Pupils who want to sprinkle them on themselves
They want to take a small amount of dry aniseed sprinkles and add them to their lunch at school, without putting a large pack in their bag.
Who is this relevant for?
Parents who want to avoid spills in the bag
They’re looking for a container intended for food contact that seals securely. The best way to check whether a particular lid stays shut in transit is to test it at home first.
Shoppers who need to check the ingredients
They need the current label before dividing the sprinkles into a separate portion. Albert Heijn’s product page lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles.
What should you look for in the packaging?
First decide whether you’ll sprinkle them on at home or take a portion to school. When you’re out and about, the ability to sprinkle accurately, a lid that stays shut in a bag and access to the original label all matter in different ways.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkling them dry and accurately | Choose dry packaging with an opening that lets you sprinkle out a small amount at a time. Don’t assume a nozzle designed for sauce will work for this too. | If I’m adding the sprinkles at school, I want to be able to sprinkle out a small portion without the contents getting damp. This is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Keeping it sealed in transit | Check how the lid closes and test at home whether the container stays shut in a bag. Choose a container intended for food contact. | I don’t want to find loose sprinkles among the rest of my lunch things in my school bag; around 33% of consumers put a secure seal top of their list. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label before dividing the contents, and make sure you can find the product information for a separate portion. | If I’m giving someone aniseed sprinkles and they need to check the ingredients, I want to be able to refer to the original packaging. This is the main concern when buying for around 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a sauce squeeze bottle for a shaker
Albert Heijn’s product page describes De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed, which should be stored dry. That doesn’t mean a standard squeeze nozzle is suitable for sprinkling them.
Check whether the packaging is specifically designed for dry toppings. If not, use the original pack or try at home to see whether you can sprinkle them accurately from a sealable container.
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Decanting a portion without keeping the label
Once you’ve put a portion in a separate container, the ingredients and allergens are no longer easy to check on the original packaging. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles.
Read the current label before decanting and keep the original packaging so you can check the product information later.
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Focusing only on the packaging for a school lunch
A container helps you take aniseed sprinkles with you, but it doesn’t tell you anything about the rest of the lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Wheel of Five for a school meal.
Decide separately what else to pack; choosing a container for sprinkles doesn’t replace that decision.
Brands and retailers to consider
De Ruijter
The brand behind the aniseed sprinkle varieties listed in the online ranges of Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
- Albert Heijn’s product page lists a 330 g pack of Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles and says to store them in a dry place.
- A pack of aniseed sprinkles is not the same as a squeeze bottle or a reusable shaker for taking on the go.
Albert Heijn
A retailer with product pages for several De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties; this overview doesn’t list it as a manufacturer of containers for taking them with you.
- The product page for Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles lists details including the weight, storage instructions and allergens.
- Always check the label on the pack itself before buying, as product information can change.
Jumbo
A retailer with an online category for De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, including crushed sprinkles in a 270 g pack.
- The category makes it easier to compare different varieties and pack sizes.
- A listing for aniseed sprinkles doesn’t in itself confirm whether they come in suitable packaging for sprinkling from a school bag.
Storage containers for a separate portion
These Joybuy products are storage containers for anyone who wants to take a separate portion of dry aniseed sprinkles with them. They aren’t squeeze bottles or specialist shakers for aniseed sprinkles. Compare the capacity with the space in your lunch bag, and check for yourself whether the opening lets you sprinkle the contents accurately.
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Curver Fresh & Go food storage containers with lids, 0.5 L, 1 L and 2 L
The 0.5 L container is an option if you want to take a separate portion of dry aniseed sprinkles with you. The set includes three rectangular containers. Check whether the opening lets you sprinkle the contents accurately, and test the lid at home before putting the container in your bag.
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Curver Fresh & Go food storage containers with lids, 3 × 0.8 L
This set is an option for storing and taking dry aniseed sprinkles separately. All three containers have a capacity of 0.8 L; check whether that size suits your portion and lunch bag, and test the seal and how well you can sprinkle the contents at home.
Frequently asked questions
What size squeeze bottle is suitable for aniseed sprinkles in a school lunch?
You can’t recommend a size for a standard sauce squeeze bottle based on dimensions alone. Aniseed sprinkles are a dry topping: for use at home, choose the original packaging, or take a portion with you in a sealable container whose opening and lid you’ve tested first.
Can I put aniseed sprinkles in a reusable container?
Yes, as long as the container is intended for food contact and you use it clean and dry. Also check that the lid stays shut and that you can sprinkle the contents through the opening without tipping the whole portion out at once.
Which allergens should I check in De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles?
Albert Heijn’s product page lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Pink and White Aniseed Sprinkles. Always read the current label for the variety you’re buying, and keep that information if you transfer a portion to another container.
Are aniseed sprinkles enough for a school lunch?
Aniseed sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed used as a topping, not a complete lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends choosing mainly foods from the Wheel of Five for a school meal, so consider what else you’re packing as well as the container.