Who is this choice relevant to?

Buyers for hotel breakfasts and buffets

For regular breakfasts, it’s worth considering how many jars you expect to use and where you’ll store the rest.

Small-scale hosts and large families

If you serve crushed aniseed sprinkles with rusks or breakfast from time to time, you can first check whether one 270 g jar will suit your expected usage.

Caterers serving unpackaged food

If you put out a jar at a buffet, allergen information must remain available to guests, even when the original packaging isn’t displayed alongside the topping.

What should you consider when buying?

Start by estimating how many jars you’re likely to use and how you’d like to serve the sprinkles alongside the coffee. Kantinewinkel.nl lists a box of nine 270 g jars, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo list an individual 270 g jar.

What to consider What should you check? Who should consider this?
Stock Compare your expected usage with nine 270 g jars and check the best-before date when your order arrives. For regular hotel breakfasts, I want to have enough in stock without ordering more often than necessary; around 45% of consumers prioritise stock management.
Small-scale use Check whether one 270 g jar will be enough and whether you’ll serve it with bread or rusks. If I only serve the sprinkles with coffee occasionally, I don’t want to have to manage nine jars straight away; around 33% of consumers say small-scale use matters most.
Allergen information Check the current label and decide how guests will access the information if you serve the product unpackaged. At an open buffet, I want to be able to tell guests which allergens the topping contains; this is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a bulk box contains hotel-room portions

    The box listed by Kantinewinkel.nl contains nine 270 g jars. That gives you more stock, but it doesn’t provide an individual portion for each guest.

    Before ordering, decide whether the jars will be used at a breakfast buffet, in a pantry or in guest rooms. If you’re serving them in rooms, check what portion size you’ll need.

  • Buying crushed aniseed sprinkles as a coffee accompaniment

    Simply setting out a coffee service doesn’t give guests an obvious way to use the sprinkles as a topping.

    Plan to serve them with something suitable, such as bread or rusks, and present them as a separate topping alongside the coffee.

  • Removing the label from a buffet jar

    For the listed De Ruijter packaging, Holland Snack Express mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says guests must be able to obtain information about allergens in unpackaged foods.

    Check the label on the packaging you’re using and make sure guests can still access the relevant allergen information when the product is served unpackaged.

Brands to consider

De Ruijter

For De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list an individual 270 g jar, while Kantinewinkel.nl lists a box of 9 × 270 g.

  • The two pack sizes let you choose between one jar and nine jars for regular use.
  • The box contains jars, not individual portions for guests. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I add crushed aniseed sprinkles directly to coffee?

For this coffee service, it’s better to offer them as a separate topping rather than adding them to the cup. For example, provide rusks or bread if you want to give guests a clear way to enjoy them.

When should I choose nine jars instead of one?

A box of 9 × 270 g is suitable for regular use if you have space to store the jars and expect to use them. If demand is low or uncertain, you can start with one 270 g jar. For a larger order, check the delivery time and the best-before date when it arrives.

What allergen information do I need for a buffet jar?

Check the current packaging and make information about any allergens available to guests. In its listing for De Ruijter crushed aniseed sprinkles, Holland Snack Express mentions wheat and cereals containing gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires consumers to be informed about any allergens in unpackaged foods too.