Who is this choice relevant to?

People hosting a movie night at home

You want to serve aniseed sprinkles in small portions without making a mess. A dispenser is only useful if it dispenses the dry sprinkles properly and you can keep them dry, as instructed.

People running a public snack service

If you serve aniseed sprinkles unpackaged, hygiene and clear allergen information are important considerations. Ondernemersplein outlines hygiene rules for those who prepare, process, handle or transport food. Check which requirements apply to the way you serve them.

Buyers considering crushed aniseed sprinkles

You’re looking for a different form of the product from whole aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn describes crushed aniseed sprinkles as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed, but the finer texture doesn’t automatically make them suitable for a squeeze bottle.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to transfer the aniseed sprinkles out of their packaging. If you’re looking for a dispenser for movie night, check that it’s suitable for dry sprinkles before choosing a capacity.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Mess-free dispensing Ask whether the dispenser is suitable for dry sprinkles, and test the dispensing opening with your chosen variety. For a 350 ml sauce squeeze bottle, LUSINI specifies a filling opening of Ø 2,7 cm; this is not the size of the dispensing nozzle. When I’m serving small portions in the dark, I don’t want aniseed sprinkles coming unpredictably out of the nozzle. An estimated 50% of these consumers put reliable dispensing first.
Keeping them dry Check whether the solution can be sealed and used when completely dry after cleaning. The product information for the whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles mentioned here says to keep them dry. I want to take aniseed sprinkles with me and seal them between servings without compromising the dry storage conditions. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Variety and allergens Choose between whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles, and read the current label. If you’re serving them unpackaged, also check how you’ll make the ingredient and allergen information available. If I’m serving aniseed sprinkles loose to others, I want to be able to identify the variety and its allergens correctly. This is the main consideration for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sauce bottle is suitable for aniseed sprinkles

    LUSINI describes the squeeze bottle in question as being for sauces such as ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. Its capacity and filling opening don’t tell you whether dry aniseed sprinkles will pass through the dispensing nozzle properly.

    Ask the manufacturer whether the exact bottle and nozzle are suitable for dry sprinkles. Then test them with the variety you want to serve.

  • Assuming a lid is enough to keep aniseed sprinkles dry

    The whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles mentioned here should be kept dry. The inside of a cleaned serving container must therefore also be dry before you fill it.

    Choose a sealable solution that you can keep clean and use when completely dry, and store any remaining aniseed sprinkles according to the label.

  • Overlooking allergens when serving them loose

    The product information for the De Ruijter varieties mentioned here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. If the packaging isn’t next to the serving area, this information may be less visible to visitors.

    Check the current label for the variety you’ve bought, and keep the ingredient and allergen information available where you’re serving them. If you’re serving them to the public or charging for them, also check which hygiene and information requirements apply.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists both whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles from De Ruijter. The product form is a separate choice from the serving solution.

  • The product information describes whole aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed and crushed aniseed sprinkles as crushed, sugar-coated aniseed.
  • The varieties mentioned should be kept dry. Their product form doesn’t confirm that they can be dispensed from a squeeze bottle; also check the current label for allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I serve whole aniseed sprinkles from a squeeze bottle?

Don’t assume an ordinary sauce squeeze bottle will dispense whole aniseed sprinkles properly. LUSINI describes the bottle in question as being for sauces, not dry sprinkles. Ask whether the exact bottle and nozzle are suitable, and test them with your chosen variety before serving your guests.

Do aniseed sprinkles need to stay dry after I put them in a dispenser?

Yes. The whole and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles mentioned here should be kept dry. Only fill a clean, completely dry serving container, and check that you can seal it between servings.

What should I look out for if I’m serving aniseed sprinkles loose and need to provide allergen information?

Check the current label and keep the allergen information available where you’re serving them. The product information for the De Ruijter varieties mentioned here lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you’re serving them to the public or charging for them, check which information and hygiene requirements apply to your situation.