Caterers serving small sweet bites with a topping
For organisers who want to serve crispbread, yoghurt or small sweet bites with a measured topping, without planning crushed anise sprinkles as a dessert in their own right.
Who are crushed anise sprinkles suitable for?
Buyers looking to combine their shopping
For planners who want to buy the pack alongside other catering supplies and coordinate the quantity needed with collection or delivery options.
Caterers serving food unpackaged
For suppliers who put the sprinkles in a buffet bowl or use them in a prepared bite, and need to make sure guests can check the allergen information.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide how many small portions you want to serve. Then consider how the pack fits into your shopping trip and how you’ll share information about the flavour and allergens with guests.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most relevant for |
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| Portions and quantity | Check the 270 g pack size, and use the stated 6 g per portion as a guide only if you’re serving a similarly small topping. | I want enough topping for all the planned bites, without mistaking a small portion for a full dessert serving. Portion planning is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| How to buy | Compare the same product type and pack size, and see which collection or delivery option fits with your other shopping. | If I want to sort everything in one shopping trip, the most convenient way to buy is what determines my choice. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour and allergens | Check whether anise goes with the bites, and check the allergens in both the sprinkles and the prepared dish. | For a buffet, I want guests to know what the bites contain and to make sure the distinctive flavour suits the selection. Around 17% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common miscalculations
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Counting a topping as a full snack portion
De Ruijter lists 45 portions of 6 g on a 270 g pack. That figure applies only to servings this small, and doesn’t tell you how many complete bites you can make.
Before buying, decide how much of the sprinkles you’ll use for each bite and how many bites you want to serve.
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Assuming another product is a like-for-like alternative
Whole muisjes, general cake decorations and crushed anise sprinkles aren’t automatically interchangeable in a recipe or presentation.
Only compare an own-brand or frozen product after checking its type, pack size, ingredients and intended use.
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Removing the allergen information when unpacking the product
The product information for this De Ruijter variant lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that consumers must be given allergen information for unpackaged products in another way.
Include the allergens in all the ingredients of the finished bite in the information available for guests to check.
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Assuming everyone will enjoy the anise flavour
Crushed anise sprinkles have a distinctive anise flavour. For a varied conference menu, they’re a different choice from a topping without anise.
Decide in advance which bites you’ll use the sprinkles for, and consider offering a bite without this topping too.
Brands and retailers at a glance
De Ruijter is the product brand here; Albert Heijn and Jumbo are retailers selling the same pack mentioned in this article, not separate brands of crushed anise sprinkles.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is the 270 g variant covered by the product and portion information in this article.
- The product information says it can be used as a bread topping or garnish, and that the pack should be stored in a dry place.
- The stated 45 portions are based on 6 g per portion; a different recipe may call for a different amount.
Albert Heijn
A retailer selling De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes 270 g, with product information including ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- The product information helps you plan portions and share allergen details for catering.
- Check the pack when it arrives, as product information can change.
Jumbo
A retailer selling the same 270 g pack of De Ruijter.
- The product information gives the pack size and says to store it in a dry place.
- Check whether this retailer suits your catering shopping plans at the time you want to buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can I serve with one pack of crushed anise sprinkles?
One 270 g pack of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists 45 portions of 6 g. Use this figure as a guide only if you’re serving around 6 g per guest; for cupcakes or other bites, the amount you need will depend on your recipe.
What allergen information should I provide at an unpackaged buffet?
Guests must be able to access allergen information for unpackaged bites. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information for unpackaged products must be provided in a way other than on the packaging. The product information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the other ingredients in the bite too.
How should I store crushed anise sprinkles until the event?
Store De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a dry place, as stated in the product information, and check the best-before date on the top of the pack. Time when you add the topping to suit the preparation and presentation of your bites.
What does the nutritional information say about sugar content?
The published nutritional information for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes lists 79 g of sugars per 100 g. Read this alongside the amount you actually use for each bite; the value per 100 g doesn’t automatically describe a serving.