Fans of aniseed on bread or rusks
If you’re after the fine sprinkles and sweet aniseed flavour of classic crushed aniseed sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles aren’t the right choice. WorldwideHolland’s ingredient listing mentions aniseed.
Which option is right for you?
Breakfast lovers looking for dark chocolate
If you mean cocoa when you say ‘dark’, compare dark chocolate sprinkles rather than treating them as a variety of crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check the cocoa content if it will influence your choice.
Shoppers for whom allergens are a deciding factor
Check aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles separately. WorldwideHolland’s listing names wheat and milk in classic crushed aniseed sprinkles; always check the current packaging of the product you buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether aniseed or cocoa is the flavour you’re after. Then compare the specific variety and the information on the packaging.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles
Choose these if: you prefer the classic, fine aniseed sprinkles on bread or rusks.
Bear in mind: WorldwideHolland’s ingredient listing doesn’t mention cocoa, so these aren’t the proven option for dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate sprinkles
Choose these if: you prefer chocolate sprinkles, perhaps with a clearly stated cocoa content.
Bear in mind: chocolate sprinkles don’t have the aniseed flavour or the same form as crushed aniseed sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Aniseed flavour | Check the ingredients list for crushed aniseed sprinkles; WorldwideHolland lists aniseed in the classic variety. | If I’m looking for the familiar aniseed sprinkles for my sandwich, choosing a chocolate variety would make my breakfast different from what I had in mind. Around 42% of consumers prioritise that aniseed flavour. |
| Dark chocolate flavour | Compare the product type and check the stated cocoa content if it matters to you. Joybuy lists at least 52% cocoa solids for De Ruijter Intens Puur chocolate sprinkles. | If you’re mainly looking for chocolate when you say ‘dark’, you won’t want to accidentally choose aniseed sprinkles. Around 42% of consumers prioritise that cocoa preference. |
| Allergens | Read the current packaging for the exact variety, even when switching from aniseed sprinkles to chocolate sprinkles. | If you’re avoiding an allergen, the ingredient information matters more than your preferred flavour. This is the top priority for around 16% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ is a flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles
The classic crushed aniseed sprinkles in WorldwideHolland’s ingredient listing contain aniseed; the dark chocolate sprinkles listed by Joybuy are a different type of product. Choosing based on the word ‘dark’ alone could lead you to the wrong product.
Look for crushed aniseed sprinkles if you want aniseed, or dark chocolate sprinkles if you’re after cocoa. Check the stated cocoa content if you’re choosing on that basis.
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Assuming different sprinkles contain the same allergens
The ingredients in crushed aniseed sprinkles and chocolate sprinkles aren’t interchangeable. For example, WorldwideHolland lists wheat and milk in its classic crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Read the packaging again every time you choose a new variety. Albert Heijn points out that ingredient and allergen information can change.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Of the products discussed here, De Ruijter offers both classic crushed aniseed sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles. They’re separate options for aniseed and cocoa.
- WorldwideHolland’s listing mentions aniseed in the crushed aniseed sprinkles; Joybuy’s listing states that Intens Puur chocolate sprinkles contain at least 52% cocoa solids.
- That cocoa content applies to the chocolate sprinkles mentioned, not to the crushed aniseed sprinkles or automatically to other varieties from the brand.
Chocolate sprinkles for the cocoa option
These Joybuy products suit anyone choosing chocolate sprinkles over classic aniseed sprinkles. Compare the exact variety and packaging if the product’s form, cocoa content or allergens matter to you.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles – 200 g
For anyone looking for chocolate sprinkles with a clearly stated cocoa content instead of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
Joybuy’s listing for this variety states that it contains at least 52% cocoa solids. Check the current product information and packaging before buying.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks – 390 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for chocolate sprinkles for a sweet breakfast.
The product title says chunks, while the accompanying description refers to sprinkles. Check the product’s form before buying if the texture matters to you.
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g'woon Pure Chocolate Sprinkles – 400 g
For anyone comparing dark chocolate sprinkles with aniseed sprinkles for breakfast.
This variety comes in a 400 g pack. Check the label if a particular cocoa content or allergen information will influence your choice.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure – 390 g
For anyone considering dark chocolate sprinkles as an alternative to the aniseed flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
The pack contains 390 g. Check the current packaging if you’re choosing based on a specific cocoa content or allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Are crushed aniseed sprinkles the same as dark chocolate sprinkles?
No. WorldwideHolland’s ingredient listing for classic De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes mentions aniseed but no cocoa. Joybuy’s listing for De Ruijter Intens Puur is for a separate chocolate sprinkle product and states that it contains at least 52% cocoa solids.
What do you use crushed aniseed sprinkles on for breakfast?
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you want sweet aniseed sprinkles on bread or rusks. If you’d rather have chocolate sprinkles, choose a suitable variety; you’ll also need to check different ingredients.
Should I check the allergens on the packaging when ordering online?
Yes, check the packaging for the exact variety. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels.
How should I store crushed aniseed sprinkles?
Store them in a dry place, as stated in the Foodstore Andaluz product listing. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you buy.