Who is this for?

Hosts planning to serve rusks or bake

You want to serve crunchy sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles on rusks or use them as a topping on cakes. First, work out how many guests will have some and how many times you plan to serve them.

Organisers of a large sweet table

You’re looking for sweets to put out or hand round. Baktotaal Zakelijk lists a 1 kg bag of Sinterklaas foam sweets. Check that the product suits what you want to serve rather than choosing based on pack size alone.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

You want to read the ingredients on the actual pack before serving. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles. Don’t assume the same information applies to a different variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve aniseed sprinkles on rusks and as toppings, or put out festive sweets to eat on their own. Then you can work out how much you’ll need for your Sinterklaas Eve celebration.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Product type Check whether they’re sugar-coated aniseed seeds or another type of sweet, and whether the shape is suitable for how you plan to serve them. If you want to serve aniseed sprinkles on rusks, you don’t want to accidentally buy sweets for a bowl. Product type comes first for around 50% of consumers.
Quantity Compare the net weight with the number of guests and the number of times you plan to serve them. PLUS lists approximately 22 servings of 15 g in a 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles. When catering for a large group, I want to know how many packs to put out without having lots left over. The quantity needed is a priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the variety you’ve bought, especially the ingredients list and allergen information. If I need to consider wheat or gluten when serving, I want to know what’s in each pack. Checking allergens comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 1 kg bag of sweets is the same as aniseed sprinkles

    The Sinterklaas foam sweets sold by Baktotaal Zakelijk by the kilogram are a different type of product from sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles. So a bigger bag won’t answer the question of whether you want to serve rusks with aniseed sprinkles.

    Decide what you’re putting on the table first: rusks or cakes with aniseed sprinkles, or a bowl of sweets and party treats.

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    A 330 g pack may serve different numbers of guests depending on how you serve it. PLUS gives approximately 22 servings of 15 g for blue and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles; that won’t be the right amount for every topping.

    Plan how you’ll serve them, then work out how many packs you need.

  • Applying allergen information from a different product

    Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles. Baktotaal Zakelijk says its Sinterklaas foam sweets may contain traces of gluten. These statements aren’t interchangeable.

    Check the label on every variety you’ve bought before serving.

  • Relying on a seasonal product without checking availability

    Lidl says that products are available while stocks last. If you’re planning a purchase for a large group, what you can buy may depend on what’s available at the time.

    Check the store’s stock or the product page shortly before buying, and have an alternative ready.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

For traditional sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles, Albert Heijn lists whole varieties in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs. PLUS also lists blue and white and crushed varieties.

  • Choose whole sprinkles if you want crunchy aniseed seeds on rusks; crushed sprinkles have a finer texture.
  • The packs listed aren’t 1 kg bags. Check the label for each variety: Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in the pink and white sprinkles.

Joris

Kantinewinkel lists Joris Aniseed Sprinkles in a 1 kg pack. The product name alone doesn’t make it clear whether these are the same sugar-coated aniseed seeds as traditional aniseed sprinkles.

  • The size may suit you if you’re specifically looking for a larger pack of sweets to put in a bowl.
  • Before buying, check the ingredients, allergens and product type if you need aniseed sprinkles or a product suitable for guests with specific dietary requirements.

Aniseed sprinkles for rusks and toppings at Joybuy

This product is a good fit if you’re looking for traditional aniseed sprinkles to serve on rusks or use as a topping. For a large Sinterklaas Eve celebration, work out how many 330 g packs you’ll need for your serving plan.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g pack

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For anyone wanting to serve aniseed sprinkles on rusks or as a topping; for a large group, you may need more than one pack.

According to PLUS product information, this blue and white variety contains sugar, aniseed and wheat starch. Check the allergen information on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Sinterklaas foam sweets replace traditional aniseed sprinkles?

Not if you want to serve sugar-coated aniseed seeds on rusks. Baktotaal Zakelijk’s Sinterklaas foam sweets are intended as sweets, party treats or decorations, so they may suit your plans for those purposes.

How many aniseed sprinkles do I need for a large group?

First decide how many guests will have aniseed sprinkles and how you’ll serve them. PLUS lists approximately 22 servings of 15 g in its 330 g pack of blue and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles. If you use a different amount each time, adjust the number of packs accordingly.

What should I look out for if wheat or gluten matters to my guests?

Check the label on every product you’re actually serving. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles; Baktotaal Zakelijk says its Sinterklaas foam sweets may contain traces of gluten.

How should I store De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles for the party?

Store the sprinkles in a dry place and follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. If you’re buying them well ahead of Sinterklaas Eve, check the best-before date too.