Who is this choice for?

Organic-first commuter

You want to be able to see that the products you choose for a quick breakfast with coffee are labelled organic. So, when it comes to aniseed sprinkles, check the logo on the pack itself.

Quick aniseed breakfast fan

You’re looking for an aniseed topping to sprinkle over bread or crispbread before you head out. You distinguish between regular aniseed sprinkles and a pack that also meets any preference you may have for organic products.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether organic is a must. Then consider whether you specifically want aniseed sprinkles for breakfast, or whether a different combination of organic breakfast products would also work for you.

Aniseed sprinkles labelled organic

When to choose them: if you want aniseed sprinkles and can check for the EU organic logo on the exact pack.

What to bear in mind: a shop’s general organic label tells you nothing about the status of an individual pack of aniseed sprinkles.

Regular aniseed sprinkles

When to choose them: if you’re mainly looking for a sweet aniseed topping and organic isn’t a must; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter varieties.

What to bear in mind: a regular variety is not a substitute for aniseed sprinkles with verified organic labelling.

An organic breakfast without aniseed sprinkles

When to choose it: if the organic label matters more to you than the specific flavour and shape of aniseed sprinkles.

What to bear in mind: you’ll miss out on the distinctive aniseed topping, and you’ll need to check the label on each product you choose individually.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s for
Organic labelling Check for the EU organic logo on the exact pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo should appear on pre-packed organic consumer products in the EU. If I want to put together an organic breakfast, my pack of aniseed sprinkles needs to meet that requirement too; around 50% of consumers would put this check first.
Convenience before heading out See which variety you can buy and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For a quick breakfast, I want to have the topping at home ready to use without any extra preparation; around 30% of consumers would make this their top priority.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g for the variety you choose. The De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS contain, among other things, sugar and wheat starch. When I choose aniseed sprinkles as a topping, I want to know what’s in that particular variety; around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on this.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a general organic image means a product is organic

    A shop’s range of organic products doesn’t automatically make an individual pack of aniseed sprinkles organic.

    Check the organic label and EU organic logo on the pack you’re actually choosing.

  • Confusing aniseed sprinkles with a complete breakfast

    Aniseed sprinkles are a sweet topping. On the pack of De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS, sugar is listed as the first ingredient.

    Think of aniseed sprinkles as a topping, and check the nutritional information if the ingredients matter to your choice.

  • Assuming one variety’s label applies to another

    The De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS contain wheat starch. A different colour or type won’t tell you which ingredients it contains.

    Check the current label for each variety, especially if you need to avoid wheat or gluten.

Brands and shops to help you decide

De Ruijter

De Ruijter is the aniseed sprinkles brand featured in the ranges shown by Albert Heijn and Jumbo, with coloured and crushed varieties among its products.

  • You can compare varieties by shape, ingredients and the information on the pack.
  • The Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS aren’t labelled organic; always check the exact pack if you’re choosing an organic product.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online aniseed sprinkles category features several De Ruijter varieties.

  • The listings make it easy to compare regular varieties.
  • The listings shown don’t carry an organic label; check the packaging to make your final decision.

Jumbo

Jumbo features De Ruijter varieties in its online aniseed sprinkles category.

  • The listings let you browse different regular varieties.
  • A listing without an organic label doesn’t confirm that the product is organic.

PLUS

PLUS features organic product ranges as well as a separate listing for De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles.

  • You can check the listed ingredients for the aniseed sprinkles variety mentioned.
  • Organic products in other categories tell you nothing about the organic labelling of this variety of aniseed sprinkles.

ALDI

ALDI features organic coffee beans and yoghurt, among other products, in its organic range.

  • These product categories offer ideas for a breakfast with coffee that doesn’t include aniseed sprinkles.
  • Check the label on each product you choose for that breakfast.

Lidl

Lidl lists organic breakfast cereals and crackers in its organic range.

  • These categories could suit a breakfast where aniseed sprinkles aren’t essential.
  • An organic range in itself doesn’t confirm that a pack of aniseed sprinkles is organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether aniseed sprinkles are organic?

Look for the organic label and EU organic logo on the exact pack. According to Skal Biocontrole, this logo should appear on pre-packed organic consumer products in the EU; a shop’s general organic image isn’t a substitute for checking.

Are the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles shown by Albert Heijn and Jumbo organic?

The product listings shown by Albert Heijn and Jumbo don’t have an organic label. Don’t assume this applies to every pack in every shop: check the packaging of the variety you want to buy.

How should I store aniseed sprinkles for a quick breakfast before heading out?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS, the instruction is ‘store in a dry place’; check the packaging again if you’re buying a different variety.

What should I look for when comparing the ingredients in aniseed sprinkles?

Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact varieties. The De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles described by PLUS contain sugar and wheat starch; don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.