Who are aniseed sprinkles for?

Anyone planning a sweet serving

You want to serve rusks, yoghurt or cake with aniseed sprinkles alongside the stamppot, without treating them as part of the main course.

Large families planning portions

You want to know how many packs you need for the planned sweet portions. PLUS lists its 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles as containing approximately 22 servings of 15 g.

Shoppers with questions about wheat or gluten

Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you buy. Jumbo lists wheat starch in the whole aniseed sprinkles it reviewed.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether you’ll be serving something sweet alongside the stamppot. Then choose the type of sprinkles and work out how much you need based on the portions you actually plan to serve.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Serving alongside stamppot Choose whole aniseed sprinkles for a decorative finish, or crushed sprinkles for a finer topping. Plan to serve them with rusks, yoghurt or cake, rather than as a traditional stamppot ingredient. I want to offer a festive sweet option without changing the savoury stamppot. This is the main consideration for around 50% of consumers.
Quantity and pack size Count the sweet portions you’re planning. PLUS lists its 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles as containing approximately 22 servings of 15 g; its listed pack of crushed sprinkles contains 270 g. I’m catering for a large group and want enough for everyone who’d like something sweet, without assuming I can buy a catering-size pack. Portion planning is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the pack you choose, particularly if wheat or gluten is a concern for your guests. Jumbo lists wheat starch in the whole aniseed sprinkles it reviewed. If I’m buying for guests with questions about wheat or gluten, I want to know what I can serve them. Checking the label is the top priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Buying aniseed sprinkles as a stamppot garnish

    Jumbo and PLUS describe sweet uses for their products, such as serving them with rusks, yoghurt and cake. That’s quite different from using them as an ingredient in savoury stamppot.

    Plan to serve aniseed sprinkles as a separate sweet option during the evening.

  • Assuming a larger pack is a catering-size pack

    A 330 g pack isn’t automatically a professional catering size. PLUS lists a 270 g pack of crushed aniseed sprinkles.

    Work out how many packs you need based on the number of sweet portions you want to serve. If you’re specifically looking for a wholesale pack, ask a supplier directly about their options.

  • Relying only on an online ingredients list

    Jumbo lists wheat starch in the whole aniseed sprinkles it reviewed. If your guests have questions about wheat or gluten, the information on the pack you’re serving is what matters.

    Check the label on the product you receive, and keep the allergen information available for guests if you’re serving the sprinkles loose.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Dutch retailers list De Ruijter products including 330 g packs of whole aniseed sprinkles and 270 g packs of crushed sprinkles. Both types are intended for sweet dishes.

  • Whole aniseed sprinkles make a decorative topping, while crushed sprinkles are finer.
  • The whole aniseed sprinkles reviewed list wheat. If allergens are a concern, check the label on the product you buy.

Aniseed sprinkles for a separate sweet moment

This 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles is suited to a planned sweet serving alongside the stamppot. Use the number of sweet portions you want to serve to work out how many packs to buy.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For a separate sweet serving, for example with rusks alongside your stamppot supper.

Pack size: 330 g. PLUS lists its 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles as containing approximately 22 servings of 15 g.

Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the label of this pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you mix aniseed sprinkles into stamppot?

Aniseed sprinkles aren’t an obvious addition to traditional savoury stamppot. Jumbo and PLUS describe them as being for sweet dishes, so it’s better to serve them separately if you’re also offering rusks, yoghurt or cake.

How many servings are there in 330 g of aniseed sprinkles?

PLUS lists its 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles as containing approximately 22 servings of 15 g. If you use more or less per person, the number of servings will change.

What should you check if a guest needs to avoid wheat or gluten?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re going to serve. Jumbo lists wheat starch in the whole aniseed sprinkles it reviewed, so don’t rely on the product name or an online description you looked at earlier.

How should you inform guests if you’re serving aniseed sprinkles loose?

Keep the allergen information for the pack you’re using available in case guests have questions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that consumers must be given allergen information for non-prepacked foods in a way other than on a label.