If you’re using the jar as a table decoration
If the glass jar will be on show on the buffet, the colour of the sprinkles may be a factor. PLUS describes De Ruijter Feestmuisjes as a colourful mix.
Which option is right for you?
If you’re setting up a toppings station
For crispbread, bread or yoghurt, consider whether guests will want to scoop up whole sprinkles or prefer a finer topping. Jumbo lists these uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
If you need allergen information at the buffet
If guests avoid wheat or gluten, keep the information from the product packaging available when you transfer the sprinkles to a glass jar. Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose a shape and colour to suit your buffet, then make sure the jar opening works for scooping or sprinkling. Also consider how guests will access the product information once it’s no longer on the original packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Colour in the jar | Choose a colourful mix or a colour option that suits your table setting. | If the jar is on display, I want the sprinkles to add to the presentation too. Around 40% of consumers put appearance first. |
| Shape as a topping | Compare whole and crushed sprinkles, and choose a jar opening that works for scooping or sprinkling. | For yoghurt or crispbread, I want a shape that suits how guests will use the topping. Around 30% of consumers put this first. |
| Label and storage | Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you buy, and choose a jar that seals securely after use. | If I take the sprinkles out of their packaging, I want to be able to show the allergen information and store any leftovers somewhere dry. This is the most important consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing the jar before the sprinkles
A jar that’s easy to scoop from may not be as practical for serving a finer topping.
First decide whether you’re serving whole or crushed sprinkles, and how guests will take them from the jar.
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Putting the label out of sight
When you serve sprinkles in a jar, guests can no longer read the ingredients on the original packaging. Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.
Check the label on the packaging you buy and keep the information available next to the jar.
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Leaving leftovers uncovered
Voedingscentrum recommends storing sprinkles in a dry place and sealing the packaging securely.
Only put out what you plan to use during the buffet, then store any leftovers somewhere dry in a well-sealed container.
A brand to consider
De Ruijter
The ranges shown at Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include De Ruijter Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack, crushed sprinkles in a 270 g pack, and pink-and-white and blue-and-white options in 330 g packs.
- The choice between whole coloured sprinkles and crushed sprinkles lets you match the shape to your presentation or topping.
- The Feestmuisjes and crushed sprinkles reviewed list wheat and gluten. Always check the label on the pack you buy.
Aniseed sprinkles to match your colour scheme
These colour options are worth considering if you want to add a deliberate blue or pink accent to your buffet table. Choose your glass jar and serving method separately; colour doesn’t determine which jar opening will work best.
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De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A blue-and-white option for a buffet where those colours suit the presentation. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy before transferring the sprinkles to a serving jar.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A pink option for a buffet where you’d like to add a touch of that colour. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy before transferring the sprinkles to a serving jar.
Frequently asked questions
Which aniseed sprinkles should I choose for a glass jar on the buffet?
Choose Feestmuisjes if you want the jar to add a colourful touch to the table, or Gestampte Muisjes if you’d like to offer a finer topping. Then choose a jar opening that suits the way guests will scoop or sprinkle them.
What should I do with the packaging if I transfer the sprinkles to a serving jar?
Keep the packaging so you can refer to the ingredients, allergens and storage advice for the product you bought. Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; check the information for the specific option you’re serving.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after the buffet?
Store any leftover sprinkles in a dry place in a well-sealed container. This follows the storage advice from Voedingscentrum; also follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you bought.