-and-white varieties described by Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Don’t serve these varieties to anyone who needs to avoid these ingredients, and always check the label on the pack you buy.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles?
Store the aniseed sprinkles described by Jumbo in a dry place. Also follow the instructions and check the best-before date on the pack you choose.