A standard squeeze bottle with a narrow nozzle is not a proven way to dispense loose, dry aniseed sprinkles: these bottles are marketed for liquid or semi-liquid contents. For a board game night, serve the sprinkles straight from the packet, with a spoon from a small bowl, or in a shaker with an opening that’s suitable for the grains. A squeeze bottle can be useful for a liquid topping on the side; just check that it’s intended for food contact and choose a capacity that suits how you’ll use it at the table.
If snacks are sitting alongside cards, dice and the game board, you’ll want to serve them in small portions. For dry aniseed sprinkles, consider using a small bowl and spoon or a shaker with a suitable opening, rather than relying on a fine squeeze nozzle.
You may want to offer aniseed sprinkles separately from sauce or other liquid decorations. A squeeze bottle can help you dispense a liquid topping separately, but that doesn’t make it a dispenser for dry sprinkles.
When sharing snacks, you’ll want to check the label of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes. Check the packaging you’re actually serving, as product information can change.
First decide how you’ll serve the dry sprinkles. Then consider whether you also need a squeeze bottle for a liquid topping.
When: you want to give players small portions of dry aniseed sprinkles.
Consider: an open bowl takes up space on the table and needs to be covered between rounds.
When: players want to sprinkle the dry grains themselves and the opening is suitable for them.
Consider: check that the opening and lid suit how you want to use it at the table.
When: you’re dispensing sauce, icing or another liquid or semi-liquid topping alongside the sprinkles.
Consider: this use doesn’t show that dry sprinkles can be dispensed through the nozzle.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing dry sprinkles | Check that the opening is suitable for dry grains and that you can close the packet or dispenser. | When game pieces are close to the snacks, I want to serve small portions without loose grains ending up all over the table. For around 50% of consumers, keeping dry sprinkles under control is the main priority. |
| Size for a liquid topping | Compare the capacity in cl and check that the bottle is suitable for the topping you want to dispense. | When serving several toppings, I want to offer the liquid decoration separately without taking up too much table space. The right bottle size is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and material | Read the current label on the sprinkles and check that the dispenser is intended for food contact. | Before guests help themselves, I want to be able to check which ingredients I’m serving and what material the food will touch. For around 20% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
The stated uses for these bottles are sauces and liquid or semi-liquid decorations. That doesn’t mean dry sprinkles will dispense reliably through a narrow nozzle.
For serving them directly, use a small bowl and spoon, or check that a shaker’s opening is suitable for the grains.
Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and notes that product information can change.
Before serving, read the label on the packet you’ve bought and keep it available for guests who want to check the ingredients.
A bottle that comes into direct contact with food must be intended for food contact. In the Netherlands, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to the Warenwetbesluit verpakkingen- en gebruiksartikelen for products used in this way.
Check that the bottle is suitable for the intended use and follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
The range shown includes squeeze bottles in 20 cl and 35 cl sizes, as well as a 70 cl size. A larger bottle takes up more space among the game pieces and snacks.
Choose a capacity for your liquid topping based on the space available on the table and how often you want to refill it.
Albert Heijn lists several types of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, including Feestmuisjes and crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Baktotaal lists transparent Hendi squeeze bottles in 20 cl, 35 cl and 70 cl sizes.
Vogue is worth considering if you’re looking for a squeeze bottle for a liquid topping.
Don’t assume you can with a standard sauce squeeze bottle. These bottles are described as suitable for liquid or semi-liquid contents, while Albert Heijn describes aniseed sprinkles as sugared aniseed seeds. Use a spoon or a shaker with a suitable opening for dry sprinkles, unless the manufacturer confirms that a specific dispenser is suitable for dry grains.
A 20 cl or 35 cl bottle is an option if you want a compact bottle for a liquid topping on the table. A 70 cl bottle takes up more space, but could be suitable if you want to refill it less often. Baktotaal lists Hendi squeeze bottles in these capacities. Choose based on the space available and how much topping you want to have ready.
Choose an item intended for food contact and follow the instructions for use and cleaning. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that products intended for contact with food in the Netherlands must comply with the Warenwetbesluit verpakkingen- en gebruiksartikelen.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packet you’re going to serve. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch, wheat and cereals containing gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; product information can change.
