For whole aniseed sprinkles, don’t assume a squeeze bottle will do the job. PLUS describes them as dry, crunchy, sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles that should be stored in a dry place. Whether a squeeze bottle can dispense them depends on the size of its opening. Keep the sprinkles in their original packaging or consider a dispenser designed for food contact. Before using it, check that it can dispense your chosen variety and keep it dry when closed.
You want to offer a topping without making a mess, while keeping it dry. PLUS recommends storing aniseed sprinkles in a dry place, so check that any dispenser you use is suitable for the product and closes securely.
Choose a colour and product type to suit the occasion. Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list De Ruijter varieties including blue and white, pink and white, party and crushed sprinkles.
Read the information on the packaging you’ve chosen before serving. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for its blue-and-white and party sprinkles; don’t assume this applies to other varieties without checking their labels.
First decide whether you want to serve whole or crushed aniseed sprinkles, then check the dispensing method and the label for your chosen variety. If you’re planning to use them with patio drinks or as a topping, the main considerations depend on what matters most to you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing and keeping them dry | Check that the dispenser is designed for food contact, that its opening suits your chosen sprinkles and that it closes securely. | I want to add a topping to a drink or dessert without making a mess, while keeping it dry. For around 50% of consumers, easy dispensing is the top priority. |
| Colour and presentation | Choose your preferred variety, such as blue and white, pink and white or party sprinkles, and check the pack size. | For a special occasion, I want the colour of the sprinkles to suit the presentation. This is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and product type | Read the label for the exact variety and decide whether you want whole or crushed sprinkles. | When serving guests, I want to know which ingredients and allergens the chosen variety contains, and which type I’m using. Around 17% of consumers give this their highest priority. |
Whole aniseed sprinkles are dry, crunchy, sugar-coated sprinkles. If the opening isn’t right for the granules, dispensing them can be tricky.
Check the opening of the specific bottle or dispenser, and try it out with a small amount of sprinkles before serving.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, items intended for food contact in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Choose a dispenser designed for food contact and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and restrictions.
PLUS says the sprinkles it lists should be stored in a dry place. An uncovered bowl won’t protect them from rain or condensation.
Keep your supply somewhere dry and close a suitable container after serving.
The allergen information for PLUS’s blue-and-white and party sprinkles doesn’t automatically apply to other colours or product types.
Read the label on the exact pack you’ve chosen before serving, especially if guests need allergen information.
A brand offering whole aniseed sprinkles in various colours, as well as crushed sprinkles. Jumbo and PLUS list whole varieties in 330 g packs and crushed sprinkles in 270 g packs.
A retailer with an online category listing De Ruijter products, including party sprinkles, pink-and-white sprinkles and crushed sprinkles.
A retailer whose online aniseed sprinkles category lists whole and crushed De Ruijter varieties.
A retailer with De Ruijter product pages that include details such as ingredients, allergens, storage instructions and pack weight.
Don’t assume a standard squeeze bottle can dispense whole aniseed sprinkles. PLUS describes them as dry, crunchy, sugar-coated sprinkles. Check that the opening of the specific bottle is suitable, and test how well it dispenses before serving your guests.
Any dispenser that comes into contact with the sprinkles must be designed for food contact. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, such items in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles. Also check that the manufacturer considers the dispenser suitable for the contents and how you plan to use it.
Look for crushed rather than whole aniseed sprinkles. PLUS lists De Ruijter crushed sprinkles in a 270 g box; check separately that this product type will fit through your dispenser’s opening.
Read the allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for its blue-and-white and party sprinkles; don’t use that label in place of the information for another variety.
Keep your supply somewhere dry and close a suitable container when you’re not serving. PLUS says the sprinkles it lists should be stored in a dry place, so don’t leave them uncovered in the rain or where condensation may form.
