For a vegan party table, check the sprinkles first and choose the glass afterwards. The pink and white, celebration and crushed varieties from De Ruijter listed by Albert Heijn contain carmine, a name for E120, which the European Food Safety Authority says is derived from insects. The ingredients list PLUS shows for the blue and white variety does not mention carmine, but that alone does not confirm that the variety is vegan; check the current label and look for reliable vegan confirmation. Jumbo uses a deep glass for dipping sprinkles in one of its recipes, while the weight of a packet does not determine a jar’s capacity in millilitres.
You want to avoid animal-derived ingredients in your sprinkles, so check the label for carmine, carminic acid and E120. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists carmine and carminic acid as names for E120; the Dutch Association for Veganism also recommends checking how a product is made.
You’re looking for a glass serving option that lets you use the sprinkles just before serving. For dipping, a Jumbo recipe shows how to serve sprinkles in a deep glass.
You want to match the quantity of sprinkles to the occasion and store any leftovers in a dry place. PLUS lists the blue and white variety as a 330 g pack, described as approximately 22 portions; that figure doesn’t tell you what size jar you need.
Start by checking whether the sprinkles are suitable for vegans. Then choose a glass for the way you plan to serve them, and only afterwards work out how much space you need for dry storage.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan suitability | Check the current label for carmine, carminic acid or E120, and look for reliable vegan confirmation for the variety you’ve chosen. | If I avoid animal-derived ingredients, I don’t want to judge by the colour of the sprinkles. For around 50% of consumers, vegan assurance is the most important consideration. |
| Serving from a glass | Decide whether you want to dip or sprinkle, and check that the opening and depth of your chosen glass are suitable. | If I’m dipping a treat just before handing it out, the glass needs to be easy to use. Around 30% of consumers give this serving method top priority. |
| Portions and storage | Use the pack weight and any portion information to work out how much you need. Check that a storage jar fits the actual sprinkles, and keep them dry. | When I’m preparing for several guests, I want to have enough sprinkles and be able to put any leftovers away. Quantity and dry storage come first for around 20% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists carmine in the pink and white, celebration and crushed De Ruijter sprinkles covered here. According to the European Food Safety Authority, E120 comes from cochineal insects.
Check the current ingredients list before buying. Don’t choose these varieties for a strictly vegan diet if the label lists carmine, carminic acid or E120.
The ingredients list for De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles on PLUS does not mention carmine. The absence of this one ingredient does not confirm that the whole product is suitable for vegans.
Check the current label and look for an appropriate vegan certification or up-to-date, reliable confirmation from the manufacturer.
A weight in grams doesn’t tell you how much space the sprinkles will take up in a glass jar. The opening matters too if you want to scoop or sprinkle them from the jar.
Decide how you want to serve them first, then check the fit using the sprinkles you’ll actually be using.
Jumbo’s recipe for ladyfinger biscuits dipped in sprinkles advises against making the dipped treats too long in advance.
Set out a deep glass of sprinkles and dip the treats just before serving.
The brand behind the pink and white, blue and white, celebration and crushed sprinkles discussed here.
A retailer with product information about the pink and white, celebration and crushed De Ruijter sprinkles discussed here.
A retailer with product information about De Ruijter Blue and White Aniseed Sprinkles, as well as a recipe for serving sprinkles in a deep glass.
These glass storage jars are options for keeping sprinkles dry or displaying them; the tall glasses are worth considering for serving at the table. If you want to use one for dipping, check the opening and depth. Check the vegan suitability of the sprinkles separately: a glass container tells you nothing about that.
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A jar for putting sprinkles on the table or storing them in a dry place.
The stated capacity is 1.7 l and the lid is made of stainless steel. Check the opening and try it with your chosen sprinkles to see whether this size suits the amount you need.
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Two separate jars for storing dry sprinkles or setting them out ready to serve.
Each jar has a stated capacity of 700 ml. Check the opening for your intended use and check the cleaning instructions: the product information contradicts itself about whether the jars are dishwasher-safe.
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A set of tall glasses to place individually on the table.
The set contains four glasses, each with a capacity of 48 cl. If you plan to use one for dipping, check that the opening and depth suit the treat you want to serve.
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Four tall glasses for setting out individual portions at the table.
Each glass has a stated capacity of 36 cl. Check the opening and depth before using one as a dipping glass.
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A set of jars for storing dry sprinkles or displaying them on the table.
The product name describes three glass jars with airtight seals. Check the capacity, dimensions and opening if you want to serve a particular quantity.
No, not while the packaging lists the ingredients shown by Albert Heijn for these three varieties: all three contain carmine. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists carmine as a name for E120; according to the European Food Safety Authority, E120 is derived from cochineal insects. Check the current label before buying.
Check the ingredients list for carmine, carminic acid and E120. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists carmine and carminic acid as possible names for the colour E120.
A deep glass is a tried-and-tested way to serve them: Jumbo uses one in a recipe with ladyfinger biscuits and sprinkles. If you’re buying a glass for this purpose, check that the opening and depth suit your treat, and don’t dip too long before serving.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging; the De Ruijter product information discussed here says to store them in a dry place. If you use a glass storage jar, make sure it’s clean and dry, and check the label for the variety you’ve chosen.
