Who is this for?

Parents putting together their own treats

You want to divide the sprinkles between several bags, cupcakes or rusks, and have time to make up the portions yourself.

Organisers checking allergens

You’re preparing treats for a class, childcare group or party and want to check before handing them out whether wheat or gluten could be a problem for anyone receiving them.

Choosing a colour scheme

You’re comparing the crushed variety with Celebration Sprinkles or blue-and-white sprinkles because you want the treats to match your theme.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you can make up the portions yourself. Then compare the product varieties and check the allergens on the pack you buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portioning it yourself Check the pack size and see whether individually wrapped portions are explicitly mentioned. For its 270 g pack of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles, Albert Heijn lists 45 portions of 6 g; that doesn’t mean there are 45 individually wrapped sachets. If I’m filling bags for a group, I want to divide the contents myself and allow time to do so; around 40% of consumers prioritise portioning it themselves.
Allergens Read the current label. According to the product pages from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles contain wheat and gluten-containing cereals. When preparing treats for several children, I want to know in advance whether wheat or gluten could be a problem for anyone; around 30% of consumers prioritise checking allergens.
Texture and colour Compare the 270 g pack of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles with the 330 g packs of Celebration Sprinkles and blue-and-white sprinkles listed by Jumbo. They are different varieties and pack sizes. If the treats need to match a party theme, I want to choose between the crushed texture and a coloured variety; around 30% of consumers prioritise presentation.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a listed portion means an individual sachet

    The 45 portions of 6 g listed by Albert Heijn for its pack of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles describe the portion size. They don’t mean you get 45 ready-to-hand-out sachets.

    Before buying, check whether individual packs are explicitly mentioned. If they aren’t, decide how many portions you want to make and get suitable packaging materials.

    Dividing the contents yourself takes time to prepare and requires your own bags, cups or other portioning materials.

  • Choosing a colour without reading the label

    Jumbo’s product pages list wheat and gluten-containing cereals for Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles, Celebration Sprinkles and blue-and-white sprinkles. Choosing a different colour won’t provide an alternative for anyone who needs to avoid these allergens.

    Ask in advance which dietary restrictions are relevant and check the label on the pack you buy. Provide a suitable alternative if someone receiving the treats needs one.

  • Choosing a larger pack without working out how many treats you need

    Jumbo lists Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles in a 270 g pack and the coloured varieties compared here in 330 g packs. A larger pack doesn’t automatically make a variety more suitable for the number of portions you want to prepare.

    Work out how many treats you’re making and how much of the product you want to use for each one before comparing pack sizes.

Relevant brands and retailers

De Ruijter is the brand behind the aniseed sprinkle varieties mentioned here. Albert Heijn and Jumbo provide product information to help you assess the pack and its label.

De Ruijter

The brand behind Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and the Celebration Sprinkles and blue-and-white varieties compared here.

  • Jumbo lists 270 g packs of Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles and 330 g packs of the two coloured varieties mentioned.
  • The product pages list wheat and gluten-containing cereals for all three varieties.

Albert Heijn

Retailer with product information for the 270 g pack of De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles.

  • Lists a portion size of 6 g and 45 portions per pack, along with ingredient and allergen information.
  • Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the label on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Retailer showing the crushed and coloured varieties mentioned side by side.

  • The product information lets you compare the pack sizes and listed allergens for these varieties.
  • You’ll need to portion the contents yourself if you want to use the packs mentioned to fill individual party bags.

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Frequently asked questions

Are De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles a multipack of individual party-bag sachets?

Don’t assume so: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles as a 270 g pack. The 45 portions of 6 g listed by Albert Heijn refer to portion sizes, not confirmed individual sachets. If a pack is advertised as a multipack, check that it explicitly says it contains individual portions.

Which allergens are listed for Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles?

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat and gluten-containing cereals for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles. Before handing them out, read the label on the pack you actually bought, as product information can change.

What should I check if I buy the sprinkles in advance?

Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the pack you buy. Keep the original packaging to hand when you make up the portions later, so you can check the ingredients and allergens too.

Where can I find allergen information for a pre-packed product?

Allergen information appears on the label of pre-packed foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this information requirement, and EU labelling rules require allergens to be highlighted in the ingredients list. If you make up party bags yourself, keep the original product packaging so you can refer to the information.