For dry, whole aniseed sprinkles, a squeezy bottle is generally not a suitable choice. The squeezy bottles described are intended for sauces and liquid decorations, while aniseed sprinkles need to be kept dry. If you’re using the original pack from your cupboard, seal it carefully after use. For neater sprinkling, consider a dry, sealable container with an opening that’s suitable for the sprinkles.
If you use the pack on different occasions, it’s important to seal it properly after each use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping aniseed sprinkles dry and sealing the pack well.
When preparing rusks for guests, you’ll want to sprinkle on small amounts without having to pour awkwardly. If you use a separate sprinkling container, check that whole aniseed sprinkles fit through the opening and that you can seal it after use.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are different from whole ones. Check the shape of the sprinkles and the closure of any container separately for this variety. Finer sprinkles don’t automatically mean a squeezy bottle is suitable.
Start by making sure the sprinkles stay dry. Only then consider another type of packaging, and only if it also makes sprinkling easier without compromising on a secure seal.
Choose this: if you can seal the pack properly after each use and don’t need a separate container.
Trade-off: for more precise sprinkling, you’ll have to use the opening in the pack.
Consider this: if you often serve small amounts and can check that the opening is suitable and the container seals properly.
Trade-off: using a different container doesn’t remove the need to keep the sprinkles dry.
Only suitable: for a separate liquid or soft topping the bottle is designed for, not as standard packaging for dry, whole aniseed sprinkles.
Limitation: a description that mentions sauces and liquid decorations doesn’t show that whole aniseed sprinkles will pass easily through the bottle.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping them dry | Check that the pack seals properly. If you’re using an additional container, make sure its lid closes securely. | If I use aniseed sprinkles on different occasions, I want to be able to put the opened pack away dry each time. Keeping them dry is the top priority for around 44% of consumers. |
| Sprinkling neatly | If you’re using a sprinkling container, check the opening and make sure it’s suitable for whole aniseed sprinkles. Don’t rely on the description ‘squeezy bottle’ alone. | When preparing rusks, I want to sprinkle on small amounts without having to pour awkwardly. Serving neatly is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Variety and quantity | Compare whole and crushed aniseed sprinkles, the net quantity and the label on the pack you’re buying. | If I’m choosing aniseed sprinkles for guests, I want to get the variety I’m after and a pack size that suits my needs. This is the priority for around 23% of consumers. |
Baktotaal describes its squeezy bottles as being for sauces and liquid decorations. That doesn’t mean dry, whole aniseed sprinkles will pass easily through the opening.
For dry aniseed sprinkles, check whether a sprinkling container has a suitable opening and seals properly after use. Otherwise, stick with the original pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping aniseed sprinkles dry and sealing the pack properly.
Seal the pack after each use. If you use a different container, make sure it also closes securely and keeps the sprinkles dry.
Albert Heijn points out that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, read the label on the specific pack you’re buying.
De Ruijter appears in the ranges reviewed at Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, with whole, celebratory and crushed aniseed sprinkles.
These food storage containers are worth considering if you’d rather keep your aniseed sprinkles in a separate container. Check the seal and capacity before buying. The opening also matters if you want to pour out whole sprinkles neatly. These are not squeezy bottles or sprinklers proven to be suitable.
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A set for storing different quantities separately. The product name lists three capacities and lids. Check whether the seal is suitable for keeping the sprinkles dry and whether whole aniseed sprinkles will pour through the opening.
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A separate jar to consider if a capacity of 0.53 L suits your needs. Check the seal and opening before using it to store or pour out aniseed sprinkles.
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A 620 ml box to compare with the quantity of aniseed sprinkles you want to store. Check the seal for dry storage, and see whether the opening is suitable if you want to pour directly from it.
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A set to consider for storing different items separately. Check what the 4pcs4L label means for the capacity of each container, and assess the seal and opening before choosing the set for your aniseed sprinkles.
A squeezy bottle isn’t an obvious choice for dry, whole aniseed sprinkles. Baktotaal describes its squeezy bottles as being for sauces and liquid decorations. For aniseed sprinkles, it’s better to check for a dry, sealable sprinkling container with a suitable opening, or use the original pack.
Seal the pack properly and keep the sprinkles dry, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the date and any storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought.
Choose a quantity that suits the occasions you have planned and that you can store properly once opened. Jumbo and PLUS list, among other options, 330 g packs of whole aniseed sprinkles and 270 g packs of crushed ones. Make sure you choose the variety you want to serve too.
Read the allergen information on the label of the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.
