For a short stop, take a small, tightly sealed glass jar; if several people want to add sprinkles to rusks or yoghurt at the same time, a larger jar with a suitably wide opening is more practical. Protect the glass and keep it stable during the journey, and keep the original packaging so you can check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Want to sprinkle a small amount of aniseed sprinkles over a rusk or yoghurt during a break? You can take only as much as you expect to use at that stop. Check the storage instructions on the packaging for your particular variety.
If several people are having sprinkles at the same time, what matters most is whether you can easily open the jar on the table, spoon some out and close it again. PLUS product pages also describe De Ruijter sprinkles as a topping for foods such as yoghurt.
If you need to check ingredients or allergens, you’ll need the information from the exact packaging as well as the jar. For the blue and white De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed, Albert Heijn lists ingredients including wheat starch and the allergens cereals containing gluten and wheat.
First decide whether you want to serve the sprinkles only when you stop or transport them in a glass jar too. Then choose a size and opening to suit the quantity and how you plan to serve them. A jar’s stated capacity alone doesn’t tell you how many sprinkles it will hold.
Best for: Taking a small amount of sprinkles for a short stop.
Things to consider: The jar takes up less space, but you may need to refill it for another serving. You’ll also need to protect the glass during the journey.
Best for: Several travellers who want to spoon or sprinkle some over their food at a planned stop.
Things to consider: You’ll have more to serve, but you’ll also need to find a stable, protected place for the larger jar during the journey.
Best for: Avoiding the need to transport a glass jar in the car and decanting the sprinkles only when you stop.
Things to consider: You won’t need to protect extra glass during the journey, but you’ll still need a suitable jar for serving at the table.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Transporting it safely | Check that the lid closes securely and that the jar will fit safely and securely in the car. | I want to open the jar only when we stop and don’t want it rolling around during the journey. For around 31% of consumers, safe transport comes first. |
| Sharing and serving | Choose an opening that suits sprinkling or spooning, and a size that works for serving at the table. | If several of us are preparing rusks or yoghurt, I want to be able to share the sprinkles easily. Sharing is the main priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Labels and allergens | Read the label for the exact variety and keep that information with the decanted sprinkles. | I need to know which ingredients and allergens are in our variety before we set off, even if the packaging isn’t on the table. For around 23% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
| Quantity and sweetness | Decide how much you want to serve and read the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion on the packaging. | For a small treat, I don’t want to automatically take the whole pack in a large jar. The quantity is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet product you can use as a topping. A jar of them won’t necessarily replace everything you might want to eat during a longer stop.
Think about what you want to serve the sprinkles with beforehand, and take only the amount that suits your plan.
The ingredients and allergens aren’t automatically listed on the glass jar. For the blue and white De Ruijter variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists wheat starch, cereals containing gluten and wheat. Don’t assume the same applies to other varieties without checking.
Keep the original packaging or save the information for that exact variety so everyone sharing the food can check it.
A jar that’s handy on the table also needs to be protected and kept stable during the journey. A secure lid won’t stop glass from breaking if it gets knocked.
Transport the jar safely and use it only when you stop. If you don’t have a suitable place for it, take the sprinkles in their original packaging and decant them later.
Product pages from Dutch retailers Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS feature De Ruijter sprinkles in a range of colours and varieties, including crushed sprinkles. The pack sizes and features mentioned apply to the specific varieties, not necessarily the full range.
A retailer where you can check product information for De Ruijter sprinkles, including a page for the blue and white variety.
A retailer with product pages for several De Ruijter sprinkles. The packs shown aren’t all the same size.
A retailer with product pages for De Ruijter sprinkles, including crushed and blue and white varieties.
These glass storage jars suit two ways of serving: taking a small amount for a short stop or putting a larger jar on the table to share. As well as the stated capacity, compare the lid and opening, and consider how much room you have to transport the glass safely.
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A set for anyone planning to serve sprinkles from two jars at a stop. According to the product name, the set contains two 700 ml glass jars, with clip-top lids and silicone components. Before buying, check the external dimensions, opening width and care instructions. Transport the jars safely and keep them stable.
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Four separate jars can be handy if you want to portion out sprinkles for a short stop. The product name specifies clear glass and a size of 7 × 5 cm, but doesn’t say which measurement refers to the opening. Check that you can spoon the sprinkles out as you intend, and transport the jars safely. Hand-washing is recommended.
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A jar for anyone planning to put a larger amount on the table at a stop, rather than taking just a small portion for the journey. The product name specifies a capacity of 1.7 l and a stainless steel lid. Check that the opening works for serving and that the jar can be kept safe in the car. Hand-washing is recommended for the lid.
Follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve bought: for the blue and white De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed, Jumbo says to ‘store in a dry place’. This doesn’t apply to any food you serve them with. For perishable food on the go, the Voedingscentrum recommends using a suitable cool box with ice packs or an electric cool box.
Yes. A glass jar can be used to serve sprinkles at a stop, for example as a topping. Choose an opening that works for sprinkling or spooning, keep the jar closed during the journey and put it down only once the car has stopped.
Read the label for the exact variety of sprinkles before serving. For the blue and white De Ruijter sprinkles reviewed, Albert Heijn lists wheat starch and the allergens cereals containing gluten and wheat. Don’t rely on the colour or information for another variety.
Use a clean, completely dry jar with a well-fitting lid so you can close it again after serving. Follow the care instructions for your chosen jar when cleaning it, and stick to the storage instructions on the sprinkles packaging.
