Don’t choose based on the word ‘mini’ alone: the aniseed sprinkles in the Albert Heijn and Jumbo ranges mentioned come in 270 g or 330 g boxes, while De Ruijter Kleintjes contains portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, not aniseed sprinkles. Choose whole or celebration aniseed sprinkles if you want a visible topping, or crushed aniseed sprinkles for a finer finish. Decide how much to use on each Dutch doughnut, and make sure customers can access allergen information before purchase if you sell them unwrapped.
You want to use a consistent amount of sprinkles on each Dutch doughnut, so you look beyond a product name that suggests small portions. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes comes in individual portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, not aniseed sprinkles.
You’re looking for whole or colourful aniseed sprinkles to finish your Dutch doughnuts, and you’re happy to use a standard box. PLUS describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as a crunchy topping.
You must be able to tell customers about allergens in the finished doughnut, including the topping, before they buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information is required for unwrapped foods.
Choose these if: you want individual, clearly visible aniseed sprinkles as a topping. PLUS describes Feestmuisjes as aniseed seeds with a crunchy sugar coating.
Bear in mind: the 330 g box mentioned is not divided into individual portions.
Choose these if: you’re looking for a finer aniseed topping rather than whole sprinkles.
Bear in mind: the 270 g pack mentioned by Albert Heijn and Jumbo is not divided into individual portions.
Choose these if: individual portions matter more than using aniseed sprinkles. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions.
Bear in mind: the contents are chocolate sprinkles and flakes. Don’t present them as mini aniseed sprinkles.
| Point to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning and leftovers | Check the type of sprinkles, the pack size and whether you’ll need to measure out portions yourself. | At a temporary stall, I want to use the same amount on each Dutch doughnut without ending up with too much left over. For around 44% of consumers, portion control is the most important factor. |
| Appearance and texture | Compare whole or celebration aniseed sprinkles with crushed sprinkles to find the finish you want. | If the topping needs to stand out, I’d choose whole sprinkles rather than a fine topping. Around 33% of consumers prioritise presentation. |
| Allergen information | Check the current packaging and record the allergens in the complete Dutch doughnut, including the topping. | When I sell Dutch doughnuts unwrapped, I want to give customers accurate information before they buy, even if I change the topping. For around 23% of consumers, this information is the top priority. |
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes comes in individual portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes. It’s a different type of topping.
Check the contents and ingredients before choosing a portion pack for your stall.
A 270 g or 330 g box of aniseed sprinkles doesn’t portion out the contents for you. At a temporary stall, the difference between the amount you buy and the number of portions you use may matter.
Try out how much topping you want to use on each Dutch doughnut, then buy accordingly.
When selling food unwrapped, you must be able to give customers information about any allergens present before they buy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, if a food contains cereals containing gluten, you must also state which cereal it is.
Keep the information for each topping and finished Dutch doughnut up to date, and make sure customers can check it before buying.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack and Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
No. The Kleintjes pack listed by Albert Heijn contains eight portions of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, not aniseed sprinkles. Check the contents if you specifically want to offer individual portions of aniseed sprinkles.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you want a finer topping than whole sprinkles. Try them out first to see how they work for your needs. Don’t assume they’re suitable for frying or for adding to hot Dutch doughnuts.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about any allergens present must be available before purchase when you sell Dutch doughnuts with toppings unwrapped. You can provide it in writing or electronically. Verbal information is also permitted under certain conditions, including a clear sign at the point of sale and staff who can provide the information straight away. If the product contains cereals containing gluten, state which cereal it is.
