Which option is right for you?

If you want to measure out small amounts

You can decide how much to sprinkle over a small party nibble. Albert Heijn lists 6 g per serving for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and 15 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes; these serving sizes on the label don’t dictate how much to use on a single nibble.

If you’re looking for a colourful decoration

Regular coloured aniseed sprinkles are a good choice when you want the colour and texture to stand out. PLUS describes the blue and white variety from De Ruijter as crunchy sugar-coated aniseed, which can also be used as a decorative topping.

If you’re serving guests and need to check allergens

Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat in the Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes mentioned here. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you plan to serve.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a party nibble, first decide which kind of sprinkles you want and how much to use on each one. If you’re serving guests, checking the packaging of your chosen variety is part of the process too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Small portions Check the stated serving size and net weight, then decide how much you want to sprinkle over each nibble. I only want a little topping on each small nibble, so I can control the amount myself. Getting the amount right is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Colour and texture Choose between regular coloured and crushed aniseed sprinkles, depending on how visible you want them to be and how fine a sprinkling you prefer. I mainly want a visible, crunchy decoration on my party nibbles. Presentation comes first for around 40% of consumers.
Wheat and gluten Before buying and serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. When I’m making nibbles for others, I need to know whether the sprinkles I’ve chosen contain wheat or cereals containing gluten. Checking allergens is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming crushed means individually portioned

    ‘Crushed’ describes the form of the sprinkles, not the size of an individual sachet. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

    If you’re looking for individual portions, check the type of packaging; you can measure out the topping yourself for small nibbles.

  • Skipping the allergen check for a small decoration

    Even a small amount could matter to guests who need to avoid wheat or gluten. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat in the Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes mentioned here.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you’ve chosen before serving the nibbles.

  • Thinking of aniseed sprinkles as a neutral addition

    Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping. Albert Heijn lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Feestmuisjes.

    Before decorating, decide how much you want to sprinkle over each nibble or serving dish.

A brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack and Feestmuisjes in a 330 g pack, among other products.

  • Choosing between crushed and regular coloured aniseed sprinkles affects how visible the topping is and how finely it sprinkles.
  • The varieties mentioned list wheat in their product information; check the current packaging of the variety you choose.

Aniseed sprinkles for toppings you can measure yourself

These regular coloured aniseed sprinkles are a good fit for a visible topping on small nibbles. You can decide how much to use on each one.

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Muisjes 330 g

For a colourful topping on party nibbles that you can portion yourself. If you’re serving guests, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose regular or crushed aniseed sprinkles?

Choose regular coloured aniseed sprinkles for a visible, crunchy decoration; choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if a finer topping is a better fit for your nibble. Albert Heijn lists a 6 g serving for the crushed variety mentioned here and a 15 g serving for Feestmuisjes, but you can measure out a smaller amount of either yourself.

How much should I use on small party nibbles?

First measure out an amount for the number of nibbles you want to decorate, then sprinkle it evenly over them. The serving size shown on the packaging is a guide, not a set amount for each party nibble.

What should I check if guests need to avoid wheat or gluten?

Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat in the Feestmuisjes and Gestampte Muisjes mentioned here; don’t assume a small amount of topping is safe.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles after opening?

Keep them dry and follow the storage and best-before information on the packaging. The varieties described by Albert Heijn should be stored in a dry place.