If you want to sprinkle them loose
You want to sprinkle crushed aniseed sprinkles straight over an afternoon snack. Focus on the dispensing opening of an item intended for food contact, rather than the capacity of a sauce bottle.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you’re making a spreadable snack
You mix the sprinkles with other ingredients first, then decide how to serve the finished preparation. For example, Jumbo describes an aniseed sprinkle butter that can be spread or served as a dip.
If you’re looking for a reusable serving item
Before buying or reusing an item, you want to know whether the jar, shaker or bottle is intended for food contact. That’s a separate question from whether its opening is suitable for dry sprinkles.
What should you consider when serving?
First decide whether you’ll sprinkle the crushed aniseed sprinkles loose or mix them into a preparation. Then check the opening and whether the item is intended for food contact. Only consider bottle capacity if a squeezy bottle is actually suitable for the preparation.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing dry sprinkles | Check whether the opening is suitable for loose sprinkles. HENDI describes its narrow dispensing nozzle as being designed for sauces and similar products. | I want to sprinkle them straight over my snack and need an opening that’s suitable for the job. This is the main priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Serving a preparation | First decide whether you want to spread or dip it. Only consider a squeezy bottle if it’s suitable for the finished preparation and the nozzle you’ve chosen. | If I mix the sprinkles into butter, I want to be able to spread it or serve it as a dip. This preparation method is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Choosing a reusable item | Check that the item is intended for food contact and that its opening suits the way you’ll use it. | I want to reuse a serving item and need to know what it’s designed for before buying it. This choice matters most to around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a larger squeezy bottle because the sprinkles are dry
HENDI lists dispenser bottle capacities of 0.2 L, 0.35 L and 0.7 L, but describes the nozzle as narrow and designed for dispensing sauces. A larger capacity won’t change the opening.
First decide what needs to come through the opening. Choose a bottle based on its capacity only if a squeezy bottle is suitable for the product you want to dispense.
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Reusing any old bottle for food
If a serving item comes into contact with food, it needs to be intended for food contact. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles for items used in this way.
Check what the specific bottle or shaker is intended for before using it for crushed aniseed sprinkles.
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Skipping the packaging information on a familiar product
The ingredients, nutritional information and allergy advice on a product’s packaging are relevant to what you serve, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Read the current packaging before serving, particularly if you need to take guests’ allergies or dietary requirements into account.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter is the brand behind the crushed aniseed sprinkles featured here. Jumbo lists a 270 g pack among its sweet sandwich toppings; these are sprinkles, not a liquid filling for a squeezy bottle.
- A specific product to consider when choosing a serving item.
- Check the packaging of the product you buy for the latest ingredients, nutritional information and allergy advice.
HENDI
HENDI is a useful reference for dispenser bottles: the brand describes these bottles as having a narrow nozzle for sauces, dressings, oil and similar products.
- HENDI lists 0.2 L, 0.35 L and 0.7 L variants, as well as a food-contact declaration for the product range.
- This description doesn’t confirm that loose, dry crushed aniseed sprinkles can be dispensed through the nozzle.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dispense dry crushed aniseed sprinkles from a squeezy bottle?
A standard squeezy bottle isn’t necessarily suitable for dry crushed aniseed sprinkles. The HENDI dispenser bottle described here has a narrow nozzle for sauces and similar products. For loose sprinkles, it’s better to check the opening and food-contact suitability of a shaker or serving jar.
Will a larger 0.7 L bottle help with sprinkling?
A capacity of 0.7 L doesn’t change the nozzle on the HENDI dispenser bottle described here. Choose a capacity only after you’ve checked that the bottle and its opening are suitable for the product you want to dispense.
How can I serve crushed aniseed sprinkles as a spreadable snack?
You can mix the sprinkles into a preparation for spreading or dipping. Jumbo describes an aniseed sprinkle butter made by mashing crushed aniseed sprinkles with soft butter and cinnamon. That’s different from dispensing the dry sprinkles through a squeezy bottle.
What should I check on a reusable shaker or jar?
Check that the specific item is intended for food contact and that its opening is suitable for the way you want to serve the sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that items intended for food contact in the Netherlands are covered by the Commodities Act Decree on Packaging and Consumer Articles.
Should I read the packaging if I already know the product?
Yes. Read the packaging of the product you’ve bought before serving it. Albert Heijn recommends this because product information can change. Pay particular attention to the ingredients and allergy advice if they’re relevant to your guests.