Who might choose aniseed sprinkles?

Parents putting together their own treats

If you’d like to decorate cupcakes or fill your own bags, you’ll need to work out how much topping you need first.

Parents checking school rules

If you’re handing out treats at school or an after-school club, bear in mind that schools can set their own rules about what pupils may hand out for birthdays, according to VOO.

Parents who need to check allergens

If you need to check whether wheat or cereals containing gluten are a concern for children in the group, product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists these allergens for the blue-and-white and festive varieties reviewed.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a school treat, first ask about the rules at your school and check the allergens. Then work out how much aniseed sprinkle topping you’ll need for the treats you’re making.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
School or after-school club rules Ask whether edible treats are allowed and what rules apply to the type and quantity. If I’m handing treats out at school or an after-school club, I want to know whether mine are allowed under the rules. Around 42% of consumers put this first.
Wheat and gluten Read the current label on the exact variety you’ve chosen and check in advance about any relevant allergies. If someone in the group needs to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to take that into account when putting the treats together. Around 33% of consumers prioritise checking these allergens.
Pack size Count the cupcakes or bags you’re making and compare that number with the pack size. For a small group, I don’t want lots of topping left over; for a larger group, I need to make sure there’s enough. Getting the quantity right is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every school has the same rules

    According to VOO, schools can set their own rules for birthday treats. So what’s fine at home or at a party may not be suitable for handing out at school.

    Before buying, ask about the current rules at your school or after-school club, as well as any rules that apply to the group.

  • Working out how much you need after buying

    A 270 g or 330 g box won’t tell you by itself how many individual treats you can make; that depends on how you use the sprinkles.

    First decide how many cupcakes or bags you want to make and how much topping you’ll use for each one.

  • Assuming aniseed sprinkles are allergen-free

    Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in the blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles reviewed; Jumbo lists them in its festive sprinkles too.

    Check the label on the exact pack you’re buying and discuss any relevant allergies with parents, the school or the after-school club in advance.

  • Confusing a box of sprinkles with individual treat bags

    Aniseed sprinkles are a topping, not individually wrapped treats. You’ll need to decide how to serve them in individual portions.

    Plan in advance what you’ll use them on, such as cupcakes, or how you’ll fill the bags.

A brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles in coloured 330 g packs and crushed 270 g packs. The varieties differ in appearance and pack size.

  • Coloured aniseed sprinkles make an eye-catching decoration for cupcakes, for example; crushed sprinkles are another type of topping.
  • According to the product information, the blue-and-white and festive varieties reviewed contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the pack you choose.

Aniseed sprinkles for homemade treats

These 330 g blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles are an option if you want to decorate your own bakes for a children’s treat. If you’re handing them out at school or an after-school club, check the local rules first.

De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g pack

De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For decorating your own cupcakes or other bakes for a treat.

The product description lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g and includes wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current label for your group; the sprinkles aren’t individually portioned.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hand out aniseed sprinkles as a school treat?

First check the rules at your school or after-school club. According to VOO, schools can decide what pupils may hand out for birthdays, so don’t assume the rules are the same everywhere.

Are De Ruijter’s blue-and-white and festive aniseed sprinkles gluten-free?

The varieties reviewed list wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Albert Heijn lists these for its blue-and-white sprinkles, and Jumbo does the same for its festive sprinkles. Also check the current label on the pack you’re buying.

Which pack size should I choose for my treats: 270 g or 330 g?

Choose a pack size based on how many treats you’re making and how much topping you want to use on each one. The crushed sprinkles reviewed come in a 270 g pack, while the coloured varieties come in 330 g packs, so their texture and appearance differ too.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles after buying them?

Keep them dry and follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the pack. Check the instructions for the variety you’ve bought.