Who is this choice relevant to?

Travellers who want to share aniseed sprinkles

You’re taking a pack to share with several people or use on different occasions. Think about how much you’ll use on the journey and whether you can keep the rest dry.

Travellers looking for a festive colour

You’re looking for blue and white, pink and white or mixed aniseed sprinkles for a special occasion. Colour is the priority, but it’s also worth checking the pack size and label.

Travellers who check labels carefully

You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information before taking aniseed sprinkles with you. The De Ruijter varieties listed by Jumbo contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the quantity and the colour or texture you want. Then check that you can carry the pack dry and sealed, and that the label is suitable for how you plan to use it.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Pack size Compare the pack size with how much you want to use. Jumbo lists 330 g packs for the colour varieties and 270 g for Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles. If I want to share them on the journey, I need to take enough without being left with an awkward amount to store. A suitable pack size is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Transport and storage Check the storage instructions and whether you can seal the pack securely after opening. Store your luggage so it doesn’t take up a seat or block the aisle. When changing trains, I want to avoid loose sprinkles spilling out of my bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise keeping them tidy and dry.
Colour and texture Choose your preferred festive colour or the crushed variety. If you opt for a different format, check the pack size again. I want a particular colour for the occasion, or crushed aniseed sprinkles to use as a topping. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g or per serving on the pack. Before taking anything with me, I want to know whether it contains wheat or gluten and how much sugar the sprinkles contain. The label is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a different colour means different allergens

    The De Ruijter festive, blue and white, and pink and white aniseed sprinkles listed by Jumbo contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals. You can’t tell this information from the colour.

    Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually taking with you, even if you’ve bought this variety before.

  • Putting an opened pack loose in your bag

    The varieties listed come with advice to store them in a dry place. Loose sprinkles can spill out of an opened pack when you move your bag.

    Seal the pack securely or use a resealable container. Under NS rules, luggage and rubbish must not be left on seats or in the aisle.

  • Relying only on online product information

    Albert Heijn points out that a product’s ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.

    Use a product page to compare varieties, but check the latest information on the packaging before use.

Brands and shops to explore

De Ruijter

The product information reviewed covers Feestmuisjes, blue and white and pink and white aniseed sprinkles, and Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles.

  • The varieties differ in colour or texture, so you can choose one to suit how you plan to use it.
  • The varieties listed by Jumbo contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals; always check the latest label.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s category page lists four De Ruijter aniseed sprinkle varieties.

  • The Feestmuisjes product page provides information to help you check the variety in advance.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information may change, so the label on the pack remains important.

Jumbo

The Jumbo pages reviewed list four De Ruijter varieties, including 330 g packs and a 270 g pack of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles.

  • You can compare the colour, texture, pack size and allergen information across these listed varieties.
  • It’s worth checking the pack size and product information on the pack you buy one last time.

PLUS

The PLUS product pages reviewed include 270 g packs of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and 330 g packs of blue and white aniseed sprinkles.

  • The pages list details such as pack size, ingredients and storage instructions.
  • Check that the information on the pack you choose matches what you need.

Colour options at Joybuy

These two 330 g packs of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles are worth considering if you’re looking for blue and white or pink and white for a special occasion. For your train journey, also think about how you’ll keep the pack dry and sealed after opening.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

For anyone wanting to take blue and white aniseed sprinkles along for a special occasion. The pack contains 330 g. Check the allergen information on the label before use, and keep it dry and securely sealed after opening.

View at Joybuy
De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

For a special occasion when you want to use pink and white aniseed sprinkles. The pack contains 330 g. Check the label for the latest ingredients and seal the pack securely after opening if you’re taking it with you.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How should I take aniseed sprinkles on an NS train?

Keep the pack dry and seal it securely after opening, or use a resealable container. NS asks passengers not to put luggage on seats or in the aisle, and to put rubbish in the bin.

Should I check the label again if I choose a different colour?

Yes, check the label on the pack you’re using. The festive, blue and white, and pink and white varieties listed by Jumbo contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals, while Albert Heijn says product information may change.