Who is this for?

Hosts serving small portions

If you want to sprinkle crushed aniseed sprinkles over individual bites or serve them alongside Dutch doughnuts, rather than mixing them into a large dessert in advance.

Bakers making mini bites

If you want to add an aniseed flavour to small bakes. Albert Heijn, for example, uses crushed aniseed sprinkles in a mini cupcake recipe.

Shoppers who want to check the label

If you need to avoid wheat or gluten, or want to take the sugar content into account. Check the pack you buy, as product information can change.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you’re considering crushed aniseed sprinkles for small New Year’s Eve bites, serving size, how you plan to use them and the label all play a part in your decision.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Small portions Compare the 270 g pack size with how much you plan to use; Albert Heijn gives the serving size for this pack as 6 g. If I’m only making a few bites, I want to be able to measure out what I need without assuming it’s a small pack. For around 50% of shoppers, portion control comes first.
Aniseed flavour and how you’ll use it Decide in advance whether you’ll sprinkle them over bites, add them to mini cupcakes or serve them as a crunchy element alongside Dutch doughnuts. The aniseed flavour needs to suit my New Year’s Eve dessert. Around 30% of shoppers give this festive use the highest priority.
Ingredients and label Check the pack for wheat and cereals containing gluten, nutritional information and the best-before date. Jumbo lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for this product. If I’m keeping an eye on ingredients or sugar, I want to know what’s in the product before serving it. For around 20% of shoppers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small serving means a mini pack

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the product in a 270 g pack. If you’re making just a few bites, that may be more than you’ll use in one evening.

    Use the stated serving size of 6 g as a guide when measuring, and check the best-before and storage information if you plan to use the rest later.

  • Treating crushed aniseed sprinkles as flavourless decoration

    De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed seeds, so the aniseed flavour is an important part of deciding whether they’ll work with a Dutch doughnut or a small bake.

    First decide whether aniseed suits your recipe. Jumbo uses crushed aniseed sprinkles as a crunchy element alongside Dutch doughnuts, while Albert Heijn adds them to mini cupcakes.

  • Checking the label only after serving

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Jumbo also lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g; serving a small amount doesn’t change the product’s composition.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought before serving the topping to guests, and use the nutritional information if you want to take the sugar content into account.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The brand behind the 270 g pack of Gestampte Muisjes listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo.

  • The product listings describe sugar-coated aniseed seeds and provide information about the ingredients.
  • According to the product information, this pack contains wheat; check the label on the pack you buy.

Albert Heijn

Lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and publishes a recipe for mini cupcakes made with crushed aniseed sprinkles.

  • Gives the serving size as 6 g, which is useful as a guide when measuring.
  • Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g and uses crushed aniseed sprinkles in a recipe for a crunchy element to serve alongside Dutch doughnuts.

  • The product listing gives nutritional information per 100 g and per 6 g serving.
  • The Dutch doughnut recipe is a serving suggestion, not a comparison of flavour or nutritional value with other toppings.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 6 g serving of crushed aniseed sprinkles a mini pack?

No. Albert Heijn gives 6 g as the serving size for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, which comes in a 270 g pack. You can measure out a small amount without assuming the pack itself is a mini size.

How can you serve crushed aniseed sprinkles with Dutch doughnuts?

You can serve them as part of a crunchy topping alongside Dutch doughnuts. In a Jumbo recipe, crushed aniseed sprinkles are combined with crumbled meringue and served with an orange and mascarpone dip; check that the other recipe ingredients are suitable for your guests too.

Can you add crushed aniseed sprinkles to mini cupcakes?

Yes. Albert Heijn uses them in the batter and buttercream for a recipe that makes 24 mini cupcakes. The recipe uses 230 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles in total, so adjust the quantities if you’re making fewer cupcakes.

What should you check if you avoid wheat or gluten?

Check the packaging before buying or serving De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat starch and identifies wheat and cereals containing gluten as allergens; don’t rely on the product name or a recipe alone.

How should you store an opened pack?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product listings say to store the product in a dry place; also check the best-before date on the pack you’ve bought.