Don't use a squeeze bottle to dispense whole or crushed aniseed sprinkles: both are dry toppings, while the squeeze bottles described are intended for sauces and syrups. Sprinkle whole aniseed sprinkles on top for a crunchy finish, or choose crushed ones for a finer texture. Use a squeeze bottle only for a separate liquid topping, and check that it's intended for food contact.
You're looking for a topping for a late-night snack and don't want to buy a bottle designed for liquids. With dry aniseed sprinkles, choosing between sprinkling them straight from the pack and adding a separate liquid topping matters more than the bottle size.
You want to add aniseed sprinkles to something like bread, crispbread or yoghurt, but would prefer them crushed. Crushed aniseed sprinkles are still a dry topping, not a filling for a squeeze bottle.
You want to add a liquid topping separately while keeping the aniseed sprinkles dry. Check that the squeeze bottle you choose is intended for food contact before using it for your liquid topping.
First, decide what you want to dispense: sprinkle dry aniseed sprinkles straight from the pack, and use a squeeze bottle only for a separate liquid topping. Then choose the type of aniseed sprinkles for the texture you want, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it's relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Dry topping or liquid | Choose a way to sprinkle aniseed sprinkles straight from the pack; consider a squeeze bottle only for a separate liquid topping. | If I want to add aniseed sprinkles quickly late at night, I don't want to choose a bottle that's unsuitable for my dry topping. Getting the right product match comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Texture | Check whether you're buying whole or crushed aniseed sprinkles: De Ruijter describes the crushed variety as finely ground aniseed sprinkles. | On my crispbread, bread or yoghurt, the choice between a crunchy texture and a finer topping makes all the difference. Texture is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Separate liquid topping | Check that the bottle is intended for food contact, and choose its capacity based on the amount of sauce or syrup you need, not the weight of the aniseed sprinkles. | If I want to add sauce or syrup neatly alongside my aniseed sprinkles, I'll need a separate bottle for that. For around 21% of consumers, dispensing a liquid is the main consideration. |
| Storage and serving | Follow the label for the exact variety; PLUS says De Ruijter Feestmuisjes should be stored in a dry place. | For a single snack, I want to take out a small amount and store the rest according to the packaging. Practical use comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
The capacity of a squeeze bottle doesn't turn dry aniseed sprinkles into a liquid you can squeeze through the nozzle.
First, decide what you want to dispense. Only compare bottle sizes if you want to use a separate sauce or syrup.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are finer than whole ones, but they're still a dry bread topping or sprinkle.
Choose them for the texture you want and sprinkle them straight onto your snack.
A bottle used for sauce or syrup comes into contact with food. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority outlines the requirements in the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Check that the bottle is specifically intended for food contact, and follow the product's instructions for use.
Ingredients, allergens and storage advice depend on the exact variety you buy. PLUS says De Ruijter Feestmuisjes should be stored in a dry place.
Read the packaging for your variety before use, especially if allergens are important to your choice.
De Ruijter describes its whole aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed and also offers a crushed variety.
Albert Heijn's online aniseed sprinkles category includes several varieties from De Ruijter.
PLUS provides product information for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and crushed aniseed sprinkles.
This selection is for whole aniseed sprinkles as a dry topping for a late-night snack, not a squeeze bottle for dispensing them.
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For anyone who wants to sprinkle whole aniseed sprinkles straight onto their food as a dry topping, rather than put them in a squeeze bottle.
Blue and white variety; 330 g pack. Check the label for this variety if allergens are important to your choice.
A squeeze bottle isn't suitable for dispensing whole aniseed sprinkles. They're dry, sugar-coated aniseed; the squeeze bottles described are intended for sauces and syrups. Sprinkle the aniseed sprinkles straight from the pack, and keep any liquid topping separate.
A squeeze bottle isn't the right way to dispense crushed aniseed sprinkles either. The finer variety is still a dry topping for things like bread, crispbread or yoghurt.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for the variety you're using. PLUS says De Ruijter Feestmuisjes should be stored in a dry place; seal the pack carefully after serving.
Check that the bottle is intended for food contact and that its instructions for use are suitable for the liquid you want to put in it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that consumer products intended for food contact in the Netherlands are covered by the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Don't assume they are: check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety. According to PLUS product information, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes contain wheat and cereals containing gluten; don't assume the same applies to other varieties.
