Who is this for?

Planning a celebratory stop

You’re looking for a colour or decoration for a visit to meet a new baby, a baby shower or another celebration on the way. Aniseed sprinkles go well on Dutch rusks or in a treat you prepare in advance.

Making treats for the journey

You want to use aniseed sprinkles as a topping rather than take them along on their own. For example, Jumbo has a recipe using sponge fingers, chocolate and sprinkles; it requires extra ingredients and preparation.

Checking for allergens

You check the ingredients for the variant you’ve chosen before buying. The Jumbo and PLUS product listings reviewed mention wheat in De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether you need sprinkles, a homemade treat or a separate chocolate gift. Then choose the right variant and check the label on the pack you buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Product format Choose between aniseed sprinkles, ingredients for a treat you’ll make in advance, and a separate box of chocolates. If I want to hand out something on the way, I need to know whether I can serve it straight away or have to prepare it first. For an estimated 43% of consumers, product format comes first.
Colour and use Match the colour to the occasion and check whether you want whole or crushed sprinkles. For a celebratory stop, I want the decoration to suit the occasion; an estimated 29% of consumers give presentation the highest priority.
Label and storage Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for your chosen variant, and check the storage instructions too. When I take snacks for others, I want to be able to check for allergens and store an opened pack properly. This is the main concern for an estimated 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking aniseed sprinkles for a box of chocolates

    Aniseed sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed seeds used as a topping. Jumbo’s recipe for a chocolate treat topped with sprinkles also uses sponge fingers and chocolate.

    Decide whether you want sprinkles, a homemade treat or a ready-made chocolate gift.

    Making a chocolate treat at home requires extra ingredients and preparation before you set off.

  • Choosing by colour alone

    Pink and white or blue and white sprinkles are still the same type of snack.

    Choose a colour that suits the occasion, but also check whether you need whole or crushed sprinkles and how much is in the pack.

  • Skipping the label

    The De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles listings reviewed mention wheat. The nutritional information may also be useful if you want to check the amount per serving.

    Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values on the pack of the variant you’re actually buying.

  • Storing an opened pack somewhere damp

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises sealing aniseed sprinkles well after opening and storing them in a dry place.

    Take the pack with you tightly sealed and follow the storage information and best-before date on the packaging.

Relevant brand for comparison

De Ruijter

The Jumbo and PLUS product listings reviewed describe whole sprinkles in various colours and crushed sprinkles for use as a topping.

  • The whole-colour variants listed come in 330 g packs; the crushed variant reviewed comes in a 270 g pack.
  • The variants reviewed are not separate boxes of chocolates. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose; the product listings mention wheat.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles reviewed gluten-free?

No: the Jumbo and PLUS product listings reviewed mention wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the allergen information on the pack of the variant you buy.

How should I take an opened pack of aniseed sprinkles with me?

Seal the pack well and keep it dry. This follows the storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre; also follow the instructions on the packaging.

Can I make a chocolate treat with aniseed sprinkles alone?

No, you’ll need other ingredients too. For example, Jumbo’s recipe combines aniseed sprinkles with sponge fingers and chocolate; check the allergens in all the ingredients you use.