If you want to measure out portions in advance
You want to divide sprinkles between several snacks without mistaking the portion information on the label for individually packaged portions.
Who is this relevant to?
If you want to add a festive finishing touch to snacks
You can choose the shape and colour of the topping for treats such as crispbread, yoghurt or cakes.
If you check the label for your guests
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the current packaging before serving.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a fine sprinkling or visible whole sprinkles. Then work out how much to measure out for each snack and check the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions you can measure out | Compare the reference portion with the net weight. For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists nutritional values per 6 g for a 270 g pack. | If I’m making several snacks, I want to be able to measure out a small amount for each topping. For around 45% of consumers, portioning is the top priority. |
| Shape and colour | Check whether the sprinkles are whole or crushed, and which colour option you’re choosing. For De Ruijter Feest Muisjes, Jumbo lists nutritional values per 15 g for a 330 g pack. | When I want to add a colourful finish to snacks, the visible shape of whole sprinkles matters more to me than a fine sprinkling. This appearance is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if you’re sharing the snacks. | If I’m serving sprinkles to guests, I want to check in advance whether the ingredients are suitable for them. This label check is the main consideration for an estimated 22% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a reference portion for a single-serve mini pack
Jumbo lists nutritional values per 6 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, while the pack contains 270 g. The portion information doesn’t mean the contents have already been divided into portions.
Check the net weight and measure out the amount yourself with a dedicated spoon or small bowls if you want to control how much goes on each snack.
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Choosing by colour alone when sharing snacks
The De Ruijter crushed, blue-and-white and festive varieties covered here list wheat and cereals containing gluten in Jumbo’s product information.
Check the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually serving, and make it available to your guests.
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Treating a saved product page as the definitive label
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change. A page you viewed earlier may not match the packaging in your hand.
Check the current label again before deciding which sprinkles to buy or serve.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several De Ruijter varieties, including crushed, blue-and-white and festive sprinkles. Compare the shape and pack size of each variety, not just the brand name.
- For Gestampte Muisjes, Jumbo lists a 270 g pack with nutritional values per 6 g; for Feest Muisjes, it lists a 330 g pack with nutritional values per 15 g.
- A reference portion doesn’t mean the pack contains individually packaged portions. The varieties covered here list wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the current label.
Whole aniseed sprinkles on Joybuy
These whole, colourful sprinkles are a good fit for snacks where you want a visible topping. Measure out a small amount for each snack yourself, and don’t choose by colour alone if you also need to check the ingredients or allergens.
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De Ruijter blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For a visible topping when you want to measure out the amount for each snack yourself.
Net weight: 330 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For anyone who wants a pink topping and likes to divide small amounts between snacks.
Net weight: 330 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 6 g portion on the label mean I’m buying mini sprinkles in individual portions?
No, this tells you the amount used to show the nutritional values, not how the contents are divided up in the pack. Jumbo lists a net weight of 270 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the packaging if you’re looking for individual portions.
Which sprinkles should I choose if I want to scatter small amounts?
Crushed sprinkles are an option if you want to measure out a fine topping; choose whole sprinkles if their visible shape matters more for your snack. The reference portions shown by Jumbo—6 g for crushed sprinkles and 15 g for the whole varieties discussed here—aren’t recommended amounts for your snack.
What should I look out for when it comes to allergens?
Check the current label before buying and serving. The crushed, blue-and-white and festive De Ruijter varieties described by Jumbo list wheat and cereals containing gluten; Albert Heijn says product information can change.
How should I store aniseed sprinkles after snack night?
Store them in a dry place and follow the instructions on the packaging. Jumbo’s product information for the varieties discussed here says to store them in a dry place.