Who is this choice for?

If presentation is your priority

You want to display the sprinkles in a clear jar and add a pink and white accent. Jumbo lists a 330 g pack of De Ruijter pink and white aniseed sprinkles; you can decide how much to put on the table.

If you’re looking for a fine topping

You want to sprinkle them over something such as crispbread, bread or yoghurt, and prefer a finer texture to whole seeds on show. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the crushed De Ruijter variety as sugared aniseed in a 270 g pack.

If you want to store any leftovers

You don’t expect to use the whole pack at once, so you’re looking for a way to keep the sprinkles dry and sealed after serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sealing an opened pack tightly and storing it in a dry place.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide whether you want the jar to show off a pink and white accent on the table or to hold a fine topping. Then choose a suitable quantity and a jar that seals well.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pink and white presentation Check the colour variety on the pack and, for direct contact, choose a jar suitable for food use. If the sprinkles will be visible through the glass, I want their colour to suit my Valentine’s table. For around 40% of consumers, this presentation would be the main consideration.
Fine topping Look for the word ‘crushed’ and compare the pack size with the amount you want to use. For crispbread, yoghurt or cake, I want to be able to sprinkle them on without making the appearance of whole sprinkles the main focus. A fine topping would be the priority for around 30% of consumers.
Storing leftovers Choose a tightly fitting lid and keep the storage instructions on the product packaging to hand. If there are sprinkles left over, I want to be able to put them away dry and sealed after serving them at the table. For around 30% of consumers, storage would be the main priority.

What should you avoid?

  • Filling a decorative jar that isn’t marked as suitable for food use

    A decorative glass jar isn’t necessarily intended to hold food directly. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, items intended for food contact in the Netherlands must comply with the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.

    Before filling the jar, check whether the manufacturer considers it suitable for contact with food. If that isn’t clear, keep the sprinkles in their food packaging and use the jar as decoration around it.

  • Choosing by colour alone and skipping the label

    The pink and white De Ruijter sprinkles listed by Jumbo and the crushed variety listed by Albert Heijn contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals. The colour of the sprinkles tells you nothing about this.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving, especially if any of your guests need to avoid wheat or gluten.

  • Using an open jar to store your sprinkles

    A jar without a suitable lid doesn’t meet the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice to store opened aniseed sprinkles in a dry place and tightly sealed.

    Put only the amount you want to serve on the table. Keep the rest in the tightly sealed original packaging or in a suitable jar with a well-fitting lid.

  • Losing track of portion sizes

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 11.9 g of sugars per 15 g portion of aniseed sprinkles. If you can scoop freely from a large jar, it’s not immediately clear how much you’re using per portion.

    Use a small spoon if you want to measure out portions, and check the nutritional information on your chosen pack.

Brands and retailers to consider

De Ruijter

The De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles reviewed include whole pink and white and crushed varieties, suitable for things such as bread and crispbread.

  • Jumbo lists 330 g for the pink and white variety; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 270 g for the crushed variety.
  • The labels reviewed list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the pack of your chosen variety when buying.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several De Ruijter varieties online, including pink and white and crushed aniseed sprinkles.

  • The product pages include details such as pack size and ingredients, making it easy to compare varieties.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredient, nutritional and allergy information may change, so always check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles online, including pink and white and crushed varieties.

  • The product pages reviewed list 330 g and 270 g respectively, along with ingredients and allergens.
  • Check the current packaging and availability of the variety you want to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put aniseed sprinkles directly into a decorative glass jar?

Only do so if the jar is intended for contact with food. In the Netherlands, such items are subject to the requirements of the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles, as set out by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. If you can’t confirm that the jar you’ve chosen is suitable, leave the sprinkles in their food packaging and use the jar as an outer decoration only.

Which allergens are listed on the packs reviewed?

The whole pink and white and crushed De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles reviewed list wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the label on the pack you’re actually using before serving, as product information can change.

How should I store any aniseed sprinkles left over after my Valentine’s meal?

Store any leftover sprinkles in a dry place and keep them tightly sealed. For opened aniseed sprinkles, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for up to one year. Also follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the product packaging.