Students stocking up for the first time
You don’t want to buy more aniseed sprinkles than you’re likely to use when doing your first food shop. A 270 g or 330 g pack could therefore make a difference to how you plan your supplies.
Who are aniseed sprinkles for?
Students who want to share with their housemates
You’re looking for aniseed sprinkles to share and want to choose an amount and variety that suit the occasion. Jumbo says the pink and white variety should be stored in a dry place.
Students who read labels carefully
You want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen variety before using it. Albert Heijn’s product listing for De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles includes wheat among the ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
When doing your first food shop for student accommodation, think about how much aniseed sprinkles you expect to use and what for. Then read the label on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
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| Quantity | Compare the 330 g and 270 g pack sizes, and think about how much you expect to use. | If I’ve just moved, I don’t want to put more aniseed sprinkles in my cupboard than I’ll use; around 40% of consumers say avoiding unnecessary stock is their top priority. |
| Variety and occasion | Choose between regular and crushed aniseed sprinkles to suit how you plan to use them. Also check the best-before date and storage advice. | If I’m sharing a treat with housemates, I want a variety that suits the occasion. Around 30% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact pack, including the values per 100 g and per serving, if provided. | If I need to watch out for wheat or want to know how much sugar is in a serving, I read the label before using the product; around 30% of consumers say this information is their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a smaller pack is automatically a better fit
De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles are listed in a 270 g pack, while several regular varieties come in 330 g packs. A smaller amount isn’t automatically better if you want to share your aniseed sprinkles.
First, think about how many people will be eating them and whether you specifically want the crushed variety.
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Only checking the ingredients online
Albert Heijn’s listing for De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles includes wheat and cereals containing gluten. You shouldn’t assume that this information applies to every other variety.
Before using them, check the label on the pack you actually bought, especially if an allergen is relevant to you.
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Planning a serving without checking the nutritional information
Voedingscentrum gives an average of 11,9 g of sugars per 15 g serving of aniseed sprinkles. Check the pack for the nutritional values of a specific variety.
If you’re considering having aniseed sprinkles as a regular topping, check the nutritional information per 100 g and, where provided, per serving.
A brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several De Ruijter varieties of aniseed sprinkles, including pink and white, blue and white, and crushed.
- The regular varieties listed come in 330 g packs; crushed aniseed sprinkles are also listed in a 270 g pack.
- Check the label for the exact variety to confirm its ingredients and allergens.
Aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy
This 330 g pack of blue and white aniseed sprinkles could suit anyone looking for a pack to share or keep in the cupboard. If you’re choosing based on ingredients and nutritional information, the label on this particular variety is what matters.
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De Ruijter Mice Blue White, 330 g
A 330 g pack for anyone who wants to share blue and white aniseed sprinkles or keep some in the cupboard. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Are aniseed sprinkles a frozen product?
Jumbo’s storage advice for the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles it lists is to keep them in a dry place, not in the freezer. Follow the storage advice on the label of your pack.
Should I check for allergens in aniseed sprinkles?
Yes, check the allergens for the exact variety before using it. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten in De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles; that doesn’t automatically mean the same applies to every other pack.
How much sugar is in a serving of aniseed sprinkles?
Voedingscentrum gives an average of 11,9 g of sugars per 15 g of aniseed sprinkles. For the values of the variety you’ve chosen, check the nutritional information on the pack.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after buying them?
Keep the De Ruijter variety covered by Jumbo’s advice in a dry place. Check the pack you bought for storage advice and the best-before date.