Crushed aniseed sprinkles are sweet and anise-flavoured, rather than a dark chocolate topping: the ingredients list for the product reviewed contains no cocoa. If you’re looking for a topping with a stated cocoa content for New Year’s Eve, De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur is a different type of product; Albert Heijn lists it as containing at least 52% cocoa solids. Check the allergen information on the packaging for either option.
Whether you’re choosing a topping for oliebollen, yoghurt or a dessert, you’ll want to know how much cocoa the product contains. According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur is chocolate sprinkles containing at least 52% cocoa solids; crushed aniseed sprinkles are an anise-flavoured product.
Crushed aniseed sprinkles are a good choice if you’re looking for a fine anise-flavoured topping for rusks, bread or dessert. Jumbo, for example, uses them in a crunchy topping served alongside oliebollen.
Wheat is listed in the ingredients for the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product reviewed. The product information for De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur lists milk and soya and states that the product may contain lactose. Always check the label on the packaging you’re using.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check those first. Then choose between the anise flavour of crushed aniseed sprinkles and the cocoa profile of chocolate sprinkles.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Check the product type and cocoa percentage on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur as containing at least 52% cocoa solids. | If you mainly want a dark chocolate topping for a New Year’s Eve dessert, the stated cocoa content will guide your choice. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this cocoa preference. |
| Anise flavour | Check whether you’re choosing crushed aniseed sprinkles rather than chocolate sprinkles; these are different flavours and product types. | If you want a sweet anise note with rusks or a festive dessert, crushed aniseed sprinkles are the option to look for. This flavour is the main reason for choosing them for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label: the crushed aniseed sprinkles reviewed contain wheat; Intens Puur lists milk and soya and may contain lactose. | If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, choosing a suitable topping comes before choosing your preferred flavour. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the first priority. |
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes at Albert Heijn includes aniseed, but no cocoa. So they won’t meet your need for a topping with a stated cocoa content.
Check the ingredients and choose chocolate sprinkles with a stated cocoa percentage if cocoa is a deciding factor for you.
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur as containing at least 52% cocoa solids and De Ruijter Royaal extra puur as containing at least 43%. The word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you what percentage is shown on the packaging.
Compare the percentage stated for the specific variety with the one you’re looking for.
The crushed aniseed sprinkles reviewed contain wheat, while the product information for Intens Puur lists milk and soya and states that the product may contain lactose.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for each topping separately, especially if you’re serving several guests.
The De Ruijter products reviewed include both crushed aniseed sprinkles and dark chocolate sprinkles. They’re different toppings, even if you’re considering them for the same dessert.
Kiekeboe is ALDI’s own brand of the dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed. This product isn’t crushed aniseed sprinkles.
No. The ingredients list for the De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed at Albert Heijn includes sugar, aniseed, wheat starch, glucose syrup and colourings, but no cocoa. Choose them for their anise flavour, not as a dark chocolate topping.
According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur contains at least 52% cocoa solids and De Ruijter Royaal extra puur at least 43%. Compare the specific varieties and check the current packaging if you’re looking for a particular minimum.
No. The De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes reviewed list wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, check the allergen information on the packaging you’re actually using.
The De Ruijter Specials Intens Puur reviewed lists milk and soya and may contain lactose. Before serving, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging.
Store the crushed aniseed sprinkles reviewed in a dry place; the product information for the dark chocolate sprinkles reviewed recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. Also check the use-by date and storage instructions on the packaging.
