A mini portion doesn’t make regular Dutch aniseed sprinkles suitable for someone with coeliac disease. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles from De Ruijter that we checked list wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals. Before choosing a treat for someone with coeliac disease, check the current label on any alternative. Check the rusk too, and avoid contact with crumbs from ordinary bread.
If you’d like to use Dutch aniseed sprinkles on a rusk or as another festive topping, check the current label first. The regular varieties listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat starch; their colour and portion size don’t change what’s in them.
Check not only the topping, but also the rusk or bread and any spread you use. The Dutch Coeliac Association points out that crumbs can transfer to gluten-free food via shared chopping boards.
A small pack can be handy if you’re making just one treat and want to avoid leftovers. Compare pack sizes only after you’ve confirmed that the specific product meets your gluten-free requirements.
First, check that the topping and the rest of the treat are suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Then compare portion size and how festive they look.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label. If you’re choosing an alternative, look for a gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain quality mark. | If I’m serving someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to choose a topping containing wheat. For around 56% of consumers, suitability is the most important factor. |
| Small portion | Compare pack sizes only after confirming that the product is suitable; a small amount doesn’t change the ingredients. | For one rusk, I’d rather not have lots left over. For around 22% of consumers, quantity is then the top priority. |
| Festive look | If you’ve found a suitable alternative, consider its colour, flavour and type of product; a gluten-free topping doesn’t have to look like Dutch aniseed sprinkles. | For a birth or celebration, I want something that suits the occasion without skipping the label check. Around 22% of consumers then prioritise appearance. |
The regular De Ruijter sprinkles listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo also contain wheat starch. Wheat or gluten-containing cereals are listed under allergens.
Read both the ingredients list and allergen information before choosing a topping for someone with coeliac disease.
A smaller portion doesn’t change the ingredients in sprinkles containing wheat.
First check whether the specific product is suitable, then compare the pack contents and portion size.
The rusk or bread matters too, as does contact with crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Association explains how crumbs can get onto gluten-free food via a shared chopping board.
Check every part of the treat, and use clean cutlery and a clean surface for the gluten-free portion.
The ingredients on the pack may differ from information you’ve seen before.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually using every time you buy it.
A brand of pink-and-white, blue-and-white and celebration sprinkles featured in the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product listings we checked.
A supermarket with a category for Dutch aniseed sprinkles and a separate category for gluten-free products.
A supermarket with product information for De Ruijter’s blue-and-white, pink-and-white and celebration sprinkles.
No, not according to the product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked. These regular varieties list wheat starch and wheat or gluten-containing cereals, so don’t choose them for someone with coeliac disease.
No, the portion size doesn’t change the ingredients. Check the label on the specific product first, then choose an appropriate amount.
Start with a specific product labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain quality mark, and check the current ingredients and allergen information too. Then see whether the flavour, colour and quantity suit your treat.
Check the rusk or bread and every other part of the treat too. Use clean cutlery and a clean surface, and avoid contact with crumbs from ordinary bread.
Use a product page to help you decide, but check the packaging label before using the product. Ingredients and allergen information can change.
