Biscuit bakers who want sprinkles to stick
If you’re going to move or pack the biscuits, you don’t want the sprinkles sitting loose on a dry surface. Jumbo uses chocolate as a sticky layer in its recipe: chocolate first, then the sprinkles.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Bakers with a colour theme
Pink and white, blue and white, and party sprinkles give you different colour options. The colour won’t tell you whether the sprinkles are easier to dispense or will fit through a squeeze bottle’s nozzle.
Bakers who need to consider wheat when buying
Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in its pink and white De Ruijter sprinkles; Jumbo does the same for its party variety. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variety you want to use.
What should you look for?
First, decide how you want the sprinkles to stay on the biscuit and how you want to apply them. Then choose the shape and colour, and check the label on your chosen variety before use.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sticking | Use a still-sticky layer; Jumbo’s biscuit recipe uses melted chocolate before adding the sprinkles. | If I move the biscuits later, I want the sprinkles to stay on the chocolate layer. Sticking is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Dispensing | If you’re using a squeeze bottle, check that it’s designed for dry sprinkles and that the nozzle is suitable for the sprinkles you’ve chosen. Don’t assume it will work based on the bottle’s contents. | When decorating several biscuits, I want to apply the sprinkles precisely without scattering them across the worktop. Ease of dispensing is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Shape and colour | Choose between whole and crushed sprinkles, and check the colour of the specific variety. | For a celebration, I want the sprinkles to match the decoration. Appearance comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. | If I need to avoid wheat, I want to know what the variety I’ve chosen contains before I start baking. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
Common decorating mistakes
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Sprinkling them onto a dry biscuit
On a dry surface, the sprinkles may come loose when you move or eat the biscuit. That’s why Jumbo’s biscuit recipe adds the chocolate first.
Work in small batches: add the chocolate, sprinkle them on while it’s still sticky, then leave the biscuit to dry.
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Choosing a colour without reading the label
If you need to avoid wheat, the ingredients list matters more than the colour. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat starch in De Ruijter’s pink and white sprinkles and party sprinkles respectively.
Before use, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of your chosen variety.
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Relying on online product information alone
Ingredients and other product information can change, so the packaging you receive is the best way to check the product you’ve bought.
When it arrives, check the best-before date and storage instructions before getting the sprinkles ready for baking.
A brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers whole aniseed sprinkles in several colours, as well as crushed sprinkles. The product form and colour are separate choices when decorating biscuits.
- For specific varieties, Albert Heijn and Jumbo provide ingredient lists and packaging information that you can use to compare products.
- The shape or colour of the sprinkles doesn’t confirm that they’ll fit through a squeeze bottle’s nozzle.
Aniseed sprinkles for decorating biscuits at Joybuy
These whole sprinkles offer a choice of blue and white or pink for decorating. If you’re using them on biscuits, you’ll need a still-sticky layer to help them adhere. The colour doesn’t indicate whether they’re suitable for a squeeze bottle.
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De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A colour option for biscuits with a blue and white theme; add the sprinkles while the chocolate layer is still sticky.
Pack size: 330 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the latest label. If you want to use a squeeze bottle, check separately that it’s suitable for these dry sprinkles.
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De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g
A colour option for biscuits with a pink theme; add the sprinkles while the chocolate layer is still sticky.
Pack size: 330 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the latest label. If you want to use a squeeze bottle, check separately that it’s suitable for these dry sprinkles.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make aniseed sprinkles stick to a biscuit?
Add them to a still-sticky layer. In a Jumbo recipe, sponge fingers are dipped in melted chocolate first, then in sprinkles; the biscuits are then left to dry.
Can I assume aniseed sprinkles are gluten-free?
No, not without checking the label of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists wheat starch in De Ruijter’s pink and white sprinkles, and Jumbo does the same for its party variety. Before use, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
What should I check on the packaging?
Check the ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date, storage instructions and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen. Your Europe describes this information under EU rules for pre-packed food; Ondernemersplein explains Dutch labelling rules.