Who are aniseed sprinkles for?

Planning a sweet treat

You’re looking for aniseed sprinkles to use on Dutch rusks, cakes or for another sweet occasion. The shape and presentation you want will help you choose the right variety.

Checking the ingredients

You check the current label before buying because the ingredients or allergens matter to your guests. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve sweet sprinkles or savoury party snacks. If you’re choosing aniseed sprinkles, pick the right variety for how you’ll use them, then read the label on the pack you buy.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Occasion Decide whether you’re looking for sweet sprinkles or snacks for a savoury party platter. If I’m serving Dutch rusks at a party, I want to choose aniseed sprinkles. But for a platter of savoury bites, I need something else. Around 34% of consumers put the occasion first.
Shape and quantity Choose between Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes based on how you’ll use them; compare pack weights too. If I’m making a sweet treat, I want a variety that suits the presentation and a pack with enough in it. For around 33% of consumers, that choice is the deciding factor.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. When I’m serving something to others, I want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains. For around 33% of consumers, checking this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking aniseed sprinkles for savoury party snacks

    Aniseed sprinkles are sweet; they’re no substitute for a platter of savoury bites.

    Decide what you want to serve. Look at aniseed sprinkles for Dutch rusks or cakes, and choose a suitable savoury snack category for a party platter.

  • Skipping the label because you know the product

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Ingredients can change.

    Always check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’re actually using.

Brands and shops to consider

De Ruijter

Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes are two different varieties in the range.

  • The different varieties give you a starting point when choosing aniseed sprinkles for a sweet occasion.
  • Neither variety is a substitute for a savoury party platter.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for 330 g packs of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • Albert Heijn is the retailer here, not the manufacturer of these aniseed sprinkles.

Jumbo

Jumbo stocks, among other products, 330 g packs of De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and 270 g packs of Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The pack weights listed can help you work out how much you need for a sweet occasion.
  • The difference in weight alone won’t tell you which variety is right for your needs.

PLUS

PLUS gives separate serving suggestions for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes.

  • The suggestions include using them on bread, Dutch rusks and yoghurt.
  • Always check the packaging you buy for ingredients and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are aniseed sprinkles suitable for a savoury party platter?

Not as a substitute for a typical savoury party platter. Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping for foods such as Dutch rusks and cakes; for a platter of savoury bites, look in a different product category.

Where can I find allergen information for aniseed sprinkles?

Check the allergen information on the packaging you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on labels; the product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes lists wheat and gluten.

How should I store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes?

Albert Heijn’s product information says to store De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a dry place. Follow the storage advice and check the best-before date on your own pack.