Who is this choice relevant to?

Aniseed fans enjoying a coffee

You choose crushed aniseed sprinkles for their sweet aniseed flavour on rusk or bread, and also want to take their nutritional value into account.

Shoppers keeping an eye on sugar

Reducing sugar matters more to you than keeping the aniseed flavour. So you’re open to trying chocolate sprinkles as a different type of topping.

Shoppers checking ingredients

Allergen information, possible traces and sweeteners all influence your choice. Check the current packaging label for details.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you want to keep the aniseed flavour. If you’re switching to chocolate sprinkles, compare the sugars per 100 g, then check any ingredients that matter to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Less sugar Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check which product a reduced-sugar claim is compared with. If I want less sugar, I need to be able to see what’s in the sprinkles, even when the front of the pack highlights a reduction. This would be the first consideration for around 46% of consumers.
Keeping the aniseed flavour Check whether you’re choosing crushed aniseed sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles with a different flavour and texture. When I have rusk with my coffee, I want that familiar aniseed flavour, not an unnoticed switch to chocolate. This would be the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Ingredients and sweeteners Check the current label for allergens and possible traces. For Céréal Hagelslag puur minder suikers, also check the listing of maltitols and the usage warning. If certain ingredients or sweeteners matter to me, I want to be able to check the packaging before choosing. This would be the main concern for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘traditional’ means ‘less sugar’

    The familiar aniseed flavour tells you nothing about the sugar content. Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.

    If you’re buying because you want less sugar, compare the nutrition information per 100 g.

  • Confusing ‘less sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’

    Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for both AH Hagelslag puur minder suiker and the milk version. Each claim compares the product with the corresponding regular AH chocolate sprinkles.

    As well as checking the comparison, read the ‘of which sugars’ line on the packaging.

  • Overlooking the change in flavour

    The lower-sugar alternatives discussed here are chocolate sprinkles, not crushed aniseed sprinkles. So a lower listed sugar content won’t preserve the aniseed flavour.

    Before buying, decide whether keeping the flavour or reducing sugar matters more to you.

  • Checking the ingredients only after buying

    Céréal lists maltitols and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. The sprinkles discussed also differ in their allergen information and possible traces.

    Read the current label, especially if a particular allergen or sweetener matters to you.

Relevant brands to consider

De Ruijter

Worth considering if you’re looking for crushed aniseed sprinkles.

  • Jumbo lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
  • Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the nutrition information on the packaging if reducing sugar matters to you.

AH

Worth considering if you want to switch from aniseed sprinkles to chocolate sprinkles with a reduced-sugar claim.

  • According to Albert Heijn, both the dark and milk versions discussed list 43 g of sugars per 100 g and are compared with their corresponding regular AH versions.
  • Chocolate sprinkles have a different flavour from crushed aniseed sprinkles. Also check the packaging for information about milk and lactose.

Céréal

Worth considering if you want to compare the nutrition information for dark chocolate sprinkles with less sugar.

  • Albert Heijn lists 7,7 g of sugars per 100 g for Céréal Hagelslag puur minder suikers.
  • The product information lists maltitols and soya, notes that milk may be present, and warns of a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crushed aniseed sprinkles a lower-sugar option?

Don’t assume so for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes: Holland Snack Express lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the current packaging before comparing its nutritional value with an alternative.

Does 30% less sugar mean AH chocolate sprinkles are sugar-free?

No. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of sugars per 100 g for the reduced-sugar chocolate sprinkles discussed, both dark and milk. Each comparison is with the corresponding regular AH version.

What changes if I replace crushed aniseed sprinkles with chocolate sprinkles?

You’re swapping aniseed sprinkles for a chocolate product with a different flavour and texture. Also compare the sugars per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information for the version you’re considering.

What should I check on Céréal Hagelslag puur minder suikers?

As well as the nutritional value, check the ingredients and warnings: the product information lists maltitols and notes a possible laxative effect if consumed in excess. Soya is listed and milk may be present. Check the current label if this matters to you.