People looking for sweet spreads with less sugar
You want to take something sweet for lunch, but first you want to compare the sugar content of aniseed sprinkles and possible alternatives.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of aniseed sprinkles
You’re looking specifically for sprinkles to enjoy on bread, crispbread or yoghurt, and you’re weighing up their flavour and uses as well as their nutritional value.
Lunch preppers who check allergen information
You prepare lunch in advance and want to check the allergen information and storage instructions before buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether less sugar or the distinctive taste of aniseed sprinkles matters more to you. Then check the current packaging for nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Sugar content | Compare the sugars per 100 g and per serving on the packaging of the products you’re considering. | If less sugar is my top priority, I don’t want to judge aniseed sprinkles by their name or appearance. This is the main consideration for around 40% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour and product type | Check whether you want sugar-coated aniseed seeds; lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles are a different type of spread. | For bread or crispbread, I specifically want the flavour and form of aniseed sprinkles, even if another spread better suits my preference for less sugar. This preference is the deciding factor for around 40% of consumers. |
| Allergens and transport | Read the allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging you choose. | When I prepare lunch in advance, I want to know whether the spread is suitable for the allergens I need to avoid and how to keep it dry. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming aniseed sprinkles contain less sugar
The aniseed sprinkles for which Albert Heijn and Jumbo display nutritional information contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Wanting to choose less sugar tells you nothing about the sugar content of a specific product.
Before deciding, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving on the current packaging.
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Treating lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles as the same product
Albert Heijn includes lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles in its range for people looking to cut down on sugar. Chocolate sprinkles aren’t aniseed sprinkles, so if you’re specifically looking for aniseed seeds, they’re a different type of product.
Decide whether sugar content or the distinctive form and flavour of aniseed sprinkles matters more to you, then compare the products that best suit your needs.
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Skipping the allergen information
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information lists wheat for the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles checked; the pink and white variety also lists cereals containing gluten.
Before using them, read the allergen information on the packaging of the variety you buy.
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Not keeping them dry
Jumbo’s instructions for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes say to store them in a dry place. This is also important when taking the topping with you for lunch.
Take the sprinkles separately in a tightly sealed, dry container if you want to add them just before eating.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several types of De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles, including pink and white, festive and crushed varieties.
- The product information describes aniseed sprinkles as sugar-coated aniseed seeds for foods such as bread and crispbread.
- The varieties for which Albert Heijn and Jumbo display nutritional information contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the allergens for the variety you choose too.
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Frequently asked questions
Are De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles a lower-sugar choice?
Don’t assume so: the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles for which Albert Heijn and Jumbo display nutritional information contain 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Before buying, compare the nutritional information for your chosen variety with that of a specific alternative.
Can I take aniseed sprinkles with me for lunch on the go?
Yes, you can take aniseed sprinkles with you as a dry topping. Jumbo’s instructions for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes say to store them in a dry place. A sealed container carried separately is a practical way to keep them aside until you’re ready to eat.
What should I check if I avoid wheat or gluten?
Check the allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen before using it. The product information checked lists wheat, and Albert Heijn also lists cereals containing gluten for the pink and white De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles.
What can I compare if my main priority is less sugar?
Compare the sugars per 100 g and per serving on the packaging of sweet spreads you actually want to eat. Albert Heijn also lists lower-sugar chocolate sprinkles among its products for people looking to cut down on sugar, but chocolate sprinkles don’t have the same form as aniseed sprinkles.