Who are these aniseed sprinkles for?

Travellers who want to share a box

You want to take aniseed sprinkles for several people to enjoy before a departure or at a celebration. Check the box size and think about how you’ll keep the contents dry and sealed after opening.

Lunchbox planners and those preparing small portions

You want to take only a small amount and divide the rest into dry portions at home. A resealable container may be more practical than carrying an open box in your bag.

Buyers looking for a particular colour theme

For a new baby or baby shower, you can choose pink and white or blue and white aniseed sprinkles. Albert Heijn features these colour options for baby showers; the size mentioned is 330 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

Jumbo and PLUS list options including 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 330 g of celebration sprinkles. First decide whether you want to divide them into portions, pack as compactly as possible or choose a colour for the occasion.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sharing portions Check the net weight and whether the packaging contains individual portions. If needed, take a dry, resealable container with you. If I want to divide the sprinkles between lunchboxes, I don’t want to be left with an open box; sharing portions is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Hand luggage Keep dry aniseed sprinkles separate from spreadable additions, and check Schiphol’s liquids rules for those additions. I want to take my food through security without any hassle, so I also pay attention to what I pack alongside the sprinkles. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when travelling with hand luggage.
Colour and occasion Choose pink and white or blue and white only once your theme is confirmed; for these options, also check whether 330 g suits your plans. For a new baby or baby shower, I want the colour to suit the occasion; this is the main deciding factor for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a standard box contains individual portions

    A 270 g or 330 g box doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped portions. Once opened, you’ll need to store the rest or divide it up yourself.

    Choose a size that suits your plans for sharing, and read the packaging if individual portions are essential for you.

  • Treating every part of your lunch the same way

    For hand luggage, Schiphol distinguishes between food and liquid or spreadable food. The rules for an addition don’t automatically apply to dry aniseed sprinkles, or vice versa.

    Check spreadable toppings or sauces separately against Schiphol’s liquids rules.

  • Choosing a colour before your theme is confirmed

    Pink and white or blue and white aniseed sprinkles suit a specific new-baby or baby-shower occasion. That colour choice may be less suitable for another occasion.

    Choose a colour option for a confirmed theme; otherwise, consider crushed aniseed sprinkles or celebration sprinkles too.

  • Guessing allergens from the colour

    For De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. The colour or front of the box is no substitute for the ingredients and allergen information.

    Read the label for the exact product before buying and before sharing.

A relevant brand to consider

De Ruijter

Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter options, including 270 g of crushed aniseed sprinkles and 330 g of celebration sprinkles. Albert Heijn features pink and white and blue and white aniseed sprinkles alongside baby-shower products.

  • You can match the size and type to a small lunchbox, a sharing occasion or a colour theme.
  • A box doesn’t automatically come with individually wrapped portions. For the celebration sprinkles, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; check the label of your chosen product.

Aniseed sprinkles at Joybuy

These 330 g colour options are suited to a set pink or blue theme and can be shared from one pack. Check the packaging if you want to take individual portions with you.

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter blue and white aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For sharing at an occasion with a set blue and white theme. Check the packaging to see whether the contents are divided into individual portions.

Joybuy lists wheat and gluten for this product; if you have allergies, check the current label.

View at Joybuy
De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles, 330 g

De Ruijter pink aniseed sprinkles 330 g

For sharing at an occasion with a set pink theme. Check the packaging to see whether the contents are divided into individual portions.

Joybuy lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for this product; if you have allergies, check the current label.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a box of dry aniseed sprinkles in my hand luggage from Schiphol?

Yes, Schiphol allows food in hand luggage. If you’re also taking liquid or spreadable toppings, check these separately against the liquids rules. Before you travel, also check the import rules for your destination.

Should I choose 270 g or 330 g for a lunchbox?

For a small amount, the 270 g box of crushed aniseed sprinkles listed by PLUS is more compact than a 330 g option. A 330 g box may be more suitable if you’re sharing with several people or want a specific colour; with either size, check the packaging if you need individual portions.

Which allergens should I check in aniseed sprinkles?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. For De Ruijter Feestmuisjes, PLUS lists wheat and cereals containing gluten; Joybuy also lists wheat and gluten for the pink and blue and white options shown. When sharing, always follow the information on the current label.