Who are mini portions useful for?

Someone setting up a self-serve spread

If you want to offer guests small amounts of topping, you can portion out the sprinkles in advance or add them to each bite individually. That way, you control how much is on the table at any one time.

Baker making mini cupcakes

Crushed aniseed sprinkles can be used in small bakes. An Allerhande recipe uses them in both the batter and the buttercream for mini cupcakes.

Someone checking the ingredients

If you’re serving bites to guests who avoid wheat or gluten, read the label on the pack you’ve bought and set aside a suitable alternative.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you’ll serve the sprinkles as a topping or use them in a bake. You can portion them out for individual bites, while a recipe will specify its own quantity. Then check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portioning Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 270 g pack. Albert Heijn gives 6 g as a serving size; use this as a guide for your calculations, not as a set amount per guest. If I’m putting out just a few small bites, I want to decide how much topping goes on each one and how much stays in the pack. Around 45% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Using them in bakes Check whether you’re just using the sprinkles as a decoration or adding them to a recipe too. Allerhande’s mini cupcake recipe uses 230 g for 24 portions. If I’m making mini cupcakes, I want to know in advance how much crushed aniseed sprinkle the whole recipe needs. For around 33% of consumers, using them in small bakes is the main consideration.
Ingredients and sugars Check the current label for wheat and other ingredients. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving if the amount of sugar matters to your guests. If guests avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s on their bites. For around 22% of consumers, checking the ingredients comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a mini portion for a mini pack

    The De Ruijter pack listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contains 270 g. So, to make up a small bowl, you’ll need to portion some out of the pack yourself.

    Choose how much to buy based on the number of bites or the recipe, and think in advance about what you’ll do with any leftovers.

  • Serving crushed aniseed sprinkles without checking the ingredients

    Jumbo lists wheat starch among the ingredients. If your guests avoid wheat or gluten, base your choice on the pack you’ll actually be serving.

    Read the current label, make it clear which bites contain the sprinkles, and set aside a suitable alternative.

  • Focusing only on the decoration

    The amount of topping can matter even on a small bite. The nutritional information per 100 g and per serving can help you work out how much sugar you’re serving.

    If you want to control portions, sprinkle them onto each bite or use a measured amount instead of putting out an open bowl.

  • Skipping the storage instructions

    Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says that crushed aniseed sprinkles should be stored in a dry place.

    Seal the pack after use and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you’ve bought.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. You can portion it out yourself for small bites.

  • Albert Heijn suggests using it on foods such as crisp rusks, yoghurt and cupcakes.
  • The pack doesn’t contain individually wrapped mini portions, so you’ll need to portion it out yourself for small bowls or bites.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a mini pack for small party bites?

No, you can portion out the crushed aniseed sprinkles yourself. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. Sprinkle them straight onto the bites or serve them in small bowls.

How much is a serving of crushed aniseed sprinkles?

Albert Heijn lists 6 g as a serving of De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, with 45 servings per 270 g pack. Use this as a guide for the topping; the amount you need for your bites or recipe may be different.

Are these crushed aniseed sprinkles suitable for guests who avoid wheat or gluten?

Don’t assume they are: Jumbo lists wheat starch in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. Check the label on the pack you’ve bought, and serve guests who avoid wheat or gluten a separate, suitable alternative.