Walkers who want to pack light
You want to take a portion of sweet sprinkles without the packaging taking up much room or coming open in your bag. Wandel.nl highlights easy-to-carry food as something to consider on long walks.
Who is this relevant to?
Anyone serving them at the table or on a picnic
You want to be able to portion out crushed aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread. A jar of your own is worth considering if you don’t need to carry it in a rucksack for long.
Aniseed fans who read the label
You choose based on flavour and ingredients, and check the packaging before use. Albert Heijn points out that product information, including ingredients and allergen information, can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you mainly want to serve the sprinkles at the table or use them while you’re out. For a walk, consider the portion size and packaging; for serving at the table, the opening and ease of portioning matter more.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to carry | Choose a suitable portion and check that the container closes securely and fits in your bag. | If I want to top bread or crispbread while I’m out, I want to take a small portion without making a mess. For around 50% of consumers, easy carrying is the top priority. |
| Serving from a glass jar | Check the material, capacity, opening and lid of the jar you want to use. | For a picnic, I want to put the sprinkles neatly on the table and portion them out easily. Around 30% of consumers give this way of serving top priority. |
| Flavour and label | Check the ingredients, allergen information and storage advice on the pack you buy. | I choose the product for its aniseed flavour, but want to know exactly what’s in it before using it. The label is the main thing to consider for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a product listing means there’s a glass jar version
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g pack. The net weight given doesn’t tell you what the packaging is made of or how it closes.
Before choosing a jar size, check the packaging or product page for the material, capacity and whether it can be resealed.
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Packing a serving jar straight into your walking rucksack
A glass jar can add weight and may break if knocked. It’s worth thinking about your overall load when walking; NKBV emphasises the importance of a well-adjusted rucksack and good weight distribution.
If you want to take a portion with you, check that the packaging you choose closes securely and fits comfortably in your bag.
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Treating sprinkles as a snack on their own
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are used as a sweet topping or spread. If you want to eat them on the go, you’ll need something to sprinkle them on, too. Wandel.nl gives bread and other easy-to-carry foods as examples for long walks.
Take something suitable to put the sprinkles on if you want to use them while you’re out, and plan your other food and drink separately.
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Relying on old label information
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
So, check the label on the pack you actually buy, especially if particular ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Jumbo lists De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles as a sweet bread topping in a 270 g pack.
- The product name and net quantity give you a clear starting point when comparing packs.
- Check the jar material and lid separately: the stated weight doesn’t confirm that it comes in a glass jar.
A glass jar for serving at the table
This spice jar is an option to consider if you want to decant crushed aniseed sprinkles for serving at the table or on a picnic. Check that the jar and opening are suitable for these sprinkles. For a walk, choose packaging only after checking its size, weight and lid, too.
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BJ High rotating borosilicate glass spice jar
If you want to serve sprinkles from your own jar at the table, this spice jar is one to consider. Check the opening and make sure it’s suitable for crushed aniseed sprinkles before use.
The product name specifies borosilicate glass and a rotating design. If you also want to take the jar with you, check its capacity, dimensions, weight and lid.
Frequently asked questions
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a snack on their own for a long walk?
It’s better to use crushed aniseed sprinkles as a topping for something you’ve brought with you than as a snack on their own. They’re used as a sweet topping; for long walks, Wandel.nl mentions bread and other easy-to-carry foods, as well as taking plenty to drink.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles in a jar I’ve filled myself?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the crushed aniseed sprinkles you’ve bought. If you decant them, check that the jar is suitable for food contact and closes securely.