Choose crushed aniseed sprinkles if you’re looking for an aniseed flavour; De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles do not list cocoa in their ingredients. If you’re after chocolate sprinkles with a stated cocoa content, compare dark varieties by that percentage as well as their sugars, saturates and allergens.
Start with the flavour you’re after: aniseed and cocoa are two very different options.
If you want to choose chocolate sprinkles based on a stated cocoa content, Albert Heijn’s product listings provide a useful point of comparison: De Ruijter Intens Puur states at least 52% cocoa solids, while Royaal extra puur states at least 43%. Taste is, of course, a matter of personal preference.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you’re after an aniseed flavour, for example on crispbread or bread. The ingredients list for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles at Albert Heijn includes aniseed and sugar, but no cocoa.
If ingredients or allergens are important to your choice, compare the current packaging. Albert Heijn’s product listings state that crushed aniseed sprinkles contain wheat, while the dark chocolate sprinkles described contain milk and soya.
First decide whether you want aniseed or chocolate. If you’re choosing chocolate, compare the stated cocoa content and ingredients too. The percentage alone doesn’t tell you everything about the flavour or nutritional value.
Choose these if: you’re looking for an aniseed topping for crispbread or bread, for example.
Bear in mind: De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles do not list cocoa in their ingredients, so they’re not an alternative if you’re after a pronounced chocolate flavour.
Choose these if: you’re looking for a chocolate topping for bread and want to compare varieties by their stated cocoa content.
Bear in mind: dark chocolate sprinkles also contain sugars; check the saturates and allergens on each pack too.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Check whether a cocoa percentage is stated. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Intens Puur and at least 43% for Royaal extra puur. | I’m mainly looking for chocolate rather than aniseed on my bread, and I want to compare varieties by their stated cocoa content. Cocoa is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Aniseed flavour | Check the product name and ingredients if you specifically want crushed aniseed sprinkles. | On crispbread, I’m looking for the distinctive aniseed flavour of these sprinkles, not chocolate. That preference comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Compare sugars and saturates per 100 g and read the allergen information on the current packaging. | When I’m shopping, I first want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the pack. This check matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles at Albert Heijn includes sugar, aniseed and wheat starch, but no cocoa. So if you’re looking for chocolate, this product category won’t give you the flavour you want.
Check the product type and ingredients. If you’re choosing chocolate, compare dark chocolate sprinkles and check whether a cocoa percentage is stated.
The stated percentage of cocoa solids doesn’t tell you how much sugar or saturated fat a product contains. On its own, it also can’t predict exactly how you’ll find the taste.
Compare the percentage with the nutritional information per 100 g, the ingredients and the amount you usually use.
The dark De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles described by Albert Heijn contain milk solids and soya. The word ‘dark’ doesn’t replace the allergen information on the label.
Before buying, read the current ingredients list and any warnings about traces. Also check for wheat on packs of crushed aniseed sprinkles.
De Ruijter’s Albert Heijn product listings include both crushed aniseed sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles. This makes it possible to compare these product types from the same brand, even though they don’t offer the same flavour.
The listed varieties range from aniseed-flavoured crushed sprinkles to chocolate sprinkles, with some packs stating a minimum percentage of cocoa solids.
These products are worth considering if you’re choosing chocolate sprinkles rather than crushed aniseed sprinkles. Before deciding, compare the exact pack for cocoa content, nutritional information and allergens; the varieties aren’t identical.
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An option if you’re looking for intensely dark chocolate sprinkles in a 200 g pack.
Check the cocoa percentage and nutritional information on the pack. When comparing, also look out for milk and soya.
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Dark chocolate sprinkles to consider if you’re looking for a chocolate topping in a 400 g pack.
Compare the nutritional information with other varieties. Check the current pack for milk and possible traces of wheat.
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An option if you’re looking for dark chocolate sprinkles for bread in a 390 g pack.
If you want to compare varieties by cocoa content, check whether the current pack states a percentage. Also read the information about milk and soya.
No. According to the ingredients list at Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles aren’t a chocolate product: the list includes aniseed and sugar, among other ingredients, but no cocoa. If you’re looking for a cocoa flavour, choose chocolate sprinkles rather than aniseed sprinkles.
It shows the minimum proportion of cocoa solids stated for that particular variety. Albert Heijn lists at least 52% for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur and at least 43% for Royaal extra puur. Check the other ingredients and nutritional information too, as the percentage doesn’t tell you everything about the product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The De Ruijter Crushed Aniseed Sprinkles listed at Albert Heijn contain wheat; the dark De Ruijter chocolate sprinkles described contain milk and soya. Other varieties may have different ingredients or additional warnings.
Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the pack. Crushed aniseed sprinkles should be kept dry; the product information for the chocolate sprinkles described here says to store in a cool, dry place.
