If you want your breakfast to be savoury, choose a savoury topping rather than crushed anise sprinkles: De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes are sugar-coated aniseed, even when you only use a little. If you’re looking for a sweet anise flavour, check whether the 270 g pack suits you and look at the stated serving size. A small sprinkling isn’t the same as a mini pack.
If a non-sweet flavour is your priority, the type of topping matters more than the pack size. Crushed anise sprinkles add a sweet anise flavour; a savoury topping is a better match for what you’re looking for.
You want to use crushed anise sprinkles as a topping, but don’t want to scoop out a large amount. If so, check both the serving size and the pack’s total contents.
You want to keep less in stock. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. If you’re looking for a smaller pack, check that it really is the same crushed variety.
When choosing crushed anise sprinkles for breakfast, your main priority will guide your decision: a savoury flavour, sweet anise, or a small pack that’s easy to portion.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Savoury flavour | Check whether the topping is sweet or savoury and look at the ingredients; crushed anise sprinkles are sugar-coated aniseed. | If I don’t want my breakfast to taste sweet, I don’t want an anise topping as a substitute for a savoury one. Around 56% of consumers prioritise a savoury flavour. |
| Sweet anise | Check that you’re choosing the crushed variety and see what serving size is listed for the product. | I’m specifically looking for a sweet anise flavour and want to sprinkle on a small amount. For around 33% of consumers, this flavour is the main reason for choosing it. |
| Pack size and portioning | Compare the full product name, net weight and serving size; a measured serving doesn’t mean the pack is small. | If you want to keep less in stock or portion accurately, clear information about the pack and serving size is more useful. This is the priority for around 11% of consumers. |
Here, ‘crushed’ describes the form of the sugar-coated aniseed, not a savoury flavour. Even a small amount is still a sweet topping.
First decide whether you want your breakfast to taste savoury. If that’s a must, compare savoury bread toppings instead of anise sprinkles.
A serving tells you how much to use; the net weight tells you how much is in the pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack.
If a smaller pack is advertised, check the exact product name and net weight. A different variety of anise sprinkles isn’t automatically the same product.
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. This may matter if you need to avoid these ingredients.
Before buying and using the product, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed sugar-coated aniseed; Jumbo lists it in a 270 g pack.
If you’re skipping crushed anise sprinkles because you want to keep your breakfast savoury, this hummus is an option to consider as a bread topping. It isn’t an anise sprinkle variety or a mini pack, so check whether a 430 g jar suits how you’ll use it.
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Hummus is an alternative to consider if you’re looking for a savoury bread topping instead of sweet crushed anise sprinkles.
The jar contains 430 g. Check whether this amount and the serving information suit how you’ll use it, and read the latest label if sesame or soya is relevant to you.
No, not if you’re looking for a savoury flavour. Albert Heijn describes De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as crushed sugar-coated aniseed; choose them only if you specifically want a sweet anise flavour.
Check the full product name and net weight of the pack on offer. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes as 270 g; a small serving size on the pack doesn’t mean the pack itself is small.
For De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes, be sure to check the latest information about wheat and cereals containing gluten. Read the label on the pack you’re buying, even if you’re already familiar with the product’s ingredients.
Look for savoury bread toppings instead of sweet anise sprinkles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists options including hummus, cottage cheese, 30+ cheese and dairy spread. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the products you’re considering.
