A standard squeezy bottle with a nozzle isn’t an obvious choice for dry aniseed sprinkles: the bottles described are designed for liquid or semi-liquid contents. If you want to fill party bags without relying on a nozzle, portion out the sprinkles in advance. Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if smaller pieces suit your plans better. If you use a separate dispenser, check that it’s suitable for food contact, and read the latest allergen information before handing out the bags.
You want to divide dry aniseed sprinkles between several bags and are looking for a method that doesn’t rely on a narrow squeezy nozzle. Suppliers such as Baktotaal describe squeezy bottles as being designed for liquid or semi-liquid decorations.
You want to decide in advance how much goes into each bag. It also matters whether you want to use whole aniseed sprinkles or the smaller pieces found in crushed aniseed sprinkles.
You want to check the ingredients and allergens, and consider whether the type of treat and when it’s eaten are suitable for the children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying close to children while they eat.
First decide how you want to portion out the dry aniseed sprinkles. Then choose between whole or crushed sprinkles for your party treats. Assess a squeezy bottle separately if you’re also using a liquid decoration.
Choose this if: you want recognisable whole aniseed sprinkles and prefer to measure out the amount for each bag yourself.
Bear in mind: filling the bags in advance takes time, but you won’t need to assume the sprinkles will fit through a squeezy nozzle.
Choose this if: smaller pieces would work better for the topping or decoration you’re making.
Bear in mind: crushed aniseed sprinkles aren’t automatically suitable for a narrow squeezy nozzle either.
Choose this if: you want to apply a separate liquid or semi-liquid decoration and add the aniseed sprinkles separately.
Bear in mind: the bottle won’t dispense the dry sprinkles, and it needs to be cleaned after use.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Neat dispensing | Check whether the dispenser is designed for dry granules, and look at both the filling opening and the outlet. Test your chosen solution with a small amount first. | If I’m filling lots of bags, I want to avoid dry sprinkles getting stuck in a nozzle or spilling out unexpectedly. Neat dispensing is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Even portions | Compare the net weight and decide how much you want to measure into each bag. A serving in the nutritional information isn’t a recommended portion for a party treat. | When preparing several bags, I want to choose an amount in advance and use the same amount in each one. Even portions are the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and handing out treats | Read the latest allergen information, use only a container intended for direct food contact, and consider the children’s age, eating ability and supervision. | Before children receive their treats, I want to know whether the contents and when they’ll be eaten are suitable for them. This check matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
A bottle may look large enough, but its nozzle might not be suitable for dispensing dry aniseed sprinkles. Baktotaal and LUSINI describe the squeezy bottles reviewed as being designed for products such as sauces and liquid or semi-liquid contents.
First decide what you want to dispense. If you like, portion out the dry sprinkles into the bags in advance. If you still want to use a dispenser, test a small amount to see whether the opening works with your sprinkles.
A bottle that comes into direct contact with the sprinkles must be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the requirements for these types of products in the Netherlands.
Check that the bottle is suitable for food contact and follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
The product information reviewed for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and gluten. Information on the packaging may change.
Read the latest ingredients and allergen information before filling the bags, and arrange a suitable separate alternative where necessary.
For young children, the choice of when to eat a treat and what form it takes depends on factors including their age, eating ability and supervision.
Check with a parent or carer. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying close to children while they eat.
Jumbo lists, among other products, De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, 330 g, and Gestampte Muisjes, 270 g. The difference between whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles is worth considering when deciding how to fill or decorate your treats.
This Joybuy selection is for dry aniseed sprinkles that you can portion out into party bags in advance. It doesn’t confirm that the sprinkles can be dispensed from a squeezy bottle.
No image available
For anyone who wants to portion out dry aniseed sprinkles into party bags in advance rather than relying on a squeezy nozzle.
330 g pack; blue and white variety. Check the allergens on the latest packaging and decide for yourself how much to put in each bag.
Don’t assume that a standard squeezy bottle can dispense dry aniseed sprinkles. The squeezy bottles described by Baktotaal and LUSINI are designed for liquid or semi-liquid contents, such as decorations and sauces. Portion out the sprinkles in advance, or test a food-contact-safe dispensing solution with a small amount first.
Yes. If the sprinkles come into direct contact with the shaker, it must be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the requirements that apply to these types of products in the Netherlands. Also check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
Before filling the bags, check the latest packaging for ingredients and allergens. The Jumbo product information reviewed for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes lists wheat. Don’t rely solely on a product description you read previously when buying a new pack.
First check whether the treat is suitable for the children’s age and eating ability, and make sure they’re supervised while eating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying close to children while they eat. If the children are young, agree with a parent or carer on when to hand out the treats.
Follow the storage and best-before information on the latest packaging. PLUS says that De Ruijter Feestmuisjes should be kept dry. Keep the original packaging so you can refer back to the ingredients and allergen information.
