Who is this for?

Hosts baking for a group

Add up the quantities needed for the batter, icing and decorations before buying your bags. A recipe from Albert Heijn Allerhande for 24 mini cupcakes uses 230 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles in total.

Hosts planning a toppings or rusk bar

When guests can help themselves, how much you use depends on the portions they take. Albert Heijn lists a 6 g serving and 45 servings per 270 g bag; guests who sprinkle generously will use more.

Hosts catering for guests with allergies

Check in advance which ingredients your guests need to avoid. Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; always check the label on the pack you’re serving too.

What should you look for when shopping?

First, add up how much you’ll need for your recipes. Then work out how many servings you want to offer for guests to help themselves, and check the label before serving.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Amount needed for baking Add up the grams in your recipes and compare the total with the 270 g in each bag. Albert Heijn Allerhande’s recipe for 24 mini cupcakes uses 230 g. When I’m baking for a group, I want to have enough left for the planned decorations after measuring out the ingredients. Around 44% of consumers say having enough for baking recipes is their top priority.
Self-serve portions Use the 6 g serving listed by Albert Heijn as a starting point; allow for more if guests are likely to sprinkle generously. For a rusk or toppings bar, I want to put out enough without automatically opening several bags. Around 33% of consumers prioritise planning portions for guests to sprinkle themselves.
Allergens and labelling Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for this variety. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I can serve them before setting out the buffet. Around 23% of consumers say checking allergens is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 270 g bag will go round everyone

    One baking recipe can use up most of the bag: Albert Heijn Allerhande’s recipe for 24 mini cupcakes calls for 230 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles.

    Add up what your recipe needs before planning portions for a separate toppings or rusk bar. If necessary, set aside an extra bag for this.

  • Assuming 330 g bags of whole aniseed sprinkles are the same product

    The larger varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo are whole aniseed sprinkles, not crushed ones. If your recipe calls for the crushed variety, the texture and quantity aren’t necessarily interchangeable.

    Choose whole aniseed sprinkles for their appearance only if they suit what you’re serving; for a baking recipe, use the product type specified.

  • Relying only on online ingredient information

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The pack you’re actually serving is the one to check for ingredients and allergens.

    Read the current label before buying and check it again before offering the product to your guests.

Relevant brands

De Ruijter

Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.

  • The product information recommends using them on bread, rusks and yoghurt, and as a baking decoration.
  • The 330 g varieties in the range listings checked are whole aniseed sprinkles. They aren’t simply larger packs of the crushed variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a separate sharing bag of crushed aniseed sprinkles?

The range listings from Albert Heijn and Jumbo show De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. The larger 330 g packs listed there contain whole aniseed sprinkles: a different product, not a bigger bag of the crushed variety.

How many servings can I get from one 270 g bag?

Based on the 6 g serving listed by Albert Heijn, one bag works out at 45 small servings. That doesn’t apply to baking recipes or generous toppings: for example, a recipe from Albert Heijn Allerhande for 24 mini cupcakes uses 230 g.

Can I serve these crushed aniseed sprinkles to guests who avoid gluten?

The De Ruijter variety discussed here isn’t gluten-free: Albert Heijn’s product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the label on the pack you’re serving and, if anyone has an allergy, ask your guests in advance what they can eat.

How should I store any leftover crushed aniseed sprinkles?

Keep them dry and follow the use-by or best-before information on the pack, as advised in the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. If the bag has been opened, also check the instructions on the current label.