Fans of anise sprinkles
If you want to use crushed anise sprinkles on bread, crispbread or in yoghurt, you’re looking for something different from chocolate. Jumbo describes these uses for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes.
Who is each option suited to?
Travellers looking for a cocoa flavour
If by ‘dark’ you mean dark chocolate, it’s worth looking at chocolate sprinkles and checking the stated cocoa content. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as sugared aniseed and states that De Ruijter Specials extra dark contains at least 45% cocoa solids.
Shoppers checking ingredients
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the current packaging for the specific product before setting off. Pay particular attention to the ingredients list and the allergens shown there.
What should you look for when choosing?
Crushed anise sprinkles
Choose these if: you want a sweet anise flavour as a topping for bread, crispbread or yoghurt.
Bear in mind: loose sprinkles can spill while you’re travelling; they’re not an alternative if you’re after a dark chocolate flavour.
Dark chocolate sprinkles
Choose these if: cocoa is the flavour you’re after and you want to compare the content stated on the packaging.
Bear in mind: the storage advice and the need to protect them from heat during your journey.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Read the product description and ingredients. Compare stated cocoa content only between chocolate products. | I want to taste cocoa rather than anise during the journey. This preference is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Taking it with you | Check whether you can seal the sprinkles or portion them out in advance, and read the storage advice. | When stopping briefly, I want something I can grab without loose sprinkles ending up in the car. Around 27% of consumers prioritise taking it with them neatly. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and the allergens shown on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I need to know what’s in this particular pack. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Sweetness and portion size | Compare the sugars per 100 g and also consider how much you want to take with you. | I want to pack a small amount of sprinkles and compare how sweet different products are. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘dark’ in your search refers to a type of crushed anise sprinkles
Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugared aniseed. If you’re expecting dark chocolate, you’ll end up with the wrong type of product.
Check that the description actually says chocolate sprinkles. If you’re looking for a cocoa flavour, read the ingredients and any stated cocoa content.
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Relying on the online product title alone
A title doesn’t always tell you which ingredients or allergens matter for your choice.
Read the label on the pack you receive, especially if you’re choosing based on a specific ingredient or cocoa content.
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Taking loose sprinkles in the car
Loose sprinkles can spill. Chocolate also needs to be stored carefully while you’re travelling.
Take only the amount you need in a sealed container, and follow the storage advice on the packaging for chocolate.
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Confusing a small portion with a low sugar content
Nutrition information per portion and per 100 g answers different questions: the first relates to the stated serving size, while the second helps you compare products.
The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing labels per 100 g. Then decide how much you want to pack for the journey.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter is relevant here because Albert Heijn describes both Gestampte Muisjes and Specials extra dark. These are different types of sprinkles, not a dark version of the same product.
- The Gestampte Muisjes reviewed here are crushed, sugared aniseed; Jumbo suggests using them on bread, crispbread and in yoghurt.
- If you want a cocoa flavour, you’ll need to assess a chocolate product separately. Albert Heijn states that Specials extra dark contains at least 45% cocoa solids; check the current packaging when you buy.
Chocolate sprinkles for the road
These Joybuy products are chocolate sprinkles to compare if you’d rather have cocoa than anise while travelling. As well as checking the type of product, read the label and consider how you’ll take the amount you choose with you.
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De Ruijter Intense Pure Chocolate Sprinkles, 200 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles rather than anise sprinkles.
Check the cocoa content, allergens and storage advice on the packaging. A sealed container can be useful if you’re only taking some of the pack with you.
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g'woon Pure Chocolate Sprinkles, 400 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles to compare if you’d like to take chocolate sprinkles with you on your journey.
The pack contains 400 g. Check the cocoa content and ingredients on the label if they’re important to your choice; also consider how you’ll carry a smaller amount.
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De Ruijter Hail Chocolate Pure, 390 g
Dark chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking for a chocolate topping rather than crushed anise sprinkles.
If you’re choosing based on a particular cocoa content, check the percentage on the current packaging. Also check the allergens and storage advice.
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De Ruijter Chocolate Chunks, 390 g
Chocolate sprinkles to consider if you’d rather take chocolate than anise with you on your journey.
The pack contains 390 g. If you’re specifically looking for dark chocolate, check the ingredients and cocoa content; don’t assume this from the product type alone.
Frequently asked questions
Are crushed anise sprinkles a dark chocolate snack?
No. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed, sugared aniseed. If you’re looking for cocoa, choose a chocolate product and check the ingredients and any stated cocoa content.
Where can I check allergens before setting off?
Read the ingredients list on the current packaging for the specific sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods; don’t rely on the product name alone when choosing.
How should I take chocolate sprinkles with me on a car journey?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and, if needed, take a smaller amount in a sealed container. For dark chocolate, the Voedingscentrum also recommends checking the use-by date and storage instructions on the packaging.