Who is this relevant to?

If you want to serve small portions with coffee

If you’re setting out aniseed sprinkles for one or a few guests, the key thing is whether they come in individual portions, rather than just in a box that you have to portion yourself.

If you want to decorate a cake with aniseed sprinkles

For cakes, cupcakes and other bakes, the variety you choose and the look of the topping both matter. PLUS lists these bakes as ways to use different De Ruijter varieties.

If you’re choosing aniseed sprinkles for a special occasion

For a new baby or a celebration, colour might guide your choice. Also consider whether you want a box to share with several guests or would prefer to serve individual portions.

What should you look for when choosing?

If individual portions matter, first check the product type and packaging. Then choose aniseed sprinkles to suit your cake or the occasion.

What to consider What to check before buying Who this matters most to
Individual portions Does the packaging explicitly say that it contains individual portions of aniseed sprinkles? A small pack of a different kind of sprinkle-on topping isn’t the same product. When I’m serving coffee to one or a few guests, I don’t want to keep sprinkling from a large box. For around 42% of consumers, portion control is the main priority.
Decorating a cake Check the suggested uses and choose the type and colour you want for your bake. When I decorate a cake or cupcakes, I want the sprinkles to suit the presentation. For around 33% of consumers, decorating is the main reason for choosing them.
Colour for the occasion Choose a colour to suit the occasion, and check the pack contents separately. For a new baby or a celebration, the main thing I want is the right colour on the table. For around 25% of consumers, colour is the priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking crushed aniseed sprinkles for mini portions

    Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a variety of aniseed sprinkles; the pack described by PLUS contains 270 g. Albert Heijn’s De Ruijter Kleintjes does contain individual portions, but it’s made up of chocolate sprinkles and flakes, not aniseed sprinkles.

    If you want to serve them individually, check the packaging for both the product type (aniseed sprinkles) and an explicit number of individual portions.

  • Choosing based on colour alone

    The crushed, festive and blue-and-white varieties we looked at list wheat or gluten. The colour you want won’t tell you which allergens are in the specific pack.

    Before buying, read the allergen information on the label of the variety you’ve chosen, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.

  • Forgetting to count decoration as a portion

    According to the Voedingscentrum, 15 g of aniseed sprinkles contains 60 kcal and 11.9 g of sugars. So the amount you sprinkle on your cake also affects how much you serve.

    If you like, measure out the amount you want to use on the cake or serve to each guest first, rather than sprinkling straight from the box.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

PLUS describes crushed aniseed sprinkles in a 270 g box, and festive and blue-and-white aniseed sprinkles in 330 g boxes. Suggested uses include decorating bakes.

  • The varieties offer a choice between crushed aniseed sprinkles and colours for a festive or themed occasion.
  • The box contents don’t confirm that it contains individual portions. Also check the allergen information on the label of your chosen variety.

Aniseed sprinkles for cakes and special occasions

These Joybuy varieties are blue-and-white and pink aniseed sprinkles in 330 g packs, for anyone who wants to portion them out for a cake or special occasion. Check the packaging separately if you need individual portions.

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

For blue-and-white decoration on a cake or for a themed occasion. The pack contains 330 g; check whether it includes individual portions if you want to serve them to each guest separately.

The product information for this variety lists wheat and gluten. Check the label on the pack you buy.

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De Ruijter Pink Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

De Ruijter Pink Aniseed Sprinkles 330 g

For anyone who wants to use pink aniseed sprinkles on a cake or for a special occasion. The pack contains 330 g; check whether it includes individual portions if you want to serve them separately.

Check the label on your chosen pack for allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these varieties of aniseed sprinkles gluten-free?

No. The crushed, festive and blue-and-white varieties described list wheat or gluten. Always check the allergen information on the label of the exact variety and pack you’re buying.

How should you store aniseed sprinkles for cake decorating?

Store aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening. The product information for the blue-and-white variety also advises keeping it away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

How much sugar is in a portion of aniseed sprinkles?

According to the Voedingscentrum, 15 g of aniseed sprinkles contains 11.9 g of sugars and 60 kcal. Check the pack for the nutritional information for your chosen variety.