Shoppers with a strict sugar-free requirement
What matters to you is whether the pack genuinely meets the ‘sugar-free’ claim. So check the current nutritional information, rather than relying only on the search term you used to find the product.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Occasional buyers of rusks with aniseed sprinkles
You’re looking for a particular colour or type for a birth celebration or treat. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list traditional De Ruijter varieties, including festive and crushed aniseed sprinkles. Check which pack you pick up.
Sugar-conscious breakfast shoppers
You want to compare spreads by sugar content, but they don’t have to be aniseed sprinkles. When considering alternatives, check the sugars per 100 g; a ‘less sugar’ label is not the same as ‘sugar-free’.
What should you look for when buying?
Before your quick top-up shop, first decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a strict requirement. If it isn’t, you can choose between traditional aniseed sprinkles for the occasion and other spreads that you can compare by sugar content.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed sugar-free | Check the claim and the sugars per 100 g on the current pack. For aniseed sprinkles, under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published via EUR-Lex, the ‘sugar-free’ claim allows a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If sugar-free is a strict requirement for me, I want to be able to check before I buy aniseed sprinkles. An estimated 50% of consumers put verified sugar-free status first. |
| Comparing other spreads | For alternatives, compare the sugars per 100 g and don’t take ‘less sugar’ to mean that a product is sugar-free. | If I mainly want to compare sugar content, I also look at other spreads when aniseed sprinkles aren’t essential. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Choosing traditional aniseed sprinkles | Check the colour, type and pack contents; if you have dietary requirements, read the label too. | For rusks served at a birth celebration, I want to pick up the right type quickly without assuming it’s sugar-free. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise this traditional choice. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a search result for sugar-free aniseed sprinkles as proof
A search term says nothing about the properties of the pack shown. The aniseed sprinkle categories at Albert Heijn and Jumbo also include traditional varieties.
Before you decide, check the claim and the sugars per 100 g on the pack or the full product page.
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Confusing ‘less sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’
‘Less sugar’ does not confirm that a product falls below the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published via EUR-Lex, the limit for aniseed sprinkles is a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
If sugar-free is a strict requirement, check the claim and nutritional information for the specific product.
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Relying solely on a category page
A category page can help you find a variety, but it’s no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re buying. Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging, as product information can change.
Just before buying, check the current ingredients and nutritional information if they matter to your choice.
Relevant brand to consider
De Ruijter
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles as a traditional spread. The varieties listed are not compared with one another by sugar content.
- The listings include festive sprinkles, pink and white sprinkles, blue and white sprinkles, and crushed sprinkles.
- Don’t assume a variety is sugar-free from its name; check the claim and nutritional information on the current pack.
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Frequently asked questions
When can aniseed sprinkles be labelled ‘sugar-free’?
For aniseed sprinkles, the ‘sugar-free’ claim can only be used when the product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, published via EUR-Lex. Check the current pack or full product information if this claim will determine your purchase.
Are the De Ruijter aniseed sprinkles listed here sugar-free?
You can’t tell from the variety names in the listings from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS. Check the specific pack against its claim and nutritional information; don’t assume a traditional aniseed sprinkle product meets a strict sugar-free requirement.
Is a spread labelled ‘less sugar’ also sugar-free?
No, that label doesn’t prove that the product meets the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim. Compare the sugars per 100 g and check the claim if sugar-free is a strict requirement.
What should I check if I want to pick up aniseed sprinkles quickly?
First, check that you’ve picked up the colour and type you want. Also read the current pack for ingredients and nutritional information that matter to your choice; Albert Heijn recommends doing this because product information can change.