Parents and guests at a new-baby celebration
Looking for Dutch aniseed sprinkles in a colour and quantity that work for rusk topped with sprinkles. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list blue-and-white and pink-and-white varieties in 330 g packs.
Who is this relevant to?
Shoppers checking allergens
Want to check the ingredients for the exact variety before ordering. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the pink-and-white and crushed sprinkles.
What should you look for when choosing?
First choose the type that suits how you’ll use it, then check the ingredients, pack size and availability of that variety.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Colour and occasion | Check the colour combination and decide whether you want coloured, festive or crushed sprinkles. | For rusk at a new-baby celebration, I want a colour that suits the occasion; around 36% of shoppers prioritise colour and occasion. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and check the label when it arrives. | If I need to avoid wheat or gluten, I want to know exactly what the person eating the sprinkles will be having; for around 27% of shoppers, this check is the top priority. |
| Quantity needed | Choose a pack size to suit how you’ll use it: the coloured varieties listed come in 330 g packs, and the crushed variety in a 270 g pack. | For a single celebration, I want enough sprinkles without ordering more than I need; around 27% of shoppers prioritise the quantity required. |
| Availability to order | Check the exact variety for your postcode and delivery slot, including any substitution preferences. | I want to receive the variety I’ve chosen with my groceries; around 10% of shoppers put availability first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every variety contains the same allergens
Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the pink-and-white and crushed sprinkles. The colour alone won’t tell you which ingredients a variety contains.
Read the information for the exact variety before ordering, and check the label when it arrives.
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Assuming an online listing means it’s available for your delivery slot
De Ruijter sprinkles are listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, but the varieties available may differ by postcode and delivery slot.
Before completing your order, check that your chosen variety is still in your basket and see which substitution preference you’ve set.
A relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter sprinkles in blue-and-white, pink-and-white, festive and crushed varieties.
- The blue-and-white and pink-and-white varieties listed come in 330 g packs; the crushed sprinkles are listed in a 270 g pack.
- Product information for the pink-and-white and crushed varieties lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals. Check the information for the type you choose.
Sprinkles for a colour-themed celebration
These blue-and-white and pink De Ruijter sprinkles are suited to a celebration where you’re looking for a specific colour. Both packs contain 330 g; remember to check the current ingredients information when choosing.
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De Ruijter blue and white Dutch aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For a celebration where blue and white is the colour you’re looking for. Product information states that this variety contains wheat and gluten; check the ingredients on the pack when it arrives.
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De Ruijter pink Dutch aniseed sprinkles 330 g
For a celebration where pink sprinkles are the perfect fit. Product information states that this variety contains wheat and gluten; check the ingredients on the pack when it arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch aniseed sprinkles need to be kept in the freezer?
According to product information, the pink-and-white and crushed De Ruijter sprinkles checked should be ‘stored in a dry place’. Follow the instructions on the label of your own pack.
What should I check if I need to avoid wheat or gluten?
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety before ordering. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals for the pink-and-white and crushed sprinkles checked; don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.
Is the online allergen information enough?
Use the online information to choose a variety, then check the label when it arrives too. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label.
Can I order Dutch aniseed sprinkles online from more than one supermarket?
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter sprinkles in their online ranges. Check your basket to see which varieties can be ordered for your postcode and chosen delivery slot.