PLUS describes De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles as aniseed seeds with a sugar coating. Choose them if you’re looking for an aniseed topping for weekend breakfast, not a box of chocolates to hand out. If you want chocolate to spread on bread, compare chocolate flakes or chocolate sprinkles. If you’re looking for a gift box, choose a box of chocolates and check the ingredients and allergens for each option.
You want sugared aniseed seeds to put on bread or crispbread, or crushed aniseed sprinkles to add to yoghurt. PLUS suggests these uses for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. Chocolate or chocolates won’t satisfy the same craving.
You’re looking for different toppings to suit people with varied tastes. Check the types and number of portions in the pack; Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes chocolate sprinkles.
You want to know before serving whether the exact product is suitable for everyone eating it. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen, even when buying a mix.
First decide whether you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles, chocolate to spread on bread or chocolates. Then compare the pack size and check the ingredients of the product you’re actually planning to serve.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Check whether the description says aniseed sprinkles, chocolate flakes, chocolate sprinkles or chocolates. | I want aniseed sprinkles for my crispbread, not a chocolate gift by mistake. Around 45% of consumers put choosing the right product type first. |
| Variety and sharing | Compare the types of topping, pack size and number of portions shown on the packaging. | If several people want different things on their bread, I’m looking for a pack to suit their preferences. Variety and sharing matter most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the exact pack. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check whether the chosen product is suitable before serving it. This is the main priority for around 22% of consumers. |
You could end up buying an aniseed topping when you were expecting chocolates or a chocolate assortment. PLUS describes De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles as aniseed seeds with a sugar coating.
Check the product type before choosing: aniseed sprinkles are intended as a topping, while chocolates are individual pieces.
The ingredients in aniseed sprinkles, chocolate toppings and mixed packs may differ. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
Read the label on the exact variety you’re buying. If you’re choosing a mix, check the information for each item in it too.
Individual portions and larger packs suit different ways of sharing. Albert Heijn lists eight portions for De Ruijter Kleintjes chocolate sprinkles; PLUS lists a 330 g pack for De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles.
Check the pack size and number of portions, then choose the format that suits what you want to serve at the table.
De Ruijter offers aniseed sprinkles, crushed aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles for breakfast.
These products are breakfast toppings: one variety of aniseed sprinkles and two types of chocolate flakes. Choose according to the flavour and use you’re looking for; none of these products is a box of chocolates.
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A good choice if you’re looking for aniseed sprinkles for bread or crispbread rather than chocolate or chocolates. Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
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Milk chocolate flakes for anyone looking for a chocolate topping for bread, rather than chocolates to hand out. If ingredients or allergens are a concern, read the label for this variety.
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Flakes for anyone looking for a chocolate topping for bread or yoghurt rather than aniseed sprinkles or chocolates. Check the packaging before serving this product to anyone who needs to avoid certain ingredients.
No. PLUS describes De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles as aniseed seeds with a sugar coating. They’re a breakfast topping, not a box of individual chocolate pieces.
Aniseed sprinkles go well on bread and crispbread; PLUS also suggests yoghurt for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the packaging for product information about the variety you’ve chosen.
Read the label on the exact pack you’re planning to buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. If you’re choosing a mix, check the individual items too.
Jumbo says to store De Ruijter Aniseed Sprinkles in a dry place. For other varieties, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
