Planning drinks and expecting savoury snacks
You’re looking for savoury snacks to serve with drinks and want to avoid buying a sweet bread topping instead.
Who is this relevant for?
Hosting a birth celebration or special occasion
You’d like to serve sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles on crisp rusks as a separate sweet extra, perhaps alongside savoury snacks.
Shopping for one and looking to avoid leftovers
You’re buying for one and want to know whether you’ll use the sprinkles after your gathering. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list packs of 270 g and 330 g, among others.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for savoury snacks to serve with drinks or want to offer the sprinkles as a separate sweet option. Then check the pack size and variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Role at the gathering | Choose savoury snacks for drinks; use the sprinkles only as a separate sweet extra. | I want to serve savoury snacks, not accidentally buy a sweet topping. Around 63% of consumers put the product’s purpose first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight, use-by date and options for using any leftovers later. | If I’m only buying for myself, I want to be able to use any leftover sprinkles later. Around 25% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
| Colour and occasion | Choose a colour only if you want to serve the sprinkles as a sweet option. | For a birth celebration or special occasion, I want a variety that suits the presentation. This is the first thing around 12% of consumers consider. |
Common mistakes
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Buying sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles as savoury snacks
Jumbo sells the sprinkles as a sweet bread topping; Woorden.org describes bittergarnituur as drinks snacks that include fried foods. So, if you’re expecting savoury snacks, the sprinkles are a different kind of product.
Choose savoury snacks for drinks and serve the sprinkles only as a separate sweet option.
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Assuming a pack is a single serving
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list, among other options, 270 g packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 330 g packs of celebration sprinkles. Those pack sizes don’t tell you how much you’ll need for one gathering.
Compare the net weight and use-by date with your plans for using any leftovers later.
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Relying only on online allergen information
Product information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Before serving, read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of both the sprinkles and the foods you’re serving them with.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list several varieties of De Ruijter sprinkles among their sweet bread toppings.
- The range includes blue-and-white, pink-and-white, celebration and crushed sprinkles.
- These varieties give you options for a sweet presentation, but they’re no substitute for savoury snacks.
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Frequently asked questions
Are sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles the same as savoury snacks?
No. Jumbo classifies the sprinkles as a sweet bread topping, while Woorden.org describes bittergarnituur as drinks snacks that include fried foods. You can serve the sprinkles separately as a sweet option alongside savoury snacks.
How do I choose sugar-coated aniseed sprinkles when buying for one?
Compare the net weight with how much you’ll want to use later. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list varieties in 270 g and 330 g packs; these are pack sizes, not set single servings. Also check the use-by date.
Should I check the allergens in both the sprinkles and the crisp rusks?
Yes. Check the current packaging for both products if allergens are a concern for you or your guests. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
How should I store the sprinkles after the gathering?
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging of the variety you buy. Check these before choosing a pack that you plan to use later, too.