Who is this choice relevant to?

Rijsttafel cook serving liquid table condiments

You want to portion out sauces or dressings and need a bottle designed for liquid contents.

Host who wants to serve aniseed sprinkles separately

You want to put out whole aniseed sprinkles as a sweet garnish and control the amount by sprinkling or scooping.

Buyer of reusable kitchen accessories

You check whether a dispenser is intended for food contact and whether its cleaning instructions suit the way you’ll use it.

What should you look for?

First decide what you want to serve: whole aniseed sprinkles need a different serving solution from liquid sauce. Then consider portion control, food contact and cleaning.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
How to serve aniseed sprinkles Choose a jar intended for food contact that lets you sprinkle or scoop out dry contents. Use a squeeze bottle for whole aniseed sprinkles only if the manufacturer confirms it’s suitable. If I’m putting whole aniseed sprinkles on the table, I want to serve them separately without relying on a sauce nozzle. Around 50% of consumers put this suitable serving method first.
Portioning sauce Compare the capacity and lids of squeeze bottles designed for liquid sauces or dressings. The GRILLTIDER model described by IKEA Netherlands has a capacity of 330 ml. When I have several liquid condiments, I want to be able to dispense a small amount at a time. Around 30% of consumers give portion control top priority.
Food contact and care Check whether the jar or bottle is intended for contact with food and read the cleaning instructions. For aniseed sprinkles, also check the current label for ingredients and allergens. If I’m reusing dispensers and letting guests serve themselves, I want to know how to clean them and what I’m serving. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a sauce bottle for whole aniseed sprinkles

    Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed. The GRILLTIDER squeeze bottle described by IKEA Netherlands is intended for sauces and dressings; that doesn’t mean it can dispense whole aniseed sprinkles.

    Choose a suitable jar that you can sprinkle from or scoop out of, unless the dispenser’s manufacturer confirms it can be used with dry granules.

  • Assuming every bottle is suitable for food

    A convenient-looking shape doesn’t, by itself, tell you what the material is intended for. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for articles intended to come into contact with food in the Netherlands.

    Check what the bottle or jar is intended for and follow the care instructions.

  • Forgetting about the aniseed sprinkles’ packaging

    When aniseed sprinkles are served separately on the table, guests can no longer read the ingredient and allergen information on the original packaging.

    Keep the original packaging to hand and check the current label before serving the aniseed sprinkles.

  • Choosing a reusable bottle without a cleaning plan

    The GRILLTIDER model described by IKEA Netherlands is hand-wash only. This is worth bearing in mind if you want to reuse the bottle after your rijsttafel.

    Before buying, check that the specified cleaning method suits the way you’ll use it, and clean the bottle according to the instructions.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn describes the pink and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles featured as sugar-coated aniseed in a 330 g pack.

  • A relevant choice if you specifically want to serve whole aniseed sprinkles separately as a sweet garnish.
  • These are dry contents, not a liquid sauce for a squeeze bottle.

IKEA

IKEA Netherlands describes GRILLTIDER as a 330 ml squeeze bottle for sauces and dressings, among other things.

  • The bottle has a snap-on lid and is designed for liquid table condiments.
  • This model is hand-wash only; its stated use doesn’t mean it’s suitable for whole aniseed sprinkles.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put whole aniseed sprinkles in a squeeze bottle?

Don’t assume you can use a sauce squeeze bottle for this: whole aniseed sprinkles are dry, sugar-coated aniseed, while the squeeze bottle described is intended for sauces and dressings. Serve the sprinkles from a suitable jar unless the dispenser’s manufacturer confirms it can be used with dry granules like these.

Is 330 ml a suitable capacity for sauce on the table?

That depends on how much sauce you want to serve and how often you want to refill it. The GRILLTIDER squeeze bottle described by IKEA Netherlands has a capacity of 330 ml and is intended for sauces and dressings, among other things.

What should I look for in a bottle that comes into contact with food?

Check that the bottle is intended for contact with food and read the care instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for these types of articles in the Netherlands under the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.

Does the HACCP requirement apply to a rijsttafel at home?

The HACCP requirement described by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority applies to businesses that prepare, process or sell food, not to hosting a private dinner. At home, too, keep serving utensils clean and follow the product instructions.

How can I tell guests what’s in the aniseed sprinkles?

Keep the original packaging available when serving aniseed sprinkles in a separate jar. Before serving, check the current label for the ingredients and allergens in the variety you’ve chosen.